Upcoming Events
Monday, April 17th
5:00pm- MS Boys C2 Basketball @ LPA3
Tuesday, April 18th
5:00pm- MS Girls B Basketball @ Lincoln Prep 1
Wednesday, April 19th
3:00pm- MS Boys A Basketball HOME vs. Cicero
4:00pm- MS Girls A Basketball HOME vs. Tempe Prep
5:00pm- MS Boys C3 Basketball @ Chandler Prep
5:30pm- MS Track and field @ GHMSL Meet #7
Thursday, April 20th
5:15pm- MS Girls B Basketball @ Lincoln Prep 2
Friday, April 21st
4:00pm- MS Boys B Basketball HOME vs. SPA
5:00pm- MS Boys C1 Basketball HOME vs. CPA
Saturday, April 22nd
8:00am- Varsity track and field @ Sentinel Invite @ Seton Catholic
Saturday, April 29th
All Day-NASP Archery Western Nationals in Sandy, Utah
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Last Week's Results
Tuesday, April 11th
4:00pm- MS Boys C1 Basketball @ Lincoln Prep (W 21-18)
Wednesday, April 12th
4:00pm- MS Girls B Basketball HOME vs. SPA (W 42-40 OT)
5:30pm- GHMSL Track and Field Meet #6 @ Ben Franklin
6:30pm- MS Boys B Basketball @ SPA 3 (L 42-37)
6:30pm- MS Girls A Basketball @ CPA (L 23-20)
Thursday, April 13th
TBD- Varsity Track and Field @ Sentinel Boosters Twilight
4:30pm- MS Boys B Basketball @ TPA @ Redemption Church (W 45-29)
7:00pm- MS Boys A Basketball @ Lincoln Prep (L 58-24)
Friday, April 14th
4:00pm- MS Boys C2 Basketball @ Lincoln Prep
5:00pm- MS Girls A Basketball HOME vs. Cicero Prep (L 27-23)
6:00pm- MS Boys C3 Basketball @ Lincoln Prep
Saturday, April 15th
11:00am- MS Girls A Basketball @ Cicero Prep (W 27-23)
12:00pm- MS Girls B Basketball @ SPA (L 32-25)
1:00pm- MS Boys B Basketball @ SPA (W 43-39)
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Track and Archery Sports Pictures are Wednesday 4/19
MS and HS Track and Field and Competition Archery picture day is this Wednesday, 4/19 beginning at 2:15pm. Pictures will take place in the Prep academic wing with rooms TBD. Athletes should dress in full uniform. Athletes will receive a QR code/link for ordering purposes.
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HS Girls Basketball Meeting Tuesday 4/18
Girls HS Basketball will host an important meeting for all girls entering grades 9-12 next year, interested in playing, Tuesday 4/18 right after school (3:20pm) in the gym. Coach Howell will discuss summer league and upcoming playing opportunities. This is for returning and new/interested players. Reach out to Coach Howell (jwh480@gmail.com) if you cannot attend the meeting but are interested in getting involved.
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Arete to Host Sports Physicals on Saturday 5/20- Sign Up to Reserve Your Spot!
Arete Athletics, in partnership with our AT partner OrthoArizona, will host sports physicals on 5/20 from 8-11am. This physical will take care of your requirement to participate in '23-24 Arete Prep sports. Take care of it now and be ready to compete in August! You must sign up to reserve a spot here:
Please list your athlete's name in the sign up!
All money from physicals goes directly to Arete Athletics- so please consider getting your physical done with us!
Sports physicals are good for one year from the date of provider signature, and for '23-24 must be dated March 1st, 2023 or more recent.
Incoming Freshman- you can also be proactive about completing your mandatory AIA Brainbook and Opiod courses, which must be completed once for your HS career. Access the courses here:
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Tax Credit Deadline- Support Arete Athletics and Be Entered for Incentives!
Your public school tax credit directed to Arete Prep gets you entered into a drawing for a '23-24 Arete Athletics participation fee (value $310 HS, $270 MS!) Before you file, make sure you tell AZ where to direct your tax dollars- right here to Arete Prep where they directly fund our athletics operational budget. Our students get the sports experience because of your tax credit contributions!
Better yet, reach out to family and friends and have them direct their tax credit to Arete Prep, to be entered to win one of two "+1" incentives:
- Courtesy of Phoenix Rising FC- a team signed jersey, 2 tickets to a game, and a soccer ball
- 4 Arizona Diamondbacks tickets to a game of your choice for this season
See the article below for more Tax Credit FAQ's and reach out to Coach Conklin (tconklin@areteprepacademy.org) or Mrs. Brockmeyer (jbrockmeyer@areteprepacademy.org) for more info.
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CarLife Charger of the Week:
Thank you to our community partners and neighbors CarLife and owner Jeff Breid for their continued support of our Charger of the Week and Charger of the Year programs. Please consider CarLife to support and enhance the life of your automobile!
The Charger of the Week award is performance based, with an emphasis on leadership and service to the team.
Leilani Aragon- 8th grade- MS A girls basketball
With the A team down their leading scorer, Leilani stepped up in back to back games on Friday vs. Cicero. She was the teams primary ballhandler, played great defense, and was one of the leading scorers in both the narrow OT loss on Friday, and the four point win at Cicero Saturday. Leilani leads by example, always demonstrating hustle, hard work, and a competitive drive to suceed.
Congrtulations Leilani!
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Support Arete Athletics With Your AZ Public School Tax Credit! |
Dear Chargers Family,
I encourage you to use following link to check out a video outlining our "Funding 101" for Arete Prep Athletics and the Great Hearts Network. The video features two of our outstanding high school student athletes, Ryan Mourad and Addison Bell.
