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Weekly Parent Update

January 9, 2026

LAU Parents and Families,

Transformative Learning Experiences (TLEs) are the anchor to education at Leadership Academy of Utah (LAU). Our curriculum, Socratic discussions, and adventures all offer opportunities for TLEs. These learning experiences create emotional attachments to growth and goodness while building confidence in our students. Confidence is the basic building block for moral imagination and the birthplace of desire. As Napoleon Hill stated, "Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything."

As a Board, we are thrilled to support a new opportunity that our graduating seniors can use to move their desires forward into their next achievements. We are passing the hat around to partner with families, alumni, and business donors in this endeavor. The Legacy Learning Scholarship is a cash scholarship offered to every LAU graduating senior who completes the application.

There are no requirements tied to grade point averages or college plans. It is an extension of trust and belief in the students' educational experience and their capability to choose an imaginative and transformative next life step. Examples could be education, travel, certifications, supplies, starting a business, or funding a ministry.

Students, we invite you to complete the application. Parents, we invite you to contribute to the fund monetarily or support the scholarship by purchasing from the soon-to-open merch store, with proceeds going directly to the scholarship fund.

The voyage from childhood to adulthood is filled with peril and adventure, and that’s what makes the grown-up world worth aspiring to. We are educating students and families to become the heroes of their own story, and we happily champion their journey.

Cheers to a new year of possibility and adventure for all of us.

Molly Foster

LAU Board Chair

Action Items

Legacy Learning Scholarship—Submission Reminder: Parents of seniors, please encourage your student to complete and submit their Legacy Learning Scholarship application in the LAU Hub by Saturday, January 31. All eligible graduating seniors who apply will receive scholarship funds based on their years at LAU. More details are available on the Legacy Learning Scholarship web page. If you have questions, please contact your student’s Academic Counselor.

January Mental Health Minute & Counseling Update: This month’s Mental Health Minute shares tips on setting New Year goals and managing challenges. The Counseling Update highlights scholarship opportunities and key academic guidance. Both resources are available in the LAU Hub—take a few minutes to review them with your student!

New Williamsburg Family of Schools Website: Williamsburg, LAU’s curriculum provider, has updated and streamlined their website. Curriculum and mentor information has moved to the new Williamsburg Family of Schools website—take a moment to explore it today!

Announcements

LAU & Williamsburg Winter Formal: LAU is excited to host Winter Formal at Red Butte Garden’s Orangerie in Salt Lake City on Saturday, February 14, from 7:00-9:30 PM MT. This event is open to all LAU and Williamsburg Academy students and their guests in grades 6-12. Students may attend with a date, with friends, or on their own. Space is limited, so register soon—registration closes February 13, or when capacity is reached. More details and registration can be found on our Winter Formal event web page.

School Safety/Emergency Preparedness: In accordance with R277-400, LAU maintains emergency preparedness and response plans. Because we are an online school, we use a non-traditional LAU Emergency Plan for Families, which includes resources for parents and students to review and implement at home. Please note that these resources are provided as guidance and may not cover every family’s situation.

LAU also has emergency plans specific to in-person Adventure courses and school activities. The safety of our students and staff remains a top priority.

To support these efforts, LAU will host an Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response Week from February 9-13, featuring reminders and resources for staff and families. More information on this event will be available soon.

LAU Course Add/Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 20, is the final day for students to add, drop, or change a course for the winter semester. If you have questions or are considering a schedule change for your student, please contact your student’s Counselor for support.

New Parent and Student Back-to-School Night Recording: Our New Parent and Student Back-to-School Night was held on Monday, January 5. If you missed this fun and informative event, you can still catch up by watching the recording here. It’s a great way to get oriented, hear from LAU team members, and feel confident heading into the new semester.

Upcoming Events

January 16: Fall Semester Final Grades Posted

January 20: Winter Course Add/Drop Deadline

January 20–February 6: Open Enrollment for Fall 2026

January 31: Legacy Learning Scholarship Application Deadline

February 9–13: Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response Week

February 14: LAU & Williamsburg Winter Formal (Salt Lake City)—7:00-9:30 PM MT

Please check the Parent Resource Center for links to view our Parent Video Library, info about in-person activities, and more!

 

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