This is “School Choice” Week, and we thank you for choosing Heritage Academy. Together, we are building Heroes.

On campus, we work hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for our scholars. Heritage is a happy place to learn. 

We also provide a challenging, college prep curriculum. Sometimes our families are surprised by the curriculum expectations. With high expectations, struggle is a natural part of learning and growing. With support, our scholars discover their potential.

We honor your trust and appreciate your support.

Heidi Udall, Principal

Is your scholar an 8th grader? Are you planning to attend Heritage for high school? 

We expect all 8th grade families to meet 1:1 with Mr. Brown, our college coach before Spring Break. He will provide a 4 year HS plan, help with dual enrollment/Rio Salado, and share tips for transitioning from middle school to high school. You can find his calendar here: https://calendly.com/heritage-advising

A huge congratulations to all 28 of our scholars who auditioned for the Regional Choir Festival! We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and musical excellence.

Special kudos to the scholars who were selected to participate in the festival:
Jocelyn Fabiano, Jessica Vogler, Sara Ward Bailey Forsgren, Maddex Bitter, James Wilding, Marilee Hall, Lily Thomas, Aleric Cluff, Joseph Shirley, Stephen Coffin, and Darwyn McAlister.

We would also like to recognize our three alternates:
Sawyer Sadowski, Sarah Connelly, and Maland Frehner.

Well done to everyone who auditioned—we are so proud of you! 🎵✨

https://www.mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Development-Services/Planning/Historic-Preservation/Student-Essay-Visual-Arts-Contest

Buy Tickets HERE

🏀 Athletics Weekly Schedule 🏈
Week of February 2-7

📅 Monday, February 2

• 🏀 JH Girls Basketball @ ALA North Mesa
  ⏰ Game Time: 4:00 PM
  📍 Location: American Leadership Academy Mesa North Gym

📅 Tuesday, February 3

• 🏀 JH Girls Basketball @ Legacy Gilbert
  ⏰ Game Time: 4:00 PM
  📍 Location: Legacy Traditional School Gilbert Gym

• 🏈 JH Boys Flag Football vs Legacy Chandler
  ⏰ Game Time: 5:00 PM
  📍 Location: Fiesta Sports Park

• 🏀 HS Boys Basketball (Varsity) @ BASIS Scottsdale
  ⏰ Game Time: 6:00 PM
  📍 Location: BASIS Scottsdale Gym

📅 Wednesday, February 4

• 🏀 JH Girls Basketball @ Heritage Gateway
  ⏰ Game Time: 4:30 PM
  📍 Location: Heritage Academy Gateway Elementary K–8 Gym

• 🏀 HS Boys Basketball (JV) @ Heritage Gateway
  ⏰ Game Time: 5:30 PM
  📍 Location: Heritage Academy Gateway Gym

📅 Thursday, February 5

• 🏀 HS Boys Basketball (JV) vs EDUPRIZE
  ⏰ Game Time: 4:30 PM
  📍 Location: Interstake Center Gym
  📍 830 E 2nd Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

• 🏀 HS Girls Basketball (Varsity) vs Imagine Prep Coolidge
  ⏰ Game Time: 6:00 PM
  ⭐ Senior Night!
  📍 Location: Interstake Center Gym

• 🏀 HS Boys Basketball (Varsity) vs BASIS Chandler
  ⏰ Game Time: 7:30 PM
  🎤 Halftime Show
  ⭐ Senior Night!
  📍 Location: Interstake Center Gym

📅 Friday, February 6

• 🏈 JH Flag Football @ BASIS Ahwatukee
  ⏰ Game Time: 4:45 PM
  📍 Location: Tempe Sports Complex – Multi-Purpose Fields
  🚗 Parents provide transportation

📅 Saturday, February 7

• 😴 No Games Scheduled

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

💃🎉 Spain Tour coming in 2028 🕺🌞

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!