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Congratulations to Mrs. Grill for being celebrated as Taylor's Teacher of the Year!!! She will be honored at the district level next month at Board Meeting! Mrs. Grill will do anything for anyone at any time!  She's a pro at technology, makes gingerbread houses with her class each December, can tell you anything about the State of Utah, and has received one of the highest honors in scouting, the Silver Beaver!! Thank you Mrs. Grill for showing your ROAR!  #reachforyourpotential #ownup #accepteveryone #rememberwhoyourepresent #beenheresince1866 #manytigersoneroar #taylormeansfamily #teacheroftheyear

Attributions: Alfonso De La Torre of The Lion's Roar Newspaper
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Payson High School’s Future Farmers of America hosted the 2018 Sweethearts assembly on Feb. 16. The assembly thrilled students for the dance that took place the following Saturday. The student-packed auditorium got together to see the nominated contestants sell cakes and get crowned.

         Matthew Tervort, FFA vice-president, was the auctioneer for the day. Overall, $1540 were raised from all of the cakes, including three bought by the student council. Claire Rowley’s “Beauty and The Beast” themed cake was voted the best and sold for $350. In the end, Sweethearts royalty was crowned. Myranda Goodworth was second attendant, Cambrielle Fitzwater first attendant, and Claire Rowley was crowned as Sweethearts Queen. Rowley said, “It was fun, I got to try out new things and I’m just glad I did it.” Cakes, money and royalty: the assembly was a great way to end the week and prepare students for the upcoming dance.

Attributions: SafeUT Awareness Days February 22 & 23   In light of the recent events in Florida and other tragedies that have happened around the country, Nebo School District is teaming up with KSL on February 22, 2018, as we Stand Up for a Safe Utah. Utah has a very powerful resource and that is the SafeUT app.  As you all know, the SafeUT app provides real-time crisis intervention and has been proven to save lives and stopped planned school attacks.     Our goal is to make sure that every parent, student and educator is aware of the app and has it downloaded on their phone.    Throughout the day, KSL will be highlighting all that the app can do, the history behind it, the success stories and much more. In addition, there will be some fun for the students. Below is the outline to encourage student involvement: ·        Encourage your friends to download the app ·        Use hashtag #SafeUT on posts     KSL Contest:   Individuals will be able to share a screenshot of their phone with the app downloaded for a chance to win a $50 visa card   These screenshots will need to be posted in the contest on the KSL TV Facebook page   The school that is tagged the most by their students will receive 100 pizzas from KSL!   The contest will start Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 at 3 p.m.   Watch KSL News at 5 p.m. on Friday to see which school will be receiving 100 pizzas!   #nebohero #studentsuccess #empowerstudents #engagestudents #focusonstudents #loveUTpublicschools #utpol #uted #NeboDistrict #NeboSchools #safeUT

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In light of the recent events in Florida and other tragedies that have happened around the country, Nebo School District is teaming up with KSL on February 22, 2018, as we Stand Up for a Safe Utah. Utah has a very powerful resource and that is the SafeUT app.  As you all know, the SafeUT app provides real-time crisis intervention and has been proven to save lives and stopped planned school attacks.  

Our goal is to make sure that every parent, student and educator is aware of the app and has it downloaded on their phone. 

Throughout the day, KSL will be highlighting all that the app can do, the history behind it, the success stories and much more. In addition, there will be some fun for the students. Below is the outline to encourage student involvement:

· Encourage your friends to download the app

· Use hashtag #SafeUT on posts

KSL Contest:

Individuals will be able to share a screenshot of their phone with the app downloaded for a chance to win a $50 visa card

These screenshots will need to be posted in the contest on the KSL TV Facebook page

The school that is tagged the most by their students will receive 100 pizzas from KSL!

 The contest will start Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 at 3 p.m.

Watch KSL News at 5 p.m. on Friday to see which school will be receiving 100 pizzas!

#nebohero #studentsuccess #empowerstudents #engagestudents #focusonstudents #loveUTpublicschools #utpol #uted #NeboDistrict #NeboSchools #parkviewbees #thisishowweroll #safeUT

In light of the recent events in Florida and other tragedies that have happened around the country, Nebo School District is teaming up with KSL on February 22, 2018, as we Stand Up for a Safe Utah. Utah has a very powerful resource and that is the SafeUT app.  As you all know, the SafeUT app provides real-time crisis intervention and has been proven to save lives and stopped planned school attacks.

Our goal is to make sure that every parent, student and educator is aware of the app and has it downloaded on their phone.

