Events

ATTENTION8TH GRADE FAMILIES!

Save thedate for GP’s annual High School 101!

Thursday,April 9

6:00-8:00PM.

FirstChoice Foreign Language – High School Retreat Raffle – College Counseling –Extracurriculars – Athletics – Curriculum – Swag, and more!

Noneed to RSVP! Just show up for the event.

CLASS OF2027

Tuesday, April 14

6-8PMGlendale Prep Courtyard

Join us as we offer a "Senior Year At-A-Glance"

• college application and scholarship information
• senior mini-retreats
• senior perks
• Senior Trip to DC…
• and the Senior Thesis Project!

ATTENTIONRISING 6TH GRADE FAMILIES!

Save the date for GP’s annual Middle School Parent ONLY Information Night!

Thursday, April 16

6:00-8:00PM

If you have a new middle school student joining Glendale Prep next year, we invite you to join us for a parent-only information night. We’ll discuss academics, enrichment opportunities, and athletics in an evening filled with fun and informative content.

SHREK THEMUSICAL

GriffinPlayers presents...

Shrek theMusical!

Performances will take place Friday, April 17th at 7 pm andSaturday, April 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm.

Ticketsare $10 and can be purchased on the payment portal and at the door!

SHREK THEMUSICAL

GriffinPlayers presents...

Shrek theMusical!

Performances will take place Friday, April 17th at 7 pm andSaturday, April 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm.

Ticketsare $10 and can be purchased on the payment portal and at the door!

SHREK THEMUSICAL

GriffinPlayers presents...

Shrek theMusical!

Performances will take place Friday, April 17th at 7 pm andSaturday, April 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm.

Ticketsare $10 and can be purchased on the payment portal and at the door!

GreatHearts Choral Festival (all day event @ Camelback Bible Church)

Mandatory After-School Dress Rehearsal:

• Tuesday, May 5th, 3:15 - 6 pm

Tasks:

• Please remind your student to pack a snack for the dress rehearsal.
• Students are also free to bring a favorite stuffed animal to the dress rehearsal be a member of the first audience to see their show.
• Please have your students bring all personal costume items the morning of their dress rehearsal in a labeled bag with the name written on the inside tags of all items. They will change right after school.  

Mandatory Performance:

·     Saturday, May9th- all 8A students must arrive by 12 pm, and the performance starts at 1pm

Costume/Hair/Makeup:

• Hair: long hair must be pinned or pulled back out of the face. 
• Makeup: Stage makeup is optional but encouraged as it helps an actor’s face to stand out on stage. Stage makeup basics include foundation, heavy blush, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrow pencil, and a natural-toned lip (no darks or reds). Other makeup will be added during call time for specific characters.
• Have your student arrive in costume if he or she is wearing all black. If not, students will change once they arrive. Pro tip: Make sure they have everything they need the night before to avoid show day meltdowns.

Other Information:

• Water and Food: Please ensure that your student eats before call time, as students cannot eat while in costume. They are welcome to have ONLY water in the drama room.
• Admission: Curricular plays are always free! The gym doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.
• Audience members will enter through the gym doors (north entrance).
• When the show is finished, students can stay in costume to meet you for a quick mingle and photo, then will need to change and put items away before leaving.
• Students are welcome to attend the other 8th grade show; however, if they are without parental supervision, please pick them up promptly and have them wait outside the building. Students are not allowed backstage when it is not their show, to wander around the campus, or to cause any distractions during the show. Please be diligent in partnering with us to prioritize the respect of all actors.

I am happy to answer any questions youhave; I know it is a lot of information. I truly have been soblessed to work with your children. We are having a wonderful time,and we are going to put on a great show!

Griffins forever, 

Mrs. McCauley

SuzanneMcCauley | Introduction to Drama | Drama I | Drama II | Griffin Players |

Glendale Preparatory Academy | 23276 N. 83rd Ave. Ste. 1 | Peoria,AZ 85383                

P: (623) 889-0822 | F: (623) 889-0825 | E: skilanimccauley@glendaleprep.org |W: www.glendaleprep.org

Mandatory After-School Dress Rehearsal:

• Thursday, May 7th, 3:15 - 6 pm

Tasks:

• Please remind your student to pack a snack for the dress rehearsal.
• Students are also free to bring a favorite stuffed animal to the dress rehearsal be a member of the first audience to see their show.
• Please have your students bring all personal costume items the morning of their dress rehearsal in a labeled bag with the name written on the inside tags of all items. They will change right after school.  

