In This Edition

• School Calendars & Fee Schedule
• Lunch Options This Week
• TODAY: MS Farewell Feast
• New Trustlands Committee Members Selected
• School Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
• Maeser Orchestra End-of-Year Celebration Concert
• MS Shakespeare Auditions
• Maeser Art End-of-Year Showcase
• Maeser Dance Company Auditions
• Final Exams: May 15-20
• Graduation 2026: Important Info for Graduates & Families
• Employment Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities
  • Current Volunteer Opportunities
  • Teacher Appreciation Donations
  • Report Your Volunteer Hours
  • Questions About Volunteer Hours
• Sports Announcements
  • Sports Physicals
  • 2026-27 1st Term Sports Academic Eligibility
  • Maeser Sports Guide
• Counseling Announcements
  • Counseling Donations Needed
• Maeser Board Business
  • Meeting Schedule & Location
• 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, May 8
12:30pm MS Farewell Feast

May 8-9
School Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
7:30pm nightly, with matinees at 2:00pm on Friday & Saturday

Monday, May 11
7pm Maeser Orchestra End-of-Year Celebration Concert

May 11-15
AP Exams

May 11, 13 & 14
MS Shakespeare Auditions after school

Tuesday, May 12
7pm Maeser Dance Company Pre-Audition Meeting

Thursday, May 14
Review Day
6-7pm Maeser Art End-of-Year Showcase

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.

 

TODAY: MS Farewell Feast

The Middle School Student Council is hosting a Farewell Feast at Glenn Canyon Park today, Friday May 8th, from 12:30-2:30. 

Students who wish to participate need to return the Field Trip Consent Form they received in their Classical Foundations Class this week.

We will have buses to take students to and from the Picnic. Students need to bring their own lunch and are welcome to bring any games, balls, etc., that they would like to use during the picnic.

 

New Trustlands Committee Members Selected

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Community Council vote for our Trustlands Committee. We are grateful for your engagement and for the individuals who were willing to be considered as candidates.

Following the vote, we are pleased to announce that the individuals selected to serve on the Trustlands Committee are Deborah Gulledge, Naomi Wagstaff, and Julie Walker.

We appreciate all who took the time to vote and extend our sincere thanks to each candidate for their willingness to serve and support our school community.

 

School Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Come join us for this year’s magical musical: Cinderella! Cinderella will be playing on the Maeser stage May 8th & 9th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

 

Maeser Orchestra End-of-Year Celebration Concert

The orchestra program will be holding our End-of-Year Celebration Concert on Monday, May 11th at 7:00 PM. The concert will take place at Mountain Ridge Jr. High.

Come support our seniors as they each perform a farewell solo piece with the orchestra. We are especially excited to celebrate our beloved seniors including Austin Adamson, Ellie Anglesey, Connor Embry, Susanna Johnson, Austin Rode & Emma Wirig. See you there! 

MS Shakespeare Auditions

• • Who: Students going into 8th or 9th grade
  • When: Monday, May 11; Wednesday, May 13; and Thursday, May 14 (Please note: There are no auditions on Tuesday, May 12)
  • Time: Immediately after school
  • Location: Room 224

• Audition Requirements:

• • For Lead/Featured Roles: Students should come prepared with a 30–60 second memorized piece (monologue, poem, or song lyrics).
  • For Ensemble/General Participation: No audition is necessary. Students interested in a smaller role are welcome to join us at our first rehearsal during the first week of school — no preparation required.

Maeser Art End-of-Year Showcase

Thursday, May 14th, 6-7pm 

The lower Maeser hallways will be filled with art, showcasing work created by our spring 2026 art students. Come see the art at 6pm and stay for the choir concert at 7pm in the gym. It will be fun and free!

 

Maeser Dance Company Auditions

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Maeser Dance Company! Audition Registration for the 26-27 Company is now open, and packets are available for submission. You can find all the audition information and forms at https://sites.google.com/maeserprep.org/mdc-auditions/home

Mark your calendar for the Pre-Audition Meeting on May 12th at 7:00pm, and we’ll provide more information there. Please note that Dance Company will take place during 1st period (as a release period) + early morning next year, so you can work with the counselors to arrange your schedule if needed.

Please share this information with anyone interested and reach out to [email protected] with any questions!

 

Final Exams Schedule: May 15-20

Please help your students finish the school year strong as they prepare for Finals in their core classes. REMEMBER: Friday, May 15th is a required Final Exam day. Please plan ahead so your student does not miss their Finals in 1st and 3rd period classes.

The schedule for each day of Finals is 8:00am to 12:30pm, with the first exam from 8:00-10:00am and the second from 10:30am-12:30pm. Students will have a 30-minute break between Finals (from 10:00-10:30am).

• Friday, May 15: Periods 1 & 3
• Monday, May 18: Periods 2 & 4
• Tuesday, May 19: Periods 5 & 7
• Wednesday, May 20: Periods 6 & 8

Graduation 2026: Important Info for Graduates & Families

Senior Grad Photo & Breakfast

Date: Thursday, May 21st (Last Day of School)

Time: 7:30 AM

Location: Maeser

Schedule of Events

Senior Class Picture: 7:30 AM sharp on the front steps.

• Boys: Full dress uniform (minus the blazer).
• Girls: A dress, slacks, or whatever they plan to wear under their graduation gown.
• Cap and gown are required for the photo. Students may change into their regular school uniforms after the picture.

Senior Breakfast: Following the class picture, seniors will enjoy a special breakfast in the cafeteria.

Awards Ceremony: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Graduation Rehearsal

Date: Friday, May 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: The Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi

Dress Code: Casual attire (no cap and gown needed).

All graduates are required to attend.

Graduation Details

Date: Friday, May 22nd

Time: 1:00 PM (Seniors arrive at 12:30 to line up and receive Cords)

Location: The Show Barn at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi

Dress Code: Cap and Gown

We kindly ask that each graduate limit their number of guests to 10 or fewer due to space limitations.

 

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.

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.

2026-27 1st Term Sports Academic Eligibility

9th-12th Graders
Eligibility for activities/sports during the 1st term of the 2026-27 school year for 9th-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. 

7th-8th Graders
Eligibility for activities/sports during the 1st term of the 2026-27 school year for 7th and 8th graders will be based on 4th 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.

Maeser Board Business

Meeting Schedule & Location

Our meeting schedule has changed to the second Wednesday of each month instead of the second Tuesday. The time of 7:00pm will remain the same.  We will continue to meet in the Maeser Library as well as provide an online meeting link. Have questions? Email [email protected].

 

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!