Spring Canyon Middle School

It has been an amazing start to the school year, and we are so excited to welcome the students of Spring Canyon Middle School! At SCMS, we are proud to be the PACK. We strive to create a school community where every student feels supported, included, and valued as they learn, grow, and challenge themselves.

Each month, we’ll share a newsletter with important information and upcoming events to help students and families stay connected to the PACK. It will also be posted on our school website for easy reference. We’re excited for a great year!

• September 7: Labor Day - No School
  
• September 8-11: PACK Week
• September 9 & 10: Homework Lab | 3:15 - 4:00 pm
• September 14-17: Book Fair
• September 17: Parent-Teacher Conferences | 3:45 - 8:00 pm
• September 21: Half Day | Students dismissed @ 11:45 am
• September 29: Picture Make-up/Retakes

We’ve had an incredible start to the school year! Our students have jumped right in, making connections, getting involved, and showing what it means to be part of the PACK.

From our opening assembly to the first couple weeks of school, we’ve seen Positivity, Accountability, Courage, and Kindness in action throughout our school.

Check out our First Week at SCMS Video!

Don’t forget: Fridays are School Spirit Days, so grab your SCMS shirt and show off your PACK pride!

Missed getting a Spring Canyon t-shirt at Back-to-School Open House? We have a limited number available in the front office for just $5.

We’re kicking off a fun week of lunchtime activities and dress-up days to welcome everyone to the PACK! It’s a chance to have fun, make new friends, show your school spirit, and get to know what it means to be part of the SCMS PACK!

Tuesday, September 8: Stay Positive

Dress-up: Luau Day

Activity: Chalk the Walk | Write positive messages at lunch

Wednesday, September 9: Team Up and Be Accountable

Dress-up: Squad Day (dress up with your friends as a theme or similar colors)

Activity: Be the Pack | We are accountable for each other!

Thursday, September 10: Summon Your Courage

Dress-up: Super Hero Day

Activity: No one eats alone | Games in the cafeteria during lunch

Friday, September 11: PACK it up with Kindness

Dress-up: school colors + silly hats/socks

Activity: SCMS Wolf Name Reveal at lunch

Join us for the exciting Bookmark Contest! Show your creativity and SCMS spirit by designing a unique bookmark. Top submissions will be displayed on our website and in the library for all to see!

• Submissions due Wednesday, September 16
• Students will vote September 21-25
• Additional Information
• Questions? See Mrs. Crook in the library

We look forward to meeting you and sharing all of your child's successes and creating a plan for their continued success at SCMS.

• Thursday, September 17
• 3:45 - 8:00 pm
• Pod Teachers: Cafeteria
• Satellite Teachers: Gym

There will also be two optional classes to help parents navigate Canvas and Infinite Campus to ensure student success. These classes will be held at 5:00-5:15 and again from 7:00-7:15 in the Lecture Hall.

Looking for an affordable device for home? We’ll have a very limited number of used Chromebooks available for just $30 during Parent-Teacher Conferences!

• First come, first served while supplies last.
• Chromebooks are sold as-is.
• Pay at the Finance Office.
• These are a great option for students who need a device at home for schoolwork.

Missing a jacket, water bottle, or hoodie? Our Lost and Found at Spring Canyon Middle School is overflowing!

All unclaimed items will be put on display during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, September 17 so you and your student can easily look through them.

Please note: Any items left over at the end of PTC on Thursday night will be packed up and donated charity. Stop by and claim your student's belongings before they are gone!

Nebo School District is offering a mental health screener for students in grades 6-12 on Monday, September 21 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Diamond Fork Middle School. The 15-minute screening will assess mental and emotional strengths and concerns. Parent/guardian consent is required.

Sign up here | Parent Information Video

• Permission forms due Tuesday, September 22
• Questions? See Mrs. Crook in the library

Zoom Webinar Link

Looking for a great book or a helpful research resource? SCMS students have access to three great online library resources, all conveniently located on our website. (scms.nebo.edu → Parents & Students → Library)

SCMS Library Catalog
Search our school library catalog to find books and see what’s available to check out.

Sora | Utah’s K–12 Online Library
Explore more than 4,000 digital titles, including eBooks and audiobooks! Students can download the Sora app or sign in using their school login.

Utah’s Online Library
Access a variety of digital resources, databases, and research tools to support learning.

Happy Reading!

We offer a variety of field trips throughout the school year! Some field trips recognize students for academic achievement and positive citizenship, while others are connected to specific classes, programs, or grade levels.

Please complete the form below for each student you have attending SCMS.

Our Term 1 Reward Field Trip is coming up on October 27! Students who have all As and Bs and an S in Citizenship are invited to join us at Cornbelly’s for a fun-filled day of fall activities, games, and time with friends. We’re excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and positive choices!

Having trouble getting your student into Canvas at home? Check which Google account is signed in on the device! If another family member is logged into Google, Canvas may automatically connect to the wrong account.

Quick Fix: Have your student sign out of other Google accounts and make sure they are logged in with their Nebo Student Google account before opening Canvas.

Our SCMS Student Handbook has everything students and families need to know about our school in one place. From PACK expectations and attendance to bell schedules, safety, technology, and helpful school links, it’s a great resource to keep handy throughout the year.

View the SCMS Student Handbook

Cell phones and personal electronic devices must be silenced and stored in a backpack or locker from the first bell to the last bell; including passing time and lunch.

• Need to contact home? Students can use the Main Office phone.
• Parents needing to reach a student should call the school office.
• Medical exceptions require school approval.
• Phones seen during the school day will be turned into the office. The first occurrence is a warning; repeated violations may result in parent/guardian contact and administrative intervention.

Spring Canyon Middle School: Cell Phone Guide for Students

With LINQ Connect, you can easily:

• Check your student’s meal account balance
• Make payments
• View breakfast and lunch menus
• Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Access LINQ Connect through the app or LINQConnect.com

Free & Reduced

Families must submit a new Free & Reduced-Price Meal application each school year. If your student received benefits last year, please complete a new application by September 25, 2026 to avoid an interruption in benefits.

Questions? Contact Angie Allphin with Nebo Child Nutrition:

angie.allphin@nebo.edu or 801-354-7400

Some parents in Springville and across the country are choosing to wait to give their children a smartphone. The Wait Until 8th initiative is a parent-led effort that encourages families to wait until at least the end of 8th grade before giving their child a smartphone and until at least age 16 for social media.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for every family, but if you’re interested in waiting, connecting with other families, or learning more, the Wait Until 8th nonprofit provides resources and a way for families to make a pledge to wait.

Wait Until 8th

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