Thank you for all your help! 

This week we spent a lot of time fielding questions about course selections. Ms. Seaman will be meeting with every scholar in their history class over the next 3 weeks to answer questions and check schedules. 

Please complete your re-enrollment at heritageacademy.schoolmint.net by tomorrow, 1/16/26, to secure your seat for the upcoming school year. Note: This is separate from course selections.

Reminder – if you have fees, they are due today. Any remaining unpaid fees on 1/26/26 will result in a schedule change for your scholar.

Don’t miss the inspiring story from Ms. Luz Hoxsie’s Citizenship class, “The Tale of Two Hats.” Read more below in the Scholar Service Spotlight.

Remember – we don’t have school next Monday or Tuesday in honor of Civil Rights Day. School resumes next Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Heidi Udall, Principal

One of our scholars recently led a special service project with the help of her dad and several classmates from Mrs. Hoxsie’s class. Together, they created handmade hats that were donated to individuals experiencing homelessness in downtown Phoenix.

With the support of her father, who works with the Homeless ID Project at the Human Services Campus, the hats were personally distributed to people in need. The response was incredibly touching—many recipients expressed heartfelt gratitude and asked that their thanks be shared with our scholars. One recipient was even moved to tears by the kindness shown.

This meaningful project is a wonderful example of compassion, teamwork, and how our scholars’ efforts can make a real difference in the community. We are so proud of the students involved and grateful to Mrs. LuzHoxsie’s class for helping spread warmth and kindness beyond our campus.

High school scholars from our Arts Department recently participated in our 13th Annual Fine Arts Retreat in Prescott. Over two inspiring days, scholars engaged in 10 hours of intensive workshops, sharpening their skills and growing in their artistic craft.

These talented scholars collaborated with students from three other Heritage campuses, working together with dedication and creativity to produce something truly beautiful. Their hard work culminated in a wonderful performance on Saturday morning.

🎥 You can watch their performance on the Heritage Academy Events YouTube Channel.

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Buy Tickets HERE

Buy Tickets HERE

🏀 Athletics Weekly Schedule 🏈
Week of January 19–24

🚫 Monday, January 19
No School / No Games

📘 Tuesday, January 20
No School, but we have two games!
🏀 HS Boys Basketball – JV @ Heritage Gateway
⏰ Game Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Heritage Academy Gateway
19705 E Germann Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
🚗 Parents Drive

🏀 HS Boys Basketball – Varsity @ Heritage Gateway
⏰ Game Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Heritage Academy Gateway
19705 E Germann Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
🚗 Parents Drive

📕 Wednesday, January 21
🏀 HS Girls Basketball @ ALA Applied Tech
⏰ Game Time: 5:30 PM
📍 American Leadership Academy Applied Technologies
7729 E Pecos Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

📗 Thursday, January 22
🏈 JH Flag Football @ Legacy Chandler
⏰ Game Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Legacy Traditional School – Chandler

🏀 HS Boys Basketball – JV vs AZ Compass
⏰ Game Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Interstake Center Gym
830 E 2nd Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

🏀 HS Girls Basketball – Varsity vs BASIS Phoenix
⏰ Game Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Interstake Center Gym
830 E 2nd Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

🏀 HS Boys Basketball – Varsity vs BASIS Phoenix
⏰ Game Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Interstake Center Gym
830 E 2nd Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

📙 Friday, January 23
🏀 HS Girls Basketball – Varsity @ ALA Sierra Vista
⏰ Game Time: 5:30 PM
📍 American Leadership Academy Sierra Vista Gym

📘 Saturday, January 24
🎉 No Games

Coming Up in October, November & December – 9th–11th Grade Meetings

Over the next few months, I’ll be meeting with scholars and/or parents to ensure students are on track to meet Heritage Academy graduation requirements and to review progress toward an associate degree.

Key Dates & Events:

• October: FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens

• October: The College Funding Coach Webinar (date TBD) – Learn strategies to pay for college beyond scholarships, without dipping into your retirement

Please use this link to schedule with me.

Important Dual Enrollment & Senior Reminders

Seniors:
If you are a current senior, please schedule your senior one-on-one appointment with me during September. Don’t wait until the last minute!

New to Dual Enrollment?
If this is your first time in dual enrollment, you’ll need to complete Step 1: Admissions to Rio Salado College.
👉 Enrollment & Registration Steps –  CLICK HERE

If placement tests are required, I’ll let you know.

Important Links: Click HERE
Log in using your MEID@maricopa.edu to:

• Upload your birth certificate and photo ID

• Complete the financial responsibility form

• Fill out the Petition for Semester Overload (if enrolling in more than 18 DE credits in one semester)

Tuition Assistance:
If you were approved for Tuition Assistance, I’ve already contacted Rio to enroll you.

For others who indicated interest in dual enrollment, I’ll be emailing Rio soon. Please watch for emails with tasks you may need to complete.

Questions?
Email me at bob.brow@heritageacademyaz.com. To ensure a timely response, please include your scholar’s 8-digit college ID# (starting with a 3) or note that you’re new to dual enrollment. Be sure to leave a detailed message so I can best assist you.

Thanks,
Bob Brown

Explore. Learn. Grow.
At Heritage Academy, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. That’s why we offer our scholars unique “Tours”—educational travel experiences that help build character, develop new skills, and create lifelong memories.

For over 30 years, these unforgettable adventures have been a signature part of the Heritage experience, giving students the chance to explore history, culture, and leadership in meaningful, hands-on ways.

Check out this year’s exciting tour opportunities below!
Click here to view all upcoming tours

🌴 Puerto Rico Tour – Open to all high school scholars, and it offers a unique blend of science, culture, language, and adventure in one of the most vibrant and historically rich destinations in the U.S. 🌴
Join us for an unforgettable adventure to Puerto Rico from March 16–21! Explore the culture, history, and beauty of the island while making lasting memories with your classmates.

💲 Cost: $2,500
📅 Dates: March 16–21
✨ Open to all high school scholars

Don’t miss out—sign up today! 👉 LINK

DON’T FORGET 

Please update your scholar’s grade level with MyHotLunchbox. 

PTO also offers a “snack shack” if a scholar forgets their lunch one day, make sure they have a few dollars to buy something in the auditorium. A BIG thanks to our PTO and our parent volunteers for making this possible!