Booth Brothers delivered a gift to the orchestra and band programs at Nt. Nebo JHS. They contributed a treat bucket to the teacher and a gift certificate to use for equipment to each of the programs. Pictured is one of the band and orchestra classes that were presented the gifts.

Today we had the Sterling Scholars students from Lone Peak High School come and present to our 9th graders. These students explained what the Sterling Scholar program is, and more importantly, their efforts to obtain this recognition. They stressed the importance of starting to prepare for college in the 9th grade, not giving up, and trying your best. Thanks to Mr. Wright for inviting Lone Peak and providing this great presentation for our students!

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase tickets for "An Heir of Mystery", a murder mystery dinner theater! Please pick up your tickets in the main office.

This semester's Drama 1 class is performing a one act version of the play INTO THE WOODS. Some students were able to watch it today, and you can also catch it TONIGHT, Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre. It's free, so come support your friends!

We've almost wrapped up the first semester of the year and will be moving onto new schedules and classes next week! All students will receive a new copy of their second semester schedule this Thursday, January 15th. Students can also access this online anytime on Aspire.

Schedule changes can now be made, students can pick up a schedule change form in the counseling office. Changes will be made depending on class availability and teacher/parent permission. Please contact the counseling office if you have any questions at 801-465-6048.

• Congratulations to the following students for receiving Panther Praise recognition:

7th grade: Tapu Anesi—Mrs. Isakson, Ryan Tracy—Mrs. Isakson, Jesse Asay—Mrs. Isakson

8th grade:  Jenna Osborn—Mrs. Reber, Caleb Hayes—Mrs. Reber, Jessica Villatoro—Mrs. Isakson

9th grade: Brodee Steele—Mrs. Olsen, Morgan Beveridge—Mrs. Flinders, Heidi Liddle—Mrs. Isakson

Today all of our students attended an assembly presented by Utah NetSmartz. Students learned many things about not giving out their personal information over the internet and about telling an adult and reporting inappropriate contact. Tips were also given on how to be safe on social media and setting safety controls on phones. More information can be found on www.netsmartz.org

We will be having our Quarters for Christmas fundraiser during the week of December 8th-12th. Students are invited to dress up each day and are encouraged to donate a quarter each day to participate. This money is counted at the end of the week and all of it is donated to families in our area that are in need this Christmas. The dress up days are as follows:

Monday: Pajama Day

Tuesday: Jersey Day (favorite team shirt)

Wednesday: Nerd Day

Thursday: Ugly Sweater Day

Friday: Hat Day

Giovani Vargas was presented the Mayor's Award for December along with students from Payson Junior High and Payson High School

Our students of the month for December are:

7th Grade: Andres Velazquez, Kimberlyn Madsen

8th Grade: Hayley Bassir

9th Grade: Charity Pieper