School News 3/7/25

Mrs. O’Barr and the 6th Grade PE classes are looking for baseball & softball glove donations.  If you have any you would like to donate, please drop them off inthe front office 3/24 through 4/3.  

Just a friendly reminder to use the cell phone lot for overflow parking and drop-off/pick-up.  Please do not park on the neighborhood streets.

SCHOLAR COUNCIL PRESENTS…DOLLARS FOR DUDS

THURSDAY, March 27th

On Dollars for Duds days, scholars are allowed to wear non-uniform clothing (INCLUDING JEANS) that meet Heritage Standards.  $1.00 for shirt and $1.00 for pants/shorts. Wristbands purchased for participation must be worn on your scholar’s wrist throughout the day.  Dollars for Duds is optional, and scholars do not have to participate. Money raised goes to support Scholar Council and the school activities and dances they support.

Heritage Standard means: no sleeveless or midriff shirts; shorts must be 4″ from the middle of the knee and skirts must come to the middle of the knee; no pants or shorts that are ripped, torn or frayed; no leggings; no inappropriate slogans or symbols on the clothing; and NO PAJAMAS, SLIPPERS or CROCS.

If a scholar is wearing inappropriate clothing, they will be dress coded and will need to change into uniforms we have on hand in the office.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!

Get ready for a spectacular journey through history with Heritage Academy Maricopa’s production of Anastasia! This enchanting musical follows the story of a young woman discovering her true identity against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution.

Join us for an unforgettable theatrical adventure featuring two incredible casts:

**St. Petersburg Cast Performances:**
– March 27, 7pm
– March 29, 7pm
– April 4, 7pm

**Paris Cast Performances:**
– March 28, 7pm
– April 3, 7pm
– April 5, 7pm

**Ticket Information:**
– General Admission: $12
– VIP Seating (First 3 Rows): $15

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Don’t miss this spellbinding musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. With stunning music, captivating performances, and a story that will touch your heart, “Anastasia” promises an extraordinary theatrical experience for the whole family!

Attention JUNIORS AND SENIORS…Prom is on April 18th, and be sure to get your tickets early! Unfortunately, Underclassmen are NOT allowed, sorry!

Formal Dance Dress Code

• Dresses are to have sleeves. Shawls may not be used in place of sleeves, and any bolero or shrug-type jacket should not be removed during the dance, including for pictures. • Necklines must not reveal cleavage.

• The backs of dresses should be above the mid-back.

• Midriffs should not be revealed.

• All dresses must come to the knee, in the front and the back, when sitting or standing. • No jeans.

• Young men should wear suits, tuxedos, or collared shirts, ties and slacks.

TICKET SALES

Save the date!! … Dance placement audition for 2025-2026 school year. Must attend all 3 days, so please be sure to add these dates to your calendar now. More info and details about the audition and what to expect will be shared soon within classes and on google classroom. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Ashley at ashley.smit@heritageacademyaz.com

3/7 – Mrs. Sims 

3/15 – Mrs. Zindler

3/22 – Mrs. Contreras

Mr. Jimenez’s art class was invited to take part in a worldwide art competition organized by reEarth. The competition received over 400 entries by artists from 35 countries, and was juried by 11 international professional artists. This event was by invitation only, and although we did not win the grand prize, we had TWO scholars receive recognition in this INTERNATIONAL event!

Jordan Hammontree was selected for the “spotlight” recognition.  His drawing was created with oil pastel, which is NOT an easy medium to work with. The way he captured the lighting and shadowing underwater was perfect, with small hidden elements.

Carleigh Mrosko was a FINALIST in the competition and was given the Honorable Mention! She created the beautiful acrylic painting of the underwater scene.

Both scholars will have their art pieces displayed in virtual and physical galleries in different countries, and will be showcased on the competition’s social media and websites! he competition had specific themes and specific elements that were looked for.

“I am extremely proud of our scholars and of our art program, and we can now officially say that the Heritage Academy Maricopa art class is internationally renowned! Our goal for next year? To WIN the competition.” – Mr. Jimenez

CONGRATULATIONS HEROES!!! 

The Sadie Hawkins Sock Hop was a BLAST!!  Thank you to Mrs. Hunt, HS Scholar Council, and staff for all of their hard work in putting together a wonderful evening!  The decor, treats, and music were all AMAZING!!  

The Econ Fair was a HUGE SUCCESS!!  Mr. Hamblin’s 11th grade scholars earned in total around $9,000.00!!  AWESOME JOB!!  

This week, Mrs. Hilsinger’s Conceptual Science scholars had to build roller coasters with loops. Once they built a working roller coaster, they had to calculate the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy. 

HERITAGE ACADEMY ATHLETICS

Please send Sports Submissions for the newsletter to thoffman@heritageacademyaz.com.  We would love to highlight our scholar athletes!  

WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED HERE WHEN AVAILABLE

Heritage Varsity Baseball is off to a TERRIFIC start this season!  

Team 1 took the win 13-1 over the Gila Bend Monsters!  

Team 2 took the win 27-4 over Tohono O’odham High School!  

WAY TO GO HEROES!!!  

Order your yearbook soon!

Price is $60 and the deadline to order is March 22. You will NOT be able to order after the deadline. Please see the flyer for ordering information.

Our 2025-2026 DRAFT Calendar is now available CLICK HERE

Dear Heritage Academy families,

We’re going to France in March 2026, and all current 8th through 11 graders are invited! We will be exploring Paris and Southern France, including the French Riviera. This is open to all those that will be enrolled in high school at a Heritage Academy campus in the year 2026. Those enrolled in French language classes are especially encouraged to participate, however it is not a requirement for the experience.

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/3zgsdNF

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:

• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip (itinerary)
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How your child can earn academic credit
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable (overall cost)
• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Thanks,

Joseph Arnold

jarnold@heritageacademyaz.come

On April 12th, 2025, the Heritage Gateway campus will be hosting the Military Service Academy Conference for scholars aspiring to apply to one of the military academies and/or ROTC after high school. All of the academies will be here in addition to the ROTC programs from universities around the state with information on each program and how to apply. Congressman Andy Biggs will be here as a speaker.

If you are interested in attending this event, please CLICK HERE or scan the QR code for more information and to register.

If you would like to share any community events happening, please email them to thoffman@heritageacademyaz.com.