I hope you enjoy the long weekend with your families. 

We’ll see scholars back on campus Wednesday, September 3.

We need your help:

-Do not stop to pick up or drop off scholars on Drew Street.

I  want to compliment our scholars and families for supporting the new electronics law. While we have a few who forget, overall, it’s wonderful seeing our scholars interacting on campus.

This week we’ve completed our hearing/vision checks for all new scholars.

Thank you for your support.

Heidi Udall, Principal

📸 Yearbooks Are On Sale NOW! 🎉
Don’t wait—order by August 31st to lock in the lowest price of the year!

👉 YBPAY.COM
📘 School ID: 15116626

Capture the memories before the price goes up!

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!

Click Here to Register

Watch HOCO Video HERE

🏐⚾ HERITAGE ACADEMY ATHLETICS ⚽🏈
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1–6, 2025

📅 Monday, Sept. 1
❌ No Games

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 2
❌ No Games

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 3

• JH Girls Volleyball (Team 2) @ ASU Prep Poly
  ⏰ 4:00 PM | 📍 Sun Devil Complex Gym
  🚌 Depart: 2:20 PM (Van 2)

📅 Thursday, Sept. 4

• JH Girls Volleyball (Team 1) vs BASIS Mesa
  ⏰ 4:00 PM | 📍 BASIS Mesa Gym
  🚌 Depart: 2:40 PM (Van 3)

• HS Girls Volleyball (JV) vs BASIS Scottsdale
  ⏰ 4:30 PM | 📍 Family Life Center Gym
  157 S Center St, Mesa, AZ 85210

• JH Baseball vs EVAC
  ⏰ 4:45 PM | 📍 Red Mountain Baseball Complex
  🚌 Depart: 3:30 PM (Van 2)

• HS Football vs Harvest Prep
  ⏰ 7:00 PM | 📍 Fiesta Sports Park

📅 Friday, Sept. 5

• HS Girls Volleyball @ Gila Bend HS
  ⏰ 3:30 PM | 📍 Gila Bend HS New Gym
  🚌 Depart: 12:30 PM (Van 2)

📅 Saturday, Sept. 6

• HS/JH Cross Country Meet
  ⏰ 8:00 AM | 📍 Freestone Park

• HS/JH Swim Meet
  ⏰ 7:00 PM | 📍 Chandler HS

🎉 Good luck to all our teams this week!
Go Heroes! 💙🤍

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

The 2026 Fine Arts Retreat Is Coming!

Heritage Academy invites all 9th–12th grade scholars to join us January 7–10, 2026 at Emmanuel Pines Camp in Prescott, AZ.

This year’s retreat celebrates America 250 with award-winning clinicians in Art, Dance, Drama, Choir, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Photography, and Full Orchestra. Scholars from all four campuses will unite for workshops, socials, campfires, and a final performance!

• Registration opens: August 1, 2025

• Cost: $335 (scholars) | $275 (chaperones)

Don’t miss 4 days, 3 nights, 8 workshops, and unforgettable memories! Link to register HERE

2026 Puerto Rico Tour Payment Information

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!