Springville High School

MON, OCT 6: Wear college gear all week—stop by the counseling office for a prize!
TUE, OCT 7: Mini College Fair during advisory. College reps available for questions & prize drawings!
WED, OCT 8: College trivia! Bring your answer to the counseling office for a prize.
THU & FRI, OCT 9-10: Counselors visiting senior English classes to help with college apps.
Friday: Cookies during lunch by the lunch room!

Find more info at @shs_counseling. Let’s get ready for college! #UtahCollegeAppWeek

Celebrate the season with song! 🍁 Join us for the Fall Choral Showcase—October 8, 7 PM at the SHS Auditorium. $5 admission. Featuring SHS, Springville JH, and Spring Canyon MS choirs! #FallChoralShowcase #SHSChoirs

Springville Softball Fall Open Gyms are here! 🥎 Join us Mondays, 3:15–5:00 pm at the SHS Softball Field (1205 E. 900 S.). Dates: Oct 6, 13, 27; Nov 3, 10. No gym Oct 20 (Fall Break). Inclement weather? We’ll move to the downstairs cages!

The deadline to register and pay for AP Tests is October 27, 2025.
Important: You must complete registration using both links below (in order):

1. Total Registration
2. My AP College Board

Don’t miss out—complete both steps by the deadline! If you have questions, please contact the counseling office.

Get ready for an incredible night at the Nebo District Dance Concert on October 9th at 7 PM in the SFHS Auditorium! Enjoy performances by Spanish Fork High, Springville High, Maple Mountain, Salem Hills High, Payson High, and Merit Prep Academy dance companies. Don’t miss this celebration of talent and artistry! #NeboDance #DanceConcert

Monday, October 6

• UCAW Week: Wear College Gear

Tuesday, October 7

• UCAW Week: Mini College Fair during Advisory
• Girls Volleyball, vs Wasatch, 6:30pm
• Girls Soccer, vs Maple Mountain, 7pm

Wednesday, October 8

• UCAW Week: College Trivia Day
• Choir Concert, Auditorium, 8pm

Thursday, October 9

• UCAW Week: Counselors visit Senior English classes
• Girls Soccer, State Tournament, First Round
• Girls Tennis, State Tournament, @ Liberty Park
• Girls Volleyball, vs Salem Hills, 6:30pm
• Football, @ Spanish Fork, 7pm

Friday, October 10

• UCAW Week: Counselors visit Senior English Classes
• Region FCCLA Activity, 4:30pm

Saturday, October 11

• Girls Tennis, State Championship, @ Liberty Park
• Marching Band, Wasatch Competition
• LIA Haunted House, Downstairs Track, 6:30pm

Sunday, October 12

*Up-to-date Sporting Events will be on the school calendar at shs.nebo.edu

Seniors, FAFSA is now open! 🎓 Start your application early. Need help? Join us for FAFSA Night on Oct. 14th, 5–8 pm in Room C29. #FAFSA #CollegeReady

Attention sophomores! It’s time to meet with your counselor for your College and Career Readiness (CCR) appointment. CCR meetings will be held from November 3–21, and appointment scheduling is going on now. These meetings are a great opportunity to prepare for your junior year, discuss college plans, and explore career options. To schedule your appointment, scan the QR code or visit shs.nebo.edu/counseling. Don’t miss out on this important step for your future!

October Checklist

• Participate in UCAW
• Complete FAFSA
• Visit a college you are interested in
• Work on college applications and request transcripts

UPCOMING EVENTS

USU True Blue Preview
October 3, 4
Logan Campus. More info at:
https://www.usu.edu/admissions/events/true-blue-days/senior-preview

Snow Blast
October 11-12
Ephraim Campus. More info at:
https://snow.edu/admissions/snowblast.html

Weber Game Day Purple Carpet Event
October 11
2-6 pm. Weber Campus. More info at:
https://weber.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Events/EventDetails?eventId=a49c460f-017a-f011-8a96-0aa0caad6e07

Discover the U
October 18
8 am to 2 pm. U of U Campus, Salt Lake. More info at:
https://futureu.admissions.utah.edu/portal/discoveru?id=2e8e4908-d318-4102-963c-50da34570ad7

UT Tech Preview Day
October 18
9 am to Noon. St George Campus. More info at:
https://apply.utahtech.edu/register/UTpreview

USU Eastern True Blue Day
October 23
10 am to 3 pm. Price Campus. More info at:
https://www.usu.edu/admissions/events/true-blue-days/senior-preview-eastern

Discover the U
October 29
6:30-8:00 PM at Provo Marriott. More info at:
https://futureu.admissions.utah.edu/portal/discoveru?id=614e5ffd-245a-4fbb-88ab-cd0cd53e656b

Utah College Application Week: October 6-10

New this year: College Fair during advisory on Tuesday, October 7th. Representatives from Utah colleges will be available in the courtyard to answer questions students may have regarding admissions.
Students must attend the college fair to get credit for advisory that day. We will also be giving away lots of fun college swag, so please plan on attending! Please make sure to bring a driver’s license and Social Security number to complete applications during English classes on Oct 9-10.

