School News 8/28/26

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

8/28 – SCHOLAR COUNCIL WATER DAY – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (JH & HS Invited) – see post for details.
9/1 – PTO MEETING – 4:15 PM in room 115 – see post for details.
9/2 – HEARING & VISION RESCREEN – see post for details
9/2 – PICTURE RETAKE DAY – Uniforms Required – see post for details.
9/7 – LABOR DAY – No School
9/10 – ALL 8 DAY – see post for details.
9/10 – SENIOR PICTURES – see post for details.
9/17 – CONSTITUTION NIGHT – 6:00 PM JH & 8:00 PM HS – see post for details.
9/26 – THE MAKING OF AMERICA SEMINAR – 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM – see post for details.
9/6 – 9/12 LIBERTY TOUR (Boston & New York City)
1/5 – 1/8 HS FINE ARTS RETREAT (PAYSON, AZ) – see post for details

WATER DAY IS TODAY, FRIDAY, 8/28! Water-Day-2026-A-scaled Water-Day-2026-B-scaled

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Please note the following points:

Uniforms are required
Boys must be clean shaven.
Boy’s hair must be off the collar, behind the ears and out of their eyes.
Girl’s hair must be out of the eyes.
All hair must be natural in color and style. Meaning, highlights should look natural and not chunky; roots should match the rest of the hair; all colors should be natural.

Other items of note:

Boys should have no piercings – including placeholders
Girls are allowed piercings in the earlobes only.
No other piercings are allowed – (nose rings, ear cartilage, even placeholders for nose rings, etc.)
All other jewelry should be simple (necklaces, hair bows/clips, bracelets)

Scholars will be referred to the office if they are found to be out of dress code.

We appreciate your continued support of the high standards and expectations that make Heritage Academy a great place to learn and grow. If you have any questions regarding picture day or the dress code in general, please feel free to reach out to the school.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, IS AN ALL 8 DAY!

Registration for the High school Fine Arts retreat is now open! We are returning to Tonto Rim Camp January 5-8, 2027. This will be a smaller camp so space is limited. $350 per scholar. Workshops: Dance, Musical Theater, Full Orchestra, Art, Choir, Drama, Ballroom, and Photography. Make good friends and great memories!!!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR SPOTLIGHT GUIDE

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At Heritage Academy we are delighted to offer the Making of America Seminar (MOA) to our employees and community.

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8/29 – Mr. Hettinger

COLLEGE CORNER

COLLEGE RELATIONS MANAGER

Michele Bocchinfuso
michele.bocc@heritageacademyaz.com

Click Here to Schedule an Appointment

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Heritage Academy offers advising to every scholar on campus. Mrs. Bocchinfuso will coach them along their college prep path, get them enrolled in college while in high school, and set up for future success!

Parents and scholars….. Do you have questions regarding college or high school planning?
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