October 24, 2025

Reminder about Holiday Celebrations

As a school with a diverse community, we do not celebrate any official holidays during the school day. Please do not send your child to school with Halloween treats on October 31. All students should come to school in uniform.

Various groups host social events throughout the year. Watch emails from Grade Level Hosts for details on future off-campus Lower School gatherings. Read the Friday Folder each week for information on all school-sponsored events.

Extra Fans for Sale! – October 27

Now that we have air conditioning installed in our buildings, we have many extra fans. If you are interested in a fan, we are selling them on Monday, October 27, after school on the Plaza. Prices are $5 for a small fan, $10 for a medium fan. Cash or credit card accepted. We also have some pedestal fans for free! 

Community Supplies Needed

We are in need of more reams of copy paper. Donations of this community school supply would be greatly appreciated!

You can purchase reams of paper or contribute to the "Donations - Community Supplies" item on MySchoolBucks. Please click the button below. You will need to log in to MySchoolBucks. Thank you for your generosity!

Purchased items can be dropped off at the Main Entrance, anytime between morning drop-off and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Highlighting Middle and High School Programs –

November 6

Current MacLaren fifth- and eighth-grade students, and their parents, are invited to an Information Night, Thursday, November 6, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at the school. Attendees will learn more about the curriculum, social and athletic events, and support offered for students entering either the middle school or high school. Students will not have homework that night and can earn clan points for attending. Additionally, there will be a raffle for MacLaren swag items for attendees. We will have high school students and alumni present to talk about the program, social life, and friendships at MacLaren. We hope you can attend!

Please see these emails for more details:

• Middle School Information Night for current fifth-grade students
• High School Information Night for current eighth-grade students

Lower School Community Folk Dance – TONIGHT

Join us for the Lower School Community Folk Dance, tonight, October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Commons. In this fun, family event, MacLaren music teachers will lead us in laughter, games, and folk dances. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required as space is limited.

Lower School Student Survey – November 5

We will be administering a student survey in the Lower School on Thursday, November 6. This is a very short anonymous survey that includes questions about students’ experience of learning and community at MacLaren. Parents are free to opt their children out. If you have any questions about the content of the survey, or would like to opt your child out, please email Mr. Alvarado by Monday, November 3. 

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, 10:00-10:55 a.m.

Music and Muffins – Upper School Orchestra Performances

Upper School orchestra performances during Morning Assembly are in full swing. During first semester, parents and guardians are invited to enjoy coffee and breakfast snacks with Mr. LaBadie and other parents the morning of your child's performance. Orchestra V performs Thursday, October 30.

Guests may begin the check-in process at the Main Entrance as early as 7:15 a.m. Music and Muffins will be from 7:15 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. in the Upper Commons. Doors will open at 7:40 a.m. for guests attending the performance only, and the orchestra performance begins at 7:45 a.m. Please allow 10-15 minutes for the check-in process.

Pack the Meet! – November 1

Support your MacLaren cross-country team at Pack the Meet on Saturday, November 1, at the Norris Penrose Event Center! Admission is free and Upper School students earn clan points for attending. Parking in the Event Center lot is $20. Free parking is available on the streets surrounding the Event Center. This is the State Meet so expect a large crowd.

Girls' race: 9:40 a.m.

Boys' race: 11:00 a.m.

Go Highlanders!

High School Fall Harvest Social – November 7



MacLaren high school students are invited to a Fall Harvest Social, Friday, November 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in the MacLaren Commons.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased on MySchoolBucks by noon on November 7. Limited on-site registration will be available.

Assistant Heads of School and Deans spoke with all the high school students about dress expectations for the event. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Pingel. 

Are you available to support the fun with a snack or decoration donation (no volunteer clearance needed), or as an event volunteer? To volunteer at the event, you must have already completed the Volunteer Application.

Head of Upper School Office Hours

Do you have ideas, questions, or anything you'd like to discuss with MacLaren's Head of Upper School? Mr. LaBadie will host weekly office hours, Fridays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Friday, October 24

• HS Boys' Soccer @ HOME vs. Ellicott, 3:30 p.m.
• MS Boys' Basketball @ RMCA, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25

• HS Girls' Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ St. Mary's, Matches at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 3:00 p.m.

Monday, October 27

• MS Boys' Basketball @ HOME vs. Monument Academy, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 28

• HS Girls' Varsity Volleyball @ Colorado Springs School, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29

• MS Boys' Basketball @ Manitou, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 30

• HS Girls' Volleyball @ HOME vs. Manitou, C Team 5:30 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 1

• HS Cross-Country State Meet @ Norris Penrose Event Center, 2A Girls' race 9:40 a.m., 2A Boys' race 11:00 a.m.

Open Gym for High School Boys' and Girls' Basketball

In anticipation of the upcoming season, weekly open gym sessions for high school boys and girls are in full swing. There is no cost for open gym, but an activity waiver is required. Please complete the activity waiver form and turn it in to Mrs. Steigerwald if your child will be participating.

Registration for high school basketball is open now through November 13 on MySchoolBucks. The season officially begins November 17. Please contact Mrs. Steigerwald or Mr. Baca with any questions.

Urgent! Assistant Coach Needed

MacLaren needs an assistant coach for the middle school girls' basketball team. The season starts in December and will end in February. In addition to supporting the Head Coach, assistant coaches bring enthusiasm for sport, care for athletes, and a sense of humor. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Mrs. Steigerwald for more information.

Come support our Highlanders at our HOME events! HS event admission is $5 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.

Thank you for Your Support!

As you recall, the Daniels Fund matched gifts to Colorado youth sports in September. We are excited to share with you that, with your generous help and including the match, we raised just over $33,000!

Watch for updates about the projects to be completed with these funds.

Encourage Teachers and Staff

The PSA Staff Appreciation Committee invites you to help "Stuff the Lounge" with different themes throughout the year. Our new theme is baked goods (savory or sweet). Feel free to bring anything you think they will enjoy. Here are just a few fun suggestions: cookies, brownies, bars, pastries, scones, pies, quiches, veggie stuffed puff pastries, breads, pitas and naan, muffins, biscuits, croissants. Please bring your donation to the Main Entrance at any time! Thank you!

If you are interested in joining the Staff Appreciation Committee, please email Erica Buesing.