October 13, 2023

MacLaren Society – Historic Home Tour

Step back in time to learn more about the distinct architecture of Thomas MacLaren still on display in Colorado Springs. Adults and MacLaren upperclassmen are invited to enjoy a presentation and guided tour of historic homes designed by Thomas MacLaren in the Old North End neighborhood. The event begins at the Peel House at First Lutheran Church. Doors open at 9:00 a.m., with a presentation at 9:30 a.m., and a guided walking tour from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Find more details and register here. 

Volunteers Needed for Screening

MacLaren will screen the vision and hearing of over 600 students November 7–9. Volunteers are greatly needed to accomplish these screenings. We are offering two shifts per day: morning and afternoon. Please consider signing up for as many shifts as possible and bring your own lunch if staying for the entire day. Sign up here. Please contact Mrs. Fisk with any questions. Thank you in advance for your help!

Lost and Found

Misplaced student belongings not marked with a student name are collected in our lost and found. Students are welcome to visit the lost and found throughout the week to retrieve any items that belong to them.

Lost and found items will also be displayed on the picnic tables on the Plaza, Friday mornings from 7:25-8:15 a.m. Parents, please feel free to come look for your child's belongings during that time. Items not retrieved will be donated at the close of business each Friday.

• Please label all student belongings (clothing, lunch boxes, books, backpacks, water bottles, etc.) with permanent marker.
• Have your child check the lost and found frequently during the week.
• Jewelry, calculators, and other higher value items are kept at the Main Office. If you think your child may have lost such an item, please email Mrs. Meyer with a description of the item.

High School Harvest Dance – Saturday, October 21



MacLaren high school students are invited to a Harvest Dance, Saturday, October 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the MacLaren gym. Dancing, games, and pumpkins await!

Tickets are $10, and available for purchase on MySchoolBucks (by 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 20). Advance purchase is appreciated to ensure proper quantities of food and supplies. If you miss the payment deadline, limited on-site registration will be available at the event. Cash, checks, or debit/credit cards will be accepted at the gate.

Student attire should meet guidelines for Dress at "Home" Events, found here on page 4. Are you available to support the fun with a snack donation (no volunteer clearance needed), or as an event volunteer? Click here for more details.

Check Your Email for Upper School Student Checklist Evaluations

Links to mid-semester checklist evaluations were emailed on Wednesday, October 12, to every Upper School parent/guardian using our Secure Document Delivery system. The link in the email will take you to a secure site where you can read your child's evaluation. The password for your child is his or her birth date typed in this format: mm/dd/yyyy (slashes and zeros are required). 

If you have any difficulties accessing this evaluation, please email the Student Records Office.

Tuesday, October 17:

HS Boys' Soccer, St. Mary's @ HOME, 4:00 p.m. *Recognition of senior cross-country athletes

HS Girls' Volleyball @ Monument Academy West, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 18:

HS Cross-Country, JV Championship @ Monument Valley Park, 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 19:

HS Girls' Volleyball, Pikes Peak Christian @ HOME, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m. *Recognition of senior volleyball athletes

Friday, October 20:

HS Cross-Country, Regionals @ Buena Vista, 8:30 a.m.

MS Boys' Basketball, Manitou @ HOME, 3:30 p.m.

HS Boys' Soccer, Vanguard @ HOME, 4:00 p.m. *Recognition of senior soccer athletes

HS Girls' Volleyball @ Rocky Mountain SMART, Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 21:

MS Cross-Country STATE Championships @ Fehringer Ranch Park, Boys' Race 1:30 p.m., Girls' Race 2:25 p.m.

Recognizing Senior Athletes

MacLaren seniors participating in fall sports will be recognized at the following events:

Senior Cross-Country Athletes - Recognized before the start of the HS Boys' Soccer game on October 17. Families of senior athletes should arrive by 3:45 p.m.

Senior Girls' Volleyball Athletes - Recognized before the start of the Varsity Girls' Volleyball match on October 19. Families of senior athletes should arrive by 5:00 p.m.

Senior Boys' Soccer Athletes - Recognized during half time of the HS Boys' Soccer game on October 20. Families of senior athletes should arrive by 4:30 p.m.

Pack the Stands!

Support your MacLaren Highlanders at one, two, or three Pack the Stands events! Admission is free for all MacLaren students, and Upper School students earn clan points for attending.

Girls' Volleyball - Pack the Stands on Thursday, October 19, in the MacLaren gym. JV plays at 4:30 p.m., Varsity plays at 5:30 p.m.

Boys' Soccer - Pack the Field on Friday, October 20, on MacLaren's Lower Field. Varsity plays at 4:00 p.m., JV plays at 6:00 p.m.

Cross-Country - Pack the Trail on Saturday, October 28, at the Norris Penrose Event Center. The girls' race starts at 9:00 a.m., the boys' race starts at 10:20 a.m.

Go, Highlanders!

Come support our Highlanders at our HOME events! HS event admission is $6 for K-12 and senior citizens, $7 for adults. MS event admission is $2 for K-12, senior citizens are free, $3 for adults.

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Encourage Teachers and Staff

Running to the store? MacLaren's Stuff the Lounge, Creamer Crew, and Birthday Brigade efforts provide a variety of snacks and coffee creamer to help show appreciation for teachers and staff.

Donated items may be dropped off at the Main Entrance or walked into school by your child. Thank you!