| FRIDAY FLASH | October 30, 2026 | | | |
Here are a few important reminders about upcoming events at Trivium Prep. Please visit our website, www.triviumprep.org, for more information.
The latest Friday Flash newsletters can always be found on our website under
Parent Resources->Latest News.
Upcoming Events:
| | | NOW OPEN | Order Hot Lunch
Volunteer in the Lunchroom | | Friday, October 30 | Home Football Play-off Game, 7 PM
Purchase Tickets | | Sunday, November 1 | Deadline to Order 12th Grade Cap & Gown
Order Online | | Wednesday, November 4 | Future Freshman Night for current 8th grade families, 5:30 PM, MPR | | Friday, November 6 | 10th Grade Breakfast, 7 AM, MPR
Sign up to Donate Items | | Friday, November 6 | Trivium Stargazing Party, 6-8:30 PM, Trivium Field
Out of the Pit BBQ will be available for purchase at this event | | Wednesday, November 11 | No School: Veterans Day | | Friday, November 13 | 12th Grade Friendsgiving
Sign up to Donate/Volunteer
Senior Attire Required | | Saturday, November 14 | PSO Uniform Exchange, 10 AM-12 PM, Early shopping with Voucher/Exchange 9AM, Archway MPR
Volunteer to Help | | Tuesday, November 17 | Donate Desserts/Drinks for Teacher Appreciation Lunch | | Wednesday, November 18 | Half Day Dismissal
HS 12:10 PM, MS 11:50 AM
No lunch or Academia Studio
(Archway Concert Day) | | November 19-21 | Middle School Musical Theater Performances "A Year with Frog & Toad," 7 PM, Trivium Stage | | Friday, November 20 | 8th Grade House Breakfast, 7 AM, MPR
Sign up to Donate Items | | Monday, November 23 | Fall Sports Awards Night, Gym
6PM - Middle School
7PM - High School | | November 25-27 | No School: Thanksgiving Break/R&R | | |
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Contact Information
Trivium Prep Main Office: (623) 866-4730
Attendance Line: (623) 209-0604
Website: www.triviumprep.org
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Future Freshman Night - November 4 at 5:30 PM
* For Current 8th Grade Families *
We are excited to welcome all current Trivium Prep 8th grade students and parents to our Future Freshman Night on Wednesday, November 4, at 5:30pm in the MPR.
During this evening, you'll learn about what distinguishes the Trivium Prep high school program including our academics, athletics, and college prep offerings. You'll also hear from a panel of Trivium high school students who will share their experience and answer questions.
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10th Grade Student Breakfast - Friday, November 6, 7 AM
Each grade level at Trivium Prep will have the opportunity to share a breakfast together before school during the school year.
Our 10th Grade House Breakfast will by Friday, November 6 at 7am in the MPR.
Sign up below to bring in food/drinks. Donations should be sent in with your student the morning of the breakfast. This event is for students only.
Nov 6 - 10th Grade - Sign up to Donate Breakfast Items
Nov 20 - 8th Grade - Sign up to Donate Breakfast Items
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Come enjoy the 4th Annual Trivium Star Party - Friday, November 6!
The Astronomy Association of Arizona with be on campus once again the evening of Friday, November 6, 2026, for a fabulous opportunity to view the night sky. Numerous amateur astronomers, including TVP faculty members, Mr. Manne and Mr. Fickle, will set up incredible telescopes to view Saturn, nebulae, star clusters and other deep sky objects starting at 6-8:30 pm adjacent to the football field.
NEW THIS YEAR: Out of the Pit BBQ will be on campus to sell delicious BBQ and extras! See their menu here.
TVP students and their families are welcome to attend; however, every student MUST always have an adult with them.
Let’s hope for clear skies, but if not – a rain / cloud make-up date will be announced.
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Purchase an FFA 10th Anniversary Shirt
If you would like to purchase an FFA shirt (which can be worn as spirit wear on Spirit Wear Fridays) please purchase here before November 30 (while supplies last):
Purchase an FFA Shirt
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Senior Class Friendsgiving - Friday, November 13
We are looking forward to our annual Friendsgiving with the senior class on Friday, November 13 at 12pm in the gym (during the seniors’ regular lunch period).
Seniors, wear your senior attire and come enjoy a delicious meal together! If you have already ordered hot lunch, don't forget to cancel your My Hot Lunchbox order for this day.
Parents, if you would like to volunteer to help with decor/set up/serving/clean up, sign up using the link below. You must have current Raptor clearance to volunteer on campus.
The school is providing the meat and families will provide the sides and desserts. Please sign up for something you are willing to bring to share! If your item needs to be hot, please bring in crockpot or other warming method. Please label crock pots so we can get them back to you. Food items need to be dropped off by 10:30am on November 13. Non-food items can be dropped off before Nov. 13 to the front office.
Sign up here to Support Friendsgiving
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PSO Uniform Exchange - Saturday, November 14
Our next PSO Uniform Exchange will be Saturday, November 14 from 10am-12pm (early shopping at 9am with exchange/donation voucher). Look for more information in the coming weeks!
