| A Note from the Headmaster
My heart is smiling after such a wonderful curriculum night last night. Thank you to all of our families who were able to attend. I hope you were able to experience first-hand the heart of the western tradition and the high caliber teaching that takes place here each and every day.
I know you have many choices in your children’s education, and it is an honor that you have chosen Glendale Prep. Our school is more than just an academy; it is a close-knit community united by the mission of cultivating the hearts and minds of students through a classical education.
As I shared last night, one of the things that makes Glendale Prep exceptional is the strength of our partnership with families like yours. This year, our goal is to ensure the caliber of education here not only continues but thrives.
One important way you can support this mission is through Community Investment contributions and by designating your Public School Tax Credit to Glendale Prep. I am deeply grateful to the many families who have already given so generously. If you have not yet had the opportunity, I encourage you to consider a monthly gift to Community Investment and to designate your Tax Credit contribution to our academy. Every gift, no matter the size, directly impacts our students and sustains the education you have chosen for your child.
You may give by following the links below or by reaching out to our Family Giving and Community Engagement Officer, Tammy Kempton, at TKempton@GlendalePrep.org
DONATE TO GLENDALE PREPARATORY COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
DONATE TO GLENDALE PREPARATORY TAX CREDIT
With appreciation,
Mrs. Janssen
2025-26 ESEA Form
On August 18th, the 2025-26 ESEA form became available on your enrollment parent portal to complete. Please complete the ESEA form for each student for the 2025–2026 school year. Your participation—regardless of eligibility—helps secure funding for:
· Tutoring & academic support
· Technology upgrades
· Teacher training & facility improvements
Instructions on how to complete this form was sent on Monday, August 18th, 2025.
All information is confidential. Thank you for your support!
From the Deans
Please note the following reminders from the Deans of Students to support clarity and consistency across campus:
- Tardy Tracking in PowerSchool. With open grade books now available, you can monitor your students’ attendance, including tardies, directly in PowerSchool. Please remember that an accumulation of three (3) tardies results in a detention.
- Spirit Shirts Must Be School-Issued. On Spirit Wear Wednesdays, shirts must be uniform tops, school-issued GP spirit, or GP athletic shirts. Solid-color, non-GP apparel and handmade shirts do not meet the spirit wear guidelines.
Thank you for partnering with us to maintain a unified campus. If you have any questions, please contact the Deans of Students (Deansofstudents@glendaleprep.org).
GP Faculty Play
Griffin Players presents the GP faculty in Arsenic and Old Lace! Come see your favorite teachers on stage performing Sept. 12th and 13th in a murder mystery that isn’t a mystery at all! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the payment portal or with cash at the door.
Student Absences
When absent, it is always the student’s responsibility to obtain the missing assignments and any class notes. Make-up work due dates are given on a 1:1 ratio. For example, if a student was absent for three days, they would have three days to complete their make-up work before deductions begin.
Please note that teachers will not have handouts or assignments to give students prior to an absence. Students must collect these items upon their return to make up. Middle school and 9th grade should, however, work to keep up with any readings or assignments that might be completed without a handout as posted daily on the Middle School and 9thgrade Homework Overview Spreadsheet. 10th-12th graders should reach out to a classmate to keep up with any missed readings or assignments that might be completed without a handout.
Middle School and 9th grade Homework Overview Spreadsheet
High School Retreat
DROP OFF
Senior Specifics- Tuesday, August 26th
Seniors should arrive at school for the start of the school day wearing HS Retreat appropriate attire. They should bring their luggage to their first period classrooms upon arrival at school prior to the 8:00AM bell. Seniors will begin the day with retreat activities on campus before loading busses and heading to Williams for lunch and activities from 12:00PM-3:00PM. Seniors should bring a sack lunch OR money for lunch in Williams. We plan to arrive at Lost Canyon by 4:00PM.
*Tuesday will be a regular school day for 9th-11th grade students.
