March 1, 2024

MacLaren String Quartet – March 15

Join us Friday, March 15, as our own MacLaren String Quartet performs at The Warehouse. Doors and cash bar open at 6:30 p.m. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. As space is limited, reserve your tickets today! Contact Mrs. Oram with any questions.

The MacLaren String Quartet was founded in 2016 by four Colorado Springs Philharmonic members who were also MacLaren orchestra faculty. Each hold advanced degrees in their given instrument and share a love of spreading beauty through music.

Assessment Week – Did You Mark Your Calendar? 

To minimize classroom and academic disruptions, state testing will take place the week of April 15. Please find slightly revised schedules linked below.

Schedule by Date

Schedule by Grade

Testing Opt-out Form

More information on the testing format was sent in November and can be found here. 

Only Twenty-Nine Storytiles Left!

We are nearing our phase one funding goal of the MacLaren Mosaic beautification project. Thank you to everyone who has joined the effort! Would you consider sponsoring a tile in honor of a teacher, alumni, student, or choosing a tile as a family? 

Stay tuned for sign-up links for free storytile art classes (coming Fridays this spring to create the storytiles) and community mural installation days in May. Contact Mrs. Oram with any questions.

Head of Lower School Office Hours

Do you have ideas, questions, or anything you'd like to discuss with MacLaren's Head of Lower School? Mr. Alvarado will host weekly office hours, Fridays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Junior Drama Performances

MacLaren juniors bring Oscar Wilde plays to the stage! All performances will be held 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Come enjoy the theater!

March 4 and 5 – Lady Windermere's Fan

March 7 and 8 – An Ideal Husband

High School Dance – March 16

High School students are invited to a Country vs. Country Club dance, Saturday, March 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the Commons.

Tickets are $10, and available for purchase on MySchoolBucks (by 12:00 p.m., Friday, March 15). Advance purchase is appreciated to ensure proper quantities of food and supplies. Limited on-site registration/payment will be available at the event.

Student attire should meet guidelines for Dress at "Home" Events, found here on page 4.

Morning Assembly Orchestra Performances

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend Upper School orchestra performances during Morning Assembly. Orchestra III Alphas perform Wednesday, March 6, and Orchestra III Betas perform Thursday, March 7.



Each orchestra will begin playing at 7:45 a.m. Guests may arrive as early as 7:15 a.m. to check in and receive a guest badge. If you cannot arrive by 7:15 a.m., please allow 10-15 minutes for the check-in process.

Please note, this round of performances does not include a "Music and Muffins" gathering. Find the full schedule of orchestra performances here.

Friday, March 1:

HS Boys' Basketball Regionals vs. Windsor @ Yuma, 3:00 p.m.

HS Girls' Basketball Regionals vs. Centauri @ La Jara, 3:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Volleyball, Mullen @ HOME, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 2:

HS Girls' Soccer, Scrimmage vs. Palmer @ James Irwin, 10:25 a.m.

HS Girls' Soccer, Scrimmage vs. Widefield @ James Irwin, 11:35 a.m.

HS Boys' Basketball, Regionals Sweet 16 @ Yuma, 2:30 p.m.

*Depending on Friday's game*

HS Girls' Basketball, Regionals Sweet 16 @ La Jara, 12:00 p.m.

*Depending on Friday's game*

Monday, March 4:

HS Boys' Volleyball, Coronado @ HOME, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5:

HS Boys' Volleyball, CSCS @ HOME, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 7:

HS Boys' Volleyball @ James Irwin, JV 5:00 p.m., Varsity 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 8:

HS Track @ Palmer Freshman/Sophomore Invite, Garry Berry Stadium, Time TBD

Saturday, March 9:

HS Boys'/Girls' Basketball 3A State Finals @ DU, Time TBD

HS Boys' Volleyball @ Liberty Tree, Time TBD

HS Track @ CSU Early Bird, CSU, 9:00 a.m.

Winter Athletics Awards Night – March 13

MacLaren invites middle school and high school basketball athletes and their families to Winter Awards Night, Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating the accomplishments of all our boys’ and girls’ basketball programs!

We will follow the awards presentation with a reception in the Commons. If you would like to contribute food for this event, please sign up below.

Student attire should adhere to "Honors Assemblies" guidelines found here on page 2.

Last Week to Register!

Registration for middle school track, girls' soccer, and boys' volleyball is open until March 7.

Please complete the waiver at MySchoolBucks for your child to attend preseason activities. All athletes must have a current sports physical on file before the first official day of practice (March 11). Season schedules can be found here. Contact Mrs. Steigerwald with any questions.

Second Semester Community Supplies

We are in need of more reams of copy paper and boxes of facial tissue to take us to the end of the year. Donations of these second semester community school supplies would be greatly appreciated!

You can purchase these items or contribute to the "Donations - Community Supplies" item at MySchoolBucks. Thank you for your generosity! Purchased items can be dropped off at the Main Entrance, anytime 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.