In This Edition
2025-26 School Calendars & Fee Schedule, Lunch Options This Week, Senior Capstone Project: Class of 2026 Spotlights, School Website Feedback, Shakespeare Showcase, Broadway Rocks Auditions, Math Rocks!, Assessment Announcements (11th Grade PSAT, Parent Help Needed, ASVAB Test Sign-Ups), Volunteer Opportunities (Current Volunteer Opportunities, Breakfast for PSAT Day, College Application Week, Spanish Speakers Needed, Teacher Appreciation Donations, Report Your Volunteer Hours, Questions About Volunteer Hours), Sports Announcements (Swim Team, MS Girls’ Basketball, Utah High School Athletics Survey, Sports Physicals, 2025-26 1st Term Sports/Activities Eligibility, Maeser Sports Guide), Counseling Announcements (Sophomore CCR Sign-ups, Senior CCRs – Last Chance!, Class of 2026: Cap & Gown Orders Are Due October 15th, 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
Monday, October 6
Shakespeare Showcase
Tuesday-Thursday, October 7-9
Broadway Rocks Auditions
Thursday, October 9
3:30pm Math Rocks! in room 302
Monday, October 13
School Picture Retake Day
Monday-Tuesday, October 13-14
6:30am MS Girls’ Basketball Tryouts
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.
Senior Capstone Project: Class of 2026 Spotlights
For her capstone project, senior Kate Keeley is spotlighting each member of the senior class, and is posting the interviews for your benefit and entertainment. Watch the episodes on Spotify or YouTube, with these links:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2SWsilQes11ukFxkxWYR06?si=lTiLzIIUTwyYqf349nsQXw
https://youtube.com/@beyondthebell-d1r?si=yQD6UFmhEvU-qygI
School Website Feedback
Please take a moment to let us know how you use our school website, and how we can improve it. Click here to take our survey. Thank you!
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.
Math Rocks!
Math Rocks! is an after school math program sponsored by UVU. This is open to all students in any grade in any level of math. During our meetings, we explore fun math projects and concepts while playing math games and puzzles. Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9th right after school. There will be games, prizes, food, and (of course) some fun math. Permission slips need to be turned in to Mrs. Plott by Monday, October 6th in order to participate. For more information, talk to Mrs. Plott (rochelle.plott@maeserprep.org).
Assessment Announcements
11th Grade PSAT: 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.
College Application Week
Counselors would love help providing snacks for the seniors as they start applying for colleges during College Application day on October 21st. Sign up here!
Spanish Speakers Needed
We’re looking for Spanish-speaking parents to help some of our Hispanic families understand school policies and procedures. Your support can make a big difference in helping everyone feel informed and included. Please email volunteer@maeserprep.org.
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
Swim Team
Info meeting on Oct 7th @ 5:30 at the Orem Rec Center pool bleachers to meet the coach/Q&A. Anyone is welcome; any skill level is great! Coach Becky is amazing with any level of ability. Swim practice will begin Oct 8 @ 4-5:30pm, Monday-Friday (carpooling is available). Questions? Contact Coach Becky at becky.brough@maeserprep.org
MS Girls’ Basketball
Open gyms will be held 10/8 and 10/10 at 6:30am before school. All levels welcome. Tryouts will be over two days and athletes should come to both. 10/13 and 10/14 at 6:30am. Practices will begin 10/20 and will be Mon-Fri at 6:30am except on days with a game. Any questions contact coach Logan at jason.logan@maeserprep.org.
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
9th-12th Graders
Eligibility for activities/sports during the 2nd term of the 2025-2026 school year for 9th-12th graders will be based on 1st 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.
7th-8th Graders
Eligibility for activities/sports during the 2nd term of the 2025-2026 school year for 7th and 8th graders will be based on 1st term grades. Students must earn a GPA of 2.7 with no Fs/NGs.
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
Sophomore CCR Sign-ups
Sophomore college and career readiness meetings (CCRs) will start Monday, October 6th and run through the end of the year. Parents are invited to attend with their Sophomores. Sign up to meet with Ms. Courtney here: https://calendar.app.google/BR54diMXZfWZBH8e7. Availability is limited, so please check with your student before scheduling to avoid double booking.
Senior CCRs – Last Chance!
Mrs. Jenni is wrapping up Senior CCRs in the next couple of weeks. If you still haven’t met with her, please sign up as soon as possible: https://calendar.app.google/ci4RaKtHpLVzciKx5.
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
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!