IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
A Note from Mrs. Udall
Can you believe we’re already a month into the school year?
As we settle into our new routines, we would like to emphasize the importance of the 4 Bs:
Be where you are supposed to be; be there when you are supposed to be there; be doing what you’re supposed to be doing; and, be wearing what you’re supposed to be wearing.
Thank you for helping your scholars arrive at school on time and ensuring they’re in dress code including, hair cuts, shaving, and no facial piercings.
Our PTO is amazing! Thank you for staffing the snack shack. Amy Nyman our PTO President needs help with other committees as well. We are looking for art judges for the Art Show, chairman for Constitution Week, and help with Teacher Appreciation. See more information in the links below.
PTO Meeting Invite
2025 Constitution Week2025
SignUpGenius
Art Judging 2025
We sure love our Heritage families!
Heidi Udall, Principal
COURSE FEES
Beginning Monday, August 25, 2025, any scholar with unpaid Semester 1 course fees will not be permitted to participate in class. Please submit payment promptly to avoid a required schedule change.
Payments are made ONLINE ONLY through MySchoolBucks
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Athletics Announcements
Heritage Academy Mesa Athletics – Week of August 25, 2025 
GAME SCHEDULE
Monday, August 25th
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JH Girls Volleyball (Team 2) @ Heritage Maricopa
4:30 PM | 
MARICOPA Heroes Gym
Departure: 2:30 PM (Van 2)
Tuesday, August 26th
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JH Swim Meet @ Canyon State Academy
3:00 PM | Departure: 1:30 PM (Van 2 & 3) | Parent pick-up after meet -
JH Baseball @ ALA North Mesa
4:00 PM | Gene Autry Park Baseball Diamond Departure: 2:45 PM (Van 2 Drop-off) | Parent pick-up after game -
Girls Volleyball (JV) vs South Pointe HS
4:30 PM | 1st United Methodist Church Gym – Court #1 -
Girls Volleyball (Varsity) vs EDUPRIZE
6:00 PM | 1st United Methodist Church Gym – Court #1
Wednesday, August 27th
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HS Girls Volleyball (Varsity) @ ASU Prep
4:00 PM | ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix Gym Departure: 2:15 PM (Van 2)
Thursday, August 28th
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HS Swim Meet @ Canyon State Academy
3:00 PM | Departure: 1:30 PM (Van 2 & 3) -
JH Girls Volleyball (Team 2) vs Heritage Gateway 2
4:30 PM | Family Life Center Gym, 157 S Center St, Mesa, AZ 85210 -
JH Girls Volleyball (Team 1) vs Basis Mesa
5:30 PM | Family Life Center Gym, 157 S Center St, Mesa, AZ 85210
Friday, August 29th
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No Games
Saturday, August 30th
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No Games
Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend, and good luck to all our teams this week!
Participants will learn a hip hop routine taught by our talented Dance Company scholars and then join them to perform live during halftime at one of our very own Heritage Varsity Football games!
Spots are limited—register today and be part of the fun!
We wanted to share a little fun from last week’s FACS class with Mrs. Wilson! Students practiced teamwork and creativity by building Rice Krispy structures in just 90 minutes. Heritage teachers got to vote for their favorite, and the scholars who created the Rice Krispy Cat & Mouse were the winners!
Way to go, scholars! 🐱🖤🐭
DUAL ENROLLMENT DIGEST
SEPTEMBER – Senior one-on-one meetings
- Here, I will be focusing on meeting with each senior to discuss “life after high school”. This is a mandatory meeting. It is up to the senior scholar to schedule the meeting with me for some time in the month of September. Parents are welcome to attend the meeting.
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER – 9TH through 11TH grade meetings
- Here, the focus will be meeting with scholars and/or parents to ensure they are on track to meet HA graduation requirements and track their associate degree progress
- October – FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens
- October – The College Funding Coach Webinar (date TBD)
- Learn how to help pay for college outside of scholarships without dipping into your retirement
Please use this link to schedule with me
IMPORTANT DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
NOTE – if you are a current senior, be sure to schedule your senior one-on-one appointment with me for sometime in September. Don’t wait for the last second.
If you are new to dual enrollment, you will need to complete admissions (step 1) to Rio Salado College. Enrollment and Registration Steps here . If you need any placement tests, I will let you know.
Important links here – login is your MEID@maricopa.edu. Here, you will be able to upload your birth certificate and photo ID, complete the financial responsibility form, and fill out the Petition for Semester Overload if you are enrolling in more than 18 DE credits in one semester, to name a few.
For those who were approved for Tuition Assistance, I have contacted Rio to enroll you accordingly.
For the rest that indicated they wanted to take part in dual enrollment, I will be emailing Rio soon. Be on the lookout for emails with tasks to complete (if needed).
Email me at bob.brow@heritageacademyaz.com with any questions. To ensure a timely response be sure to provide the scholar’s 8-digit college ID# (starts with a 3) or indicate new to dual enrollment. Please leave a detailed message, so I can better serve you.
Thanks,
Bob Brown
HERITAGE’S SIGNATURE TRAVEL TOURS
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
The 2026 Fine Arts Retreat Is Coming!
Heritage Academy proudly invites all 9th–12th grade scholars to the Fine Arts Retreat, taking place January 7–10, 2026at Emmanuel Pines Camp in Prescott, AZ.
This year’s retreat celebrates America 250 with unforgettable workshops led by award-winning clinicians in Art, Dance, Drama, Choir, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Photography, and Full Orchestra. Scholars from four Heritage campuses will come together for an incredible experience packed with learning, friendship, campfires, socials, and a final performance!
Registration opens August 1, 2025
Cost: $335 for scholars | $275 for chaperones Don’t miss out on 4 days, 3 nights, 8 workshops, and memories that last a lifetime!
Link to register HERE
#HeritageArts #FineArtsRetreat2026 #America250 #LifelongMemories
LUNCH ORDERS
DON’T FORGET
Please update your scholar’s grade level with MyHotLunchbox.
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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!
COLLEGE CORNER
COLLEGE CORNER Seniors – don’t forget to schedule your senior 1-on-1 meeting with Mr. Brown.
You can scan the QR code outside Mr. Brown’s office or click here.
Heritage Academy offers advising to every scholar on campus. Mr. Brown 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)
CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment today!
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