Congratulations to Ellee Barton for being selected for the Payson City Mayor's Recognition Award for October! Ellee is an 8th grader who always has a positive attitude. She is a member of the Hope Squad at Payson Junior High.  She is a student that we can count on to help us with whatever is needed.  Whenever Ellee notices a student that is sad, she is quick to let the counselors know that she is concerned. She is truly making a difference in the lives of many students. 

This year’s Intermountain Mental Health Services Awareness Night will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Brigham Young University Wilkinson Center.

The evening will include an information fair featuring 40+ community mental health resources. Dr. Greg Hudnall of Hope4Utah will speak at 5:30 on suicide prevention. 

Beginning this school year, every Friday the student council is featuring a video announcement segment. Today's news includes an introduction of the 7th grade student council candidates and events for next week's Red Ribbon events. Follow the link and check it out!

https://youtu.be/Yj-KFzXH2-Q

PJHS Parents and Students,

Congratulations goes out to our very own Bradlee Wharton for being selected for the Mayor's Recognition Award at the September Payson City Council Meeting! Bradlee is an 8th grader who possesses many great qualities. Math teacher Mr. Smith says of Bradlee, "Brad is a hard working self motivated student. he is always willing to help others, and has a positive attitude. I have enjoyed having Brad in my class , and look forward to working with him this school year. Great Job on receiving the Mayor's Award!"

PJHS Parents and Students,

GRIZZLY GROWLS

Attendance Tip

• If your child is absent, work with the teacher to make sure she or he has an opportunity to learn and make up for the academics missed.

PJHS has a rich tradition of badminton. Our first tournament will be September 28th.

-- BEFORE SCHOOL -- PJHS DOUBLES --

Get a partner and sign up with Mr. Archer (eric.archer [at] nebo.edu). Girls, boys, or mixed doubles!

Warm up/seeding start at 5:30 am, games start at 6.  Rackets and birds will be available.

Payson Junior High School offers 2 hikes a year, the Loafer Mountain hike in the Fall and the Big Tree hike in the Spring.  These are great outdoor activities that all students are welcome to attend.  Students that haven’t hiked with the school before need to qualify by passing a physical and written test.  The Loafer Mountain hike is a 12-mile round trip with a beautiful view of Utah Valley.  

PJHS Parents and Students,

GRIZZLY GROWLS

Attendance Tip

Reach out for help if you are experiencing tough times (e.g. transportation, unstable housing, loss of a job, health problems) that make it difficult to get your child to school. Other parents, your child’s teacher, principal, social worker, school nurse, afterschool providers or community agencies can help you problem solve or connect you to a needed resource.

On Labor Day Payson FFA members participated in the Onion Days parade and organized a petting zoo for citizens in the community.  FFA members gathered; goats, chickens, miniature horses, cows, and sheep for the Children's Carnival held at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Center.  We had a lot of fun serving the youth and families in our community and are looking forward to doing it again next year.