As you know, the Tax Credit Drive at Arete Prep is vital to funding your child’s athletics programs. I have two asks of you:
- If you haven’t already, will you please make your Public School Tax Credit to Arete Prep today?
- Will you please encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to make their tax credit to our school in support of your athlete, as well?
You have the power to put a portion of YOUR state income tax dollars directly back into your child’s athletic activities.
If you want to know more about the Public School Tax Credit, please contact me or read through the FAQ below. You can also respond directly to me or June Brockmeyer with any questions about athletic program funding.
Thank you,
Todd Conklin
Arete Prep Athletic Director
Commonly Asked Questions
In this context, what is a tax credit?
- In Arizona, a tax credit allows Arizona taxpayers to choose where their state income tax dollars are spent. There are several tax credits; some examples are the
- Public School Tax Credit
- Charitable Giving Tax Credit
- Private School Tax Credit
- Every Arizona tax credit has a maximum contribution amount allowed.
Who can contribute?
- All Arizona income taxpayers can participate.
- The only requirement is Arizona state income tax liability.
- Student enrollment at our academy is not a requirement to contribute a Public School Tax Credit. Extended family and friends are encouraged to contribute their Tax Credit!
How much can I give?
- Maximum of $200 for individuals
- Maximum of $400 for couples filing jointly
Give me an example, please.
- For example, you may owe the state $1,000. If you make a $400 contribution to our tax credit drive, you reduce $400 from your $1,000 liability, ultimately owing the state only $600.
- Or, for example, you may have a liability of $1,000 because you had $2000 withheld in your paycheck withholdings. If you make a $400 contribution to our tax credit drive, you increase your liability by $400 and receive a refund of $1,400.
For specifics on how contributing your tax credit will impact your finances, please contact a tax professional.
How are tax credit funds used at my academy?
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Tax Credit funds support activities outside of the classroom.
- At Archway, these funds support on-campus performances, character-building activities, and field trips.
- At Prep, these funds support our Athletic Program and clubs.
What is the deadline to make a Tax Credit contribution?
- April 15, 2023
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Your contribution must take place before you file your 2022 Arizona income tax return.
What do I need to claim the credit on my taxes?
- You need your receipt, which includes the School Name, District Name, and CTDS number. It will be in the form of an email if you donate via credit card.
- Using Form 322, you will deduct your Tax Credit contribution from what your state liability.
What if I have questions?
- For questions specific to your tax situation, contact a tax professional.
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Use the following link to keep up to date with all of our team’s schedules, scores, standings, and more- for the Great Hearts Middle School League:
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Arete Prep Varsity Jackets |
Visit our partners at East Valley Sports, to work with them on Arete Prep Varsity Jacket design and production. You can visit East Valley Sports at 3530 E. Southern Ave, Mesa, to check out designs and discuss a wide variety of options for your custom jacket.
*Varsity jackets are dress code approved to be worn on campus and in class. The only restriction is they must be worn by the jacket owner.
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Shop Charger Gear at Our BSN Sideline Store |
Gear up for the new school year! Use the link below to shop our Sideline Store- open 24/7/365! It offers a wide variety of customizable items and brands. Items ship directly to the address of your choice. Keep an eye out for promotional codes.
*only black 1/4 zips are dress code approved to be worn on on campus during school hours*
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Advertise With Arete Prep Athletics |
The Arete Prep Chargers would like to present our 2022-23 Athletic Advertising Opportunities to you! This unique opportunity includes high visibility to your company through both our junior high and high school athletics and fine arts events, creating outstanding exposure for our sponsors. In addition to our regularly scheduled events, schools and clubs from all over the valley and state visit our location for athletic and nonathletic events. Click the following link to learn more about our sponsorship program and to view the application. Please contact Coach Conklin (tconklin@areteprepacademy.org) for more info on becoming a '21-22 Proud Charger Sponsor.
Thank you for your support and Go Chargers!
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High School Athletes- Complete AIA Required Courses for '22-23
HS athletes- be proactive and complete your required AIA courses, so that you are 100% cleared for AIA Athletics. All high school athletes need to complete each of these courses one time in their high school career, and before they can compete. Incoming freshman or incoming transfers, use this AIA Academy Link to complete the Opioid test and the BrainBook Concussion course. Be sure to save a copy of your certificates, print them, and bring them into the athletics office.
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Follow the Arete Prep Chargers on Social Media! |
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2. Every athlete must submit a physical on the approved AIA 22-23 Physical paperwork Physicals are good for 12 months and must be resubmitted annually.
3. Submit the athletic fee. All middle school sports (including archery) are $270. All high school sports are $310. Visit Conigio to Pay for Sports by debit/credit card online, or you may submit cash or check (made out to Arete Prep) to the front office.
4. (HS ONLY) If not previously completed, every high school athlete must complete the AIA Brainbook and Opiod Courses The AIA will notify Arete electronically once the student has successfully completed the course. High school athletes are required to complete this course only once during their high school career.
All items must be completed and turned in before your student may participate in their sport.
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Spring '23 Coaching Directory |
MS Boys Basketball: Coach Jason Bellomy; jason.bellomy@gmail.com
MS Girls Basketball: Coach Jacob Howell; jwh480@gmail.com
MS Track and Field: Coach Nathan Smauley; nsmauley@areteprepacademy.org
Competition Archery: Coach George Portillo; gportillo@areteprepacademy.org
Varsity Track and Field: Coach Brandon Payne; bpayne28jp@gmail.com
Varsity Beach Volleyball: Coach Bre Ward; ward.breanna11@gmail.com
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4525 East Baseline Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 580 8038
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