CONTENTS
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFICS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFICS
ATHLETICS
COLLEGE COUNSELING
FAMILY GIVING
DATES TO NOTE
APR 25 JUNIOR & SENIOR PROMENADE
MAY 1 SENIOR MATRICULATION DAY
MAY 6 HS CHORAL CONCERT
MAY 12 SPRING SPORTS AWARDS CEREMONY
MAY 13 MS INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
MAY 14 SENIOR DINNER
MAY 18-21 FINAL EXAMS
MAY 20 8TH GRADE PROMOTION
MAY 22 GLENDALE PREP COMMENCEMENT
A NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER
Hello GP Families,
If you have not yet heard, our very own Robotics team is headed back to Worlds in just two short weeks! Under the leadership of Mr. Roper and Mrs. Selle, our students will soon compete and represent Glendale Prep on the worlds stage.
The team has also begun to draw well-deserved attention beyond our campus, with recent media coverage highlighting their achievement and dedication in the Glendale Star and with our local news. City of Glendale Mayor, Mr. Jerry P. Weiers, is even hoping to visit Glendale Prep next week to honor the accomplishments of our team.
Please join me in congratulating our GP Robotics team!
Mrs. Janssen
MIDDLE SCHOOL
RISING 9TH GRADERS…
TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!
The deadline is TODAY! Don’t forget to submit your HS Foreign Language Preferences for the 2026-2027 school year!
We offer three foreign language tracks at Glendale Preparatory. Spanish, Latin and French.
Spanish Track: Spanish I-III with option of Spanish IV
Latin Track: Latin IV-V, Greek I with option of Greek II
French Track: French I-III with option of French IV
Students who do not rank their preference of language by April 17 will be put into a language with open space. Thank you for your understanding.
Parents will be notified via email before May 1 of language class for the 2026-2027 school year.
MISC SCHOOL INFO
8TH GRADE PROMOTION
8th Grade Promotion is on May 20 at 6:00PM at Glendale Preparatory. Doors open for seating at 5:30PM. More information to come soon!
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 Sports Awards
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 12. More information to come!
COLLEGE COUNSELING
Summer Program: Summer Civics Institute on American Principles and Debates
The Lincoln Scholars Program and the Political Theory Institute in the School of Public Affairs at American University are hosting a week-long college experience seminar for high-school students exploring the key principles and debates of the American republic from its founding until today through the careful study of primary source documents. In this seven-day, small-group seminar, led by faculty from American University you will read and discuss key texts, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, as well as key speeches and writings from the United States’ most thoughtful leaders, such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcom X, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, among others. If interested, please use this link and note that the deadline has been extended.
CLEP Test for Spanish and French
Any GP 11th or 12th grade student interested in taking the Spanish or French CLEP test is encouraged to take the exam on Wednesday, April 29, at Scottsdale Prep. The testing session will begin at 2:00 PM. Please note that the registration link lists a 1:30 PM start time; however, this adjusted schedule allows students time to eat lunch and travel to Scottsdale Prep before the exam begins.
I recommend that juniors taking Spanish III or French III, who WILL NOT be taking foreign language in their senior year take this test on April 29th; additionally, seniors taking Spanish IV or French IV should take the exam. Depending on the score, students can earn 4, 8, 12, or 16 college credits through CLEP.
If your student is interested, please register for a seat using the following link: 2025-2026 CLEP Exams. In addition, you must also register and pay for the exam through the College Board at https://clep.collegeboard.org/clep-exams. Students taking the Spanish exam should select the option with writing, as this may qualify them for the Seal of Biliteracy. Unfortunately, this option is not available for French.
Please remember that both steps are required: reserving a seat at Scottsdale Prep using the first link and paying for the exam using the College Board link. If you register for the exam, please email me at ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org so I can keep track of participants.
Book Club – First Read is Atomic Habits
Do you want to explore the secrets of self-development and personal growth? Join the GP book club! We will meet next Wednesday (April 15th) from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in room 408 and will meet the first and third Wednesday in May, as well. We will be reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. Students, parents and faculty are welcome! Reach out to Mrs. Sarbacker at ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org if you and/or your child are interested in joining us! We will send location and a Zoom link to those who reply.
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
Thank You, Glendale Prep Families!
Wow, what an incredible show of support! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the Arizona Public School Tax Credit this year.
Your generosity fuels so many amazing opportunities for our students, from athletics and fine arts to field trips, clubs, and beyond. You make a real difference every single day!
We’re still crunching the numbers to see if we hit our goal… and of course, to find out which grade will take home the ultimate prize: pizza AND snow cones! The big reveal is coming next Friday, so stay tuned!
But We’re Not Done Yet…
While the 2025 Tax Credit drive has wrapped up, our Community Investment campaign is still going strong, and we’ve got more ground to cover. These funds are essential for supporting our school’s day-to-day operations, including keeping the lights on and supporting our incredible teachers.
Mark Your Calendar: May 5
Join us for Great Hearts Day of Giving, our final big push to reach our Community Investment goal. It’s a day to come together and make an impact!
Want to give now instead of waiting? You absolutely can! Every gift counts, anytime:
https://give.glendaleprep.org/campaign/706416/donate.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Glendale Prep community, we couldn’t do it without you!
Please reach out to Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org with any questions regarding tax credit, Community Investment, or Corporate Matching.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jenny Haley, Office Manager
JHaley@glendaleprep.org
GLENDALE PREP ATTENDANCE
623.889.0822
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attendance@glendaleprep.org