May 2023

Spanish Class Videos

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We have so greatly enjoyed having Graciela Bartholomew as our Spanish teacher over the past three years. She is switching schools next year and we will definitely miss her. Click the story and enjoy some videos of her class!

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Graciela Bartholomew

Science Class Engineering Feats

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Mr. Gowans' science students used their engineering skills as they competed to build the tallest marshmallow suspension tower.  Using only 20 spaghetti noodles, some towers were close to 3 feet high and suspended one large marshmallow. Click the story to see all the pics.

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Ben Gowans

Technology Student Association Finalist: Zeke Andrew

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Congratulations to PJHS student Zeke Andrew who took first place at the Utah State TSA convention on March 14, 2023. He will be representing Payson Jr. High School, Nebo School District and Utah TSA at the National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky from June 27- July 2.
He is competing in 3 competitions: Career Prep, Prepared Speech and Promotional Marketing.
Thanks for all of the hard work in preparations for Nationals. Best of luck, Zeke. You make us proud!

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Terry Hunter

Covey Art Show Winners

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Congratulations to our PJHS students who were award winners at the Covey Art Show!  Sierra Snyder took 1st place and Kate Gasaway took 2nd among all 9th grade student entries. Bryli Partridge took 2nd place from all 8th grade entries. 

District Poetry Slam

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On May 2nd, the district poetry slam was held at the Springville Summit Center. Our school champions, Henry Kearns, Sierra Bird, and Sienna Lund all competed alongside other jr. high students. Our very own Henry Kearns took 3rd place overall. We are so proud of each of our competitors and we want to congratulate Henry on his amazing win.
 

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Mariah Michaels

Upcoming Events/Opportunities at PJHS

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Grizzly Update - May 3rd, 2023
Upcoming Events:  

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
May 10th  Last Club Day for D&D/Chess
May 11th  FFA Banquet 3 pm
May 11th  Choir Concert 7 pm
May 18th  Lagoon Field Trip
May 16th/17th  Chromebook Check-In
May 17th  Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm @ PJHS
May 22nd  9th Grade Pool Party
May 24th  Early Yearbook Distribution