Hey there all you future actors.  Make sure to sign up for our school musical “Into The Woods.”  Auditions have opened up until Wednesday the 18th, instead just Monday, through Tuesday.  You thought you missed out, but now you have an extra day of chances to be a school star.  Make sure you bring your talent, and your great personality to your audition.

On October 16, 2013 a group of PJHS students took a field trip for The Shakespeare Festival.  Mr. Aintablian, the school’s drama teacher, chaperoned the students to Cedar City.  He had remembered many great things, and enjoyed going with the students.  They got to stay over night, meet people who had made a name for themselves in the drama department, and participate in competitive activities.

“This is our way of celebrating those who have sacrificed to protect our country, “ was the first announcement made after welcoming the guests of Payson Junior High School’s Veteran’s Day concert. The entire auditorium was full of proud family members and  fellow students and staff. Soon the Payson High School was filled with the sounds of the band, orchestra, jazz band, and choir playing patriotic songs to honor the veterans.

On November 1,  Payson Junior High revealed an avalanche of talent on stage- some unknown, some unusual, and all of it fantastic. Bringing together some of the school’s hobbies and interests, PJHS’ 2013 talent show exposed just a small portion of the hard work, capabilities and showmanship of our students.

The Fine Arts Department at PJHS will be putting on its annual Patriotic Concert to honor Veterans. The concert will be held this Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00 pm at the Payson High School Auditorium.

The public is invited to enjoy this free event and to celebrate the veterans who have served our country! Veterans are especially encouraged to come enjoy this evening. Bring your family and come to the concert!

The average American only takes 5,000 steps a day-but students were able to walk 500 miles as a school to take a stand against drugs.

A fierce competition occurred after school as students and staff played in one of Payson Junior’s toughest, most popular events: a badminton tournament.

On September 20, 2013, 70 students competed in Payson Junior High’s first badminton tournament of the year.  Eric Archer, teacher at Payson who organized the event, explained, “There were a lot of close games and it was a 'smashing' good time.”  

Each month, teachers vote on which students excelled and really stood out in each of their content areas: Students of the Month. The excellent students for September are as follows:

Please complete the following survey for the school counselors. 

http://www.counselorsroom.org/NS_Respond.php?code=EDCJAK

Upcoming Events: Picture Retakes Monday Sept. 23rd. Bring your picture packet if there is a reason to exchange, or money if you want to purchase a packet. Be sure to have your photo taken for the Student ID card and yearbook if you were absent before.

Upcoming Events: Friday, Sept. 20, the PTA has scheduled a Drive-In Movie at the PHS parking lot. This was a huge success last year, so plan to bring your family again this time around.

PJHS Girl's Tennis team is scheduled for two matches this week--Sept. 17 & 19th. Good luck, girls!