Our character pillar for September is Integrity. 

We’ve asked scholars to consider what integrity means to them.

We are half way through the quarter. Please take time to check your scholars’ grades in PowerSchool. If you need help logging in, you may contact the front desk.

If your scholar is struggling, we encourage them to seek help from their teachers during tutoring time. This time is set aside before or after school to reteach, clarify, and support classwork.

We sure love our scholars!

Heidi Udall, Principal

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📸 Yearbooks Are On Sale NOW! 🎉

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📘 School ID: 15116626

Capture the memories before the price goes up!

🏅 Heritage Academy Athletics Schedule

Week of September 8–13

Monday, September 8

• ⚽ HS Boys Soccer @ Phoenix College Prep
  Game Time: 4:00 pm | Location: Phoenix College Prep
  Departure: 1:35 pm (Van 2)

Tuesday, September 9

• 🏊 JH Swim Meet @ Canyon State
  Meet Time: 4:00 pm | Departure: 1:50 pm (Van 2)
  Drop off – Parent pick-up

• 🏐 HS Girls Volleyball vs Heritage Gateway
  JV: 4:30 pm | Varsity: 6:00 pm
  Location: Family Life Center Gym, 157 S Center St, Mesa, AZ 85210

• ⚾ JH Baseball vs ALA North Mesa
  Game Time: 4:45 pm | Location: Red Mountain Baseball Complex
  Departure: 3:30 pm (Van 2)
  Drop off – Parent pick-up

Wednesday, September 10

• 🏊 HS Swim Meet @ Canyon State Academy
  Meet Time: 3:00 pm | Departure: 1:50 pm (Vans 2 & 4)

• ⚽ HS Boys Soccer vs Heritage Gateway
  Game Time: 4:30 pm | Location: Lehi Sports Complex
  Departure: 3:30 pm (Van 2)

• 🏐 HS Girls Volleyball @ Heritage Gateway
  JV: 4:30 pm | Varsity: 6:00 pm
  Location: Heritage Academy Gateway Gym
  JV Departure: 2:45 pm (Van 3)
  Varsity Departure: 4:10 pm (Van 2)

Thursday, September 11

• ⚾ JH Baseball @ Rim Country
  Game Time: 3:30 pm | Location: Rim Country Middle School
  Departure: 12:30 pm (Van 2)

• 🏐 JH Girls Volleyball

  • Team 1 vs Legacy North Chandler | 4:30 pm

  • Team 2 vs Heritage Maricopa 2 | 5:30 pm
    Location: Family Life Center Gym, 157 S Center St, Mesa, AZ 85210

Friday, September 12

• 🏐 JH Girls Volleyball @ San Tan Charter

  • Team 1 | 4:00 pm | Departure: 2:00 pm (Van 4)

  • Team 2 | 5:00 pm | Parents drive
    Location: San Tan Charter School Main Gym

• 🏐 HS Girls Volleyball – Spike It Tournament
  Game Time: 5:00 pm | Location: Paradise Valley Christian Prep Gym
  Parents drive

• 🏈 HS Football @ Imagine Surprise
  Game Time: 7:00 pm | Location: Ottawa University Spirit Field
  Departure: 3:00 pm (Vans 1, 2, & 3)

Saturday, September 13

• 🏐 HS Girls Volleyball – Spike It Tournament
  Location: Paradise Valley Christian Prep Gym
  All Day Event

🎉 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!