9th-11th Grade Specifics- Wednesday, August 27th
Students should arrive at school for the start of the school day wearing HS Retreat appropriate attire. They should bring their luggage to their first period classrooms upon arrival at school prior to the 8:00AM bell. Students will begin the day with retreat activities on campus before loading busses and heading to Thorpe Park in Flagstaff for lunch and activities from 12:00PM-2:30PM. Students should bring a sack lunch on Wednesday. We plan to arrive at Lost Canyon between 3:30PM-4:00PM.
PICK UP
We are asking parents to plan to pick up all HS retreat students at Glendale Prep on Friday, August 29th, at 3:35PM to avoid the daily pick-up traffic. Please pick up middle school students at the regular pick up time and then circle back for high school pick up at 3:35PM. Students will text updates as to the timing of our return, if needed.
We are excited to partner with families to make this an unforgettable experience with impactful memories for students. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Haley at JHaley@glendaleprep.org if you have more immediate questions, concerns, or considerations. As a final reminder, we will not have high school classes at Glendale Prep from Wednesday, August 27th-Friday, August 29th.
Enrichment Classes
Art Enrichment Course
Attention young artists, the art enrichment course has begun! If you enjoy drawing and painting, and want to grow as an artist, join Mr. Collum every Tuesday morning at 7:20AM. It is only $50 per semester to join. All grades are welcome.
American Sign Language Enrichment Course
Learn American Sign Language with us! We’ll start with the basics and develop our skills through video lessons, fingerspelling practice games, and partner dialogues. We will meet every Friday from 3:00PM-4:00 PM. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Writing for Publication Enrichment Course
Is your student a creative thinker? Do they want to write a novel? Writing for Publication is a semester-long course designed for writers to learn craft techniques, develop their skills with workshop, and learn the ins and outs of publication. We will meet every Tuesday from 3:00PM-4:00 PM.
Chess Enrichment Course
GP Chess is back, now as a full fledged, after school Enrichment Course overseen by Mr. Kilcup! Enrolled students will gather twice a week, on Tuesday and/or Friday until 4:30PM to participate in casual games. Members can also expect coaching, discussion of the history of chess, and various strategies of play and how to apply them in game. We welcome players at all levels, and from all grades.
Yearbook Enrichment Course
Do you want to bring your own touch to the 2025-2026 Yearbook? Writers, editors and photographers… we need many talents and qualities to build our team. The information was during Lyceum 1 today, Friday, August 22nd.
For more information please contact Madame Cognet-Pereira: ccognet-pereira@glendaleprep.org.
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear Wednesdays Are Here!
We are excited to announce that beginning this school year, Spirit Wear Day will be on Wednesdays rather than Fridays. We are excited to give our students the opportunity to show their school pride midweek while maintaining consistency with our uniform standards.
Please review the updated Spirit Wear Wednesday guidelines below to ensure your student is in compliance:
Tops:
- Uniform top, school-issued athletic shirt, or spirit shirt (non-school-issued apparel is not permitted) tucked into the waist.
- GP Athletic and spirit shirts must cover what the short-sleeve uniform polo covers. If the jersey has any mesh, white undershirts are required.
- Hoodies and pocketed jackets are not permitted in the classroom.
- School-issued athletic jackets without hoods and pockets are permitted.
Bottoms:
- Uniform bottoms or solid-colored jeans (denim, black, white) are permitted.
- Bottoms with rips, outer pockets, frayed edges, embellishments, or accessories are not permitted.
Footwear:
- Uniform dress shoes or uniform athletic shoes only.
Accessories:
- Standard uniform accessory guidelines apply.
- Hats, sunglasses, and headwear are not permitted.
We appreciate your partnership in upholding our school’s values of unity, consistency, and school spirit. Please contact Mrs. Mure and Dr. McGrath, the Deans of Students (Deansofstudents@glendaleprep.org), with any questions.
