🗓️ IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Principal’s Message
We have the GREATEST PTO!
Thank you PTO for the lunch time fun during our
celebration of Constitution Week.
So many fun memories were made this week.
Have a great weekend!
Ms. Seaman
Happening at Heritage
🎉 Spanish Cultural Day 🌮📚
Our Spanish scholars enjoyed a fun and engaging cultural day learning about the Mexican Independence movement while celebrating with some delicious tacos! 🌮 It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about history and culture in a fun, hands-on way. 🎉📖
🚔 Mesa PD Visits Heritage
We were excited to welcome detectives from the Mesa Police Department, including Detective Reyes, for an engaging and hands-on visit with our scholars!
The detectives taught the class about DUI investigations and field sobriety tests, answered questions, and even gave scholars a look inside an unmarked police vehicle. Several scholars also had the opportunity to learn more about the Mesa PD Cadet Program.
The detectives shared how much they enjoyed their visit and were impressed by our scholars’ thoughtful questions and enthusiastic participation.
We are proud of the way our scholars represented Heritage! It’s the Heritage Way—we expect excellence, and our scholars deliver! 💙
🎶 Fall Choir Concert – September 23! 🎶
Join us for our Fall Choir Concert on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Piper Theater in the Mesa Arts Center! Invite your friends and family to enjoy an evening of beautiful music and celebrate our talented choir scholars. We hope to see you there!
Scholar Arrival Times:
Chorale (Advanced Mixed Choir): 4:50 p.m.
Bella Voce (Junior High Women’s Choir): 5:05 p.m.
Bravo (Junior High Men’s Choir): 5:25 p.m.
Legacy, Premier & Chamber: 6:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you at the concert! 🎵💙
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Junior High Hub
Announcements:
8th Grade History: Tri-Fold Project due in class on Wednesday/Thursday, September 23–24.
8th Grade Science: Element Test #2 on September 23–24. A study guide for the upcoming Chemistry Test will be sent home on September 23–24.
Chemistry Test: September 30–October 1.
Athletics
🏆 Athletics Schedule
🏐 Monday, September 21
HS Volleyball vs. Arete Prep | JV 5:00 PM • Varsity 5:00 PM
📍 Family Life Center, Mesa
🏐 Tuesday, September 22
HS Volleyball vs. Desert Heights Prep | JV 5:00 PM • Varsity 6:00 PM
📍 Family Life Center, Mesa
🚫 Wednesday, September 23
No Games
🏐🏈 Thursday, September 24
HS Volleyball @ San Tan Charter | JV 5:00 PM • Varsity 6:00 PM
HS Girls Flag Football @ Miami | 6:00 PM
🏈🏃 Friday, September 25
HS Football @ Coronado HS | 7:15 PM
HS Cross Country @ Desert Twilight | 5:00 PM
🏐🏈 Saturday, September 26
JH Flag Football vs. BASIS Scottsdale | 8:00 AM
JH Girls Volleyball Tournament:
Team 2: 8:00 AM & 9:00 AM vs. Arete Prep
Team 1: 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM vs. Scottsdale Prep
📍 Family Life Center, Mesa
🏃♀️ Junior High Cross Country Off to a Great Start!
What a fantastic start to the Junior High Cross Country season! On Saturday, September 12, our athletes kicked off the season with their first race at Freestone Park. The team brought incredible energy, determination, and excitement as they took on the course and put their training to the test. We’re excited to see their continued growth and improvement throughout the season.
Help Wanted
PTO needs your help for the teacher luncheon on 9/24/26! Sign up below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAB2EA2FF2-57340096-202526#/
Snack Shack Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CACAB2EA2FF2-57340096-202526#/
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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
Fine Arts Retreat 🎨🎬🎭🎵🎤
🌵🏜️ Southern Arizona Tour – Jr. High Only! 🏜️🌵
Calling all Jr. High scholars! Get ready for an exciting adventure through Southern Arizona! 🤠✨
📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Tucson • Bisbee • Tombstone
This two-day tour will give scholars the opportunity to explore some of Arizona’s most unique and historic destinations! 🌵🏛️
🎒 Interested in joining us?
