Weekly Blast 10.20.26
November 2, 2026 -
CONTENTS
FAMILY GIVING
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIFICS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIFICS
MISC SCHOOL INFO
ATHLETICS
COLLEGE COUNSELING
PSO
DATES TO NOTE
NOV 4 FIELD DAY
NOV 10 PICTURE RETAKES
NOV 11 VETERAN’S DAY- NO SCHOOL
NOV 23-27 THANKSGIVING BREAK- NO SCHOOL
DEC 2 CHORAL CONCERT
DEC 7 SEMESTER I ART SHOWCASE
DEC 9 INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT
DEC 14 EXAM STUDY DAY- NO SCHOOL
DEC 15-17 FINAL EXAM WEEK
FAMILY GIVING
Together, We Make a Difference!
As we settle back into the second quarter, we want to thank all the families who have already supported Glendale Prep through Community Investment, the Arizona Public School Tax Credit, and volunteer service. Your generosity helps make our school community such a special place!
We’re making encouraging progress toward our fundraising goals, and there’s still time to help us get there. Whether you make a gift, take advantage of the tax credit, or help your employer match a donation, there are several meaningful ways to invest in our students and school.
Community Investment
Glendale Prep receives approximately $1,500 less per student annually than district schools. Community Investment gifts help bridge that gap, allowing us to recruit and retain exceptional teachers and continue providing the outstanding, rigorous curriculum our families value.
Every contribution helps strengthen the educational experience we offer our students.
Arizona Public School Tax Credit
Did you know you can support Glendale Prep through Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar public school tax credit? Even better, you don’t need to have a student enrolled at our school to participate! Arizona residents can include grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and co-workers in supporting our school community.
Tax credit contributions help fund Athletics, Field Trips, and after-school enrichment clubs, giving students more opportunities to learn, grow, and get involved.
For the 2026 tax year, eligible contributions are up to $200 for single filers and $400 for married couples filing jointly. These contributions can be claimed as a credit against your Arizona state income tax, subject to eligibility and applicable tax rules.
Want to participate? Use this link and scroll to the second half of the page to find the Arizona Public School Tax Credit option.
Double Your Impact with Corporate Matching!
Your generosity may go even further through your employer’s charitable giving program. Many companies match employee donations to Glendale Prep, including American Express, UnitedHealthcare, Fidelity, UPS, USAA, Cigna, Vanguard, and others.
Some employers also recognize volunteer service by matching volunteer hours with charitable contributions!
Take a moment to check your eligibility: Visit Matching Gifts – Great Hearts Glendale Prep and search for your employer to learn more about available opportunities.
Thank You for Supporting Glendale Prep!
Our school thrives because of the families and community members who believe in our mission. Every donation, volunteer hour, tax credit contribution, and employer match helps create meaningful opportunities for our students. We appreciate all you do to make Glendale Prep a wonderful place to learn and grow!
Questions about Community Investment, the Arizona Public School Tax Credit, Corporate Matching, or Athletic Sponsorships? Please contact Tammy Kempton, Family Giving Officer, at tkempton@glendaleprep.org.
Thank you for being part of the Glendale Prep community!
HIGH SCHOOL
10TH GRADE GP UNIFORM TIES
Sophomore ties are available for purchase through Wednesday, November 5 on the GP Payment Portal.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Future Freshman Night!
8th graders and parents, join us for Future Freshman Night on November 12, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.! Come explore high school at Glendale Prep, ask questions, and see what’s ahead. We’d love to have you there!
RSVP HERE
MISC SCHOOL INFO
Field Day 2026
Wednesday, November 4
Field day is next Wednesday! This day focuses on building community in our House groups through fun competitions and activities. We have some new activities this year that your student won’t want to miss!
We are also looking for snack donations and volunteers to run our snack station. Thank you for all your support!
VOLUNTEER OR DONATE HERE
OUTDOOR FIELD DAYS DRESS CODE
Tops
• Glendale Prep issued, unaltered House t-shirt (cannot be tied or cut).
• GP outerwear is permitted.
• Non-GP outerwear is permitted as long as it is a solid color with no lettering, design, or logo.
• Hooded sweatshirts/shirts are not permitted.
Bottoms
• Athletic shorts or pants, leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants/joggers, uniform pants, or uniform shorts are permitted. *Loose fitting top must reach top of thigh if wearing tight fitting pants (leggings, yoga pants, etc.).
• Athletic shorts must be either mid-thigh or be worn over other pants/shorts reaching to at least mid-thigh.
• No spandex shorts are permitted, unless worn under athletic shorts.
• Uniform skirts and jeans are not permitted on field day.
Footwear
• Athletic footwear is required (no sandals, boots, open-toed, crocs, or platform shoes).
Accessories
• Standard uniform accessory guidelines apply.
• Hats, sunglasses, and headwear are permitted.
Semester 1 Curricular Art Showcase
Glendale Prep families, we are excited to add a curricular art showcase to our family calendar this year which will showcase our GP student artwork from the semester. Please save the date for an on-campus event, December 7, 5:00-6:30PM.
Semester 1 art students will remain on campus after school to set-up the hallways and shared spaces, turning them into the “Griffin Gallery.” A sign-up will be in next week’s blast if parents would like to bring baked goods or drinks for this event.
Pokémon Cards
Pokémon cards are not permitted on the Glendale Prep campus. Leave them at home or in your locker so that trading, battling, and sorting don’t disrupt classes or student interactions. If a card is seen during the school day, it will be collected and returned to a parent or guardian at the end of the day. Thank you for helping keep the focus on learning.
Final Exams
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.
Students who miss a final exam due to illness with a doctor’s note will make up any missed final exams in January, 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.
The schedule of exams is as follows:
ATHLETICS
Winter Sports Tryouts
For all tryout information, please visit the GP Athletics page.
GP ATHLETICS
Volleyball Playoffs and Region Champs
Congratulations to our Varsity Volleyball team as they went undefeated in the region and clinched Region Champs for the first time since 2018!
They will be playing in the State Playoffs on November 7th Millenium High School. The exact time of the game has not been determined yet as the season is not officially over, please refer to the link below for exact times. Please come out and support our Lady Griffins!
2026 AIA Girls Volleyball 2A State Championship | AZPreps365
COLLEGE COUNSELING
AP Early Registration Deadline
If you are planning on taking an AP test, please be aware that the cost will go up to $142 after November 2nd. To get the best pricing ($102), you must register for your exams by following a two-step process. You must first register on the Great Hearts payment portal and then enter the join code on your College Board account. Please use this link and scroll to the bottom of the page and follow both links under “Registration.”
PSO
NEXT PSO MEETING
Join us for the next PSO Meeting on Thursday, November 12 at 6PM in Room 405.
Enter through the courtyard gates.
GP WEBSITE
GP FAMILY HANDBOOK
GP DRESS CODE
GP PAYMENT PORTAL
GP PSO
GP SPIRIT STORE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jenny Haley, Office Manager
JHaley@glendaleprep.org
GLENDALE PREP ATTENDANCE
623.889.0822
Option 4
attendance@glendaleprep.org
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