IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
HELPFUL LINKS
If your scholar currently has a D or F in any of their classes, we are recommending Summer School.
Click HERE to sign up for online HS Edgenuity
Click HERE to sign up for on campus JH courses
Summer School Courses are payable in the MySchoolBucks school store.
Is your scholar moving or transferring to another school next year? If you haven’t already done so, please complete the
WITHDRAWAL FORM.
We will process the required paperwork and let you know when it is ready.
Flyer created by Scholar, Analisa Barillas
Donations for the Choir Program will be accepted at the event!
There will be food trucks and seniors can paint over their parking spots (which need to be done by the end of the night of the 20th, or they can’t walk at graduation). This is a fun chance to say goodbye to each other and enjoy one last night on the field at Heritage.
Graduation will be held on Wednesday, 5/21 @ 5:30 pm. This is an Invite Only Event. Tickets are required.
Awards Ceremonies
Scholars will be recognized for their achievements including department awards, Honor Roll (3.75 and up for the year), Straight A’s award, and more. We will also recognize our scholars who successfully completed the 8th grade.
JH Scholars can be dropped off starting at 8:00 am on Thursday, 5/22 and the awards will start at 8:30 am. JH Scholars can be picked up at 10:00 am.
HS Scholars can be dropped of starting at 10:00 am on Thursday, 5/22 and the awards will start at 10:30 am. HS Scholars can be picked up at 12:00 pm.
Parents of scholars nominated for a special teacher awards should have been notified.
My Hot Lunchbox will NOT be delivering food on this day.
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT ON THE FRANCE/SPAIN TOUR!!
There are only four spots remaining for the Spring Break 2026 trip to France and Spain!
Join your chaperones Mrs. Titus and Mrs. Licon on a tour of Southern France and San Sebastian, Spain! There is a $200 discount if you enroll prior to April 30th. Email Mrs. Licon at sherrie.lico@
5/17 – Mrs. Loomis
5/20 – Mrs. Hill
5/23 – Mrs. Steelman
6/7 – Mr. Bunker
6/8 – Mrs. Stock
6/14 – Mrs. Hoffman
6/17 – Mrs. Rush
6/21 – Mrs. Brems
6/26 – Mrs. Vargas
6/27 – Mr. Jimenez
6/30 – Mr. Carpenter
6/30 – Mrs. Garza
6/30 – Mrs. Miller
7/2 – Mr. Durling
7/15 – Mr. Daniels
This year, Mrs. Oosthuizen’s 8th grade scholars rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty in our very first science class garden project — and what a success it was! From planting to harvesting, students took ownership of the process, learning firsthand about plant life cycles, ecosystems, and sustainable practices. They grew a vibrant variety of plants, including squash, cilantro, cabbage, sunflowers, daisies, lettuce, radishes, and even potatoes — just to name a few! 
CEREAL DRIVE RESULTS ARE IN!
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s cereal drive! Heritage Academy collected 34 boxes, contributing to a grand total of nearly 4,000 servings of cereal that will be donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank. While Leading Edge takes the cereal crown again this year with 477 boxes, we’re proud to be part of an effort that makes a real impact in our community. Let’s aim even higher next year — Go Heroes!
Our Spirit Week was packed with fun, creativity, and a whole lot of personality. One of the highlights was the hilarious role reversal on “Teachers Dress as Scholars and Scholars Dress as Teachers” Day—definitely a fan favorite! We also showed our team pride on Sports Jersey Day and kept it cozy with comfy PJs all day long. But the day that stole the show? “Anything But a Backpack Day” had everyone rolling with laughter as students came in with the most unexpected (and impractical!) items to carry their supplies. From microwaves to laundry baskets, the creativity was off the charts. Spirit Week was unforgettable, and we’re already counting down to next year!
Heroes On and Off the Field
On Monday, April 28, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA)
recognized 30 athletes from across the state of Arizona as recipients of their Champions of
Character Award. This award recognizes outstanding character, sportsmanship, and community
service among member school scholastic athletes.
Five of those honored were our own Heritage Academy Maricopa Heroes.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 HERO RECIPIENTS:
● Amaya Blakes – sophomore
● Kade Garcia – junior
● Payton Duncan – senior attending the University of Arizona
● Christopher Senne – senior attending Grand Canyon University
● Jaden Hill – senior attending the United States Naval Academy
In life a HERO is someone that makes the common good a priority over themselves. A HERO
shows up every day to make the most out of himself or herself while bringing out the best in
others. These five scholar-athletes do this every day at Heritage Academy Maricopa and are
consistently dedicated to serving their community.
YOU GUYS ARE HEROES OF CHARACTER, AND WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!
(left to right): Amaya Blakes, Kade Garcia, Jaden Hill, Payton Duncan, Christopher Senne.
The five core values of CAA that candidates were nominated on:
1. Integrity / Know and do what is right
2. Respect / Treating others the way you want to be treated
3. Responsibility / Embrace opportunities to contribute
4. Sportsmanship / Bring your best to all competition
5. Servant Leadership / Serve the common good
HERITAGE ACADEMY ATHLETICS
Please send Sports Submissions for the newsletter to thoffman@heritageacademyaz.com. We would love to highlight our scholar athletes!
HS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 6-1 WIN AGAINST AZ COMPASS PREP
The team had an incredible season and played their best all around game all season in the championship. Cristian Morgan finished 4 for 4 with 3 RBI’s and an Inside the park homerun in the championship game taking home the MVP award. Micah Figueroa pitched extremely well not only in the championship game, but all season as well. Jackson Ketcham, Brady Snitker, Matt Martin, Conrad Reichard and Andrew Dahl all finished with a hit in the game. It was a great season from start to finish!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREA MILLER
HS SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 12-2 WIN AGAINST HA MESA
Our 2025-2026 DRAFT Calendar is now available CLICK HERE
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COLLEGE CORNER
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?
Below is a list of topics that you may want to consider.
- High school course selection
- Early College Program – Dual enrollment, AP & CLEP
- Earning an Associates Degree at Heritage Academy
- ACT/SAT/PSAT (Which test and when?)
- Financial Aid (Scholarships, Grants, Loans & FAFSA)
To schedule your appointment with Michele Bocchinfuso, please visit: https://calendar.app.google/75WKneekcUckLS3v8
If you would like to share any community events happening, please email them to thoffman@heritageacademyaz.com.
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