CONTENTS
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFICS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFICS
ATHLETICS
COLLEGE COUNSELING
FAMILY GIVING
DATES TO NOTE
FEB 13 7TH & 8TH GRADE DANCE
FEB 16 NO SCHOOL- PRESIDENT’S DAY
FEB 25 WINTER SPORTS AWARDS
MAR 6 MS EPIC CYCLE
MAR 13 END OF Q3
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
Happy Friday GP Families!
The GP Family Survey window is now open, and if you have not yet completed yours, we would truly value your feedback.
Your responses help us evaluation how well Glendale Prep is fulfilling the mission and promise to provide a well-rounded, classical education with moral formation at the core. Your perspective helps guide our growth as a school community.
As of this morning, 9th grade takes the lead with 24% participation. Help us reach 100% across each grade level and ensure we are faithfully fulfilling our mission!
Thank you for your feedback and enjoy this 3 day R&R weekend.
Mrs. Janssen
HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR TRIP- MEETING RESCHEDULED!
Due to the basketball playoff game next Tuesday, February 17th, we have rescheduled the DC information night for Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30PM in the Archway MPR. We will be holding an informational meeting to discuss all final details of the senior trip to Washington DC.
11th GRADE FIELD TRIP
Save the date for this special field trip to iFly for a hands-on experience of Physics in action!
Friday, March 13.
parents, please fill out the waiver linked below to allow your student to participate.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
7TH & 8TH GRADE DANCE- SOIREE IN THE SHIRE!
Soirée in the Shire happens tonight! Doors open at 6:00PM and close at 6:15PM. The event ends at 8:00PM.
No ticket purchase at the door. Attendees have already purchased tickets and completed permission slips.
7th GRADE FIELD TRIP
The 7th grade will be taking a field trip to Wildlife World Zoo on Friday, February 20.
• Students must wear their regular uniforms but may where comfortable tennis shoes of their choosing.
• Students must pack a sack lunch and bring a refillable water bottle or multiple plastic bottles.
• Students may bring a hat to wear at the zoo and should wear sunscreen.
• Students may bring a small bag to carry water, sunscreen, etc. Phones will not be permitted.
8th GRADE FIELD TRIP
The 8th grade will head to the Phoenix Art Museum on Friday, February 27.
• Students must wear their regular uniform and uniform shoes.
• Students must bring a sack lunch and plastic water bottle.
• After the visit to the Art Museum, we will have a picnic lunch at a park. Students may bring a sports ball to enjoy basketball, volleyball, soccer, or football areas at the park.
MIDDLE SCHOOL EPIC CYCLE
Stay tuned for details to come on a night of fun! The middle school epic cycle will be held on Friday, March 6.
MISC SCHOOL INFO
GP RE-ENROLLMENT
Re-enrollment for the 2026–27 school year begins on February 17, 2026.
All GP families must log in to the Parent Portal to complete the re-enrollment application and indicate whether their student is returning or withdrawing. Please be prepared to upload Arizona proof of residency, as this is required each year by the Arizona Department of Education.
ATHLETICS
Middle School Spring Sports
Middle school spring sports (basketball, track & field) begin next week. Reach out to Mr. Kontak (jkontak@glendaleprep.org) with any questions.
Winter Sports Awards Ceremony
The winter sports awards ceremony will be held on February 25. The middle school ceremony will be from 5:30-6:45PM. The high school ceremony will be from 7:00-8:00PM.
Winter Sports Playoffs
• Saturday, February 14- Girls varsity soccer plays in the state quarterfinals at 12:00PM at Glendale Prep. GoFan tickets are required for admission. QR codes will be posted at the gate and available using this link – Gilbert Classical vs Glendale Prep – Soccer – Feb 14, 2026.
• Saturday, February 14- Boys varsity soccer plays in the state quarterfinals at 2:30PM at Phoenix Country Day. GoFan tickets are required for admission. Tickets are available using this link – Glendale Prep vs Phoenix Country Day – Soccer – Feb 14, 2026.
• Tuesday, February 17- Boys varsity basketball may host a first-round playoff game at 7:00 PM at GP. Brackets will be released Saturday 2/14.
COLLEGE COUNSELING
ASU Civic Leadership Institute Summer Program
A free, in-person summer day program for motivated 9th-12th grade high school students to explore America’s founding principles through engagement with master teachers, scholars, and peers. Participants dive into the Declaration of Independence and Constitution to connect liberty, equality, democracy, and civic responsibility to real-world community involvement. Students must have at least a 2.75 unweighted GPA. For more information visit civics.asu.edu/cli. A flyer can be found here.
Free ACT Practice Test
Revolution Prep will be offering a free ACT practice tests on March 7th. For more information and sign up instructions, please use this link.
College Tour in California – June 1-4, 2026
Great Hearts is providing high school students with the opportunity to participate in a four-day tour of nine different California colleges and universities. If you are interested, please see the attached flyer. There is a non-refundable deposit of $150 and the total cost for the trip is $859. If you have questions, please email Roslyn.fletcher@greathearts.org.
Save the Date for the Annual Great Hearts’ College Symposium on Saturday, February 28th
Each year Great Hearts hosts a College Symposium for 9th-11th grade students. There will be a college essay writing workshop, presentations for parents and students, and a college fair with college representatives from many colleges and universities across the country. You can register here.
FAMILY GIVING
Did Someone Say Ice Cream, Pizza, Snow Cones and Crazy Clothes?!?
Did you know you can support athletics, fine arts, field trips, and after-school enrichment at Glendale Prep and receive every dollar back on your Arizona state taxes? Through the Arizona Public School Tax Credit, you can direct your tax dollars to our school instead of the state, at no extra cost to you. Married couples filing jointly may contribute up to $400, and single filers up to $200, receiving a dollar-for-dollar credit on their Arizona state income taxes.
Your participation directly supports the exceptional 6–12 education our students receive, including programs in art, music, drama, athletics, clubs, and enriching field trips. Every dollar stays right here at Glendale Prep, making an immediate impact on our students and teachers.
Incentives for Our Students!
Each week, every student who refers a tax credit will be entered into a drawing for Handel’s Ice Cream!
The grade level with the most tax credits will earn a Pizza & Snow Cone Lunch Party!
If we meet our schoolwide goal of 150 additional tax credits, the entire school will celebrate with a Head-to-Toe Crazy Clothing Day!
It’s a simple way to make a big difference and a fun way to build some friendly competition.
Thank you for investing in our school community! To make your tax credit, use this link. Please share this link with your friends and family so they can take advantage of tax credit while also supporting our school!
Please reach out to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jenny Haley, Office Manager
JHaley@glendaleprep.org
GLENDALE PREP ATTENDANCE
623.889.0822
Option 4
attendance@glendaleprep.org
________________________________________
Great Hearts Academies would like to continue connecting with you via email. If you prefer to be removed from our list, please contact Great Hearts Academies directly. To stop receiving all email messages distributed through our SchoolMessenger service, follow this link and confirm: Unsubscribe
SchoolMessenger is a notification service used by the nation’s leading school systems to connect with parents, students and staff through voice, SMS text, email, and social media.