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Family Day A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Day last week. It was truly special to see you engage in your students' classes, share meals, enjoy musical performances, participate in engagement activities, cheer at basketball games, and celebrate the Lunar New Year with us. We truly appreciate the time you shared with us.
March Break Please share your student's travel plans.
We are asking all families of boarding students to complete the March Break Plans Form as soon as possible to ensure a seamless travel day.
Please note: Travel should take place on Friday, March 1 with a return to campus on Monday, March 11.
Questions? Contact the Student Travel Coordinator at travel@wasatchacademy.org
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.
2024-2025 School Year We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your students' educational journey and are planning on their return next school year. If for any reason your plans have changed please reach out to Jolean Barkdull or via phone at 435.462.1424 to let us know.
Please remember that a $10,000 non-refundable tuition deposit is due on Friday, March 1, 2024.
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 CET college suite.
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
Families of Grade 11 students - Note from College Counseling Grade 11 students who will apply to a college in Utah are invited to participate in the local College Day event coming up on Tuesday, February 20th at 12:00 PM.
Register for this event by going to strivefair.com. Students must also sign up with Mrs. Austin or Mrs. Stucki. We will have an early lunch at 11:30 am and take a school van to the event in Mount Pleasant.
Family Zoom Monday, March 18 at 6:00 pm
Please join Head of School, Dr. Anne-Evan Williams and the Leadership Team on Monday, March 18, 2024 for our family Zoom call.
This call will focus on reflections of the school year (so far!) and all that is yet to come.
-Link for Zoom Call
Recreation this week Friday
- Brighton SnowSports Weekend
- Chat Chat Boba in Ephraim
- Ice Skating in Provo
- Heart & Seoul Karaoke in Provo
- Walmart
- Dungeons & Dragons in the Student Commons
Saturday
- Dinner at an Ethiopian restaurant in Salt Lake City
- Snowshoeing
- Shopping in Riverton
- Grizzlies hockey game in Salt Lake City
Athletics
Boys’ Orange/Black Basketball This team is a varsity basketball team in the Utah Schools Sports Association (USSA) league. Watch home games live here!
- Wednesday, February 21, 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM (double header), Home vs Spectrum Academy (Senior Night @ 4:45 PM)
- Thursday, February 22, 5:00 PM & 6:30 PM (double header) @Salt Lake Academy
National Basketball Follow the team on their website, on their league site EYBL Scholastic (formerly NIBC), and MaxPreps.
Thursday, February 15, 4:00 PM @ Wichita, KS vs Sunrise Christian (Broadcast on ESPN+)
Friday, February 16, 3:30 PM @ Wichita, KS vs. Veritas Prep (Broadcast on ESPN+)
Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 PM, Home vs Trinity Prep
Friday, February 23, 7:00 PM, Home vs Desert Valley Prep (Senior Night @ 6:30 PM)
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.
Friday, February 16, 4:00 PM English Equestrian from the Heart Performance Event in South Jordan
If you have questions, contact Todd Tree, Equestrian Director.
Swim Team Follow our Region 16 swim team's progress here.
- Friday, February 16, all day, State Meet @ Brigham Young University, Provo
- Saturday, February 17, all day, State Meet @ Brigham Young University, Provo
Athlete of the Week Joel D. is our athlete of the week! He plays on the Boys' 2A basketball team. He is an enthusiastic and skilled member of the team. Go Tigers!
Class of 2024 Commencement Planning (including postgraduates) 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.
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