FAFSA 101

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open! FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for financial aid in the form of grants (money you don’t have to pay back), loans (money paid back with interest) and other programs like work study. Many colleges require you submit your FAFSA in order to be eligible for scholarship consideration. You can begin working on your application by going to:
fafsa.gov

SHS will host a FAFSA night on October 14th from 5-8 pm in the computer lab next to the counseling office. USHE Volunteers and counselors will be available to help you complete your FAFSA and answer questions.

Free Financial Aid Course

SUU offers a free financial aid course that anyone can take. It gives you one college credit and covers the basics of how to pay for college. Course starting dates: Oct 15, Feb 23, and June 30. Register through this link:
https://apply.suu.edu/register/online_col_fin

SUU and USU offer scholarships just for filling out the FAFSA!

• USU Aggie Advantage Grant
  Up to $1000/One time scholarship
  More information and the application can be found here:
  https://www.usu.edu/financial-support/scholarships/aggie-advantage

• SUU T-Bird Promise Scholarship
  $500/semester scholarship, renewable for 8 semesters
  Complete FAFSA and the application before Dec 31 for the greatest chance to receive it. More info and the application can be found here:
  https://www.suu.edu/finaid/newstudents/tbird-promise.html

Welcome to the USBE Parent Portal
The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) values your role in your child's education and supports your involvement. USBE's Parent Portal, under law 53-G-806, offers insights into Utah’s public education system, your rights, and ways to engage with schools.
Why Engage? Research shows that family involvement leads to better attendance, stronger social skills, higher grades, and successful graduation rates. Get involved locally to make your voice heard! Discover more about the Parent Portal here: https://schools.utah.gov/parent/ Your participation matters!

October 22nd, 2025 is the date for Springville High School’s administration of the PSAT/NMSQT. This is an optional, $20 test students can take to prepare themselves for other standardized tests and for Juniors to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship competition.

Who should take this test:

• Juniors and Sophomores who would like practice for the SAT and/or would like additional experience in a standardized testing environment.

• Juniors who would like to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition (students who score better than 90% of all 11th graders nationwide might be invited to enter this scholarship competition).

To sign up, pay $20 in the finance office, and take the receipt to Mr. Johnson in the counseling office by October 14th. There are a limited number of spots available. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Johnson by email (mike.johnson@nebo.edu) or visit with him in the counseling office..

Math Lab will be open Tuesdays - Fridays from 2:30-3:30 in Room I-210.

Stay connected with Nebo School District by downloading the Nebo School District App! Available on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the app lets you connect with your district, school, and teachers, and view important information like lunch menus and newsletters.

Getting started is easy:

1. Download the Nebo School District App.
2. Sign in with your phone number.
3. Enter the authentication code sent to your phone.

Don’t miss out—download the app today and stay informed!

Looking for some great SHS swag? Check out our online store here.

The Nebo School District is hosting a Spirit Night for the Nebo Chinese DLI Program, including Sage Creek, Spring Canyon, Springville Junior, and Springville High. The event will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 PM at Panda Express, located at 748 E. Commerce Way, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. During this event, 20% of sales will be donated to support the Chinese program and Chinese New Year Community Celebrations. Orders can be placed online at PandaExpress.com or via the app using the fundraiser code 3842350, or in-person by bringing the paper flyer or showing it on a smartphone. All proceeds from Spirit Night will go towards the Chinese program and related community celebrations.

Don’t miss our final Haunted House event on Saturday, October 11th from 6:30–10:00 PM at the SHS Underground Track (1205 E 900 S, Springville, UT).

• Presale tickets: $7
• At the door: $8

Tickets are on sale now!
Available at https://gofan.co/app/school/UT99795 or follow @springvillelia on Instagram for more details.

Come for a spooky good time—see you there!

SHS Marching Band students are selling Swig Cookie, Soda, and Pretzel cards. Order a Swig card from your favorite Marching Red Devil! The fundraiser is active until 10/6.

8 pretzel bite cups for $26

10 cookies for $22.50

8 44 oz drinks for $30

Visit the link or ask your favorite Marching Band student for more information!

Link to fundraiser: https://sfnd.io/kwm3z

5 ways to know what's happening at SHS.

1- Follow @shs_reddevils on Instagram

2- Read the newsletter.

3- Visit the website at www.shs.nebo.edu

4- Follow Springville High School on Facebook and subscribe to The Ville on YouTube.

5- Look for emails from SHS.