| A Note from the Headmaster
Hello Parents,
We have finished our second week of the last quarter with a new tradition at Glendale Prep. We had our first annual High School 101 event that brought 150 folks in attendance (parents and students) to share time together where we helped high school enrolled students gather a sense of what they will experience over the next four years. One important part of the evening was allowing students time to consider the extra-curricular activities available at Glendale Prep. One such activity is Robotics. I am sure you know, but if not, I want to celebrate our robotics team, who will be traveling this coming week to Texas to compete in the World Championship. We are so proud of Mr. Roper, Mrs. Selle, and the students for their dedication and drive to compete and win! Here is a link to an article written about our team.
Glendale Prep’s Metal Masters Make History Heading to World Championship | Great Hearts America : Great Hearts America [1]
Enjoy the weekend,
Mr. Navarrette
Headmaster
2025-2026 Family Calendar
Please take a few minutes to review the calendar for next school year. Here are some items to note:
- The first day of school is Thursday, July 31, 2025.
- The high school retreat is August 27, 2025-August 29, 2025. Seniors go up on August 26, 2025.
- There is school on Monday, September 29, 2025, and Tuesday, September 30, 2025, then we will have conferences and project days Wednesday, October 1, 2025 through Friday, October 3, 2025.
- Fall Break is October 6, 2025-October 10, 2025.
- We will have the full week of Thanksgiving off, Monday, November 24, 2025, through Friday, November 28, 2025.
- The Winter break is Monday, December 22, 2025, through Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Students return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
- Spring Break is March 16, 2026-March 20, 2026.
- The last day of school is Thursday, May 26, 2026.
Academics
Power School closes this evening at 5p.m. Please make sure to log in and print quarter three evaluations before that time.
We had a wonderful turnout at our first annual High School 101 yesterday evening, and we are grateful to all the rising 9th-grade students and parents who attended. We are looking forward to the class of 2029!
Prom
Once upon a time…
A secret garden awaits students as they dine and dance the night away.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
6-10PM
Blackstone Country Club
Cost: $125
Tickets can be purchased via the GP Payment Portal HERE [2].
STRICT DEADLINE for ticket purchase: FRIDAY, April 11th.
NOTE- you have the option to purchase a single ticket OR two tickets. If purchasing two tickets, please email Mrs. Janssen [3] to let her know who the second ticket is for.
Permission Slip AND Policies, & Dress Code
Each attendee must return a signed Prom Permission Slip and Policies & Dress Code Agreement Form HERE [4] .
STRICT DEADLINE for signed agreement forms: FRIDAY, April 11th.
Dance Lessons
Attendees (including non-GP students) are required to complete dance lessons prior to attending prom and must sign up for the lesson times they wish to attend using THIS link [5].
Juniors, Seniors and non-GP guests are required to attend four hours of lessons—two 2-hour lessons.
Dinner
The meal will include a three-course salad, chicken dish, and dessert.
If you prefer a vegetarian dish or have specific food allergies, please note those on the permission slip.
Directions
Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia
12101 West Blackstone Drive
Peoria, AZ 85383
From the 303 freeway (Bob Stump Memorial Parkway) exit on Lone Mountain Parkway. After approximately 1 mile, turn right into the Blackstone Country Club Main Gatehouse. Please be prepared to give your name and event name to the guard. Continue on West Blackstone Drive for approximately 1 mile before turning left into the Club.
2025-2026 High School Retreat- Dates / Volunteers
We are excited to announce our annual 2025-2026 High School Retreat to Lost Canyon [6] for rising 9th – 12th graders! Seniors will depart from Glendale Prep to Lost Canyon on Tuesday, August 26th for a 1 day/1 night senior retreat to then welcome 9th-11th grade students on August 27th. All high school students will return to Glendale Prep on Friday, August 29th. Discount pricing through April 30th HERE [7]!
We will need several volunteers for the parent work crew to support this event. Parents do not pay to serve on the parent work crew and additionally will receive 25% off the cost of their child(ren)’s fee for the retreat. Volunteer information will be sent Monday, April 14th. We are limiting volunteers to one per family during the first round of sign-ups. Volunteer spots have traditionally filled quickly. Please reach out to Mrs. Haley [8] with any questions.
Griffin Players
Griffin Players Presents The Curious Savage
Griffin Players is proud to present The Curious Savage, a play that will have you laughing, crying, and appreciating life! Tickets are available on the payment portal or cash only at the door. Student tickets are $8 and adult tickets are $10.
