In This Edition
2025-26 School Calendars & Fee Schedule, Lunch Options This Week, Happening TODAY: Maeser Homecoming Market, Independent Study Winterim Applications Due, Mock Trial Info Meeting, Maeser Tee Shirt Pre-orders Due, Maeser Swag Store, Homecoming Dance, School Picture Orders, Maeser Orchestra: Fundraiser Concert, Shakespeare Showcase, Broadway Rocks Auditions, Fee Announcements (Proposed New Fee, Annual & Class Fees Due October 1st), Cap & Gown Orders Due October 15th, Assessment Announcements (11th Grade PSAT, Parent Help Needed, ASVAB Test Sign-Ups), Volunteer Opportunities (Current Volunteer Opportunities, Breakfast for PSAT Day, Teacher Appreciation Donations, Report Your Volunteer Hours, Questions About Volunteer Hours), Sports Announcements (Utah High School Athletics Survey, Sports Physicals, 2025-26 1st Term Sports/Activities Eligibility, Maeser Sports Guide), Counseling Announcements (Senior College & Career Readiness Meetings (CCRs), Counseling Donations Needed), Can We Reach You In Case Of Emergency? (Opt In For School Text Messages, Update Your Contact Information)
Front Office Hours
Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4pm
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
**PARENTS: Please remember to check in at the front office when visiting the school during school hours. We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe!**
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
Friday, September 19
12-1pm Mock Trial Information Meeting in room 205
12:30-3:30pm Maeser Homecoming Market
3:30pm Maeser T-Shirt Pre-orders Due
Saturday, September 20
8-11pm Homecoming Dance at Southworth Hall (116 W Center St, Provo)
Tuesday, September 23
3:35pm Sterling Scholar Information Meeting in room 150
Monday, September 29
7:00pm Maeser Orchestra Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 1
4:00pm Student Fees Due
Monday, October 6
Shakespeare Showcase
Tuesday-Thursday, October 7-9
Broadway Rocks Auditions
Wednesday, October 15
PSAT & Aptitude Day (juniors and ASVAB students only on campus)
Cap & Gown Orders Due (Class of 2026)
Thursday-Friday, October 16-17
Fall Break
Friday & Saturday, November 7-8
Broadway Rocks
2025-26 School Calendars & Fee Schedule
2025-26 Academic Calendar
Activities Calendar
2025-26 Fee Schedule
School calendars and fee schedules are also posted on our website under the Parents drop-down menu.
Lunch Options This Week
On days that the school uses the preorder forms, please let your child know they will have 10 minutes to get their lunch and after 10 minutes we will start selling the extras to students who did not preorder.
Tuesday: Gandalfo’s Sandwich – $6
Use the link to pre-order for this day. The link will close at 12pm on Mondays.
Gandolfo’s Sandwich Pre-Orders
Wednesday: Pizza – $2/slice (max 2 slices per student)
No pre-order is required for pizza.
Thursday Yummy’s Korean Barbecue – $6
Use the link to pre-order for this day. The link will close at 12pm on Wednesdays.
Yummy’s Korean Barbecue Pre-Orders
Microwaves are available in the lunchroom for students who bring lunch from home. Please note: we do NOT have refrigerator facilities for student use.
Happening Today
Maeser Homecoming Market
Join us TODAY, Friday September 19th from 12:30-3:00pm for our Maeser Homecoming Market, an event designed to bring together students, families, and alumni while celebrating creativity and community.
Independent Winterim Proposals Due TONIGHT By 11:59PM
Independent Winterim Proposals are due TONIGHT by 11:59pm! If your high school student is hoping to do an Independent Study Winterim this year, please help them make sure their proposal is in on time. You can find the application instructions here: Winterim Catalog. All Independent Winterim Proposals must be submitted using the Google Form that was sent to high school students’ Maeser email accounts this week.
Mock Trial Information Meeting
Maeser sponsors High School and Middle School Mock Trial teams. We will be gathering for our first meeting this Friday, September 19th, from 12pm – 1pm in Room 205. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. If you have any questions regarding Mock Trial, please contact Mr. Geary at douglas.geary@maeserprep.org or Mr. Wright at ethan.wright@maeserprep.org.
Maeser Tee Shirts Now Available! Pre-Orders Due Today
Maeser Tee Shirts now available in two designs in youth and adult sizes. Pre-order to guarantee we have your size. Pre-orders will be accepted until 3:30pm today, Friday, September 19th. Pre-order using the form linked below; payment can be made in the office.
Pre-orders will also be accepted at the Homecoming Market! Just follow your nose to the Boys Volleyball booth where you can place your order and pick-up some yummy grilled food.
Maeser Swag Store
The Maeser Swag Store is NOW OPEN!
