December 2, 2025
At Maryvale Prep, Giving Tuesday is more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible difference that our families, teachers, and supporters make every single day. When you give to Maryvale Prep, a 501c3 nonprofit charter school, you’re helping to sustain the mission that makes Great... Read More »
November 13, 2025
Great Hearts Arizona has named Maryvale Prep science teacher Tom Barringer as its 2025 Exceptional Teaching Award recipient, recognizing his outstanding dedication and impact within the charter network’s classrooms. Barringer’s role at Maryvale Prep reads more like a grocery list rather than a simple title. “I have taught everywhere from 7th grade up to 10th grade science. I’m teaching... Read More »
June 30, 2025
Maryvale Prep welcomes Donald J. Jones, known to most as DJ, as the new Athletic Director. With a rich background in education, military service, and sports leadership, Jones brings energy, experience, and a deep belief in the mission of Great Hearts. Jones grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and still carries the pride of his hometown... Read More »
May 30, 2025
In front of proud parents, coaches, teammates, and classmates, Maryvale Prep senior Camden “Cam” McCoy made his college decision official during a special signing ceremony on campus. “This was my signing ceremony,” McCoy said with a smile. “Signing the letter of intent to play at Nebraska Wesleyan University, a D3 in Lincoln, Nebraska. That’s where... Read More »
May 22, 2025
Twelve students who first walked into kindergarten at the newly opened Maryvale Prep in 2012 are now preparing to walk across the stage as graduates of the Class of 2025. These “Legacy Students,” as they have come to be known, have experienced the full arc of a Great Hearts education, from the foundations of classical learning in their... Read More »