Mandatory Performance:

·     Saturday, May 9th- all 8C students must arrive by 3 pm, and the performance starts at4 pm

Costume/Hair/Makeup:

• Hair: long hair must be pinned or pulled back out of the face. 
• Makeup: Stage makeup is optional but encouraged as it helps an actor’s face to stand out on stage. Stage makeup basics include foundation, heavy blush, eyeliner, mascara, eyebrow pencil, and a natural-toned lip (no darks or reds). Other makeup will be added during call time for specific characters.
• Have your student arrive in costume if he or she is wearing all black. If not, students will change once they arrive. Pro tip: Make sure they have everything they need the night before to avoid show day meltdowns.

Other Information:

• Water and Food: Please ensure that your student eats before call time, as students cannot eat while in costume. They are welcome to have ONLY water in the drama room.
• Admission: Curricular plays are always free! The gym doors will open 15 minutes before the performance.
• Audience members will enter through the gym doors (north entrance).
• When the show is finished, students can stay in costume to meet you for a quick mingle and photo, then will need to change and put items away before leaving.
• Students are welcome to attend the other 8th grade show; however, if they are without parental supervision, please pick them up promptly and have them wait outside the building. Students are not allowed backstage when it is not their show, to wander around the campus, or to cause any distractions during the show. Please be diligent in partnering with us to prioritize the respect of all actors.

I am happy to answer any questions youhave; I know it is a lot of information. I truly have been soblessed to work with your children. We are having a wonderful time,and we are going to put on a great show!

Griffins forever, 

Mrs. McCauley

SuzanneMcCauley | Introduction to Drama | Drama I | Drama II | Griffin Players |

Glendale Preparatory Academy | 23276 N. 83rd Ave. Ste. 1 | Peoria,AZ 85383                

P: (623) 889-0822 | F: (623) 889-0825 | E: skilanimccauley@glendaleprep.org |W: www.glendaleprep.org

SpringSports Awards

Markyour calendars for Tuesday, May 12.  More information to come!

1. The annual Senior Dinner is on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Please put this date on your calendar. We want all seniors to attend. Each senior and up to two parents or guardians are invited to this event (sorry, no extras will be allowed). This year, it will take place at Arizona Broadway Theatre (7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria, AZ 85382). Please CLICK THIS LINK to RSVP for the Senior Dinner and make your meal selections. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please respond to this email and let me know.

Commencement Rehearsal will be at Haven Church located at 5902 W CactusRd. Glendale, AZ 85304 on Thursday, May 21^st at 2:00pm.Students must remain in theiruniform for rehearsal. Attendanceis required by all faculty and all Seniors. We did increase the time by 30minutes; rehearsal will begin at 2:00pm and will end no later than 4:00pm

1. Commencement is on Friday, May 22, 2026, and is scheduled to start at 5:00pm at the Haven Church located at 5902 W Cactus Rd. Glendale, AZ 85304. Seniors should plan to be at Haven at 4:00pm. Doors will open at 4:30pm for family and friends to be seated. We are pleased to share that we are still not requiring a ticket to attend our commencement. In consideration of all our graduates, we request that families limit their attendance to no more than 14 guests. Please note that seating is first-come, first-served, and saving seats is not permitted. Groups intending to sit together are encouraged to arrive at the venue at the same time. 

2. Tohonor the long-standing traditions of our commencement ceremony, we ask thatall graduates wear their caps in their original, undecorated form andshould only wear the cord they receive from Glendale Prep during the ceremony.Keeping our regalia uniform helps us focus on the collective achievement of theentire class. Students should wear dress clothes and dress shoes under theirregalia. No jeans or tennis shoes are permitted. We appreciate your cooperationin maintaining this classic look!