Show off your school spirit with all your favorite Maeser fan gear — including hats, shoes, shirts, blankets, cups, and much more!
Where to Find Us:
- Homecoming Market on September 19
- Orchestra Concert on September 29
Visit our booth at these events to check out the see sample products in person, order visit the online store: https://maeserswag.printify.me/
Homecoming Dance
This year’s homecoming theme is Men in Black. Mark your calendars for September 20th from 8 to 11pm. The venue is Southworth Hall, and the address is 116 W Center Street, Provo. Couples tickets cost $25 and stag costs $15. Tickets will be available for purchase in room 147 starting Monday, September 15. See you there!
School Picture Orders
Want to order a photo package for your student? Click here for details about how to preview, personalize, and order digital downloads and prints shipped directly to your home: 2025 Fall School Picture Orders.
2025-26 Sterling Scholars Program
High School Seniors interested in competing in the 2025-26 Maeser Sterling Scholar competition should attend a brief information meeting in room 150 with Mr. Kreitzer after school on Tuesday, September 23rd starting at 3:35pm.
Maeser Orchestra: Fundraiser Concert
Come support the Maeser Orchestra as they prepare for their exciting trip to Disney’s Imagineering campus!
September 29th at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $7 for adults | $5 for students & children
Enjoy an evening filled with great music, concessions, raffles, and giveaways—all while helping our orchestra program thrive. Every ticket and donation goes directly to supporting the orchestra.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Shakespeare Showcase on Monday, October 6th
Come see the pieces that Maeser competes with at the Utah Shakespeare Festival Competition on Monday, October 6th at 6:00 PM in the Maeser gym. This showcase will feature performances from the Dance Company, Madrigals, Middle School Shakespeare Team, and the High School Shakespeare team.
Broadway Rocks Auditions
Auditions for Broadway Rocks will be held October 7th-9th after school in Mr. Harmon’s room. The sign up form will become available on Friday, October 3rd. More details are forthcoming.
Fee Announcements
Proposed New Fee: Public Comment Period Open Through November 11, 2025
A new Dance Team fee has been proposed as an addition to the 2025-26 Fee Schedule & Spend Plan. (We also clarified the HS Choir fee name). If you would like to share any feedback with the board before their final approval of the Dance Fee at their November board meeting, you may:
Email finance@maeseprep.org before Tuesday, November 11
OR
Request to speak during the public comment period of the October 14 or November 11 board meetings (you can come in person or email samantha.stonely@maeserprep.org for the online meeting link)
Annual & Class Fees Due Wednesday, October 1
All annual fees and class fees (first semester & full year classes) are due on Wednesday, October 1. Balances after the due date will be charged a late fee (up to $15). Second semester class fees will be charged in February.
Some of you have already paid your student’s annual fees (Winterim, Graduation, PE Uniform for 7th graders)–thank you! Now that schedules have settled down, we have also charged class fees. (Not all classes have associated fees, but some do.) You can see our fee schedule here: 2025-26 Maeser Fee Schedule & Spend Plan
If you think you may qualify for a fee waiver, please email finance@maeserprep.org for an application before Wednesday, October 1.
If you have any questions, please email finance@maeserprep.org. We are happy to help!
Class of 2026: Cap & Gown Orders Are Due October 15th
It’s time to order graduation attire! Cap & gown orders at Jostens are due Wednesday, October 15th.
For information on how to order graduation attire, click here: Graduation How-To
To order your student’s Cap & Gown, click here: Cap & Gown Ordering Page
For Class Rings, click here: Class Rings
For Letter Jackets, click here: Letter Jackets
Assessment Announcements
11th Grade PSAT Day: Wednesday, October 15
On Wednesday, October 15, all Maeser Juniors will be given the opportunity to take the PSAT — a pre-SAT test offered by the College Board. This is a free opportunity for our Juniors to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Your Junior is already signed up to take the PSAT.
In order to create a safe and focused testing environment for our Juniors, we have set aside this day for PSAT testing only. There will be NO SCHOOL on October 15 for students who are not in 11th grade. Please make other arrangements for your students in grades 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 on that day, as we will not have space or supervision available for them on our campus.
If your sophomore or senior has signed up to take the ASVAB that day, they should report directly to the testing location given to them by the counselors.
More detailed information about PSAT day will be sent to Juniors and their parents as we get closer to the day of the test.
We encourage all Juniors to take the PSAT on October 15, both as a free opportunity to practice before taking the ACT and as an opportunity to enter a large scholarship competition. However, parents who prefer not to send their students to campus for testing can choose to opt their students out of this test by submitting a signed Parental Exclusion Form by NO LATER THAN Monday, October 13 (to give us time to excuse your student’s absence and adjust our testing room assignments). These students will be provided with information about how they can enter the National Merit Scholarship competition without taking the PSAT.
