Weekly Blast 04.02.26
April 2, 2026 -
CONTENTS
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFICS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFICS
ATHLETICS
COLLEGE COUNSELING
FAMILY GIVING
DATES TO NOTE
APR 3 NO SCHOOL
APR 8 ACT- 11TH GRADE
APR 9 HS 101 *Rising 9TH Graders and New HS students
APR 10 PSO BINGO NIGHT
APR 14 RISING SENIOR NIGHT *Rising 12TH Graders
APR 16 MS PARENT INFO NIGHT *Rising 6TH Graders
APR 25 JUNIOR & SENIOR PROMENADE
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
Dear Glendale Prep Families,
As we head into the weekend, I wish each of you a restful and restorative R & R break. With just seven weeks remaining in what has been a truly remarkable school year, we find ourselves entering a lively season, full of academic milestones, performances, celebrations, and culminating events.
In the coming weeks, we look forward to closing out middle school state assessments, 11th grade ACT testing, and the 9th grade ACT Aspire assessment. We also look forward to several community events, including HS 101, PSO Bingo Night, Rising Senior Night, and our New Middle School Parent Information Night. Our students will take the stage for the Griffin Players production of Shrek, as well as 8th, 11th, and 12th grade curricular drama performances, alongside our instrumental and vocal concerts.
As the quarter closes, we will celebrate the close of spring sports and the Spring Sports Awards Ceremony, honor our seniors through Matriculation Day and the Senior Dinner, and recognize our faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week. We will conclude the year with final exams, 5th and 8th grade promotions, and at last, commencement.
Amid the fullness of these final weeks, I encourage each of us to slow down where we can and take in these moments with our children. There is much to celebrate in all they have accomplished before we rush into summer break.
Wishing you a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Mrs. Janssen
HIGH SCHOOL
2026 JUNIOR & SENIOR PROMENADE
Details were sent home with juniors and seniors before spring break and have also been emailed to families. Dance lesson information will be given to students on Monday with details on Wednesday and Saturday lesson options during April, but can also be accessed at the link below. Attendees must attend two dances lessons prior to attending prom and sign up for their desired lesson times.
CLASS OF 2027
Tuesday, April 14
6-8PM Glendale 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!
Please RSVP below
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES!
Save the date for GP’s annual High School 101!
Thursday, April 9
6:00-8:00PM.
First Choice Foreign Language – High School Retreat Raffle – College Counseling – Extracurriculars – Athletics – Curriculum – Swag, and more!
No need to RSVP! Just show up for the event.
ATTENTION RISING 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.
MISC SCHOOL INFO
STATE TESTING
AZ state required testing will continue through the month of April.
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Griffin Players presents…
Shrek the Musical!
Performances will take place Friday, April 17th at 7 pm and Saturday, April 18th at 2 pm and 7 pm.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the payment portal and at the door!
SEMESTER 2 FINAL EXAM REMINDERS
Semester 2 Final Exams are scheduled for Monday, May 18- Thursday, May 21.
Final exams are a culmination of the material students have learned through the entirety of the first semester and account for 10% of a student’s final grade in each course. Please schedule appointments and vacations outside of the final exam testing window.
Students who miss a final exam due to illness with a doctor’s note will make up any missed final exams the first week of summer break, on a given date. Unexcused absences or illness without a doctor’s note will result in the score of a zero for any missed final exam.
ATHLETICS
Spring Participation Fee Links
If you have not paid your spring participation fee, please use the following links to do so:
2026 MS SPRING SPORTS
2026 HS SPRING SPORTS
Spring Game Schedules
Visit our athletics website (Great Hearts Glendale Prep Academy) for up to date middle school and high school game schedules.
COLLEGE COUNSELING
Joy of Coding (Online Courses)
The University of Michigan is offering online college-level coding courses designed for high school students. They are offered in a learn-at-your-own-pace, instructor-supported format.
Intro to Coding and Computational Thinking course is ideal for beginners with no prior coding background who want to experience the power of coding firsthand.
Intro to Data Visualization and AI course is a perfect follow-up for students with prior coding experience (such as our Intro to Coding Course or AP Computer Science) who want to learn how AI works to ultimately train, evaluate and improve their own AI
Intro to Training, Evaluating and Fine-tuning an AI offers an excellent introduction to students who have completed the data and visualization and AI course on how modern AI systems learn from data.
Students may begin courses any time after June 17, 2026, and complete them at their own pace by August 28, 2026. Each course requires about 4–6 hours per week.
Midwestern University’s Summer Health Careers Institute – July 13-17
Join Midwestern University faculty and students for a FREE 5-day hand-on program to learn about various health professions. Applications are due April 1, 2026. For more information, see the flyer.
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.
FAMILY GIVING
Final Countdown: 13 Days Left to Make Your Tax Credit Count!
The competition is heating up as our grade levels race toward the ultimate prize, a pizza and snow cone party! Right now, 10th and 12th grades are tied for the lead, but there’s still plenty of time for any grade to surge ahead.
With just 13 days left until Tax Day, now is the perfect time to make your Arizona Public School Tax Credit contribution for the 2025 tax season. Remember, this is a dollar-for-dollar credit; you receive every dollar back when you file your taxes, while directly supporting Glendale Prep’s arts, athletics, field trips, extracurricular clubs, and more!
We are just 77 tax credits away from reaching our school-wide goal! If we hit it, the entire school will celebrate with a Head-to-Toe Crazy Wear Day!
Make your contribution today to help your grade level take the lead and support our school community. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with friends and family who pay taxes in Arizona; every contribution makes a difference. Simply click here to make your contribution today!
Questions? Reach out to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.
Thank you for your continued support!
10th Grade is in the lead!
Questions? 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
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