The Freedom Festival sponsors multiple patriotic contests each year in categories including Art, Essay, Speech, Storytelling, and Video. The video contest is open to everyone; other contests are open only to students. The contest theme this year is Freedom.

In addition to receiving cash prizes, contest winners enjoy having their work promoted in the community by the Freedom Festival all year.

The deadline for all contests is November 14, so get moving!

Go to www.freedomfestival.org/contests for details on each contest, including age requirements and cash prizes. We are so excited to receive your entries!

Our MNJHS Spanish classes celebrated the Day of the Dead today and yesterday.  They made sugar skull replicas and paid their respects to family members, adults and children, who have passed.  As a bonus, they also shared their Day of the Dead bread with many of us.  It was delicious!  

 Día de Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars called ofrendas, honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed, and visiting graves with these as gifts.

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE!

Congratulations to Sadie Ercanbrack and Braxton Atkin for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.  Sadie was nominated by Mrs. Capell for helping others understand their math homework when finished with her own work.  Braxton was nominated by Mrs. Wright for always having the right answers.

The MNJHS Drama Club is starting soon!   If you would like to particpate or have any additional questions please contact Mr. White.

Monday: No Club

Tuesday: Play Practice, 3:00-4:30pm

Wednesday: Play Practice and Studio M, 3:00-4:30pm

Thursday: Play Practice, 3:00-4:30pm

Friday: Play Practice and Improv Games, 3:00-4:30pm

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE!

Congratulations to Dante Cervantes and Rachel Durfee for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Monday, October 31, 2016.  Dante was nominated by Mrs. Capell for getting a perfect score on the percent test and being kind to everyone.  Rachel was nominated by Mrs. Wright for always contributing to the class discussions.

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE!

Congratulations to Alan Ramirez and Olia Toutai for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Thursday, October 27, 2016.  Alan was nominated by Mr. McFarland for being a great student.  Olia Toutai was nominated by Mrs. Hatch for always getting right to work and doing her best!

Hear the ROAR! A Panther is: RESPECTFUL, OUTSTANDING, ACADEMIC and RESPONSIBLE!

Congratulations to Trevor McDaniel and Maggie Hunter for being nominated as our MNJHS Panthers of the Day on Friday, October 28, 2016.  Trevor was nominated by Mrs. Hatch for being his best and doing his best work consistently.  Myra was nominated by Mrs. Wright for her continual patience and kindness.

The MNJHS Discovery Haunted Hospital opens tonight, October 27th!  Come between 7pm and 9pm if you're looking to get spooked by our students.  The cost is $2, and well worth it.  Our students have worked hard all term to scare you to death.  

Come one come all and be ready for a fright!

There will be a free MNJHS Halloween Orchestra Concert tonight, October 27th, at Payson High School!  The concert begins at 7pm, but seats fill quickly so make sure to get there early.

Have a hauntingly good time at the student MNJHS Halloween Dance this Friday, October 28th, from 3-5pm in the auxillary gym.  The cost is $4, but if you use your Spirit Card it will be just $3.  There will be a photo Booth and Trick Or Treat Bags!

Come in costume!