Parent Help Needed!
In order to start our students off right on PSAT Day, we offer breakfast and a mid-test snack to keep their brains powered! We would love help from our parents! Please sign up to help here: Junior PSAT Breakfast 2025.
ASVAB Test Sign-ups (Sophomores & Seniors only)
The ASVAB is a career aptitude test designed to help students learn about their skills, interests, and possible career paths. It is available to all students, not just those interested in the military.
Maeser is offering the ASVAB test to sophomores and seniors only on Wednesday, October 15th at 9:00am. Breakfast begins at 8:30am. Spots are limited to 50 participants. Sign up here: ASVAB Registration 10th & 12th Grade Students.
Volunteer Opportunities
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Current parent volunteer opportunities are always available at this link and will be updated regularly.
Breakfast for PSAT Day
On Wednesday, October 15th our Juniors will have the opportunity to take the PSAT. In order to start them off right, we offer breakfast and a mid-test snack to keep their brains powered. We would love help from our parents! Please sign up to help here.
Teacher Appreciation Donations
The following link has a signupgenius that has a variety of items listed that are popular with the staff, but is not limited to those items only. These donations can count towards your volunteer hours. For more details and to sign up, please visit our SignUpGenius: Teacher Treats. Thank you for your generosity.
Report Your Volunteer Hours
DON’T FORGET! Report your volunteer hours once you’ve dropped off your donation: Report Parent Service Hours. Each $5 spent for donations counts as one hour of volunteer service!
Questions About Volunteer Hours?
Contact us at volunteer@maeserprep.org.
Sports Announcements
Utah High School Athletics Survey
We have been asked to help gather feedback on possible updates to Utah’s high school sports calendars and time commitment policies. Your perspective is important in ensuring that any changes support student well-being, academic balance, and healthy participation in athletics.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the survey here: Utah High School Athletics Survey
Your input will play a valuable role in shaping policies that affect students, families, and coaches across our state. Thank you for your time and feedback.
Sports Physicals
All students, middle school and high school, who will be playing sports during the 2025-2026 school year need a physical in order to play. Physicals completed on or after March 10, 2025 will be good until July 15, 2026. Here is the link to the UHSAA form which Maeser uses for ALL athletes: UHSAA Physical Form.
2025-26 1st Term Sports/Activities Eligibility
10th-12th Graders
Eligibility for activities/sports during the 1st term of the 2025-2026 school year for 10th-12th graders will be based on 4th term grades. Students must have earned a GPA of 2.7 with no Fs/NGs. In addition, 10th-12th graders must be on track for graduation. If students fail a class during the 4th term they can make up the class through summer school or other online options (counselors have more information on other options) and the class must be made up by the first day of school in August.
8th-9th Graders
Eligibility for activities/sports during the 1st term of the 2025-2026 school year for 8th and 9th graders will be based on 4th term grades in science, math, and English. Students also cannot have any NGs in any classes. If students fail any of these classes during the 4th term they must attend summer school to make up the class or if they have any NGs in any class they will not be eligible for fall sports.
Maeser Sports Guide
Looking for more information about sports offered at Maeser? Check out our Maeser Sports Guide, where you’ll find all the sports and teams we offer, tryout information, and coach names and contact info!
Counseling Announcements
Senior College & Career Readiness Meetings (CCRs)
Senior CCRs are underway and will run through October 7th. Parents are invited to attend in person or virtually with their Seniors.
Click here to sign up to meet with Mrs. Jenni.
Availability is limited, so please check with your student before scheduling to avoid double booking.
Counseling Donations Needed
The School Counseling Team needs donations of large bags of individually wrapped candy. Donations can count toward volunteer hours!
Candy Details:
- Type: An assortment, including chocolate, hard candies (like Jolly Ranchers), Tootsie Pops or Rolls, and other assorted bags. Please include some non-chocolate options as well.
- Quantity: 4–5 bags per month.
Can We Reach You In Case Of Emergency?
It’s important to keep your contact information up to date and opt-in to receive text messages from Maeser — in case of an emergency, this is how we notify parents! In addition, we use your contact information to notify you about important school events and school fees deadlines.
Here’s how to make sure you’re getting all of our important announcements and information:
Opt In For School Text Messages
Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts, student fees, and more. We will only use text messaging for urgent and important information.
You can participate in this service by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.
You can also opt out of text messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”.
Update Your Contact Information
If any of your contact information has changed – email address, mailing address, phone number – please let us know asap so we can be sure you’re getting school and teacher communications.
Thank you for helping us keep in contact with your family!