Throughout the day, KSL will be highlighting all that the app can do, the history behind it, the success stories and much more. In addition, there will be some fun for the students.

Below is the outline to encourage student involvement:
- Encourage your friends to download the app
- Use hashtag #SafeUT on posts

KSL Contest:

Individuals will be able to share a screenshot of their phone with the app downloaded for a chance to win a $50 visa card. These screenshots will need to be posted in the contest on the KSL TV Facebook page. The school that is tagged the most by their students will receive 100 pizzas from KSL! The contest will start Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 at 3 p.m. Watch KSL News at 5 p.m. on Friday to see which school will be receiving 100 pizzas!

#nebohero #studentsuccess #empowerstudents #engagestudents #focusonstudents #loveUTpublicschools #utpol #uted #NeboDistrict #NeboSchools #safeUT #GrizzlyNation #SharePJHS #GrizzlyHero

 

SafeUT Awareness Days February 22 & 23   In light of the recent events in Florida and other tragedies that have happened around the country, Nebo School District is teaming up with KSL on February 22, 2018, as we Stand Up for a Safe Utah. Utah has a very powerful resource and that is the SafeUT app.  As you all know, the SafeUT app provides real-time crisis intervention and has been proven to save lives and stopped planned school attacks.  Our goal is to make sure that every parent, student and educator is aware of the app and has it downloaded on their phone.    Throughout the day, KSL will be highlighting all that the app can do, the history behind it, the success stories and much more. In addition, there will be some fun for the students. Below is the outline to encourage student involvement: ·        Encourage your friends to download the app ·        Use hashtag #SafeUT on posts and #springlakeelem   #unexpected #springlakehawks #springlakeelem   KSL Contest: Individuals will be able to share a screenshot of their phone with the app downloaded for a chance to win a $50 visa card.   These screenshots will need to be posted in the contest on the KSL TV Facebook page.   The school that is tagged the most by their students will receive 100 pizzas from KSL!   The contest will start Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 at 3 p.m.   Watch KSL News at 5 p.m. on Friday to see which school will be receiving 100 pizzas! #unexpected #springlakehawks #springlakeelem   #nebohero #studentsuccess #empowerstudents #engagestudents #focusonstudents #loveUTpublicschools #utpol #uted #NeboDistrict #NeboSchools #safeUT

 

Attributions: Lana Hiskey
(more pictures available)In light of the recent events in Florida and other tragedies that have happened around the country, Nebo School District is teaming up with KSL on February 22, 2018, as we Stand Up for a Safe Utah. Utah has a very powerful resource and that is the SafeUT app.  As you all know, the SafeUT app provides real-time crisis intervention and has been proven to save lives and stopped planned school attacks.   Our goal is to make sure that every parent, student and educator is aware of the app and has it downloaded on their phone.  Throughout the day, KSL will be highlighting all that the app can do, the history behind it, the success stories and much more.   In addition, there will be some fun for the students. Below is the outline to encourage student involvement:

• Encourage your friends to download the app
• Use hashtag #SafeUT on posts

KSL Contest:

 

• Individuals will be able to share a screenshot of their phone with the app downloaded for a chance to win a $50 visa card
• These screenshots will need to be posted in the contest on the KSL TV Facebook page
• The school that is tagged the most by their students will receive 100 pizzas from KSL!
• The contest will start Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23 at 3 p.m.
• Watch KSL News at 5 p.m. on Friday to see which school will be receiving 100 pizzas!

  #nebohero #studentsuccess #empowerstudents #engagestudents #focusonstudents #loveUTpublicschools #utpol #uted #NeboDistrict #NeboSchools #safeUT #PHSLIONS

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 In light of the recent events in Florida and other tragedies that have happened around the country, Nebo School District is teaming up with KSL on February 22, 2018, as we Stand Up for a Safe Utah. Utah has a very powerful resource and that is the SafeUT app.  As you all know, the SafeUT app provides real-time crisis intervention and has been proven to save lives and stopped planned school attacks.   Our goal is to make sure that every parent, student and educator is aware of the app and has it downloaded on their phone.  Throughout the day, KSL will be highlighting all that the app can do, the history behind it, the success stories and much more. In addition, there will be some fun for the students. Below is the outline to encourage student involvement:·        Encourage your friends to download the app·        Use hashtag #SafeUT on posts KSL Contest: Individuals will be able to share a screenshot of their phone with the app downloaded for a chance to win a $50 visa card. These screenshots will need to be posted in the contest on the KSL TV Facebook page. The school that is tagged the most by their students will receive 100 pizzas from KSL! The contest will start Thursday, February 22 and end on Friday, February 23 at 3 p.m. Watch KSL News at 5 p.m. on Friday to see which school will be receiving 100 pizzas!

