Important Dates to Remember
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.
A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:
Dear Heritage Families,
Teacher Appreciation Week
“Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers, not methods and techniques. The teacher is the heart of the educational system.” Sidney Hook
We are fortunate to have teachers who truly care about our scholars. They work tirelessly to help them succeed and thrive.
So, if you feel a teacher has made a difference in your scholar’s life, reach out (or send an email to heidi.connelly@heritageacademyaz.com) letting us know how they helped your scholar.
Heritage Academy Mesa is excited to welcome Hana Giauque as our new orchestra director for the 2022 – 23 school year. Hana is replacing Sandra Alston who will now be teaching full time in our Piano Land. We’ll miss Anna Phelps, our current piano teacher, who is transferring to the new Heritage Gateway Elementary to start the music program.
Take a look at her biography and learn more about our newest member of the Heritage faculty.
Come enjoy an evening of dance presented by Heritage Academy! Two back-to-back concerts featuring the ballroom and dance students. The dance concert will premiere the works of the dance director; Emily May, dance distinctions, select student choreography, and our benefit concert competition winners. Our seniors earning dance distinctions are Paige Cordova, Angelica Di Michele, Caitlin Laidig and Sami Lambson. In support of the mission statement of Heritage Academy, the dance program strives to develop strong character through an enthusiasm for the rigors and potentials of expression in the art form of dance. Christine Kenney, ballroom director, provides a vibrant and energetic Ballroom Showcase. This will be an evening bursting with youthful innovation and engagement not to be missed!
Tickets can be purchase at the Mesa Arts Center box office or online at www.mesaartscenter.com.
2022 SUMMER SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVERY COURSES
Registration Deadline: May 12, 2022 Students must consult with the assistant principal for academic course choices before paying for courses.
Heritage Academy Mesa Summer School is open to our current high school scholars. Courses will be self-paced and will utilize Heritage Academy Mesa’s online learning program through Edgenuity. A teacher will be with the scholars as they work through their course requirements. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis (priority will be given to seniors). High school scholars will receive a ½ credit for the successful completion (score 70% or higher) of each session.
Yearbook Signing Party May 12th (afterschool until 5pm)
SENIORS ONLY: Pick up yearbooks on Wednesday, May 11th beginning at 7:30am.
7 – 11th: Pick up yearbooks Thursday, May 12th during lunch then join your fellow scholars for Donuts, Sodas, Raffle, Music, Slide Show and of course signing our yearbooks
Tuition Assistance (TA) for Dual Enrollment for the upcoming 2022-23 school year is now open. If interested in receiving up to 12 credits of tuition free college credits through Dual Enrollment, please complete by May 31st.
We are looking for gently worn uniform donations.
There is a box in the lobby where you can drop your donation.
Thanks for your support!
“Annie Price and Arden Good were very involved and represented Heritage Academy commendably this past year. I am continually impressed with the caliber of students selected to participate in the Mayor’s Youth Committee. Each year, they teach me something new and offer a fresh perspective on some of our most pressing issues.” Mayor Giles
Are you interested in local government? Want to get to know the Mayor and your City Councilmembers? Would you like to meet teens from other Mesa schools? Then consider joining the Mayor’s Youth Committee, an elect group of juniors and seniors from across Mesa who meet 1-2 times a month to learn the ins and outs of city government. In addition to making great new friends and learning about your community, completion of the program provides the opportunity to request a letter of recommendation from Mayor John Giles to bolster your college or scholarship.
The deadline to apply is May 13, 2022.
Applications must be typed and professionally presented.
This is a unique opportunity to serve as an ambassador in a nationally recognized leadership program! Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student during the 2022-2023 school year.
Governor’s Youth Commission (GYC) brings together a diverse group of high school students from all fifteen Arizona counties to identify and address the greatest challenges facing Arizona’s youth by developing innovative community impact projects, establishing partnerships with young leaders across the state, and advising the Governor.
Applications are currently being accepted until June 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
HELP BUILD A LIBRARY!
Give the gift of reading!
Our newest campus needs help in building a library for its’ young scholars. What was the one book that made an impact on you?
We have a box in the lobby for new or gently used books. Items for all grade levels are needed.
Thank you!
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COLLEGE CORNER