Volunteers at the Uniform Exchange may select one free item. Sign-up to volunteer using the link below:
Sign up to Support the PSO Uniform Exchange
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Support the Teacher Appreciation Lunch on November 17
We're so thankful for our amazing teachers and staff! Help us serve up a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired sandwich bar on Tuesday, November 17th, as a little thank you for all they do. Your generous donations of drinks and desserts will help us create a festive feast and make our teachers feel extra appreciated. Let’s gobble up some gratitude and show our Trivium team just how thankful we are for them!
Donate to the Teacher Appreciation Lunch
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Great Hearts Holiday Card Contest - Enter by November 13
It’s that time of year to make a little holiday magic! We’re inviting Great Hearts scholars to create artwork for our 2026 holiday card. Each year, student artwork brings warmth, cheer, and a little extra joy to the season, and we can’t wait to see what our scholars create this year!
The contest is open to all Great Hearts students in grades K–12. Artwork must be created entirely by the student, without parent guidance. Please submit your child’s artwork at https://arizona.greatheartsamerica.org/holiday-card/ by November 13th. If your child’s artwork is selected, we may send a professional photographer to capture the image, so please keep the original artwork after submitting the form.
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Refer a Friend for Great Hearts Info Night - November 17!
Archway Trivium and Trivium Prep are hosting an Info Night for prospective families on Tuesday, November 17 from 5-7 PM. Current families who refer a friend who attend the Info Night will be entered in a drawing to win a free yearbook or a gift card for consumable books or uniforms! Share this link with your friends and encourage them to attend:
https://triviumprep.greatheartsamerica.org/info-night/
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"A Year with Frog and Toad" on the Trivium Stage - November 19-21!
Join us for the Middle School Musical Theater's production of "A Year with Frog and Toad" on the Trivium Stage - November 19-21 at 7pm!
Tickets are CASH only at the door: $5 for students and $10 for adults. Children 5 and under are free. Concessions and Fan Mail will be available for purchase before the show and during intermission.
The production will take place in the gym. Seating is first come, first serve.
- Thursday, November 19 - 7 PM (Doors Open at 6:30 PM)
- Friday, November 20 - 7 PM (Doors Open at 6:30 PM)
- Saturday, November 21 - 7 PM (Doors Open at 6:30 PM)
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Register Now for the Run the Virtues 5K/1-Mile Fun Run!
Come celebrate the core virtues of our school at the 11th Annual Run the Virtues 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 8:30 AM at Bullard Wash Park.
Register by December 31 for Early-bird Pricing!
Register for Run the Virtues
We are looking for sponsors! If you would like to become a business or family sponsor please reach out to us at runthevirtues@gmail.com for information.
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Open Enrollment for New/Current 5th Grade Students Opens November 2
Open Enrollment is coming! Great Hearts Open Enrollment for new families is coming November 2-December 31, 2026. This enrollment is primarily for students applying for Kindergarten in 2027-28 and 5th grade students applying for 6th Grade enrollment at Trivium Prep in 2027-28.
Current 6th-12th grade students DO NOT participate in Open Enrollment. Re-enrollment for 6th-11th Grade families will take place in spring 2027. More information to follow.
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Trivium Prep Yearbooks Now On Sale!
Trivium Prep yearbooks (Grades 6-12) are available now for sale. The deadline to purchase is March 1, 2027. Order online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com with code 15602827.
Senior Ads are also available for purchase by senior parents. The deadline to purchase is March 1. All Senior Ads must be submitted by March 19, 2027.
Buy the 26-27 Prep Yearbook
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Lost & Found Reminder
Our Lost and Found is full of lunch boxes, water bottles, etc. Please remind your students to check the Lost and Found for missing items. Lost and Found items are kept in the breezeway near the faculty office. Unclaimed items are cleared out each Friday afternoon. After that time, unclaimed items are donated.
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Support our Teacher Appreciation Lunches
Our PSO is looking for parents to help coordinate upcoming Teacher Apprecition lunches. If you are interested in serving as Teacher Appreciation Lead/Co-Lead, please contact our PSO President, Alicia Torres, at psopresident@triviumprep.org. Thank you!
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Register Now for Upcoming Field Trips!
It's time to register for our upcoming field trips. Please follow the links below to learn more about each upcoming field trip and register.
7th Grade iFly Indoor Skydiving on Jan 19 or Jan 21
8th Grade Medieval Times on Feb 12
9th & 10th Grade "Pirates of Penzance" on Jan 28
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Volunteer and Order Hot Lunch
My Hot Lunchbox is excited for another great year of delivering school lunch!
Order Hot Lunch Online
Fall 2026 Vendors:
- Monday – Red Robin
- Tuesday – Chick-fil-A
- Wednesday – Rubio’s
- Thursday – NYPD Pizza
- New! Friday – Olive Garden
If you are a first-time customer, visit the My Hot Lunchbox website to create your free account. Families with students at Archway Trivium and Trivium Prep should create only ONE account per family.
Important Note: You will need to update your profile with the student's grade for the current school year in the "My Profiles" section before ordering.
