Through a new partnership, students at Madison Highland Prep will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications in pre-engineering and robotics (submitted photo).
MHP embarks on partnership
Madison Highland Prep announced the implementation of a groundbreaking STEM program in partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF). This innovative initiative will provide students with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications in pre-engineering and robotics, setting them up for success in an increasingly competitive STEM landscape.
Through this partnership, Madison Highland Prep students will have access to a rigorous and engaging STEM curriculum that prepares them for careers in engineering, robotics and other STEM fields. The program will focus on developing critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills, ensuring that students are well-equipped to tackle complex challenges in these fields. Upon completion of the program, students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications, demonstrating their expertise and enhancing their college and career prospects.
Madison Highland Prep says that it is committed to providing its students with the best possible education, and this partnership with PLTW and the RECF is a significant step towards achieving that goal.
For more information, contact the school office at 602-745-3800 or visit www.madisonhighlandprep.com.
Academy participates in lunch program
As students head back to class for the 2025-26 school year, Phoenix College Preparatory Academy (PCPA) students will be served in their education under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Phoenix College Preparatory Academy operates under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in order to provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.
PCPA is a charter high school accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED.
Students at the academy attend classes on the campus of Phoenix College (3310 N. 10th Ave.), and in addition to the resources of the high school, students have access to the colleges’ computer labs, libraries and other services and facilities. Students have the opportunity to interact with community college students who serve as both mentors and tutors.
Contact Elizabeth Sandefur at 602-285-7978 or liz.sandefur@phoenixcollege.edu for additional information. Learn more about the school at www.phoenixcollege.edu/community/pc-prep.
Registration opens for Grand Reunion
Brophy College Preparatory is putting out a call to all Broncos who graduated in a year ending in 0 or 5 to join them for fun and fellowship at the annual Grand Reunion.
Alumni will have a chance to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones, cheer on the Brophy football team, come together for mass, and see all the ways campus has changed since they walked the halls.
Registration for the Grand Reunion, featuring multiple events from Sept. 26-28, is now open. Visit https://trellis.org/grand-reunion.
Valley Lutheran welcomes Neitzel
Valley Lutheran High School in July announced the addition of Wilson Neitzel to its faculty as the new freshman and sophomore math teacher, beginning in August. Neitzel, a summa cum laude graduate of Grand Canyon University, holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Secondary Education.
In his new role, Neitzel will teach Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry, equipping students with the mathematical skills and critical thinking necessary for college success and lifelong learning. Beyond the classroom, he brings a unique combination of leadership, innovation, and ministry experience.
A former high school baseball player and coach, he will also serve as assistant coach for the Valley Lutheran baseball team. As president of GCU’s Havocs, he led 19 team members and collaborated with university leaders to design dynamic and memorable game-day experiences.
With a passion for innovation in education, Neitzel leverages AI and digital tools to enhance instruction and prepare students to use emerging technologies with discernment and responsibility.
Learn more at www.vlhs.org.
