Congratulations Ms. Kienenberger!
Congratulations to Ms. Kienenberg, she was selected by the AAPG Foundation as an Honorable Mention for the 2019 Teacher of the Year (TOTY) program!

Info about the award:
The  American Association of Petroleum Geologists' (AAPG) Foundation’s National Earth Science Teacher of the Year Award  program exists to recognize teachers who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of geoscience education. These are teachers who go beyond the textbook to incorporate applied geology into their lesson plans and bring students an appreciation of how one field of science touches their everyday life.

Info about AAPG:
Since 1967, the AAPG Foundation has promoted the geosciences by distributing technological information, recognizing outstanding achievements, and by funding grants, publications and other initiatives that support the preservation of data, training and career enhancement for current and future geoscientists.
Great Hearts Job Openings
Many Great Hearts job opportunities are available, click here to view a list!

 Athenaeum programs serve students K-8 with a variety of extra-curricular activities such as homework assistance, fine arts, athletics, logic, etc. Click here for information on how to apply. Click here to apply. Click here for more info.
Students Receive Unique Opportunities
Support of our Community Investment campaign provides our students a unique opportunity to learn and engage with their peers in a wide range of history courses, including Ancient History, Medieval History, American Tradition and Modern Europe – to name a few. 

Community Investment gifts supports our school’s mission, please help support your student’s education for the 2018-2019 if you haven’t already! 
Great Hearts/Arete Finance Q & A
Monday, April 2 @ 6 pm in the MPR
Come and find out how Great Hearts can provide a tuition-free "private-school" quality education. Bring your questions about how Great Hearts is funded and learn how you can help guarantee Arete's continued success. Join the Great Hearts and Arete community at an information session with Erik Twist, Great Hearts Arizona President, as he answers your questions about school funding and Great Hearts corporate structure and public policy.

This session will be a quick overview of our new transparency site, answer finance and structure FAQ's, and an introduction to our parent liaison for the network to keep you up to date on issues coming that may affect our schools. 
Re-enrollment Time is Here
Re-enrollment is underway and the deadline is Wednesday, March 27! A re-enrollment email was sent from Great Hearts and the paperwork can be dropped off at the school during the following times:

Monday - Friday
7:30 - 9:00 am
2:30 - 3:45 pm  
Upcoming Events
  • Rising Senior Night: 3/25 @ 6:30 pm
  • JRs & SRs – Save the Date for Prom – May 11. More details to follow

Recurring Events:
  • “First Fridays” of the month breakfast items will be for sale in the courtyard.

Future Events:
  • Great Hearts Gala Save the Date!
  • Germany, Austria and Switzerland Trip: June 2020
For more information contact Ms. Hansen
Yearbooks for Sale
Yearbooks are for sale for $60 each. Click here to purchase .
PSO Announcements and Opportunities to Volunteer
  • New lunch vendors in March! Please support the PSO by simply ordering lunch for your student
  • Please support the PSO by simply ordering lunch for your student.
  • Lunch Volunteers needed for fourth quarter
  • Sign up here for March teacher birthdays
  • Sign up here for Coffee Shop Conversations
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Click here
  • Support the PSO: Click here
  • PSO looking to fill the following position: Tablecloth Organizer. If interested please email: aretepreppso@gmail.com
  • Opt in for PSO text messages by texting: "@aretepso" to 81010
  • “First Fridays” – Breakfast in the Courtyard benefiting the 2020 SRs. Mark your calendars: 4/5, and 5/3
  • JRs & SRs – Save the Date for Prom – May 11. More details to follow

You must have a fingerprint clearance card on file to volunteer

Charger Athletic Calendars:
Reminder-
  • Students must be signed in or out by a parent or guardian if they are late and leave early.
  • Student's must be in uniform compliance, click here for Uniform and Dress Code Info.
  • Anton Uniform has a new location. Click here for location: Click here for Anton website
  • Lunch Program info, click here.
Arete Preparatory Academy | 480.222.4233