In light of the recent events in Florida and other tragedies that have happened around the country, Nebo School District is teaming up with KSL on February 22, 2018, as we Stand Up for a Safe Utah. Utah has a very powerful resource and that is the SafeUT app.  As you all know, the SafeUT app provides real-time crisis intervention and has been proven to save lives and stopped planned school attacks.   Our goal is to make sure that every parent, student and educator is aware of the app and has it downloaded on their phone.  Throughout the day, KSL will be highlighting all that the app can do, the history behind it, the success stories and much more. In addition, there will be some fun for the students. Below is the outline to encourage student involvement:·        Encourage your friends to download the app·        Use hashtag #SafeUT on posts  KSL Contest: Individuals will be able to share a screenshot of their phone with the app downloaded for a chance to win a $50 visa card These screenshots will need to be posted in the contest on the KSL TV Facebook page The school that is tagged the most by their students will receive 100 pizzas from KSL! The contest will start Thursday, February 22and Friday, February 23 at 3 p.m. Watch KSL News at 5 p.m. on Friday to see which school will be receiving 100 pizzas! #nebohero #studentsuccess #empowerstudents #engagestudents #focusonstudents #loveUTpublicschools #utpol #uted #NeboDistrict #NeboSchools #safeUT

Attributions: Melinda Barber

Parent Teacher Conferences

On Thursday, February 22, from 3:30-8:00 p.m. parent/teacher conferences will be held in the gym. Midterm report cards will be handed out that evening, and parents and students are welcome to visit teachers during that time. Our Latinos in Action (LIA) students will be available to supervise children (ages 4-11) in the classroom across from the girls’ gym. These students have prepared activities for children and will also be showing a movie for kids. In addition, former LIA students will be available to interpret for teachers and parents during parent/teacher conferences. We hope to see you there!

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Nebo School District is always trying to improve communication and responsiveness to our stakeholders. To that end, we invite students, parents and teachers to give feedback on teachers and administrators in Nebo District schools.  A link to the Nebo Stakeholder Survey 2017-2018 will be found on the Nebo home page at www.nebo.edu beginning Wednesday, February 7 and remaining open until Wednesday, February 21, 2018, where Nebo District stakeholders will be able to share their thoughts and experiences. (Parents and employees will be emailed a link to help them gain access, while students will be shown the link in their computer labs.)

The purpose of the Nebo Stakeholder Survey is to help us improve instruction and to keep our finger on the pulse of our patrons. For feedback to be most useful, we suggest being polite even when sharing intensely positive or negative feelings, sharing specific experiences that illustrate your ratings, and using appropriate language in all circumstances.

Thank you for your helpful feedback.

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Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE! Congratulations to Radyn Edwards and Richelle Nielson for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Radyn was nominated by Mrs. Ewell for being a gentleman and offering to help carry heavy items to her car. Richelle was nominated for being thoughtful and kind. She's always friendly and fun to be around.

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Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE! Congratulations to Wyatt Baxter and Kennedy Ercanbrack for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Wyatt was nominated by Mrs. Davis for always being willing to help and being respectful to others. Kennedy was nominated by Mrs. Bennett for turning in another student's lost item.

Attributions: Article by Sabryne Kelly

Here at Payson High School we’re proud of our Sterling Scholars, and many have been highlighted. Micah Toelupe, the winner of the Visual Art Sterling Scholar, needs his time to shine! Not saying we saved the best for last but...

Micah has been drawing, painting, dreaming and doodling since a very young age, as long as he can remember. To the people who grew up with Micah the fact that he won this Scholar was a “no duh” scenario. Micah knows for sure that art will be more than just a hobby in his future, when asked he answered, “I definitely want art to be a big part of my future.”  

Many students know of Micah’s artistic talent, and many more have originals painted from the master himself that were given as presents.  When asked why he tried for Sterling Scholar Micah stated, “This was just a big dream for me, I always wanted to be the Visual Arts Sterling Scholar, to excel in the art world. The Sterling Scholar was something that helped me achieve that, that helped me put myself out there.” We’re so proud of Micah here at PHS and we can’t wait to see where his art takes him! Congratulations Micah on earning the Visual Art Sterling Scholar.

