SPIRIT WEEK AND HOOPSCOMING
Last week, students shared their school spirit by dressing up each day to a different theme then wrapped up with the Hoopscoming dance after some basketball action on Friday night.
Get ready for Family Day this Friday!
The entire Wasatch Academy community is looking forward to welcoming you to campus. We've planned a full day of opportunities for you to immerse yourself in your student's Wasatch Academy experience. If you're planning to take your student off-campus for the weekend, kindly share the details by emailing deans@wasatchacademy.org. When you arrive, head to the Lewis-Loftin Student Center to grab your schedule, name tags, and more. Breakfast will commence at 7:45am with classes kicking off at 9:00am. Considering our
35-acre campus and the chance of snow, dress accordingly for a comfortable day. Be ready for a day to create memories for you and your family!
RE-ENROLLMENT IS UNDERWAY!
Let us know by March 1, 2024, that your student will return for the 2024-25 school year and their course requests will be prioritized for next year. Find information on 2024 - 25 tuition here. We ask that you submit your non-refundable $10,000 deposit by March 1, 2024. There is a 3% discount when tuition is paid in full before April 1, 2024. Please contact Paul Applegarth, Chief Financial Officer, by email or call him at (435) 462-1422 to make payment arrangements. Please contact Jolean Barkdull by email or call her at (435) 462-1424 with
questions about your student's re-enrollment. We look forward to your student continuing with us in the 2024-25 school year!
DAY STUDENT FAMILIES
Late Start: Tuesday and Wednesday
February 14th and 15th
As the trimester ends, teachers will take some time on these mornings to summarize each of their students' work. Therefore, the school day schedules are adjusted for Tuesday and Wednesday as listed here. Thank you for accommodating this important work!
UTAH ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW
The Utah All-State High School Art Show at the Springville Museum of Art is a juried exhibition showcasing the state's best 11th and 12th-grade artwork. Above and beyond being selected to be in the show, Wyatt P. received a Jurors' Award of Merit and Jennie P. received an Honorable Mention for their submissions. Owen M., Tegan M., and Wyatt P's pieces were all chosen to participate in the traveling art show. Works submitted by our students include: - Owen M. (Cheetos in the Desert, silver gelatin print)
- Wyatt P. (Avian Authority, intaglio)
- Tegan M. (Self Image, intaglio)
- Jennie P. (I'm a Fungi, stoneware)
- Wyatt P. (Sanctity in Blue, cyanotype)
This fun, traveling exhibit introduces high school students to the engineering programs offered by the University of Utah College of Engineering. View their website here. Through interactive elements and video content, students will enjoy a hands-on introduction to:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Entertainment Arts & Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
CLASS MEETINGS WITH COLLEGE COUNSELORS
During the second trimester, the college counselors continue their outreach with grades 9, 10, and 11. Meetings will take place in the college suite in the CET. Grade 9: Feb 20th, 7:20 pm, PSAT 9 score reflection Grade 10: Feb 27th, 7:20 pm, PreACT score reflection Grade 11: Individual appointments scheduled in January and February
MARCH BREAK BEGINS FRIDAY, MARCH 1st
When making your student's travel plans, please note that March Break travel day is Friday, March 1st and students return on Monday, March 11th, 2024. Please submit your student's travel plans on this form.
SPRING BREAK ADVENTURE
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort
March 1st - 11th, 2024
For those students looking for an adventure over March break, we are offering a supervised excursion on a first-come, first-served basis. The total cost for the week is $1,500. Food, lodging, and transportation are included. For questions and to sign up, contact Ryan Anderson by Wednesday, February 21st.
Students will hike, ride horses, go canyoneering, climbing, play mini-golf, paintball, and more.
RECREATION ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Friday
*Snowsports weekend at Brighton (outdoor credit)
*Family Day!
*National Basketball team home game
*Lunar New Year fireworks on the Quad (cultural credit)
Saturday
*Clean up after fireworks (community service credit)
*Dinner and a movie in Spanish Fork
*Lunar New Year Celebration in Orem (cultural credit)
Sunday
*Isekai Anime Con at the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy
*Watch the Super Bowl on campus
Boys' Orange/Black Basketball
This team is a varsity basketball team in the Utah Schools Sports Association (USSA) league. Watch home games live here! - Tuesday, February 13th, 5:30pm, Home vs DaVinci Academy
Boys' National Basketball
Follow the team on their website, on their league site EYBL Scholastic (formerly NIBC), and MaxPreps. - Friday, February 9th, 7:00pm, Home vs Paradigm Prep High School
See them play next at the Air Capital Hoopfest in Wichita, KS on February 15th and 16th.
Swim Team
Follow our Region 16 swim team's progress here. At the Regional meet last Friday, Karan M. won the 50-meter freestyle Region Championship. This race is arguably the most popular in swimming. Karan was competing with athletes from schools that are more than triple the size of Wasatch Academy, and he beat them all. Congratulations to Petr P. who finished on the podium with the 6th place medal in the 50-meter freestyle race.
Karan M., photo by Owen. M., yearbook photographer
Boys' 2A Basketball
Watch home games live here. Follow their progress here. - Thursday, February 8th, 4:45pm, Home
vs a visiting team from Chile
- Monday, February 12th, 4:30pm, JV Home vs Mount Vernon Academy
- Monday, February 12th, 6:00pm, Varsity Home vs Mount Vernon Academy
Girls' Basketball
Watch home games live here. Follow their progress here. - Thursday, February 8th, 7:00pm, Home vs Freedom Prep Academy
- State Tournament Bracket Reveal. State tournament begins Tuesday, February 13th.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Andy Z. is our athlete of the week! He plays on the boys' varsity Orange/Black basketball team. He is an enthusiastic and skilled member of the team. Go Tigers!
Equestrian
Our western riders participate in the Utah High School Rodeo Association (UHSRA) as well as many local and English events. Students may participate in the FHPH Horse Show on February 16th and
17th. Entries are due Monday, February 12th. If you have questions, contact Todd Tree, Equestrian Director.
If you have questions, please contact Travis Madsen, Athletic Director.
CLASS of 2024 (including postgraduates) COMMENCEMENT PLANNING
Commencement will be here before we know it! To assist in planning your stay in the Mount Pleasant area, click here for lodging options. Friday, May 17th, 5:30 - 7:00pm: Join us for a casual dinner celebrating the class of 2024 and their
families Saturday, May 18th, 11:00am: Commencement followed by a luncheon in the Student Center
SUMMER AT WASATCH 2024
Is your student wanting to catch up on academic credits, enjoy new activities, and explore outdoor adventures this summer? Plans for a great Summer at Wasatch are underway. There are two options this year: Summer Experience: Sunday, July 7 - Saturday, August 3
Summer Dash: Sunday, July 14 - Saturday, August 3 Learn more at https://wasatchacademy.org/summer-school or reach out to our admissions team at admissions@wasatchacademy.org or call 435-462-1400.
WEEKLY MENUS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
Our kitchen team prepares six different weekly menus that rotate. The menu for the current week is posted on the website on the Parent Resources page under Helpful Information, Current Weekly Menu. Click here for the menu that starts Sunday, February 11th, 2024
WASATCH CONNECT
For more photos of Spirit Week join Wasatch Connect. This site provides a place to view 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.
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