The families and faculty at Arete Prep will welcome Mark McAfee as the new headmaster when the new school year begins. “As we deeply considered what Arete Prep needs in its next headmaster, we felt it was critical to bring in a seasoned school leader with a proven track record,” said Mac Esau, Great Hearts Arizona Executive... Read More »
Two sisters, Stella and Graciana Guglielmino, at Arete Prep are excelling in some extraordinary activities outside of the classroom, juggling busy schedules and international travel while still flourishing academically at their academy. They prove that the virtues they have learned at Great Hearts have shown them they have the capacity to do great things. Stella, a... Read More »
At Arete Prep, Giving Tuesday is more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible difference that our families, teachers, and supporters make every single day.When you give to Arete Prep, a 501c3 nonprofit charter school, you’re helping to sustain the mission that makes Great Hearts... Read More »
Many of our dedicated cross-country athletes from Great Hearts competed under the lights at the 19th Annual Desert Twilight Cross Country Festival, held at Toka Sticks Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz. Desert Twilight is one of the most anticipated cross-country events in the Southwest, drawing over 6,000 athletes from hundreds of schools across many states. The... Read More »
When Dr. Mary Frances Jeffries retired in 2023 after nearly a decade of service at Archway Veritas as headmaster, she thought she had closed a fulfilling chapter of her impressive career in education. But in true Great Hearts fashion, the network had a way of calling her back. This time to serve as interim headmaster at Arete... Read More »
