African Prep
Empowering Change: Join Our African Prep Fundraiser 聽Journey Dear APA Families, We are thrilled to share the inspiring progress of our fundraising initiative for the African Preparatory Academy (APA-Zambia). Thanks to the collective efforts of our community, we have raised nearly $15,000 as of February 26th, moving us closer to our goal of empowering our […]
Volunteer
Students at American Preparatory Academy Make a Difference with Food Drive In a remarkable display of community service and leadership, students from the National Honor Society (NHS) at American Preparatory Academy’s West Valley 3 campus have taken a stand against childhood hunger in Utah. Led by the innovative ideas of National Honor Society Presidency members […]
APA Education
January 2024 – Daniel Baker, Secondary Academic Director Last year, we considered Aristotle鈥檚 idea that proper hexis, translated roughly as state, disposition, or being, was the path to virtue, happiness, and the Good. Before we begin our examination of Aristotle鈥檚 thoughts, it may be helpful to contrast them with another philosopher who sought the Good – our […]
Sistema Utah
Celebrating a Season of Music and Community: Sistema Utah’s Recent Accomplishments Reflecting on a Festive December As we enter the new year, it’s a perfect time to look back at the outstanding achievements and events of Sistema, Utah, in December 2023.聽 Our students showcased their musical talents and community spirit in various events, bringing joy […]
Heroes of Hygiene
January 2024 – Sarah Olsen, Character Development Curriculum Administrator Have you ever watched someone try to move a piano into or out of a house? With one person, it鈥檚 a physically impossible task. However, when dozens of people all help out, the work becomes much lighter and easier. Our students learn this principle every year […]
Legislative Day
January 2024 – Sarah Olsen, Character Development Curriculum Administrator Every January, all APA Secondary students participate in a school wide Legislative Day. This is one of the biggest events of the year. The event begins with an opening assembly. This year, students had the opportunity to hear from David and Fallas Zulu from African Preparatory […]
American Prep’s Philosophy on Classical Ed, Unity, & Empowerment
American Prep has long prided ourselves on our connection to the classical world and the noble traditions that come with it. Of these traditions, that of the symposia (plural of symposium) is perhaps one of the greatest. What is a symposium? In the most literal sense, it is a gathering to drink but the real […]
Operations Updates
January 2024 – Tim Evancich – Operations Director WV2 Area B: Transforming Challenges into Progress Exciting progress is underway at the WV2 Fitness Center & Science Lab project, which is expected to be completed in August 2024. The site is abuzz with activity, from clearing old structures and making way for new foundations. Cleaning up […]
Veterans Day
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our APA Families for Joining Us in Honoring Veterans November 2023 – Dan Bazan, Communications Director Our 2023 Veterans Day Celebrations have come to a close, and we couldn’t be more grateful for our American Prep families’ incredible support and participation. Each year our Veterans Day Celebrations are filled with […]
Success in College Prep
October 2023 – Sarah Olsen, Character Development Curriculum Administrator Each year, students across every APA campus celebrate College Week where they learn about different career options and the post-high-school education required to enter those fields. The week usually starts out with a kick-off assembly. Students play college-themed games, learn about different universities in Utah, and […]