September 5, 2025

MacLaren String Quartet Yin and Yang – TONIGHT, September 5

Join the MacLaren String Quartet as they return to The Warehouse downtown tonight, September 5. We will be exploring the concept of yin and yang through music with repertoire from Joseph Haydn and Dmitri Shostakovich.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the cash bar and menu service in the Gallery just for us. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Few tickets remain. Find details and check availability at the link below.

Chipotle Fundraiser – September 11

The Chipotle at 895 N Academy Boulevard is hosting a MacLaren fundraiser Thursday, September 11, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. To make sure all orders that day count toward the fundraiser, please show the Chipotle fundraiser flyer either in digital or paper form at the cash register when you order. If you prefer to order online, please use code Q2VED2D on the app or the Chipotle website and remember to select the correct Chipotle location.

Some order types that won't count toward the fundraiser include: gift card purchases, purchases placed for pick up outside the fundraising date and time window, delivery orders, and orders made at other locations.

Anyone can participate and the school will receive 25% of all purchases placed this way. Help spread the word and download the app! Clans and classes with the highest participation (combined with participation in the Fun Run) also have the chance to win a pizza party!

The Tiny Lives Fun Run – Friday, September 12

MacLaren's 16th-annual all-community Fun Run returns after school on September 12. All proceeds benefit The Tiny Lives Foundation, an organization that supports the health of vulnerable infants in Lesotho.

The cost is $15 per participant. All racers should complete the waiver and make payment at MySchoolBucks before 7:00 a.m. on September 12. Advance registration is appreciated to help limit lines at the event.

Lower School students will run their own course on campus and enjoy a celebration on the Lower Field following their run (or they can head over to cheer on their Upper School siblings or friends on the Rock Island Trail). Every Lower School student must be supervised by a designated adult. 

Upper School participants will race on the Rock Island Trail. Families and friends are welcome to participate in this race as well. Parking lot arrival windows will be eased for this event, allowing volunteers and race participants to arrive as needed.

Race Options:

2:45: Lower School Fun Run on campus

3:20: Upper School 5K Fun Run

3:25: Upper School 1-Mile Walk

Interested in volunteering? We need volunteers to be race monitors, timers, snack providers and more!

Kin-nections

MacLaren has a group specifically designed to connect and support MacLaren families who are walking the unique journey of adoption, foster care, or kinship guardianship. If this is you, we would love for you to join us for monthly parent meetings on the third Thursday of each month and special family events throughout the year. 

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Smile! Lower School Picture Day – September 11

It's time for picture day! Student photos will be taken by Studio5Portraits. To order online (no paper form needed), please visit Studio5Portrait's website. The prepay access code for placing orders is K74QD3. Orders placed after September 17 will incur additional fees.

The order form requires a Student ID number. Please enter "unknown" in that field.

All students will receive a student ID card. No purchase necessary. Student ID cards will be distributed to students at school. Portrait packages purchased will be sent directly to homes.

Class photos and makeups—if your child is absent on Picture Day—will be taken on October 24. A link to a separate order form will be sent in October.

Lower School Club Applications Invited

After-school clubs provide an opportunity to build friendship and pursue extracurricular activities together. Lower School students interested in forming an after-school club are welcome to do so with parent support. If interested, please contact Mrs. Finch and submit a club application by Monday, September 29. Each club needs two adult leaders. Visit the Clubs page of the MacLaren website for more information.

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.

Club Fair - September 8

Upper School students interested in participating in clubs this year are encouraged to attend the Club Fair on Monday, September 8, at 3:30 p.m., to hear about the various clubs available this year. See you in the Commons!

Signs of Suicide Training – September 10, 11

Each year, MacLaren provides training for Upper School students on the topic of suicide prevention. Students will view the Signs of Suicide (SOS), an evidence-based video presentation which introduces the warning signs of depression and what to do if they are concerned for themselves or a friend. There are separate, age-appropriate videos for middle school students and high school students. Sixth grade, ninth grade, and transfer students will view the video on September 10 and 11. All other students will review key concepts of the SOS training and have a conversation on September 10.

If are interested in hearing more about this presentation to students or if you would like to opt out your child from either the talk or the video, please email Mr. LaBadie. 

Smile! Upper School Picture Day - September 12

It's time for picture day! Student photos will be taken by Studio5Portraits. To order online (no paper form needed), please visit Studio5Portrait's website. The prepay access code for placing orders is K74QD3. Orders placed after September 17 will incur additional fees.

 The form requires a Student ID number. Please enter "unknown" in the field. Please enter your child's Section in the Teacher/Group field.

All students will receive a student ID card. No purchase necessary. Student ID cards will be distributed to students at school. Portrait packages purchased will be sent directly to homes. 

Makeups—if your child is absent on Picture Day—will be taken on October 24.

Upper School Student Survey

Each fall and spring we give Upper School students a short survey about learning, academics, stress, and school culture. this fall that survey will be conducted the week of September 15. This survey is anonymous. If you have any questions about the content of the survey, please email Mr. Pingel.

Friday, September 5

• HS Cross-Country, Harrison Invite @ El Pomar Youth Sports Park, 3:00 p.m.

• HS Boys' Soccer @ HOME vs. Heritage Christian Academy, 4:00 p.m

Monday, September 8

• MS Boys' Soccer @ HOME vs. Ellicott, A Team 4:00 p.m, B Team 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday, September 9

• MS Girls' Volleyball @ HOME vs RMCA, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

• HS Girls' Volleyball @ Rocky Ford, JV 4:30 p.m., Varsity 5:30 p.m.

• HS Boys' Soccer @ Manitou, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 10

• MS Boys' Soccer @ RMCA, A Team 4:00 p.m, B Team 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, September 11

• MS Boys' Soccer @ Manitou, A Team 4:00 p.m, B Team 5:15 p.m.

• MS Girls' Volleyball @ HOME vs Peyton, C Team 4:00 p.m., B Team 5:00 p.m., A Team 6:00 p.m.

• HS Girls' Volleyball @ Calhan, C Team 4:30, JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.

• HS Boys' Soccer @ James Irwin, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 13

• HS Cross-Country, Liberty Bell Invite @ Heritage High School, 7:45 a.m.

• JV Girls' Volleyball Tournament @ Evangelical Christian Academy, 9:00 a.m.

Middle School Boys' Basketball – Open Gym and Registration

In anticipation of the upcoming season, weekly open gym sessions for middle school boys will begin Saturday, September 13. Please refer to the schedule posted on the website.

Registration is now open through October 2 on MySchoolBucks. All athletes must have a current sports physical on file to participate. The season will run October 6 - December 5. A sports physical form must be turned in to Mr. Baca before the registration deadline.

Please contact Mrs. Steigerwald or Mr. Baca with any questions. If not ready to register for basketball but your child would like to participate in Open Gym, please complete and return the activity waiver form to Mr. Baca.

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.

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Thank You for Giving!

Thank you for your generous support of MacLaren Athletics! The MacLaren community rallied together to raise $17,450! We are thrilled to put these dollars to good work for the benefit of our athletes. 

Much of this amount will be matched through the Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day campaign, meaning donations from MacLaren families make an even bigger impact.

If you missed the campaign day, it's not too late! Any donations made by September 17 will help us reach our $45,000 goal.