Val Vista Academy

This Veterans Day, our schools proudly join communities across the nation in honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice...

We are thrilled to announce that each school in our charter network has earned an “A” letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2025! This incredib...

October is National Principals Month , a time to recognize and celebrate the outstanding leadership of our school principals. Each day, our principals work tirelessly to create s...

Val Vista Academy recently celebrated School Safety Day , a special event all about keeping our students safe and prepared. The day was filled with fun, learning, and hands-on ...

We are proud to announce that Mrs. Halie Ambrose, a dedicated Kindergarten educator at Dobson Academy, has been recognized as the Reader Recommended Elementary Teacher of the Y...

On behalf of the entire school community at Ball Charter Schools, we are excited to welcome all students, families, educators, and staff to the start of the 2025–2026 school year!...

Ball Charter Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Howard Brown as the new principal of Hearn Academy, effective July 1, 2025. With a strong background in instru...

After 5 years of exceptional leadership at Hearn Academy, Principal Ted Traud announced his decision to step down at the end of the school year. The announcement marks the end of ...

This week, we proudly join schools across the country in celebrating National Charter Schools Week (NCSW) — a time to honor the achievements, innovation, and impact of charter...

This week, we proudly celebrate National Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week , a time to honor the dedicated educators who inspire, empower, and guide our students every day. Fro...

Val Vista Academy is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) beginning in the 2025–2026 school year. This important step refle...

The Dobson Academy chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) recently welcomed its newest members. These outstanding students were recognized for their excellence in sch...

Under the direction of Mrs. McDermott (Art Teacher), Aimee Nealy Montalvo (8th grade) submitted a winning piece to the "Celebrate Black Voices" Virtual Art Exhibit at the Phoeni...

The Dobson Academy Cheerleading team has done it again! After months of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, the team has officially secured a spot at the highly anticipated N...

Dobson Academy’s 2 nd grade students in Ms. Polanco’s classroom recently learned about Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion from Mrs. Milone’s 7 th grade students in a “Buddy Exchange” ...

Val Vista Academy Kinder Prep and K - 3 students were treated to an inspiring visit from beloved children’s author, illustrator, and Gilbert, AZ resident, Nicole Matheny . Known f...

As the season of gratitude is upon us, all of us at Ball Charter Schools want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to our students and families for being such an integ...

Hearn Academy's National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) participated in the Veteran's Day event held at Anthem Park. Ms. Michelle Bock and Mrs. Lindsey Wroblewski (Co-Advisors) ...

Every November 11, we pause to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veteran’s Day is a time to recognize their courage, dedication, and sacri...

Congratulations to Sophia Whitus , a talented 12-year-old artist attending Val Vista Academy! Sophia is in the 7th grade and competed against numerous entries to the Valleywise ...