March Break Communication
During the break, our faculty will be enjoying time with their families and friends. They will not respond to emails, phone messages, or texts until after our return to campus on Tuesday, March 12th. The admissions and business staff will be on campus if you have any questions for those team members. Have a wonderful time with your students!
March Break Plans Form Note: If you have not yet, please submit your student’s return travel plans to travel@wasatchacademy.org today. Return travel day is Monday, March 11th.
Re-Enrollment
Thank you to those families who have let us know that we have the great opportunity of another year with your student. For those we have yet to hear from, we ask that you submit your non-refundable enrollment deposit by this Friday, 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 at 435.462.1422 to make payment arrangements. For any other questions, please contact a
team member in admissions or Jolean Barkdull, Student Enrollment Manager. Thank you!
Installation Ceremony
On Friday, March 15th - 3:00 PM, the Board of Trustees will gather our campus community to celebrate Dr. Anne-Evan Williams as our Head of School with the traditional Installation Ceremony. A link will be provided in future Weekly's for those who will join us from afar.
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
Performing Arts - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - all-day event - Region 16 Solo and Ensemble @ Freedom Prep)
- Thursday, April 18th - 7:00 PM - Spring Showcase @ WA Music Conservatory
- Monday, April 22nd - 7:00 PM - Spring Music Conservatory Band Concert @ WA Music Conservatory
- Saturday, April 27th - State Solo and Ensemble @ Provo High *same day as prom, if we have students qualify, their performances will be early in the day
- Thursday, May 2nd - 7:00 PM - Jensen Gill @ WA Music Conservatory
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 Friday, February 23rd.
Students will hike, ride horses, go canyoneering, climbing, play mini-golf, paintball, and more.
Prom
Saturday, April 27 - 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Location: Wild Acres Barn in Ephraim (same place as last year)
Theme: Masquerade
*Please note: - Formal dress for all students attending.
- Local tux rentals available by appointment at angiestuxedos.weebly.com.
- We will provide weekend recreation shopping opportunities for prom
clothing.
- 10th grade students may only attend prom as a guest of an 11th or 12th grade student.
- 8th and 9th graders may not attend prom.
- Prom flowers are available locally at, Farmer's Floral. Flowers must be ordered at least one week in
advance.
- All transportation is provided. Students are prohibited from driving themselves or riding with anyone other than the school's transportation.
Junior River Trip
The annual Junior Class River Trip is Thursday, May 7th through Sunday, May 12th. Please review the gear list and consider having your students return to campus after March Break with needed items. Please sign the waiver and return it to Ryan Anderson by April 30, 2024
Link to Waiver Link to full letter and gear list
Summer at Wasatch
New this summer! A one-week camp led by Mr. Anderson where campers will explore the cliffs, trails, mountains, and waterways surrounding our campus. Daily adventures on mountain bikes, with climbing gear, paddleboards, or…
Campus will be the base camp June 30 - July 6, 2024.
Recreation this week
No Weekend Recreation this week due to March Break
Signups for Spring Sports
Signups are underway for: - Girls' soccer & golf
- Boys' soccer, tennis & volleyball
- Track and field for everyone
These High School sports teams require a commitment to attend weekly practices and contests. The teams practice during the activity period, and we require
students to commit to more than just that period. Reach out to our athletic director Travis Madsen for any questions at travis.madsen@wasatchacademy.org
Athletics
National Basketball Follow the team on their website, on their league site EYBL Scholastic (formerly NIBC), and MaxPreps. - Friday, February 29 - @ Greensville, South Carolina vs. Brewster Academy
- Saturday, March 1 - @ Greensville, South Carolina vs. Legacy Early College
- March 7, 8 - @ Nike Event vs. Long Island Lutheran
Orange and Black Basketball - March 4-9 - State Tournament, TBD
Equestrian - March 8 - English Equestrian From the Heart Performance Event in South Jordan
Boys Volleyball - Tuesday, March 12 - @Dugway
- Thursday, March 14 - Home vs
Rockwell
- Friday, March 15 - Home vs. UMA Hill Field
Boys Soccer - Thursday, March 14, 4:00 PM - @ American Prep Academy, West Valley
Girls Soccer - Friday, March 15 - @ Merit
Athlete of the Week
Luke! Luke is our STUCO President and a member of the Orange & Black Basketball Team. He serves as a positive motivator to all those around him. Go Tigers!
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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