In This Edition

• School Calendars & Fee Schedule
• Lunch Options This Week
• Health Notice from UHSAA
• Middle School  Spelling Bee
• Senior Signs
• Spring Fling Family Stomp
• Join Our School Community Council (2026-2028)
• Proposed 2026-27 Fee Schedule
• Employment Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities
  • Current Volunteer Opportunities
  • Protein Powder for Weight Training Classes
  • AP Chinese Speech Competition
  • Teacher Appreciation Donations
  • Report Your Volunteer Hours
  • Questions About Volunteer Hours
• Sports Announcements
  • MS Girls Soccer Tryouts
  • Sports Physicals
  • 2025-26 4th Term Sports Academic Eligibility
  • Maeser Sports Guide
• Counseling Announcements
  • Freshman CCR Sign-Ups
  • 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, March 13
12:30pm Middle School Spelling Bee in the Library

Monday, March 16
4:15-5:30pm MS Girls Soccer Tryouts

Tuesday, March 17
4:00-5:30pm MS Girls Soccer Tryouts

Friday, March 20
Last Day of 3rd Term 

Saturday, March 28
7pm Spring Fling Family Stomp: Regency Ball

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.

Health Notice from UHSAA

Maeser families,

We are sending this message from the UHSAA along for awareness. We do not have any reported cases at Maeser, but we wanted you to be aware of what is happening in the community.

Dear Athletic Directors and Principals,

We are reaching out to make everyone aware of the risk of measles at events sponsored by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA). Over the last few weeks, we have identified multiple people who participated in sporting events while infectious, including wrestling, drill, and basketball. We have become aware of people who were likely infected at these events.

To protect our participants and their families, we strongly urge parents to take one of the following protective measures:

• Vaccination: Make sure your child is up-to-date on their MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. This is the most effective way to keep them on the field, court, or mat without interruption.
• Precautionary absence: If you choose not to vaccinate your child, we encourage you to consider keeping them from attending school sporting events until measles transmission has stopped.

We want to keep the lights on and the whistles blowing. In Utah communities where measles has been spreading, several school age students have become seriously ill. Some have been hospitalized and many more had days of extremely high fevers and significant weight loss. We do not want to take chances with our young athletes’ long-term health or performance by exposing more students to this virus. High transmission rates can also lead to event cancellations. By taking these steps now, we can help make sure our student-athletes stay healthy and that our season continues as planned.

We appreciate your cooperation and your commitment to the health of the Utah student-athlete community. For more information regarding where to get vaccines, please contact your healthcare provider or local health department.

Please get this information out to your parents so we can keep the extra-curricular activities going through the spring season.

Sincerely,

The UHSAA and Utah Department of Health and Human Services

Middle School Spelling Bee

The middle school Spelling Bee will be held on March 13th at 12:30 in the library. Students may pick up practice packets from their English teachers or from Mz. 

Senior Signs

Parents of the Class of 2026: Celebrate your Maeser Senior’s hard work and share your school pride with 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.

Save The Date: Spring Fling Family Stomp

Our second annual Spring Fling Family Stomp is coming up and this year the theme is Regency Ball! WHEN: Saturday, March 28th at 7pm WHERE: Maeser Gym WHO: All Maeser Families

Join Our School Community Council (2026-2028)

Seeking Parent and Grandparent Candidates

Are you interested in having a direct voice in how Maeser’s Trust Lands funds are spent? We are officially opening the nomination period for the 2026–2028 School Community Council (SCC).

The SCC plays a vital role in our school’s success. This council is responsible for reviewing school-wide data and developing the School LAND Trust Plan, which allocates state funding to academic programs, technology, and student support initiatives.

Why Serve on the Council?

As a member of the SCC, you will:

• Collaborate with school administration and faculty to identify academic needs.
• Directly influence the allocation of School LAND Trust funds.
• Assist in the development of the School Professional Development Plan.
• Provide a voice for the parent and grandparent community in our “Classical Education” environment.

Commitment & Eligibility

• Term: A two-year commitment (Fall 2026 through Spring 2028).
• Meetings: The council typically meets once a quarter for approximately one hour.
• Eligibility: To be eligible for a parent/grandparent position, you must have a student enrolled at the school for at least one of the two years of your term.

How to Apply:  3 Open Seats for ‘26-’28

If you are interested in running for a seat, please submit a brief Declaration of Candidacy by April 15th, 2026.

Important Dates

• Nominations Open: March 16, 2026
• Nominations Close: April 15, 2026
• Elections Held (if necessary): April 27 – May 1, 2026

Per Utah State Law (53G-7-1202), the School Community Council must have a two-parent majority over school employees. Your participation ensures our school remains community-led and focused on our students’ highest academic needs.

Proposed 2026-27 Fee Schedule: Public Comment Period Open Through April 14th

The new 2026-2027 Fee Schedule & Spend Plan are available for parents to view. If you would like to share any feedback with the board before their final approval of the 2026-2027 Fee Schedule & Spend Plan at the April 14th Board Meeting you may:

1. Email [email protected] before April 14th, or
2. Request to speak during the public comment period of the February 10 or March 10 board meetings (you can come in person or email [email protected] for the online meeting link)

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.

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

AP Chinese Speech Competition

Mrs. Shields is looking for native Mandarin speaking parents to come and judge a speech competition for the AP Chinese class. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Shields [email protected]. Thank you！

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

Middle School Girls Soccer Tryouts 

Tryouts will be held at Maeser on the following dates:

• Monday, March 16th from 4:15–5:30 PM
• Tuesday, March 17th from 4:00–5:30 PM

If you would like to get a head start and your child does not already have one, please make sure she has a current sports physical completed. A valid sports physical will be required to participate in the season. For more information, please contact Coach Riss at [email protected] 

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

Freshman CCR Sign-Ups

9th grade CCRs are now underway and will run through the first week of April. These meetings are held annually to keep you on track with your goals and graduation requirements. Parents are invited to attend with their Freshmen. Sign up to meet with Ms. Courtney here: https://calendar.app.google/YeELyLYTUozhgxXX8. 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!