Heritage Academy’s mission statement:

We are dedicated to youth, their growth and development, and believe in building sound character through strong families, strong communities, and a strong nation.

While teaching the academic disciplines, Heritage Academy is dedicated to instilling into the minds and hearts of our youth knowledge of and respect for the ideals and values of the great men and women of history, including those who founded the American nation.

As they gain an appreciation of these people of accomplishment, they will be ready to provide the selfless service to their fellow citizens and to their country which will be required in the coming years to assist in restoring America’s greatness.

Heritage Academy exists to this end.

Important Dates to Remember

  • FEB 15 Sadies 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Krazy Air

  • Feb. 15 – Mar 1  Re-Enrollment

  • FEB 16 -17 Regional Band/Orch/Choir Camelback High School, 4612 N 28th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

  • FEB 19 & 20 -17 PRESIDENT’S DAY BREAK

  • FEB 22 TALENT SHOW 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm Auditorium

  • FEB 23 Making of America Seminar 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Heritage Academy Gateway, 19705 E Germann Rd, Queen Creek 85142 register  HERE

  • FEB 23 World of Dance Competition 12-5  12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Auditorium

  • FEB 23 World of Dance Competition 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Auditorium Call time for performers is 5:30pm

  • FEB 27 Photos – Sports 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

  • FEB 27 PTO Meeting  6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

  • FEB 28 Photos – Sports 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

  • MAR 7 Spirit Day! 

  • MAR 7 Senior BBQ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • MAR 9 Car Show 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • MAR 12 Band/Orchestra Concert 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm auditorium

  • MAR 14 Dollars for Duds 

  • MAR 18-21  Spring Break 

A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:

Thank you for helping your scholars complete their course selections.

We hope to see you back next year, so please complete the Re-Enrollment process.

Just a reminder that we will not have extra yearbooks this year, so don’t miss the deadline of March 25th!

We had several scholars participate in the marathon over the weekend and one of our very own 8th graders ran the entire 26.2 miles in four and 1/2 hours placing first in his age group!

Congratulations Ethan Adams

Be sure to check out all the activities and sports on the Events Calendar.  Know anyone who might be interested in coaching? Have them contact Coach Martinez.

We will be closed Monday and Tuesday for Presidents Day.

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
John Quincy Adams, 6th President of the United States.

I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!

Heidi Udall, Principal

SADIES!
We are having Sadie’s at Krazy Air this year!  It will be a private party.
ALL SCHOLARS wishing to attend MUST fill out a waiver.
Here is the link for filling out a waiver form to be admitted to Krazy Air.

MARCH 25TH DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK!

We will not have extra yearbooks for purchase in May.

Be sure to buy one before the deadline!

Use the QR code on the attached flyer OR  ORDER YEARBOOKS HERE and enter our Yearbook ID Code: 15116624.

Price: $70  March 25 , 2024 is the last day to order yearbooks.

To buy with cash: Bring flier and EXACT cash amount to Ms. Connelly (front desk) or Ms. Wilson (NO change will be available)

Questions? Contact Ms. Wilson kimberly.wils@heritageacademyaz.com

RE-ENROLLMENT ENDS MAR. 1

CLICK HERE FOR RE-ENROLLMENT PROCESS – Sign-In using your username and password. Forgot Username of Password? send and email to mesaregistrar@heritageacademyaz.com

CLICK “RETURNING or NOT RETURNING – On the student dashboard click your choice for each of your scholars.  (DO NOT CLICK ADD STUDENT. If the options are not available, you may be logged in with the wrong email or phone number).

CONFIRM “RETURNING or NOT RETURNING” – In the pop–up box, confirm your selection.

If you are NOT RETURNING, we will reach out to you with withdrawal information.

STEP 2:  RE-ENROLL

CLICK “RE-ENROLL” – On the student dashboard click “re-enroll” for each of your scholars.  Follow all prompts and answer all sections.

What goes up…

The 7th grade science class made hot air balloons and then took them outside to learn about atmosphere and how hot air balloons work.
Thanks Ms. Oakes for making science fun!

“Night to Shine”

Our very own Sedona Schnebly volunteered to help put on this special prom night for anyone with special needs. The event was hosted by the Tim Tebow foundation.  It was a worldwide celebration and Sedona was part of the West Coast party.

In case you don’t recognize her, she’s Snow White!