Complete the interest form below for more information:
👉 Southern Arizona Tour Interest Form
Don’t miss out on this fun Jr. High adventure! 🤠🌵💙
Performing Arts Tour to NYC 🎶🎭
The Heritage Academy Performing Arts Department is heading to New York City—one of the world’s most iconic artistic destinations! ✨
Scholars from choir, orchestra, band, dance, ballroom, drama, and piano will embark on an unforgettable journey filled with inspiring performances, world-class venues, and rich cultural experiences. From the bright lights of the stage to the heart of the city’s creative scene, this tour will cultivate excellence, spark creativity, and deepen each student’s passion for the arts. 🎼🗽
📅 Trip Dates: Spring 2027
💲 Cost: $1,999
🚨 ATTENTION, HIGH SCHOOL! 🚨
Ready for sunshine, adventure, and memories you’ll never forget? 🌊🐊🎢
We’re heading to Florida March 8–13, 2027! ✈️
🚀 Kennedy Space Center
🐊 Wild Florida
🎢 Universal Studios
🐠 Florida Aquarium
🌴 Orlando
💰 Trip cost: $2,800
🎓 25% scholarships are available for eligible scholars!
Don’t miss out—sign up today! 👉LINK
College Corner
Seniors — Schedule Your 1-on-1 Meeting 🎓
Graduation will be here before you know it! Don’t forget to schedule your Senior 1-on-1 Meeting with Mr. Brown to review your progress and make sure you’re on track for graduation.
📅 Scan the QR code outside Mr. Brown’s office or click here to book your appointment.
Spots fill quickly — sign up today!
📚 Dual Enrollment Payment Reminder
Students with an outstanding Dual Enrollment balance who have not yet established a payment plan must pay their balance in full or set up a payment plan by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20.
The Spring 2027 Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation General Scholarship Application is now open and accepting applications!
Please direct students seeking scholarship opportunities to the Scholarship Manager portal: mcccdf.org/scholarship.
Here, they can submit one General Scholarship Application and be eligible for hundreds of scholarship opportunities. The application deadline is October 31st. We would appreciate your help in distributing the attached flyer to your students.
Scholarships are available to all students, regardless of their background, major, interests, financial need, or academic success. There are scholarship opportunities for everyone.
New to Dual Enrollment?
If placement testing is required, I will contact you directly with next steps.
Important Next Steps
After applying, log in using your MEID@maricopa.edu to:
- Upload your birth certificate and photo ID
- Complete the Financial Responsibility Form
- Submit the Petition for Semester Overload (if enrolling in more than 18 Dual Enrollment credits in one semester)
👉 Important Links – CLICK HERE
Tuition Assistance
- If you have been approved for Tuition Assistance, I have already contacted Rio to enroll you.
- If you indicated interest in Dual Enrollment, I will be emailing Rio soon. Please monitor your email for any required tasks or follow-up steps.
Questions?
Please email bob.brow@heritageacademyaz.com.To help me respond as quickly as possible, include:
- Your scholar’s 8-digit college ID number (begins with a 3), or
- A note that you are new to Dual Enrollment
Be sure to include detailed information about your question so I can best assist you.
Bob Brown
Spots fill quickly — sign up today!
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!
Lunch Orders & Uniform Info
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!
On Dollars for Duds days, scholars are allowed to wear non-uniform clothing (INCLUDING JEANS) that meet Heritage Standards. $2.00 for shirt and $2.00 for pants/shorts. Wristbands purchased for participation must be worn on your scholar’s wrist throughout the day. Dollars for Duds is optional, and scholars do not have to participate. Money raised goes to support Scholar Council and the school activities and dances they support.
Heritage Standard means: no sleeveless or midriff shirts; shorts must be 4″ from the middle of the knee and skirts must come to the middle of the knee; no pants or shorts that are ripped, torn or frayed; no leggings; no inappropriate slogans or symbols on the clothing; and NO PAJAMAS, SLIPPERS or CROCS.
If you would like to share any community events happening, please email them to info@heritageacademyaz.com with the subject line: Mesa Community Event
