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March 16, 2026 Weekly Newsletter

Hello Alta High Community!

✔CLASS Officer Elections
Current Freshman, sophomores, and juniors: are you interested in being a Class Officer for the 2026 – 2027 school year?  Applications are due on March 24th by 3:00pm.  There is an informational meeting, for students, on Monday March 9th in the Library during advisory. Students will apply at schoolelections.canyonsdistrict.org . For more information, you can contact Shaley Louder at shaley.louder@canyonsdistrict.org
 
“Time after Time” Prom 2026
Alta’s Prom promises to be memorable this year as it will be held at the Utah State Capitol building featuring our first annual promenade dance. The event will take place on Saturday, March 21st from 8:30-11:00 p.m.  The dress will be formal attire. Tickets are now on sale on the school website.  We will have a live stream available, on our school social media, for those interesting in viewing the Promenade.

Opportunity Scholarship
Attention Seniors! The deadline for the Opportunity Scholarship application is Friday, March 20th. Go to This Link for more information and to see if you qualify for this scholarship. Call the Opportunity office at 801-646-4812 or see Mrs. Brown in the Counseling Center if you have questions or concerns.

PTSA News and Events:
 PTSA Request for Board Volunteers and Nominees:
 The PTSA is looking for members to join our 2026-2027 PTSA team! If you are interested in supporting our students, parents, and school, please nominate yourself or someone you think is willing and qualified to serve as a volunteer on our executive board. You can do this by clicking on the link below.  We encourage you to share this link with anyone you think might be interested. Nominees will be contacted by a member of the Nominating Committee to discuss interest and positions available.  Thank you so much for your support! Link
 
Create With Kindness! – A Family Friendly Event!
 On March 25th, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in Alta’s Library, the PTSA will be hosting a family friendly event where teens, parents, and caregivers will gain practical information and resources to enhance online safety.  We will also discuss how to create a positive impact online while setting positive digital boundaries.  Heather Huish from Stand4Kind will be our presenter, assisted by two of Canyons Digital Specialists, Katie Gebhardt and Jonathan Stewart. We will have a drawing that evening for lots of High Tech prizes, such as a Kindle, Airpods, and more!  Gift bags will be given to parents and teens who come together! We will also have lots of Yummy desserts, a dirty soda bar, and a free swag table for all!  Space is limited, so scan the QR Code below or click on the link to sign up today!  See the attached flyer for more information.     
Click Here to Register Today! 
 
 
Upcoming Events for March 16 – March 21 

Monday, March 16
Baseball vs Timpanogos (JV 3:00, F 5:00)
Boys Soccer @ Salt Lake Academy (F/S 4:00)
Drill Team Tryout Clinic, 6pm Dance RoomTuesday, March 17
Caucus Meeting
Girls Golf @ Lakeside GC, 9:30am
Baseball @ Timpanogos (V 3:30)
Boys Soccer @ Woods Cross (V 3:30, JV 5:30)
Boys Tennis vs Hillcrest, 3:30pm
Softball @ Woods Cross (V 3:30, JV 5:00)

Wednesday, March 18
Theatre Region 6 One-Acts @ Olympus
Boys Tennis vs Viewmont, 3:30pm
Spring Percussion Concert (PAC), 6pm
Boys Volleyball vs Bountiful (JV 3:30, Soph 5:00, VAR 6:30)
Boys Lacrosse vs Park City (JV 5:00, VAR 7:00)

Thursday, March 19
Theatre Region 6 Individual Events @ Alta, 3pm
Baseball @ Maple Mountain (V 3:30)
Boys Soccer @ Viewmont (V 3:30, JV 5:30)
Softball @ Viewmont (V 3:30, JV 5:00)
Track & Field Hosting Brighton & Woods Cross, 3:30pm
Girls Lacrosse @ Skyridge (JV 5:00)
Boys Soccer vs Granger (F/S 5:30)
Boys Volleyball @ Brighton (JV/F 3:30, SO 5:00,VAR 6:30)
WinterGuard Performance (Gym), 7pm

Friday, March 20
End of 3rd Quarter
5A State Band Festival 
Baseball vs Maple Mountain (JV 3:30, F 5:30)
Boys Lacrosse @ Judge (JV 5:00, VAR 7:00)Saturday,  March 21
5A State Band Festival
Boys Volleyball SO @ Spanish Fork Tournament TBDTrack & Field @ West JordanProm (Capitol Building SLC), 8:30pm – 11pm

Upcoming Events for March 23 – March 28 

Monday, March 23Baseball vs West Jordan DH (F 3:00, F 5:00)
Boys Soccer vs Park City (F/S 5:30)Tuesday, March 24
Baseball @ Weber (V 3:00, JV 5:30)
Boys Soccer vs Skyline (V 3:30, JV 5:30)
Boys Tennis vs Skyline, 3:30pmSoftball vs Skyline (V 3:30, JV 5:00)
Spring Band Concert (PAC), 6pm
Boys Volleyball vs West (JV/F 3:30, So 5:00, VAR 6:30)
Boys Lacrosse @ Westlake (JV 5:00, VAR 7:00)
Girls Lacrosse @ Mountain View (JV 5:30, Var 7:00)
Dance Company Audition Clinic, 3pm, Dance Room
Dance Company Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting, 5:30pm Dance Room

Wednesday, March 25
Class Officer Election Applications Due
Create with Kindness Community Event, 7pm Media Center
Girls Golf @ Meadowbrook GC, 8:30amTrack & Field @ Olympus, 3:30pm
Boys Soccer vs Olympus (F/S 5:30)Drill Team Tryout Clinic, 6pm GymSBO Inauguration (PAC), 7pm
Thursday, March 26
Drill Team Tryouts, 3pm, Gym
Baseball @ Westlake (V 3:30)
Boys Tennis @ Olympus, 3:30pmSpring Orchestra Concert (PAC), 6pm
Boys Volleyball @ Woods Cross (JV 3:30, SO 5:00,VAR 6:30)
Boys Lacrosse vs Wasatch (JV 5:00, VAR 7:00)
Boys Soccer @ Olympus (V 7:00, JV 5:00)
Friday, March 27
Boys Tennis @ Provo Tournament
Baseball vs Westlake (JV 3:30, F 5:00)
Boys Volleyball @ Viewmont (JV 3:30, SO 5:00,VAR 6:30)
Saturday,  March 28
Boys Volleyball JV @ Lone Peak Tournament
Track & Field @ Taylorsville
Winter Guard @ State Finals @ Wasatch (TBD)


Make it a great week!– Alta High Administration