Dear Spartan families,

As we enter the 2023-2034 school year, the overwhelming feeling that we have is one of gratitude. I speak for the entire staff when I say we are so grateful to work with such dutiful students and faithful families at Scottsdale Prep. This blessing of this special community is not lost on any of us.

At our kickoff meetings today at Lyceum, I likewise encouraged our students to consider the gratitude they should feel for the special group of teachers that have been placed in their life. Our teachers have dedicated much of their summers to advanced courses, training, continuing education, curriculum development, and other endeavors aimed at better serving our students and community. They are dedicated scholars who have committed themselves to the noble task of helping to shape the hearts and minds of our students. We should all be grateful for the special community we are blessed to be a part of.

Thank you for your patience as we all work through new and old procedures at the start of the year. I am so excited for what this new year will bring!

Mark McAfee

Headmaster

2023-2024 Homework Club is Now Open!

Homework Club is a place for your student to complete homework, receive peer tutoring, and quietly socialize with friends in a supervised environment. The program runs every school day (including half days & early release days) after school until 5:30PM. Click here to sign up.

After School/Tom's Thumb

As you make plans for your students after school, please be aware that Tom’s Thumb is no longer allowing unaccompanied minors in their establishment during the hours after school. Please make alternative arrangements for your child. 

SPA Parent Book Club

Join our new SPA Parent Book Club! The initial meeting for our parent book club will be the evening of Wednesday, August 9th at 6pm in the Scottsdale Preparatory Library. We will discuss the format as well as the best days and time(s) to meet regularly.  

Click here for more information.

Last Call to Register Now for the Freshman Retreat!

One annual tradition for our Freshman class is the 9th Grade Retreat, an overnight trip to Camp Friendly Pines in Prescott. This trip is meaningful and memorable for students and allows an early opportunity for bonding and trust-building. This year’s retreat will take place Monday, August 14 through Wednesday, August 16. Please click here to register for the retreat on Configio. Registration is due no later than Monday, August 7, 2023.

We are in search of several parent chaperones. Chaperones must be screened by Raptor Technologies prior to the trip. Please contact Mrs. Michaels if you are interested in chaperoning the trip.

Re-Stock the Pantry for the Teacher's Lounge

Help us welcome back teachers! We are re-stocking the pantry in the Teacher Lounge for the new school year! The staff kitchen is organized to create a “Grab and Go” snack cabinet for teachers. The teachers were so very appreciative of your generosity last year! They enjoyed being able to grab a quick snack between classes. We have provided a sign-up genius with favorite items. The next time you are at Costco (or the grocery store), please consider picking up an extra item or two to donate to Stock the Pantry. Donations may be left in the box in the SPA lobby to the right of the main entrance. Thank you in advance to show our appreciation! 

MS Back to School Social at Bowlero

Mark your calendars for Back to School at Bowlero for Middle Schoolers on August 18th from 5 to 7 PM. Parents are welcome to stay and catch up with other parents, while the students enjoy bowling, arcade games and reconnecting with their friends. Purchase your tickets on configio before they sell out.

2023/2024 PSO Volunteers Needed

We are looking to fill the following open positions for this year.

• MS Social Co-Chair
• Parent Social Chair
• Snowstorm Co-Chair
• Archway Liaison
• Booster Advertising
• Booster Spirit Wear Sales
• Booster Team Parent Liaison