Great Hearts has always been a place of family for Brooke Stephens, the assistant headmaster at Chandler Prep, with her own two daughters attending Archway Chandler and Chandler Prep. But it became even more of a family affair when Stephens introduced her brother, Kyle Bagwell, to the classical charter network of schools. Bagwell now teaches... Read More »

Four seniors at Chandler Prep were acknowledged as they signed their letters of intent to play college sports during a special signing ceremony at the academy. Only about 6% of high school student athletes earn the opportunity to compete athletically at a collegiate level, making this a significant milestone to celebrate, including a special first in... Read More »

Calvin (Elliot) Brackman and Kiersten Malimban, two exceptional seniors at Chandler Prep, have been named National Merit Finalists. These high-achieving seniors earned a high score on the PSAT and met other program requirements, placing them among approximately 15,000 of the most academically promising students in the nation. According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation website, “Only... Read More »

14 Great Hearts scholars from Arizona came together to compete in the 2026 Great Hearts Arizona Spelling Bee. Each student, ranging from 3rd to 8th graders, had individually won their school-level spelling competitions and came to represent their schools in this Championship Bee. After successfully spelling the word, illicitly, eighth grader Rebecca Smith from Chandler Prep was declared... Read More »

At Chandler Prep, Giving Tuesday is more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible difference that our families, teachers, and supporters make every single day. When you give to Chandler Prep, a 501c3 nonprofit charter school, you’re helping to sustain the mission that makes Great... Read More »