“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies.”

~ Aristotle

Headmaster Letter

Dear North Phoenix Prep Families,

This Veteran's Day, we pause to honor all those who risked their lives for the protection of our freedom. My sincerest thanks and admiration goes to everyone in our community who have served and sacrificed in America's armed forces. Your selfless service to our country is a model of virtue that our students can and should follow wherever their careers lead them.

On this day dedicated to praising our Veterans, I am especially reminded of C.S. Lewis' statement about the virtue of courage. "Courage is not simply one of the virtues," he writes, "but the form of  every  virtue at the testing point." Our Veterans are a continual tribute to the way that virtue is forged by strength of will in the face of fear. Indeed, several of our graduates have enlisted because they were inspired by the example of their forefathers. Like them, may we ever strive to become worthy of the freedom that our Veterans secure on our behalf.

With Devotion,



Headmaster Weinhold

From the Dean- Uniform Reminders

We are seeing an uptick in shoes and socks that do not fit the uniform. Please see the included excerpt from the family handbook and double check that your child has the proper uniform shoes!

Boys may wear black or dark brown leather or simulated leather dress shoes in lace-up or loafer style (see examples in the Footwear document on our website). As a reminder, dress shoes require periodic hand cleaning and polishing/conditioning. Cloth, canvas, plastic or athletic shoes are not uniform attire. Socks must be white or solid black, navy, or dark brown in color, extend above the ankle and be free of visible brand logos, patterns or decorations. Students with medical foot problems requiring special footwear should consult the “Medically-Necessary Footwear” document in the appendix. Middle school students may wear solid black athletic shoes.

Girls may wear black or dark brown leather or simulated leather dress shoes with a 1.5 inch or less heel (measured at back of heel) and low sole (see examples in the Footwear document on our website). As a reminder, dress shoes require periodic hand cleaning and occasional polishing/conditioning. Cloth, canvas, plastic, sequined or athletic shoes are not uniform attire. Socks must be white or solid black in color, extend above the ankle and remain below the knee and be free of visible brand logos. Nylons or tights must extend from the foot to the waist. All socks, nylons and tights must be solid black in color and free of logos, patterns or decorations. Students with medical foot problems requiring special footwear should consult the “Medically Necessary Footwear” document in the appendix. Middle school students may wear solid black athletic shoes.

Canned Food Drive

The North Phoenix Prep Key Club is hosting a canned food drive along with St. Vincent de Paul to benefit low-income families. It will last November 7-20. Students can deposit non-perishable items in the collection containers in the MPR or Student Lobby as they arrive in the morning.

Yearbook Early Bird pricing expires 11/21!

Order yearbooks now to receive early order discount! Price is $30 until November 21st. After that price will increase by $5.00 each quarter until ordering is closed.

Jordan Black Wins State XC Title – Boys Team Places 3rd, Girls Team Places 13th

Gladiators HS Cross Country ran at the AIA Division 4 Championships today placing 3rd (Boys) and 13th (Girls). This was North Phoenix Prep’s best team finishes in schools history. Our boy’s team was led by Jordan Black (16:05) who won the first individual school XC title and first for the Great Hearts network. It was an impressive win as he beat the field by 13 seconds and was the 3rd fastest runner of the entire day; Divisions 1-4.

Rocco Berbetti (17:22.2) and Richie Johnston (17:22.7) finished in 18th and 19th place; both receiving medals. They were followed up by Thomas Koska 53rd (18:14), Sammy Johnston 65th (18:36), and Aidan Davis 111th (19:48).

Because of your gift to our Community Investment campaign

Our scholars at North Phoenix Prep develop their skills over a two year period by experiencing various aspects of stage production and performance. They also explore theater history and read great works of Aeschylus, Plautus, Shakespeare, Molière, and others. Our first production of the year was a great success. Congratulations to Ms. Foglesong and our juniors on their performance, Twelfth Night. 

     The quality of education delivered at our school is only possible with your generous support of our Community Investment campaign.  We are honored to publicly recognize those families and friends who have contributed to the Community Investment campaign.

          Please click  here for a listing of our 2108-19 Community Investment campaign donors as of November 8 ^th.

Don’t forget to come in and see Jackie and Lisa for your thank you gift!

Every gift counts. Please make your gift today on behalf of your North Phoenix Prep student today!

College Counseling Corner

Rep Visits

This week, NPX will be hosting multiple college representatives:

All Rep visits will be held in Room 501 unless otherwise noted.  Please refer to the College Counseling Calendar on the school web site for up-to-date information on Rep Visits, application workshops, SAT and ACT testing dates, and other events both on and off campus. 

From the PSO -Greatful Hearts Campaign

(Formerly Snowstorm)

Monday, November 5 - Friday, November 30

It has been a long standing Great Hearts’ tradition to give a collective thank you gift to our teachers around the holiday season.  In lieu of holiday gifts for faculty and staff, we invite all North Phoenix families to participate in this annual holiday giving campaign.

Show your heartfelt appreciation by contributing a one-time monetary gift to be distributed evenly among faculty and staff at our Teacher Appreciation Lunch in December.

Please follow this LINK to find out more

Campus Needs

Nurse Krich and Nurse McGinnis are in need of donations and would greatly appreciate any of the following items. Thank you!

Feminine hygiene pads and tampons

Girls underwear in various sizes

Cough drops

Snack size ziplock baggies for ice packs

Snacks for hungry students

Feminine hygiene pads

Coban self-adhering medical wrap

Ongoing classroom needs

Dry Erase markers

Kleenex (tissues)

Hand Sanitizer

Great Hearts Information Night

Tell your family and friends about Great Heart Information Night . A classical, liberal arts education establishes your child in virtue. Visit a tuition-free Great Hearts academy on November 15th (6:00pm-7:30pm) to speak with parents, teachers and administrators about the difference a Great Hearts education can make in your child's life.

Registration requested.

Field Day- November 21st

Our Fall Field Day is approaching! We are in need of some supplies for two of our activities. If you have (or will have!) the following items on hand, please send them in with your student. Materials can be brought to a box in front of Room 502. Thank you!

12th Grade Drama Production

Thursday, November 29th

7:00PM

Calvary Chapel North

Our senior students are excited to present "The Importance of Being Earnest"

Art Show- Cabinet of Curiosities

Friday, November 30th

4:30- 7 pm

Open House Art Show in the Prep MPR