January 26, 2024

Indoor Field Day – February 15

Indoor Field Day is Thursday, February 15, and is a half day for all students. Students will enjoy games, hands-on academic challenges, and friendly competition with their classmates. 

As lunch will not be served, please send your children to school with water and a hearty snack. Please pick up your children with your placard in view, and according to this schedule:

Lower School only: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Lower School and Upper School combined: 12:00-12:10 p.m.

Upper School only: 12:10-12:20 p.m.

Upper School Clubs and After School Study Hall do not meet on half days.

New Athletic Spirit Wear Available



Show your Highlander spirit at sporting events and on school Spirit Days with new athletic spirit wear. Athletic styles include a t-shirt, long sleeve t-shirt, and hoodie in adult sizes.

Purchased items are available for pick-up at Cole Brands on N. Academy Blvd., or shipped to your home for a small fee. Go Highlanders!

You're Invited! Coffee Cart – Friday, February 2

MacLaren's Parent Service Association (PSA) invites parents to join its monthly coffee gathering at morning drop-off. Join other parents on the Plaza for coffee and conversation. Please bring your own mug/cup. Parents are also welcome to join the 8:00 a.m. Lower School Morning Assembly on Coffee Cart Fridays. Please allow time for check-in at the Main Entrance or at the gym if you intend to stay for Assembly. Check-in is not required for the Coffee Cart gathering.

Deadline Sunday for Letter of Intent

Planning to enroll a sibling of a current student or a Kindergartener for the 2024-25 school year? Complete the Letter of Intent (LOI) online by January 28, to enter your child into the Lottery. The Lottery will take place January 31, 2024. Please contact the Enrollment Team with any questions.

School Immunization Information

The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment provides annual information on immunizations, including required and recommended vaccines for public school students and the exemption process. Full details and a report of MacLaren's immunization rate can be found below.

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.

Upper School Talent Show – February 2

Everyone is invited to MacLaren's Talent Show, Friday, February 2, 6:30 p.m., in the Auditorium. Come watch MacLaren Upper School students shine on the stage! Light refreshments will be available after the show. Contact Mr. Pingel with any questions.

Upper School Clubs Have Resumed

Upper School Clubs have resumed for the semester and will meet either Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from 3:40-4:40 p.m., through April. Clubs allow students to build friendship and pursue extracurricular interests. The 2023-2024 Upper School Clubs include:

Investment Club: grades 7-12, meeting Thursdays

Creative Writing Club: grades 8-12, meeting Tuesdays

Book Club: grades 6-12, meeting Tuesdays

Dungeons and Dragons Club: grades 6-12, meeting Thursdays 

12 Tribes Bible Study: grades 9-12, meeting Thursdays

It's not too late to join a club! Sign up at MySchoolBucks. Please direct any club questions to Mrs. Finch.

Friday, January 26:

MS Girls' Basketball, Peyton @ HOME, B Team 3:30 p.m., A Team 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 27:

Pre-Season Athletic Conditioning, 10:00-11:30 a.m., waiver required through MySchoolBucks, *HS Students and MacLaren Staff only*

HS Girls' Basketball, Fowler @ HOME, JV 1:00 p.m., Varsity 4:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Basketball, Fowler @ HOME, JV 2:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 30:

MS Girls' Basketball @ James Irwin, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Basketball @ CSCS, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 1:

HS Girls' Basketball, Peyton @ HOME, JV 4:00 p.m., Varsity 7:00 p.m.

HS Boys' Basketball, Peyton @ HOME, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 8:30 p.m.

Friday, February 2:

MS Girls' Basketball @ Atlas, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

Registration Opens Today for High School Spring Sports!

Please register by February 15. All athletes must have a current sports physical on file to participate. Contact Mrs. Steigerwald with any questions.

High School Track

Currently in Pre-season

Season: 2/26-5/18

High School Girls' Soccer

Pre-season begins 2/5

Season: 2/26-5/22

High School Boys' Volleyball

Season: 2/20-5/11

High School Boys' Volleyball Open Gym

Join the fun! MacLaren high school boys are invited to join volleyball open gym sessions 1:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, and Saturday, February 10.

This is our second year offering boys' volleyball. Come join a fast-paced and growing program!

Assistant Coach Needed for Middle School Boys' Volleyball

MacLaren is recruiting an assistant coach for MS Boys' Volleyball. Assistant coaches bring enthusiasm for sport, care for athletes, and a sense of humor. Contact Mrs. Steigerwald for more information.

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.

Click for the Athletics calendar or Athletic schedules. Add the Athletics calendar to your personal calendar through Apple iCal.

Quick Ways to Appreciate Teachers

Running to the store and want to show appreciation to teachers and staff? Providing coffee creamer, snacks for the staff lounge, or staff birthday treats is a great help and does not require time on campus or a volunteer application.