Attributions: By; Ryan lines of the Lions Roar Newspaper

After watching a movie, I try to find a word that sums up the story and my overall experience while watching. After watching Black Panther, the only word I can actually think of is, “Wow!”

              The story is based around protagonist T’Challa, an African prince who has to fix previous problems in his highly electronically advanced Kingdom that his recently deceased Father left behind. He’ll discover what it means to be a leader, and how to define his own path in this life. T’Challa is portrayed by actor Chadwick Boseman. He’s accompanied by Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, and Letitia Wright. This group of four are the main protagonists. Erik Killmonger (the main antagonist) is portrayed by Michael B. Jordan .He makes up the majority of the problems in the film.

Boseman portrays T’Challa in the best way possible. He has the attitude, energy and strength that is always shown when looking at the Black Panther.

               I’m gonna come out and say that Erik Killmonger is one of, if not the best villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You can truly see where his opinions and and where his and T’Challa’s values differ.

                Lupita, Danai, and Letitia are such amazing female supporting characters! To put it simply, the movie would be strikingly worse if these characters were not there.

                Wakanda is where the movie takes place. We’ve never seen Wakanda before. But, seeing Wakanda for the first time in its true glory made the audiences mouth gape in awe. The development and the culture of this setting is amazing, and it’s a good change to what’s usually portrayed for Africans in poverty. That’s another thing, these people aren’t in poverty! They are technologically advanced, so their worries are not about survival, but their royalty to the throne. Their technology makes absolutely no sense, but it is so cool! Wakanda is a A+ in my book.

The fight scenes in this movie were phenomenal! When you watch them, you can see how exhilarating,and dangerous it is to live in this universe. If you haven’t seen this movie, go and see it! It will blow you away. I went into this movie with fairly high expectations, and I was astounded with how amazing it was! I give Black Panther 9/10

 

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Tiger Pride Board winners had the opportunity to play Bingo with Mrs. Robbins this morning.  The following students won a pencil bag and notebook: Kenzie Green, Taya Fenn, Braxton Christensen, Emma Asay, Baylee Butler, Jarom Poulson, Addie Harmer, Harley Linsday, Daniel Zavala, Jesse Ramirez, Damian Gallegos, Lily Zeeman, Ty Hansen, Xavier Guzman, Maggie Sumens, Jake Finch, Alexys Zavala, Rylan Orton, Victoria Bolanos, Miah Martin  Congratulations to these students!  Thanks for Reaching your Potential, Owning up, Accepting Everyone, and Remembering who you Represent!!!!

Attributions: By Madisyn Rowley of the Lions Roar Newspaper
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Orchestra School Level Solo and Ensemble

Thursday February eighth was a big day for our PHS Chamber Orchestra and a few select students from the Concert Strings group. These musicians were asked to play a solo, or with a small group try and qualify for Region Solo and Ensemble.  The people who qualified for Region Solo and Ensemble are as follows;

The Chamber Orchestra: Small Ensemble

April Nettleton, Ruby Buhler, Payden Kunz, Travis Pitcher, and Adriene Wilde: 5 Instrument Quintet

Jana Worthington and Ericka Stone: Violin Duet

Ashlyn Sharp: Cello Solo

Madison Drager: Cello Solo

Lesly Gonzalez: Viola Solo

These students have excelled above and beyond at what they do and we wish them the best of luck at Region Solo and Ensemble!

Attributions: By: Briton Wilson and Megan Young of Lion's Roar Newspaper
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Every picture featured in the hallways at PHS are packed with years of history. For this month’s issue, our photo remake spotlights Dance Company. While the original photo was taken in the late eighties, the current photo was taken only a couple weeks ago. Change has definitely taken place between these two photos. The old dance company definitely had amazing style, with the big hair and black leotards.  Our dance company now, however, not only has amazing style, but is slaying away every performance they have. As the years have passed on, many things have changed, but change can be a good thing. Change brings many different opportunities for everyone who is willing to take them. As we come together to support every team here at school, our school spirit only grows stronger. As it goes, we are the Mighty Lions.

Attributions: Sarah Sumsion
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On Friday, our 4-6 grade, Barnett Bulldogs attended a band performance that have them pretty psyched! Salem Jr High Jazz band came to Barnett and put on a great performance. It has definitely made our students excited about band! Thank you Salem Jr. High for such a wonderful performance! 

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Parent-teacher conferences will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21st from 3:30 to 8:00 pm. Teachers will be meeting with parents and students in their individual classrooms. Please come and see us!