April 2023

In our Spanish classes at PJHS we learn about Cinco de mayo which of course is NOT Mexico's independence day but another opportunity to celebrate Mexico's beginnings of freedom.  Mexico celebrates a memorable battle against the French that took place in the town of Puebla.  Puebla is such a beautiful place - it is highly recommended to visit if you get the opportunity. 

Payson City is celebrating Cinco de mayo next week at the Peteetneet Amphitheater at 10 S. 600 E. Payson UT.  Come enjoy great music and authentic foods!

We want to hear about your experience with your student's education. We invite you to participate in completing the Utah School Climate Survey. This survey includes questions about your student's learning, school safety, and interpersonal relationships, as well as your attitudes about the institutional environment and your personal involvement in school. Your responses will be very helpful in improving student relationships, learning conditions, and the overall school environment. 

Grizzly Update - Apr. 25th, 2023
Upcoming Events:  
April 25th  Track Meet at Salem Hills High School 2:00 pm
April 27th  Tennis vs. Springville at Springville High
April 27th  Freshman Soccer @ Timpview 4:00 pm
April 27th  Fine Arts Gala 5:30 pm
May 01st  Freshman Soccer @ RSL Academy 3:30 pm
May 02nd Tennis vs. Mapleton
May 04th  Track Meet at Maple Mountain High School 2:00 pm
May 04th  Tennis vs. Salem at Salem Hills High
May 09th  Band Concert 7 pm

The 9th grade Peer Leadership Team collected cans from the school's food drive and then delivered them to Tabitha's Way. While there they helped select and sort food items according to type and expiration date. Click the story to see all the pictures. 

Biology classes recently did a blood typing lab. We had a guest speaker, Mr. Blake, teach the students about blood types and their respective genetics. Students were able to find out their own blood type. Click the story to see the other pics!

The 9th grade health classes learned how to help adults, children and Infants that may be choking or in cardiac arrest. The instructors from Advanced CPR guided the students through the processes including AEDs and basic patient assessment. Click the story to see all the pictures. You’re in good hands Payson residents!!

A big congratulations to Mark Davis, our Teacher of the Year at PJHS!  Mark was honored at the Nebo District Board Meeting on Wednesday evening. Mark is part of our leadership team. He helped lead the World Civics and Geography department through significant curriculum changes. He is not shy about confronting issues. Other teachers respect him and will listen to what he has to say. Mark also builds appropriate and meaningful relationships with students. We are grateful for his leadership and expertise. 

The 8th grade Peer Leadership Class made Hygiene Kits for Refugees in Bangladesh. Click the story to see all the pics. They started with a Telethon where they called local businesses and residents to ask for donations. We had a tremendous outpouring from the public including: residents, police departments, dentists and businesses in Spanish Fork, Salem, Santaquin, Payson, and Genola areas. They collected and organized the donations supplementing what they needed with monetary donations.

PJHS Parents,  If you're interested in learning more about building your child's confidence, please consider attending this zoom class offered by Nebo School District on April 18th. Register using this link.