Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy released a series of updates on November 5 detailing upcoming school events and academic opportunities. The announcements include details for a musical production in the new Mitchell Auditorium and an upcoming student trip to Philadelphia.
The academy will present a musical production of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, featuring a student cast and crew. Performances are scheduled for November 18-21 at 7:30 PM and November 20-21 at 2:00 PM. Tickets for the production will be available for purchase at maeserprep.org/tickets beginning November 8.
Additionally, Mz and Mr. Martin will lead a trip to Philadelphia from June 7-10 for 9th-12th graders and their parents. The $2,200 trip includes visits to sites such as Independence Hall, the Constitution Center, the Franklin Institute, Valley Forge, the US Mint, the Liberty Bell, the Museum of the American Revolution, Eastern State Penitentiary, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The deadline to apply for the trip is December 7.
Several academic and extracurricular activities are scheduled for the coming weeks. Broadway Rocks rehearsals will take place on Friday, November 6, from 12:30-8:00 PM, with a performance scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 PM.
For student athletes, high school girls basketball tryouts are scheduled for Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, from 4:00-6:00 PM. High school boys basketball tryouts will also be held on Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Coach Norris and Coach Watabe are the respective contacts for these programs.
The academy is also participating in the National Geography Bee. High school students will compete between January 3 and February 26, 2027, with top qualifiers potentially traveling to the National Finals in Boston, Massachusetts, in April. The school is also hosting an in-house geography competition for 7th and 8th graders, with dates to be finalized.
Regarding school admissions, applications for the 2027-28 school year will open at midnight on November 1. Applications received by January 31 will be included in the lottery.
The school is currently seeking volunteers for several needs, including lunch service and Broadway Rocks setup and cleanup. For more information on volunteer opportunities or to join the parent WhatsApp community, interested individuals can visit the school's website.