Please join us in the GP gym for one of these performances:
Friday, April 4th at 7 pm
Saturday, April 5th at 2 pm
Saturday, April 5th at 7 pm
Mural Project 2025-2030
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence in 2026, Glendale Prep will be painting a mural in the middle hallway also known as the 700s to hail the United States’ greatest achievements and our hope for the future. Juniors and seniors will have the initial meeting this week, but this is an ongoing multi-year project so please let Mrs. Mure or Mr. Martin know if you are interested in planning or painting a piece of our own GP history.
Rising 6th Graders
Save the Date
Middle School New Parent Orientation
April 10th, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
If you have a new middle schooler joining Glendale Prep next year, we invite you to join us for a parent-only information night. We’ll discuss academics, enrichments, and athletics in an evening filled with fun and informative content. Stay tuned for more details!
Academics
Robotics
Great Hearts just published a story about Glendale Prep’s AZ Champion Robotics team focusing on the recent successes and preparation for the Worlds competition in mid April, the growth of the team, and the effects the robotics program has had on some of the senior members.
Please read about it here: link [9]
SUPPORT OUR ROBOTICS TEAM
The team is raising funds to afford the trip to Worlds in Houston. If you work for a business or own a business that would like to support the team with a monetary donation or in helping with printing banners or t-shirts, please reach out to Mr. Roper soon at broper@glendaleprep.org [10] about forming that partnership.
SUPPORT OUR ROBOTICS TEAM
Family Giving
Support Our School & Earn an additional R&R Weekend!
Did you know you can support our school at no cost to you? The Arizona Public School Tax Credit allows you to donate up to $200 (individual) or $400 (married filing jointly) and get it back as a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes! These funds help enhance student experiences with extracurricular activities, clubs, and field trips, and more.
Here’s the best part: If we reach our fundraising goal, the entire school will earn a well-deserved additional Rest & Relaxation (R&R) Weekend—no homework, no tests, just a stress-free break for all!
Make your contribution today and help us reach our goal! Use this link to Donate to Glendale Preparatory Tax Credit [11] before April 15. Please share this link with family and friends that live in the state of Arizona to help us reach our goal. Thank you for supporting our students!
Questions? Please reach out to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org [12].
College Counseling
ACT Prep Workshop: An ACT Prep Workshop at Glendale Preparatory Academy will be offered from March 1st until April 12th. If you are interested and would like to learn more, please refer to this flyer [13]. If you have any additional questions, please contact Mrs. Sarbacker at ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org [14].
College Rep Visits: All visits are held during lunch and lyceum in Room 706. 9th-12th grade students interested in learning more about these schools are invited to attend.
What To Do During Summer: Summer is approaching, and Students are curious about what they can do during the summer. The following are a few options for summer programs here in Arizona:
Health Careers Institute [15] – Midwestern University
Business Careers Awareness Program [16] – University of Arizona
Athletics
Spring Sports Schedules
For game schedules, please use the athletics website (greatheartsglendaleathletics.org) for the most up to date information. Any changes to schedules will be updated on the website.
Athletic Sponsorship Information
For information to become an athletic sponsor, please reach out to Tammy Kempton (tkempton@archwayglendale.org [17]) or John Kontak (jkontak@glendalerep.org [18]). For families that have a business, this is a great opportunity to have visibility in the gym with a banner!
Great Hearts Day With The Dbacks
Great Hearts is partnering with the Dbacks this spring to bring families and colleagues another Great Hearts Day at Chase Field [19] with discounted tickets for the Dbacks vs. Braves on Country Night! Tickets include a free postgame fireworks show and a free postgame country concert, plus the opportunity to win game day experiences and prizes! To promote this event, please:
- Use the attached graphic (click the graphic) and/or blurb below in your newsletters now through game day, Friday, April 25.
- Join us for another Great Hearts Day at Chase Field [20], Friday, April 25 as the D-backs take on the Braves! Enjoy discounted tickets for Country Night which includes a free postgame fireworks show and a free postgame concert, plus the opportunity to win game day experiences and prizes exclusive to Great Hearts families and friends. We hope to see you at the ballpark!
Consider using this as an opportunity to nurture relationships with newly enrolled families who won’t officially join your community until the fall. |