School News 9/5/25

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

9/9 – SENIOR PICTURES – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm – see post for details
9/9 – PTO MEETING – 4:15 pm – see post for details
9/10 – PICTURE RETAKES – see post for details
9/11 – PUERTO RICO INFORMATION MEETING – 6:30 PM – see post for details
9/15 – 9/20 – HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK – see post for details
9/16 – K-5 INFORMATION MEETING – 7:00 pm – see post for details
9/18 – CONSTITUTION NIGHT – 5:30 – 9:00 pm – see post for details
9/19 – HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME – 7:00 pm – Victory Lane: Wear Black & White
9/20 – HS HOMECOMING DANCE – 7:00 – 10:00 pm – see post for details
9/29 – 10/9 – FALL BREAK – NO SCHOOL
1/7 – 1/11 HS FINE ARTS RETREAT (Prescott) – see post for details
3/16 – 3/21 PUERTO RICO TOUR (Freshmen & Sophomores) – see post for details

Our K-5 Heritage Academy Elementary school is coming to Maricopa!!!

Enrollment will begin Nov 1, 2025 for 2026-2027 school year.

Please join our Interest list today!

Join our Facebook group to follow along with our progress, receive any important updates, and ask any questions.

Heritage K-5 Facebook group

RSVP to our info session. Please share this with your neighbors and local family & friends. See you there!

RSVP K-5 Info Session Sept 16, 2025

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Senior pictures will be Tuesday, September 9th in the gym from 8am-12pm.

Scholars will get one formal/dressy picture and one cap and gown (we will have these for them to use). Please click the link to sign up for a time. Scholars will be allowed to leave class 5 minutes prior to their appointment to come to the gym and change.

Outfits MUST BE within Heritage dress code standards, as well as hair color, haircuts, jewelry, clean shaven, etc…

These appointments are FREE of charge and you may log into your Lifetouch account after picture day to purchase, IF you choose to do so.

Senior Pictures taken by an outside photographer must be submitted by March 1st to d.bynum@heritageacademyaz.com and must also adhere to all Heritage dress code standards.

Click here for the sign up link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAEAB2EA0FEC16-58409108-senior

Please reach out to Ms. Turik or Mr. Bynum with any questions!

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All scholars will be required to be in Heritage uniform for pictures. Please make sure your scholar’s hair, facial hair, and uniform meets Heritage standards to ensure they will have their photo taken.

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PUERTO RICO INFORMATION MEETING

Thursday, September 11 · 6:30 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gio-bymw-qxt
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 541-900-5105‬ PIN: ‪901 393 964‬#

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We are having Homecoming Court this year!

Click or scan the QR code above to access the form to submit your interest to run.

This is for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only. There will be a Duke, Duchess, Prince, Princess, King, and Queen. Interest forms are due Monday, September 8th! Campaigning will be allowed online only the week of September 15th after receiving an email confirming that you are on the court. Students will vote on the court finalists closer to homecoming.

HOMECOMING 2025

Date: Saturday, September 20th

Time: 7pm-10pm in the gym

Ticket Prices:

~ September 3rd – September 11th: $15 for singles; $25 for couples

~ September 15th – September 18th: $20 for singles; $30 for couples

~ At dance: $30 per person, no couples discount at the door

*Tickets are being sold at high school lunch, so make sure your scholar comes to school with money to buy the tickets. They will be sold at the door, but they will be the most expensive prices at the dance.*

Guest Passes:

Guest passes can be picked up in the front office. Scholars must bring the passes, fully filled out with their guest’s id to the dance to be let in. Guests must follow Heritage Academy dress code standards in order to be allowed into the dance. Guests need to be in high school, no graduated or middle school students allowed.

Dress code:

Skirts and slits must go to the middle of the knee in the front and back while sitting and standing. Any slits must be fully sewn or taped together with no holes between. Heels cannot be stilettos in order to protect the gym floor and must have a back strap. Shoulders cannot show and must be covered at all times by a jacket that does not come off for the entirety of the dance. Shawls and any other sheer material is not allowed as coverups and will not be accepted to enter the dance. Necklines cannot reveal cleavage and the back of dresses must cover up to the bra line. No revealing midrifts. All other Heritage Standards apply. Teachers at the dance reserve the right to check dress code, have scholars make adjustments accordingly, or send them home. Admin will not be providing coverups at the dance. Please reference the attached formal dress code photo guides.

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REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR LUNCH!!
NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED No-Outside-Food

NO OUTSIDE FOOD (fast food or delivery) is allowed. The school does not provide a lunch if your scholar forgets.

REMIND YOUR SCHOLAR TO PACK A LUNCH.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP

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9/8 – Mrs. Mrosko

9/13 – Mrs. Barney

9/18 – Mr. Feiles

9/18 – Ms. Choi

COLLEGE CORNER

COLLEGE RELATIONS MANAGER

Michele Bocchinfuso
michele.bocc@heritageacademyaz.com

Click Here to Schedule an Appointment

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Has your high school scholar created a 4 year plan yet?

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.