Volunteer in the Lunch Room
Sign up as a volunteer to help distribute lunches and receive free lunch from My Hot Lunchbox! (Volunteer clearance is required to volunteer). We will be awarding a $5 a day/per person credit to each school. All credits will be applied at the end of each month. Please email our lunch coordinator at psolunch@archwaytrivium.org if you have any questions regarding the credits. Thank you for helping to make the lunch program a success at our school!
Volunteer to Serve Hot Lunch
As a reminder: The front office does not accept food deliveries for students from restaurants/third-party vendors. Students must bring a lunch from home or order through My Hot Lunchbox.
| | Trivium Athletics Updates | |
Check the Athletics Webpage for announcements and updates:
greatheartstriviumathletics.org
For questions, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Derek Wahlstrom, at dwahlstrom@triviumprep.org.
Follow Trivium Prep Athletics on Social Media:
facebook.com/triviumprepathletics | Instagram @triviumprepathletics
Trivium Home Games:
Purchase Tickets Online ($3 student/$6 adult)
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Happy Birthday!
Join us in wishing "Happy Birthday" to the following Trivium Prep faculty and staff with recent/upcoming birthdays! Faculty Favorites lists are available on our website.
Andrea MacLeod - 11th, 12th Drama - Oct 27
Tennille Loeffeholz - SLP - Oct 29
Latoi Sullenger - 6th P.E. - Oct 31
Jason Zirbel - 11th, 12th HL - Nov 3
Caleb Kirk - 9th, 10th Latin, 11th, 12th Greek - Nov 8
Demetria George - 6th, 7th Latin - Nov 11
Mystie Foote - 11th Science - Nov 16
Gwen Headley - ESS Coordinator - Nov 22
Ava Mitchell - 6th Lit/Comp - Nov 22
Ardith Amon - 9th, 12th HL - Nov 23
Christie McLendon - 8th Lit/Comp, 12th HL - Nov 30
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Seniors - Order your Cap and Gown by November 1
Follow the link below to order your Cap and Gown. The deadline to order is November 1.
Step-by-step Instructions:
Select "Order Now"
Select "Shop All Graduation Products"
Scroll down to "Cap and Gown"
Select "Cap and Gown Unit" ($79.95)- This includes EVERYTHING needed for graduation.
If you are ordering a tassel only (i.e. you have Cap, Gown, hood from Class of 2019 or later), you will only need to order "Souvenir Tassel."
Order your Cap & Gown
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Purchase a Trivium Knight Tumbler and Support the PSO
The PSO is selling this Senso Venture Duo Flow 30 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler in black with the Trivium Knight Logo for $25. These make great gifts! Purchase for your student or for yourself! Once purchased, you will get a notice once the tumbler is ready to be picked up at the front office.
Purchase your Trivium Knight Tumbler
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Great Hearts Days at ACU Firestorm Athletics
Great Hearts is partnering with ACU. Great Hearts families can attend a complimentary game and tour ACU's campus. Follow the link to learn more and register:
Register for Great Hearts Days at ACU
Soccer: October 17
Football: November 7
Basketball: January 9
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Used Uniform Donations
Did you know there is a bin for uniform donations in the Trivium front office?
If you have used school uniforms that you no longer need, you are welcome to drop off items here anytime throughout the school year. They will used to support the PSO Uniform Exchange, the school health office and other needs. If you would like to receive a donation voucher for Dennis/Anton items, please hold onto your items and watch the Friday Flash for PSO Uniform Collection dates to be announced throughout the year. Thank you for supporting our school in this way!
| | | 2026-27 School Hours
| 2026-27 Office Hours | | Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday:
6th-8th Grades: 7:50 AM-3:00 PM
9th-12th Grades: 7:55 AM-2:40 PM | Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday:
7:30 AM-3:30 PM | | Wednesday (Early-Release):
6th-8th Grades: 7:50 AM-1:30 PM
9th-12th Grades: 7:55 AM-1:40 PM | Wednesday (Early-Release):
7:30 AM - 1:50 PM | | Half Days:
6th-8th Grades: 7:50 AM-11:50 AM
9th-12th Grades: 7:55 AM-12:10 PM | Half Days:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM | | | |
You can find all school-wide communications on our website on the Latest School Updates page.
If you know of parents who are not receiving these communications, please ask them to check their junk/promotions email folders, and then email bmcdonald@triviumprep.org for assistance.
School Messenger Communication
Great Hearts and Trivium Prep continue to utilize the system School Messenger for emails, robo-calls, and text messaging to inform families of campus related academy emergencies and other communications. SchoolMessenger has a new automatic opt-in for text feature. During the registration/re-enrollment process families confirmed their wish to participate in text communications. Great Hearts will now automatically opt in contact information given during the registration/re-enrollment process with the options you selected. You will notice at the beginning of July you will be opted in for text messaging. If you would like to opt out of text messages simply reply STOP to the text from 67585. You can also enter the code 67585 with the message STOP to block any text messaging. Please note, if opting out, you will not receive texts regarding emergencies on campus.
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