Springville High School
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🎒 Homecoming Assembly Bell Schedule — Tuesday, Sept 15! Advisory classes head to the stadium together. Check the times so you don't miss a thing! ❤️💙
By Dameon Jensen and Yurem Roman, SHS Social Media
Many students ask the question, “What is esports?” Esports is a competitive gaming outlet for
students. Students play video games and have fun, but also have good sportsmanship. Our esports
team competes against other schools in tournaments. In addition to teaching History and Drones, Mr.
Branden Russell is also Springville High’s Esports team advisor and coach.
If you’re interested in when esports is available, both meetups and sign-ups will continue throughout
the coming Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, from 4 to 5 pm in Mr. Russell’s room, B-207.
Esports features many modern and family-friendly games like Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Rocket
League, and even Street Fighter. So if you’re interested in the competitive games esports offers, it's
worth trying out to represent our school’s competitive side of gaming.
Some people don’t see or acknowledge the important skills esports has to offer. Teamwork,
communication, social skills, and time management are some of the few life skills that esports help
strengthen. Games like Rocket League and Mario Kart encourage teamwork and communication.
This is our third year going. Our school hosted esports back in 2020 and carried a few titles like
Smash, League of Legends, and Rocket League. It went on hiatus for a bit but, now with Ken Garff
partnering with the high schools, esports has extra funding and opportunities.
The primary motivation for the team’s coach—who also teaches history and aviation drone
technology—stems from a lifelong passion for gaming and a desire to provide student players with a
structured, competitive outlet.
A major milestone for the program came with a top-three finish at the state tournament in Street
Fighter. Under the guidance and training of Coach Russell, club members refined their strategic skills,
resulting in a proud podium appearance for the school's emerging esports initiative.
If you or a friend are interested in joining esports, head to Mr. Russell’s classroom, room B-207, and
ask how you can be a member of the esports team.
Many students ask the question, “What is esports?” Esports is a competitive gaming outlet for
students. Students play video games and have fun, but also have good sportsmanship. Our esports
team competes against other schools in tournaments. In addition to teaching History and Drones, Mr.
Branden Russell is also Springville High’s Esports team advisor and coach.
If you’re interested in when esports is available, both meetups and sign-ups will continue throughout
the coming Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, from 4 to 5 pm in Mr. Russell’s room, B-207.
Esports features many modern and family-friendly games like Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Rocket
League, and even Street Fighter. So if you’re interested in the competitive games esports offers, it's
worth trying out to represent our school’s competitive side of gaming.
Some people don’t see or acknowledge the important skills esports has to offer. Teamwork,
communication, social skills, and time management are some of the few life skills that esports help
strengthen. Games like Rocket League and Mario Kart encourage teamwork and communication.
This is our third year going. Our school hosted esports back in 2020 and carried a few titles like
Smash, League of Legends, and Rocket League. It went on hiatus for a bit but, now with Ken Garff
partnering with the high schools, esports has extra funding and opportunities.
The primary motivation for the team’s coach—who also teaches history and aviation drone
technology—stems from a lifelong passion for gaming and a desire to provide student players with a
structured, competitive outlet.
A major milestone for the program came with a top-three finish at the state tournament in Street
Fighter. Under the guidance and training of Coach Russell, club members refined their strategic skills,
resulting in a proud podium appearance for the school's emerging esports initiative.
If you or a friend are interested in joining esports, head to Mr. Russell’s classroom, room B-207, and
ask how you can be a member of the esports team.
Reminder: The final day to purchase Chromebook insurance is September 15. Coverage protects against accidental damage, theft, and other costly repairs. Sign up at myschoolfees.com or in the finance office.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌸 Join us at our Annual Multicultural Celebration on September 16th during lunch. Celebrate culture, identity, and belonging — "Your individuality is important..." Be there! @Springvillehia #HispanicHeritageMonth #SpringvilleHS
🎉 Springville High School Homecoming Week is almost here! 🎉 Show your school spirit all week long:
👕 9/14 — Adam Sandler Dress Day
🖤 9/15 — SHS Out (ASSEMBLY)
💇 9/16 — Wigs Day! (PAINT FIGHT)
🤠 9/17 — Country vs. Country Club (LIGHT PARADE/BURNING OF THE S)
🔴 9/18 — Red Out (Football Game!)
Go Red Devils! ❤️💙 #SHSHomecoming #HomecomingWeek
✨ Homecoming Light Parade — Thursday, Sept. 17! Line up at 7:30 PM at the church on 1460 E 900 S as the parade rolls West down 900 S. Then stay for the Burning of the "S"! 🔴 #SHSHomecoming #GoRedDevils
Clay, Conversations & Crafting: Inside Ms. Israelsen’s Ceramics Class!
By Celeste Angulo and Vaughn Sanford, SHS Digital Media Class
Taking ceramics with our Fine Arts teacher, Ms. Heidi Israelsen, is such a great experience. It gives you a chance to talk with friends, express your creativity, and make unique clay projects you can actually keep. Ms. Israelsen fosters a welcoming environment where you get to craft fun projects, enjoy the process, and walk away with great memories every class.
