Scholars are allowed to dress up for Halloween next 

Thursday, October 30. Please review the attached guidelines.

As we wrap up fall sports, a big thank you for our coaches and parents who make it all happen for our athletes. We’ll keep you posted on playoffs!

Tickets are now available for several upcoming fine art events:

11/14-15 Fall Play The Radium Girls, Auditorium

11/14-15 Art Show (free)

11/21 Dance & Ballroom Showcase, Mesa Arts Center

Heidi Udall, Principal

Buy Tickets HERE

Buy TICKETS HERE

Week of October 27, 2025

Monday, October 27

• No Games

Tuesday, October 28

• Junior High Softball @ Legacy Traditional Queen Creek

  • Game Time: 4:15 PM

  • Location: Legacy Traditional School – Queen Creek Field

Wednesday, October 29

• Junior High Wrestling Meet

  • Start Time: 5:00 PM

  • Location: Phoenix Christian Junior High

Thursday, October 30

• Junior High Softball

  • Game Time: 3:00 PM

  • Location: McQueen Park Softball Diamond

Friday, October 31

• No Games

Saturday, November 1

• Junior High Wrestling Meet

  • Start Time: 8:00 AM

  • Location: American Leadership Academy – Ironwood Gym

• Football Game

  • Kickoff: 7:00 PM

  • Location: Canyon State Academy

Wishing all our teams the best of luck this week

JH Cross County Teams Shine at State!

On Saturday, October 18, our Junior High Cross Country teams competed in the State Championships, facing 14 other schools in their division. Both the Girls and Boys teams had incredible performances—each earning 2nd place overall and claiming the title of State Championship Runners-Up!

🏅 Individual Medalists:
Girls Team

• Paisley Skankey – 1st place *(also named Girls Runner of the Year!)

• Kembree Forsgren – 12th place

• Morgan Willford – 15th place

Boys Team

• Casen Lawlor – 2nd place

• Declan Marshal – 4th place

• Deacon Palmer – 6th place

• Klyde Pease – 9th place

Congratulations to all our runners for their hard work, determination, and outstanding results!

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 will celebrate America 250 with award-winning clinicians in:
🎨 Art | 💃 Dance | 🎭 Drama | 🎶 Choir | 🎤 Musical Theatre | 💃🕺 Ballroom | 📸 Photography | 🎻 Full Orchestra

🤝 Scholars from all four campuses will come together for workshops, socials, campfires 🔥, and a final performance 🌟 you won’t want to miss!

📅 Registration Opens: August 1, 2025
💵 Cost: $335 (scholars) | $275 (chaperones)

Enjoy 4 days, 3 nights, 8 workshops, and unforgettable memories 💫.

👉 Link HERE to register

🌴 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!