Herberger Young Scholars Academy

Today we celebrated the incredible work of our A2 and A3 students at the 2026 Herberger Academy Mentorship Symposium! Students shared their mentorship experiences through panel discussions and poster presentations, highlighting the meaningful work they completed alongside ASU professors and industry leaders throughout the school year.

Each student dedicated 75–100 hours to their mentorships, gaining valuable real-world experience, developing professional skills, and exploring future career pathways. During the symposium, students confidently presented their projects, reflected on their learning experiences, and answered thoughtful questions from attendees.

We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and professionalism our students demonstrated throughout this program. Herberger Academy’s Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator, Dr. Liz Mendoza, for facilitating and supporting this outstanding mentorship program.

We would also like to sincerely thank all of the mentors for their time, guidance, expertise, and for making this such a meaningful and impactful experience for our students.

Congratulations to all of our student presenters on an exceptional year of learning and achievement!

During Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, our faculty felt incredibly loved and celebrated by our PTO and HYSA families! From a delicious luncheon to thoughtful gifts and daily treats including cinnamon rolls, pastries, and sweets, the outpouring of kindness meant a lot to the HYSA staff.

We are so thankful to our amazing families for the time, generosity, and support shown to our dedicated teachers and staff. Your appreciation means so much, and it was truly a joy to celebrate the individuals who make our school such a special place each day. Thank you for making the week so memorable!

Our Middle Years 1 and 2 students had an unforgettable experience on their field trip to Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park!

Students participated in a private tour that included special up-close time with a sea lion and a sloth named Luna. Prior to the trip, each student selected an animal to study, and during their visit they captured photos and observations to support the presentations they later created back in the classroom with Mr. Mullowney.

This hands-on learning experience allowed students to combine research, observation, photography, and presentation skills while exploring the incredible diversity of wildlife. We are so proud of the curiosity and engagement our students demonstrated throughout the trip!

Last Friday, May 1, our IGCSE students had the opportunity to attend ASU’s STEM Day on the West Valley campus. This engaging event gave students the chance to participate in hands-on activities, explore innovation in STEM fields and experience engineering and technology demonstrations presented by creators and professionals. Students enjoyed connecting with the ASU community while gaining insight into the exciting possibilities within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

Step into a world where Shakespeare meets the 80’s 🎭✨

HYSA’s theater students have brought A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life with a totally rad 80’s twist—think big personalities, bold style, and plenty of magic! Our first two performances were a hit, and there’s still time to catch the fun.

Join us for one of our remaining shows:
Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2
🕖 Show starts at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)

🎟 Tickets:
Adults – $12
Ages 17 & under – $5

Enjoy a lively performance with one intermission, plus snacks available for purchase.

Come support our talented students and experience this creative, high-energy take on a classic. You won’t want to miss it! 💫

Step back in time with us! 🏰🎟️

Our courtyard was transformed into a lively Renaissance Festival filled with creativity, laughter, and a true sense of community. Students and staff embrace the spirit of the arrow with incredible costumes, games, and interactive activities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a memorable success!

Our students had an incredible time at Field Day this past Wednesday! ☀️🎉

Students jumped right into the fun with a full lineup of activities, including a lively dodgeball tournament, water balloon toss, egg race, pipeline race, kick darts, trivia, and so much more. Whether competing, cheering on friends, or just enjoying the day together, there was energy and excitement all around.

Events like Field Day are a great reminder of the strong sense of community at Herbert Young Scholars Academy! Students are not only challenged academically at HYSA, but they are also here to build connections and make lasting memories outside the classroom.

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make the day a success. We also had Spirit Week and our Renaissance Festival. More photos to come soon! 📸

Our Community Picnic on Friday, April 17 was a wonderful evening filled with connection, laughter, and time spent together outside the classroom. Families enjoyed a delicious catered dinner provided by ASU, played lawn games, and shared great conversation with one another.

Events like this truly highlight the strong sense of community at Herberg Young Scholars Academy. It’s always special to see our students and families come together in such a relaxed and welcoming environment.

We’re excited to share that more photos will be posted from our Field Day thar was held yesterday. Stay tuned!

We were excited to welcome Teresa Gilmour of Honeywell International Inc. and Meghan Chappins of W. L. Gore & Associates as guest speakers for our Lunch Bunch: Girls in STEM!

Meghan shared her journey from aerospace engineering at Honeywell to her current role as a product specialist at Gore Medical, where she collaborates with doctors using advanced technology to treat aortic aneurysms. Teresa spoke about her experiences as a product manager at Honeywell, including her work on a team that developed gyroscopes for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Our students left inspired by the real-world impact and exciting opportunities in STEM careers!

Dr.Graham, our Head of School, presented HYSA students with Cambridge awards. Top-performing students worldwide earned these prestigious Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. Here are the following HYSA students and their awards:

AS/A Scholar Award: Ali, Hayreddin, Krishaan, Liam, Matteo, Omkar, Ty, and Mikey.
AS/A Merit Award: Jessica and Megan
AS/A Distinction Award: Euan and Trillian
IGCSE Distinction Award: Ethan
Cambridge International A Level – Top in the World: Mikey

In addition, we would also like to congratulate Liam for being named the 2026 Arizona Poetry Out Loud Winner! This is the second year that Liam has won this title. He will compete in the National Finals which will be held this month in Washington, DC.

We are so proud of the students at Herberger Young Scholars Academy for their hard work!