Featured Students: Kynlee Virgin, Lilly Jacobson, Delilah Orme, Ashley Rodriguez, Caleb Unguren, and Ben Jenkins.
By Celeste Angulo and Vaughn Sanford, SHS Digital Media Class
Taking ceramics with our Fine Arts teacher, Ms. Heidi Israelsen, is such a great experience. It gives you a chance to talk with friends, express your creativity, and make unique clay projects you can actually keep. Ms. Israelsen fosters a welcoming environment where you get to craft fun projects, enjoy the process, and walk away with great memories every class.
Featured Students: Kynlee Virgin, Lilly Jacobson, Delilah Orme, Ashley Rodriguez, Caleb Unguren, and Ben Jenkins.
📞 SHS has a new phone system! Previous office numbers are no longer in service. Please call the Front Office at 801-489-2870, and our team will direct your call to the right place — counseling, attendance, and more
Art Foundations 1: Unleash your Creativity
By Adam Fisher and Kevin Bustos, SHS Digital Media Class
Students learn the basic building blocks of art in Mrs. Autumn Jensen’s Art Foundations 1 class. Mastering the simple, powerful skills of art allows students to create anything they can imagine.
Every great artist starts with the fundamentals, and Isaak Davila is laying down the groundwork.
By Adam Fisher and Kevin Bustos, SHS Digital Media Class
Students learn the basic building blocks of art in Mrs. Autumn Jensen’s Art Foundations 1 class. Mastering the simple, powerful skills of art allows students to create anything they can imagine.
Every great artist starts with the fundamentals, and Isaak Davila is laying down the groundwork.
Need help with Math? Go to room B217 Tuesdays - Fridays from 2:30-3:30 for help!
Congrats to the Seniors on our girls soccer team!
Abby Brown, Kady Laird, Millie Hollingshead, Trevi Jackson, Camryn Pickett, Sammy Hullinger, Claire Kirby, Sarah Penrod, Savannah Johnston
Abby Brown, Kady Laird, Millie Hollingshead, Trevi Jackson, Camryn Pickett, Sammy Hullinger, Claire Kirby, Sarah Penrod, Savannah Johnston
Sparking the Future: Meet Mr. Jess Carter, Our New Welding Instructor
by Jasen Giles and Israel Norton, SHS Digital Media Class
Mr. Jess Carter is our new welding teacher at Springville High School. Before he came to Springville High, Mr. Carter spent the past 17 years in the Alpine School District teaching at American Fork Junior High, Assistant Principal at Pleasant Grove Junior High, and Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education.
Mr. Carter said, "I love working with students, and teaching is so fun for me.” A story he told when he was younger was that he wanted to be a professional stunt driver. Mr. Carter said the reason he is passionate about welding was, “I love welding because it's a way for me to build things. I love to create and welding is one method for me to do that.”
by Jasen Giles and Israel Norton, SHS Digital Media Class
Mr. Jess Carter is our new welding teacher at Springville High School. Before he came to Springville High, Mr. Carter spent the past 17 years in the Alpine School District teaching at American Fork Junior High, Assistant Principal at Pleasant Grove Junior High, and Assistant Director of Career and Technical Education.
Mr. Carter said, "I love working with students, and teaching is so fun for me.” A story he told when he was younger was that he wanted to be a professional stunt driver. Mr. Carter said the reason he is passionate about welding was, “I love welding because it's a way for me to build things. I love to create and welding is one method for me to do that.”
Springville's win over Carbon, 3-0 (August 27)
by Reese Peterson and Lincoln Christensen
SHS Digital Media
by Reese Peterson and Lincoln Christensen
SHS Digital Media
No school on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.
SHS Esports is HERE! Hit up Mr. Russell in B207 for the scoop — tryouts coming for Rocket League, Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & Street Fighter 6! New and returning players: scan that QR code and fill out the Google Form to join the squad! 🎮⚡"
Congratulations to our amazing Students of the Month for September. To learn about these students, go to shs.nebo.edu
Senior Sunrise — Wed Sept 9th by the tennis courts: waffle love at 6 AM, sunrise at 7 AM, pre-purchase required ($8 pre-sale / $10 day-of). Full details here https://tinyurl.com/seniorwafflelove
NHS ‘26-’27!
Requirements: Scholarship-Character-Leadership-Service
GPA: 3.7+
Deadline For Submission: Submit parts 1-4 to Mr. Johnson by Sept. 8 @ 3 pm
Also Needed: Signature page + teacher recommendations
Reminder: Make copy of application before filling it out
Requirements: Scholarship-Character-Leadership-Service
GPA: 3.7+
Deadline For Submission: Submit parts 1-4 to Mr. Johnson by Sept. 8 @ 3 pm
Also Needed: Signature page + teacher recommendations
Reminder: Make copy of application before filling it out
Looking for a crew to navigate the school year? Club Rush — Sept. 3–4 at lunch in the Commons: play bingo, win prizes, grab some 'treasure.'
Senior students & parents — join Springville High for the Sterling Scholar Award Nominations Info Meeting! Sept 15, 2:30 PM, Staff Development Room B211. Refreshments served. Learn more: sterlingscholar.org
