In This Edition
- School Calendars & Fee Schedule
- Lunch Options This Week
- NHS Book Drive: “A Story For A Story”
- State Testing This Week
- Middle School RISE Testing: April 20-May 1 (7th & 8th grades)
- Make-up Testing & Parental Exclusions
- Maeser Dance Company presents EMOTE
- MS Cornbread & Chili Hoedown
- Senior Signs
- Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8)
- Employment Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Cornbread & Chili for the Middle School Hoedown
- Protein Powder for Weight Training Classes
- Teacher Appreciation Donations
- Report Your Volunteer Hours
- Questions About Volunteer Hours
- Sports Announcements
- Sports Physicals
- 2025-26 4th Term Sports Academic Eligibility
- Maeser Sports Guide
- Counseling Announcements
- Counseling Donations Needed
- Can We Reach You In Case Of Emergency?
- Opt In For School Text Messages
- Update Your Contact Information
Front Office Hours This Week
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, April 17
12pm NHS Book Drive in the Maeser lunchroom
Monday, April 20
RISE testing begins in 7th & 8th grade classes
Tuesday, April 21
7:30pm EMOTE Dance Concert in the Maeser gym
Friday, April 24
12-2:30pm MS Cornbread & Chili Hoedown
Saturday, April 25
8-11pm Prom at the Bright Building in Provo
Tuesday, April 28
7pm Maeser Debate Parent Info Meeting in room 224
May 4-8
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 4
AP Exams begin
Thursday, May 14
Review Day
May 15-20
Final Exams
Thursday, May 21
Awards Day
Friday, May 22
Graduation
School Calendars & Fee Schedule
2025-26 Academic & Activities Calendars
2026-27 Academic Calendar
2025-26 Fee Schedule
School calendars and fee schedules are also posted on our website under Portal > Parent > Calendar.
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: Gandolfo’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.
NHS Book Drive: “A Story For A Story”
After Advisory on Friday, April 17th, NHS will be hosting a book drive in the cafeteria! If you have any children’s books that you would like to rehome, give them to your students to donate! Every book donated unlocks a story or “lore drop” from a teacher. Students can also ask a teacher a question from the wheel of questions if they bring a book to donate.
Donation Requirements:
- Books must be age-appropriate for children ranging from infancy to 8th grade. This includes board books, picture books, early readers, and early chapter books.
- We only accept gently used books or new books. (It can’t be falling apart.)
- We can not accept any books of a religious nature, adult romance novels, or encyclopedias/textbooks.
State Testing This Week
RISE: April 20-May 1 (7th & 8th grades)
Middle school students will begin taking RISE tests this week in their English, Science, and Math classes. Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments during state testing, to avoid interruptions and distractions during testing. We appreciate your help in creating a focused and productive testing environment for our students!
FAQs
What is RISE?
The RISE assessment is a multistage computer adaptive criterion referenced assessment system that includes summative tests for English, Math, Science, and Writing.
Which students will participate in RISE and for which subjects?
Maeser students in grades 7-8 will participate in RISE. Both grades will be tested in English, Math, and Science; in addition, 8th grade students will be tested in Writing.
When and where are these tests administered?
RISE tests are given during class time in 7th and 8th grade English, Science, and Math classes.
Make-up Testing & Parental Exclusions
What if my student has to miss their scheduled testing?
Missing a test day does not excuse the student from state testing. We will be pulling students out of class in April and May for make-up testing. Please make every effort to have your student here on the scheduled testing dates so they can avoid missing class in the last critical weeks of school.
Can I opt my student out of RISE?
While we hope you will allow your student to participate in RISE to help our school improve instruction, we will always respect a parent’s desire to exclude their student from state testing. Though you can submit a Parental Exclusion Form at any point, submitting the form to the school at least 24 hours prior to the test date helps us ensure that your student does not access the test and is not scheduled for make-up testing.
Maeser Dance Company presents EMOTE
Where dance becomes emotion in motion
Join us on April 21st at 7:30 PM for a dynamic concert centered on the power of human emotion. The
evening will feature student choreography, senior spotlights, and performances that will move, inspire, and connect.
Middle School Cornbread and Chili Hoedown
On Friday, April 24 from 12-2:30 the Middle School will be holding their annual Chili and Cornbread Hoedown. Students will gather in the cafeteria for some cornbread and chili then move into the gym in their best plaid, denim, and attitude and be ready to learn basic line dancing and country swing moves.
We are in need of parent volunteers to provide the cornbread and chili. Here is the link to sign up: Cornbread and Chili Signup
Prom 2026
Prom is April 25th at the Bright Building in Provo! This year’s theme is “Secret Garden.” The dance is from 8–11 PM. Tickets are $45 for a couple and $25 stag. Tickets will be on sale in room 147 during lunch April 20-23, and during 4th period on Advisory Friday. Students can pay with either cash or card.
Maeser Debate Parent Info Meeting
The high school speech and debate program is returning to Maeser in Fall 2026! There will be an information meeting for parents and students on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm in room 224. Email Mr. Harmon ([email protected]) with any questions.
Senior Signs
Parents of the Class of 2026: Don’t miss your chance to pick up a Class of 2026 Graduation Yard Sign!
- 24×18 Full Color
- Includes stand
- Only $10
- Order by April 30
Make a $10 donation at the front office and pick up your senior graduation sign during regular office hours. All purchases support Maeser Dance Company.
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8)
We’re excited to celebrate our amazing teachers with fun treats and a meal throughout the week—including a popcorn bar, bagel bar, taco bar lunch, and swag bags! We would appreciate a donation of $10-15 per family. Please consider signing up to donate items at this link or Venmo a contribution to @Stephanie-Javid. Thank you for helping us make this week special!
Employment Opportunities
With our expansion coming Fall 2026, we are actively interviewing for new team members to join us. Please pass these opportunities along to your professional friends and family. 2026-27 Employment Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Current parent volunteer opportunities are always available at this link and will be updated regularly.
Cornbread & Chili Sign-up for the Middle School Hoedown
We are in need of parent volunteers to provide cornbread and chili for our middle school hoedown on Friday, April 24th. Here is the link to sign up: Cornbread and Chili Signup
Protein Powder for Weight Training Classes
We’re looking for donations of protein powder to support our weightlifting students in their training. This brand is preferred, but any clean protein will do as long as it doesn’t have creatine or caffeine. Donations can be dropped off at the front office
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 [email protected].
Sports Announcements
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.
4th Term Sports Academic Eligibility
9th-12th Graders
Eligibility for activities/sports during the 4th term of the 2025-2026 school year for 9th-12th graders will be based on 3rd 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 4th term of the 2025-2026 school year for 7th and 8th graders will be based on 3rd 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
ACT Prep Sign-up for Sophomores
ACT Prep will be starting up again in June. Please read the following and sign up through this link if you’d like to attend.
- Attendance is required for all days. Only sign up if you are committed to attending each session – no exceptions!
- Space is limited to 30 students. Priority will be given to Sophomores who have not participated in ACT prep.
- Cost is $125, but if you are taking it for the first time we will cover your fee. Payment must be made to the front desk before June 1st, or you will be dropped from the session.
- Because there is limited space, there is a $50 fee for dropping after May 18th. Please only sign up if you are sure you can attend.
- Students will have breaks throughout their sessions.
- Regular dress uniform is required.
- Lunch is not provided – please bring your own.
Schedule:
June 1st – June 5th
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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!