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SENIOR CAMP OUT
Perfect weather, great food, fun outdoor adventures, and connecting with classmates made for an amazing experience for the class of 2024 in Moab and Arches National Park last weekend.
Zoom Meeting with Senior Leadership Team
Tuesday, Sep 26th
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Senior Leadership Team for a conversation via Zoom. Please bring your questions and thoughts!
- Dr. Anne-Evan Williams, Head of School
- Ty Kennedy, Assistant Head of School Student Life
- Jonelle Larsen, Assistant Head of School for Academic Programs
- Kerry Bedell, Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement
Wendy Condie, Interim Director of Learning Services
Family - Teacher Conferences (Virtual)
Monday through Thursday
October 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually using the Meet-the-Teacher video conference tool (the same as past years) on Monday, October 2nd, through Thursday, October 5th. You will receive an email this week from Sandy Hsia with login information and instructions on how to request an appointment with your student’s teachers and advisor. We look forward to connecting with you!
WEEKEND RECREATION
- Friday, Circus in Manti (Cultural Credit)
- Saturday, FanX Cosplay (Cultural Credit)
- Saturday, Fishing (Outdoor Credit)
- Saturday, Resource Clothing Bank (Community Service Credit)
- Saturday, Thrifting in Salt Lake City
- Saturday, Tarortville Dance Performance is Ephraim (Cultural Credit)
- Sunday, Salt Lake Bees vs Sacramento Minor League Baseball Team Game
- Sunday, Horseback Trail Riding
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Individual photos for all grades are being taken today, Wednesday, September 20th by local photographers at White Raven Studios. We provided the family's email address to White Raven Studios so that they can share these photos directly with you. You may select one photo of your choice for free. There will be a charge for additional photos.
FALL SPORTS
For the full schedule, go to this Athletic and Recreation calendar link.
Girls' Volleyball
Follow the team's progress here. Watch home games live here.
- Thursday, September 21st, 5:30pm, JV at Intermountain Christian School
- Thursday, September 21st, 7:00pm, Varsity at Intermountain Christian School
- Monday, September 25th, 5:30pm, JV at American Leadership Academy
- Monday, September 25th, 7:00pm, at American Leadership Academy
- Tuesday, September 26th, 5:30pm, JV Home vs Salt Lake Academy
- Tuesday, September 26th, 7:00pm, Varsity Home vs Salt Lake Academy
Girls' Tennis
Follow the team's progress here.
- Thursday, September 21st, 9:00am, Regional tournament at South Sevier High School
Boys' Volleyball
Follow the team's progress here. Watch home games live here.
- Wednesday, September 20th, 4:00pm, Home vs Paradigm High School
- Friday, September 22nd, 5:15pm, at Paradigm High School
- Monday, September 25th, 5:15pm, at Wasatch High School
- Wednesday, September 27th, 5:15pm, at Spectrum High School
If you have questions, please contact Travis Madsen, Athletic Director, at travis.madsen@wasatchacademy.org
Cross Country
- Friday, September 22nd, 5:30pm, Meet at American Fork at Art Dye Park
If you have questions, please contact Travis Madsen, Athletic Director, at travis.madsen@wasatchacademy.org
OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THESE COLLEGES ON CAMPUS
Students may sign up to meet with representatives from the colleges and universities listed below. All seniors and juniors are strongly encouraged to attend. For questions, please contact Mitzi Austin regarding seniors participation and Ann Stucki for all other students.
- NEW Soka University - Thursday, Sept 21, 10:45 am
- St. John’s College: Wednesday, Sept 27th, 1:00pm
- Lynn University: Thursday, Sept 28th, 11:00am
- Willamette University: Thursday, Sept 28th, 2:30pm
- High Point University: Friday, Sept 29th, 10:00am
- Portland State University: Monday, Oct 2nd, 3:30pm
- New York University: Tuesday, Oct 3rd, 2:30pm
- Savannah College of Art & Design: Wednesday, Oct 4th, 1:05pm
- University of Utah: Thursday, Oct 5th, 1:30pm
OFF-CAMPUS COLLEGE FAIR
Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling at Westminster University
Saturday, September 30
11:00am - 1:30pm
Students may sign up to attend this college fair as a weekend recreation activity. Visit the website to see the more than 50 colleges and universities participating.
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
IMMERSION
September 21st - 23rd
Cedar City is known for its annual Utah Shakespeare Festival. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a 3-day immersion Sept 21-23. The schedule is packed with great theater performances and fun. Students will depart campus on Thursday and return on Saturday.
ROAD-TRIP UTAH
IMMERSION
September 28th - 30th
Over three days, students will visit the following amazing places around Utah.
- San Rafael Swell
- Slot Canyon Hike
- Petroglyph Wall
- Dinosaur Footprint
- Little Grand Canyon
- Manyard Dixon Art Exhibit, Sundance Gondola Ride
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Provo Street Center
- Fremont Indian State Park
- Mystic Hot Springs
These visits will be day trips and students will be in our dorms on campus each night. Dinner will be on the road. This annual immersion is always a great adventure!
PLEASE SHARE WITH US YOUR STUDENT'S TRAVEL PLANS
Fall Break October 7 - 15
However your student travels to and from campus, we need to know about it so we get them safely to and from you to us. For each break, we ask that you let Abbi Kennedy, our Travel Coordinator, know about your student's travel arrangements by completing the Travel Day Form. If you are driving your student to and from campus, we need to know this as well. Thank you!
THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 18th to 26th
For international students for whom traveling home is difficult during the break, there is a supervised excursion on a first-come, first-served basis. The total cost for the week is $1,600. Space is limited to 20 students who will stay in a vacation rental home for the week near Salt Lake City.
For questions and to sign up, please contact Melissa Davis by Wednesday, October 25th.
WASATCH ACADEMY REGIONAL EVENTS 2023
Join alumni, parents, and friends, and allow us to introduce our new Head of School, Dr. Anne-Evan Williams. We invite you to meet Dr. Williams, providing her with insights into the meaningful connections that tie you to our community.
- Portland - October 5
- Seattle - October 6
- Dallas - October 9
- Houston - October 10
- Denver - October 12
- New York City - December 5
Visit Wasatch Connect, the community events page on our website or Instagram for additional details and to register.
USEFUL LINKS
Find all of this information and more in the Parent Resources section of WasatchAcademy.org or follow the links below:
WASATCH CONNECT
Join Wasatch Connect to see photo albums of student events, participate in a live feed with the community, and connect with other families while managing your privacy. Sign up today at WasatchConnect.com.
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK for more photos of our students' activities and campus life!