Jeff Burrell

ACF scholarship application is now open: Funding is available for students across Arizona

The ACF scholarship application is now open! Students can complete one application online and get matched with all eligible scholarships within our system.

High school seniors, current college students, graduate students, or adult re-entry students attending accredited schools anywhere in the U.S. may apply. Scholarships are available for two-year and four-year colleges and universities, as well as career and technical schools. Each award has its own deadline, with some closing as early as March and some as late as May.
Questions: ACF’s scholarship team will be available to answer your questions about the application process during the following Zoom sessions:
February 15, 2024 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Arizona MST ;  March 20, 2024 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Arizona MST ; April 22, 2024
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Arizona MST  REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS HERE
ASPIRE ACADEMY
I’m a fire engineer and paramedic with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department and we have an amazing opportunity for high school-aged girls, called Aspire Academy.  Our fire department will be hosting a hands on, 4 day experience that allows young girls to participate in a variety of activities which build character, self confidence, and leadership skills while making friends, having fun and working together as a team!  I invite anyone to fill out an application.
Please feel free to contact our MFMD recruitment and promotions specialists, Mike Guardado, for any questions:  480-644-5660 or mike.guardado@mesaaz.gov.
Thank you for your time and support!
Best Regards, Angela Collins

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the 2024-2025 school year:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

Missed Open Enrollment deadline?  Not to worry! We are still accepting applications.  All submitted applications will be placed on the waitlist in the order they were received. Seats are being offered as they become available.

EXISTING SCHOLARS –  No action is required at this time.  Once the re-enrollment portal is available, a link will be sent out to all current scholars to complete the re-enrollment form to reserve their spot for next year.

NEW SCHOLARS  If you have friends or family members that do not currently attend Heritage but would like to join us next year…they will need to complete the full enrollment application.

Heritage siblings do receive a priority but need to submit a complete application.  

DENNIS UNIFORMS

We celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2020, and with our next 100 years of business in mind, we made it our goal to create a more streamlined, customized ecommerce platform to bring an ever-increasing level of service to our customers. Launching in 2021, our new site quickly became a uniform-industry-leading interface with fast checkout options, a wealth of helpful shopping information and a mobile-first design with many more features that cater to contemporary customers’ needs.  

Spring 2024 JH Northern Arizona Tour

Who: 7th & 8th graders
What: History & Science Tour
When: April 24-25, 2024
Visiting: Grand Canyon, Bearizona, Lowell Observatory, Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon National Monument,
Pink Jeep Tour in Sedona

Included: transportation, hotel for 1 night, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, and admission to all locations

COST: $485 (1st payment due ASAP; 2nd due Feb. 15, 2023)

SIGN UP HERE

Refund Policy (either tour company or student cancels)
Full refund before Jan. 15th
Refund minus $100 between Jan. 16th & Mar. 24th
No refund after March 25th.

Paul Revere Academy (PRA) 

Heritage has expanded! We are excited to introduce a unique academic experience through the Paul Revere Academy (PRA). East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) and Heritage Academy have partnered to bring a complete high school education to the West Main Street campus of EVIT. Students will earn their high school diploma and industry certifications all on one campus.

Paul Revere is considered one of the Founding Fathers as well as a skilled tradesman. While PRA is part of the Heritage family of schools, it is designed to serve scholars interested in obtaining hands-on training and workforce ready credentials.  At the same time, it extends our mission of building character, developing loyalty to the ideals of our country, and serving in our community.

Scholars at PRA will split their day between taking core classes at Paul Revere Academy and elective/Career Technical Education (CTE) classes at EVIT. All youth interested in a more streamlined approach to obtaining a high school diploma and CTE certificates are welcome to apply. Please visit our website: www.paulrevere.tech for more information.

Stephanie Lund, Principal stephanie.lund@paulrevere.tech

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.

FAFSA INFORMATION!

Welcome to 2024!  With the new year comes lots of developments in the world of college funding and planning. The FAFSA Simplification Act totally revamped the process of applying and qualifying for federal student aid. Simplification may not be an appropriate term; but what’s most important is that the form is now live on the FAFSA website. If you have a college bound student for the upcoming school year, you can (and should) access that form here. You can also utilize our new free Student Aid Index (previously known as the Expected Family Contribution) calculator on our website through this link.

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