Author name: Ryan Travis

Great Hearts Monte Vista South celebrated the addition of the historic Koehler House property to its campus with a ribbon cutting, marking a significant expansion of fine arts and outdoor play for more than 800 elementary students in central San Antonio. The new space includes two art classrooms, two dedicated music classrooms, a library, a […]

From the desk of the Superintendent Dear Families, Faculty, and Friends of our Texas Academies, As we look ahead to the school year, my central goal remains to ensure that each campus receives the best support we can provide to serve our scholars and faculty.  With that goal in mind and in cooperation with the

Great Hearts Monte Vista South, a centrally located tuition-free classical school in San Antonio, marks a new milestone at the Koehler House. Right on time, as the sun broke through the spring cloud layer last week, third-grade students from Great Hearts Monte Vista South made their way along the sidewalk and onto the bright green

The Great Hearts Texas Board leadership welcomed attendees and expressed appreciation for the strong turnout and thoughtful engagement of the Northern Oaks community on Thursday, March 12th, 2026. Headmaster Highlights Headmaster Mitchel reflected on sustaining the academy’s culture into its next decade, emphasizing the importance of excellent teachers, strong family partnerships, and a continued commitment

Once a month, Great Hearts Arlington K-5th Grade Lower School pauses the ordinary rhythm of school to hold an Archer Assembly. Scholars’ families are welcomed into the gym, and what they see there is not just a “more classical” recognition for a few students, but a public expression of the academy’s purpose: to join joyous

At a distance, the architecture of an Upper School tour at a Great Hearts Texas academy can look linear: check-in, name tags, introductions, an overview of the classical model, classroom visits, and often, the beginning of a new application. In 2026, however, few prospective parents arrive at the door of a middle and high school

The gym was full, and energy was high as the Lower School Spirit squad made its entrance into the gym. After a brief program and a national anthem by the Upper School’s Orchestra club and choir, the ball was tipped for the game in which the Great Hearts Invictus Middle School Girls’ Basketball team would

Families, it’s time to mark your calendars! Great Hearts Texas has officially released the 2026–2027 academic calendars for all academies across the state—including San Antonio, North Texas, and Great Hearts Monte Vista. We know how important it is to plan ahead—whether you’re scheduling family travel, arranging childcare, or preparing for key academic dates. Now you

Great Hearts Texas launched its network of classical charter schools in Texas at Temple Beth-El in the fall of 2014. Great Hearts Monte Vista South became the first of what would grow into ten additional Texas academies over the next decade. Throughout that growth, the academy has remained in Temple Beth-El—and like many K–5 academies

Why Great Hearts Texas pairs a rigorous liberal arts education with one-to-one guidance for life after graduation. What does excellent college counseling look like in a classical school? It looks like people pulling in the same direction—parents, teachers, and counselors—so students can pursue the next step with confidence and clarity. At Great Hearts Texas, the