April 2, 2025
Spring at Great Hearts is a season of exciting milestones for seniors, including the highly anticipated Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. This travel experience with their classmates provides students with the opportunity to explore the nation’s capital and experience firsthand the historical landmarks that have shaped the ideals of our country. The trip serves as... Read More »
January 21, 2025
It is January, which means the role of an athletic director (AD) at Great Hearts becomes a challenge as they tackle the busy activity calendars at each of our academies. Jon Rickey, the Arizona Network Director of Athletics, describes January as a whirlwind of activity, juggling responsibilities across multiple sports with dedication and commitment. Great... Read More »
December 23, 2024
Great Hearts Anthem was thrilled by the news that senior Ayla Noller’s beautiful watercolor painting was selected for the cover of the Official 2024 Great Hearts Holiday Card. This marks the second consecutive year that a Great Hearts Anthem student has received this honor. Last year we brought you the story of Lydia Luehrs and her winning artwork. In a tear-jerking reveal,... Read More »
November 27, 2024
Instilling Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Across the Classical Spectrum Mrs. Johanna Chumley has a unique role at the crossroads of the Great Hearts classical model. More precisely, she teaches at the opposite ends of the classical curriculum spectrum and seeks to converge the two courses of Humane Letters and Studio Art at a crossroad: to... Read More »
September 18, 2024
Great Hearts Anthem recently dedicated their long-awaited libraries, one for K-5 scholars and the other for 6-12 scholars. Zack Withers, Headmaster for the upper school, acknowledged the collaboration that brought the libraries to life. “This has been a long time coming,” he remarked during the ceremony. “When we first moved into this campus, the space said ‘library,’... Read More »