The Spartan Newsletter

September 21

- Staff Development Day (Half-Day Schedule see below)

- Mental Health Screener @Diamond Fork MS 4-8pm

September 22 - Girls Tennis @ Home

September 24 - Girls Tennis @ Home

September 25 - Cross Country @ SVille Jr.

October 1

- Picture Retakes

- Girls Tennis @ SHHS

October 2

- Statewide Read-a-Thon

- Fall Dance 3-5pm

- Cross Country @ PJHS

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Nebo District is offering a mental health screener for students on the evening of September 21, 2026, at Diamond Fork Middle School from 4 pm to 8 pm. We will be using Terrace Metrics software to measure mental and emotional strengths, as well as screen for anxiety, depression, trauma, and suicidal ideation of students in grades 6-12. Students in grades 3-5 may participate to be screened for mental and emotional strengths, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

If you would like to participate, please sign up here for an appointment. The assessment tool takes an average of 15 minutes to complete. Afterward, you and your student will meet with a school counselor or social worker to discuss the results of the assessment and receive resources, as needed.

Link to Parent Information Video (5 minutes)

Prior to taking the mental health screener, a consent form needs to be completed by the parent/guardian. The consent form will be available upon arrival at the screener event.

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.

Sincerely,

Jade Andersen

Coordinator of Student Services

SaJHS is starting a Math Lab for all students who might be interested in getting extra help. Starting the week of 9/15, the math lab will be held on the following schedule:

Monday: NONE

Tuesday: Ms. Sorensen, Room: 206, 2:45-3:45

Wednesday: Mrs. Barker, Room:107, 2:45-3:45

Thursday: Mrs. Barker, Room:107, 2:45-3:45

Friday: Mrs. Talbert, Room:205, 2:45-3:45

Salem Jr. High is excited to offer a Weightlifting Intramural for any student looking to get stronger, faster, and more confident in the weight room!

We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:40–3:40 PM. Workouts are football-focused, emphasizing strength, speed, athletic development, and injury prevention, but all students are welcome, regardless of sport or experience level.

Whether you’re an experienced lifter or brand new to the weight room, you’ll learn proper technique, build confidence, and train in a positive, team-focused environment.

Come work hard, get stronger, and become a better athlete! 💪 Workouts will run until the end of November.

Please note:

• They will only be here in the morning (8-10am FYI for partial schedule students)
• If you are getting a retake, they ask that you bring in your old pictures packet to give to the photographer.

• Excusing Absences: All absences must be excused by a parent or guardian during the term in which the absence occurred.

• 1st Period Tardies: A parent or guardian may excuse up to five 1st period tardies per term. After a student reaches the five parent-excused tardies, they may choose to work off additional tardies with a teacher or by attending Math Lab.

• Tardies During the School Day: Parents or guardians may not excuse tardies that occur during the school day unless the student was previously checked out through the office. Students may choose to make up these tardies.

• Closed Campus: Salem Junior High is a closed-campus school. Students may not leave campus without being checked out through the office by a parent or guardian. This includes lunchtime; students may not leave campus for lunch unless they have been properly checked out through the office.

• Group Check-Outs: Due to the increased challenges and workload for teachers and staff, group check-outs are not permitted.

• Lunch-Time Check-Outs: During lunchtime, it can be difficult to locate students. To help avoid delays, please check students out a little before lunch begins or after lunch is over.

Thanks, parents and students, for helping us make attendance a little less dramatic! 💙

Please follow us on social media for more school information and fun!

School Website: https://www.sajhs.nebo.edu/o/sajhs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SalemJuniorSpartans
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sajhsspartans

Infinite Campus Parent Portal: https://nebout.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/nebo.jsp