January 2018

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE! Congratulations to Victoria Chavez and Harley Berger for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Victoria was nominated by Ms. Stewart for always helping her partners and providing thoughtful insight in class. Harley was nominated by Mr. Burger for putting forth effort in band and always being on task.

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE! Congratulations to Keaton Mikesell and Amber Martindale for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Keaton was nominated by Mr. Burger for making great progress on trumpet and working hard in band. Amber was nominated by Mr. Vincent for her amazing artwork, as well as all her hard work.

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, January 12th due to a District Development Day.  There will also be no school on Monday, January 15th as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  We hope you have a fun and safe weekend!

Jan 12:  No School, DDD

Jan 15:  No School, Martin Luther King Day

Jan 16:  Term 3 Begins 

Our MNJHS Discovery Showcase will be held TONIGHT, January 10, from 3:30-8:00 p.m.  This is a fun-filled night where parents can see the hard work their students have put in during this term in their Discovery class.  During this time parents and students will also be able to visit other Discovery classes to see different projects and learn more about Discovery courses that are offered.  Popcorn will be provided and if students visit 20 booths they are eligible for a free movie pass to Payson Stadium Cinema.  We hope to see you there!  Everyone is welcome.

Congratulations to our MNJHS Lady Panthers for their amazing win over PJHS on Monday, January 8th.  It was a close game which ended in overtime with Mt. Nebo winning 42-40.  Great Game Panthers!

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE! Congratulations to Gabe Jensen and Emersea Beddoes for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Gabe was nominated by Ms. Stewart for always doing his work and participating in class. Emersea was nominated by Mr. Vincent for her excellent work ethic in class.

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE! Congratulations to Steven Nordell and Karla Rodriguez for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Monday, January 8, 2018. Steven was nominated by Ms. Stewart for always being respectful and providing thoughtful insight in class. Karla was nominated by Mr. McFarland for working really hard and trying her best.

Our MNJHS Panther Boys and Girls Basketball teams will be playing Payson Jr. High at 3:30pm today, Jan. 8th.  Head on over to Payson Jr. to watch the games and cheer our students on!

Nebo School District will be hosting a series of Parent Awareness Nights.  The topics of discussion will include mental health and safety planning with youth.  Several community service providers will be present to answer questions and help individuals to access services.  See the attached flyer for more information.

Kennedy Ercanbrack – 9TH GRADE

Mt. Nebo Jr. High School

Kennedy Ercanbrack, an 8th grade student at Mt. Nebo Jr. High, was nominated to receive the Payson City Mayor’s Award for the month of January. Kennedy is a kind and considerate student at MNJHS.  We are thrilled to have her receive this award from the Payson City Council.

Here's what some of Kennedy's teachers had to say about her:

Kennedy is a smart, resourceful student. Kennedy immediately grasps concepts with ease and always provides thoughtful insights to class discussions. She is an accomplished student and a dedicated friend to her classmates. It is a pleasure to have her in class.

Kennedy has a plethora of great qualities: she is kind, intelligent, friendly to everyone, and she demonstrates great leadership. But the most impressive trait she demonstrates is that she is fearless.  In choir it is an intimidating experience to audition for a solo. And, even though she is so nervous she sometimes shakes, she has never missed an opportunity to audition. It is an impressive use of courage.  I am proud to have her in Women's choir.

Kennedy has a scientific mind.  She loves to push questions to explore the world around her.  Her persistence and determination to gain answers to her intriguing questions serves her and others around her well. Kennedy's ideas are inspirational. It is a pleasure to be her teacher.