Family Giving
Our campus is alive with energy—classrooms buzzing, students engaged, and learning happening all around. This vibrant environment is made possible by the strength of our community. Your continued investment—whether through the Arizona Public School Tax Credit or our Community Investment campaign—helps bridge the gap in state funding and supports vital programs like classroom resources, curriculum, fine arts, athletics, and even teacher salaries.
Together, we’re creating a school where every student can thrive. Thank you for being part of our school family and for investing in our future! To learn more about how to support our school through your tax deductible gift to Community Investment and the Arizona Public School Tax Credit, please contact Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.
College Counseling
Dual Enrollment Deadline is Sunday, August 24th at 11:59 pm.
If you plan on enrolling your child for any dual enrollment classes semester 1, don’t forget to complete the registration by 11:59 pm on Sunday. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sarbacker at ksarbacker@glendaleprep.org.
College Counseling Parent and Student Information Sessions
Glendale Prep’s College Counseling Department is excited to host grade level informational meetings for parents and students. We will share information relevant to each grade level regarding the college search process. Please join us for the specific grade level of your student in Archway’s MPR.
Please mark your calendars with the following dates:
· Thursday, September 4th 6:15PM – 7:30PM Junior Parent Night
· Thursday, September 11th 6:15PM – 7:30PM Sophomore Parent Night
· Tuesday, September 16th 6:15PM – 7:30PM Freshman Parent Night
Answer to Question from College Credit Workshop Last Monday Evening
At our session, a parent asked if a student could take more than one CLEP test on a given testing day. If you choose to test through Great Hearts, we can accommodate up to two tests per testing session; however, if you test through alternate sites, such as ASU or a community college, you will need to check with the testing site.
BYU Information Session
BYU’s Fall 2026 application opens on August 27th. That same day at 6:00PM, they are hosting a BYU Application Info Session for all interested students. Students can register here! Students can access the application at apply.byu.edu.
Athletics
Athletic Sponsorship Information
For information to become an athletic sponsor, please reach out to Tammy Kempton (tkempton@archwayglendale.org) or John Kontak (jkontak@glendalerep.org). For families that have a business, this is a great opportunity to have visibility in the gym with a banner!
Fall Sports Participation Fee Links
All fall sports are off and running! The participation fee links are live on the payment portal. Please take care of your student-athletes participation fee as soon as possible.
Middle School: Middle School Participation Fee Link
High School: High School Participation Fee Link
Grade Checks
Academics will always come first. Please review the academic eligibility policy on page 29 of the Family Handbook under Athletic Eligibility. The Family Handbook can be found under the Parent Resources tab on the Glendale Prep school website. Grade checks will begin today and continue each Friday.
Football Friday Night
Our first home high school football game is tonight! Kickoff is at 7:00PM. All Glendale Prep students and staff get in free! Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids (cash or card). Don’t miss opening night! Spiritline will cheer throughout the game and perform at halftime.
Our second home football game is Friday, August 29th. Kickoff is at 7:00PM!
Blue and Gold Run
The 15th annual Blue and Gold Classic will be held tomorrow, Saturday August 23rd. The race begins at 7:00AM at GP (registration begins at 6:30AM). The distance is two miles and the cost to register is $10 (which includes two raffle tickets).
Come join the cross-country team for a community fun run (or walk) with teachers, classmates, family, and friends. After the race, stay for a celebration with food, raffle items, and fellowship. Raffle items include: $200 Runner’s Den gift certificate, $300 membership at PGA Superstore, $400 Tom Ford Sunglasses, Dermatologist skin care basket, and more! ($5 per raffle ticket or 5 for $20). Proceeds to benefit GP Athletics and Cross Country. The race will run rain or shine!
Athletics Website
Check out the GP athletics website (https://greatheartsglendaleathletics.org/) for all information regarding schedules, GP athletics, fan gear/apparel, registration information and much more!
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