20 May . 2026
You’re Invited to Great Heart’s Groundbreaking Event
Join us on Thursday, May 28 as we celebrate the groundbreaking of Great Hearts Blossom Rock, a new tuition-free classical academy opening Fall 2027. This special morning marks the beginning of a new chapter for families in Pinal County and the East Valley, and we’re excited to celebrate it together.
Thursday, May 28
8–10 AM
Blossom Rock School Site | Corner of Blossom Rock Trail & Welcome Way
What to Expect
Designed as a family-friendly celebration, the morning will feature refreshments, activities for kids, and opportunities to connect with future families, neighbors, and school leaders excited about what’s ahead.
• Enjoy kid-friendly construction activities, balloon artists, and face painting
• Delicious food trucks and refreshments
• Special remarks from Great Hearts leadership and Apache Junction Mayor
• Meet founding Headmaster Conal Tanner
• Swag
• Connect with other families
Kids can even grab a hard hat and help “break ground” at a hands-on construction station created just for them.
A School Rooted in Community
Opening Fall 2027, Great Hearts Blossom Rock will begin as a K–5 tuition-free classical academy, with plans to expand through eighth grade over time. Once open, it will become Great Hearts’ first campus in Pinal County and the network’s 25th school in Arizona.
The campus will initially serve about 500 students and is designed to accommodate more than 800 students at full capacity. Families interested in attending can now join the interest list ahead of open enrollment beginning later this year.
At the heart of Great Hearts is a commitment to cultivating both the minds and character of students through the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. Its classical curriculum encourages students to think deeply, ask meaningful questions, and grow intellectually and morally—not simply memorize information.
The school site itself represents a meaningful investment in the future of Blossom Rock. Brookfield Residential donated the five-acre parcel for the campus, marking the first time Great Hearts has received donated land from a developer for a new Arizona school.
As Blossom Rock continues to bloom, Great Hearts will help shape the fabric of everyday life here—creating opportunities for families to learn, gather, and grow together close to home. We hope your family will join us for this special morning as we celebrate what’s next for Blossom Rock.