Springville High School
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2025-2026 SHS Newsletter: October 13-19
Red Ribbon Week: Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free
- Monday is the traditional basketball challenge. Shoot five baskets and choose some of the many prizes!
- Tuesday play minute to win it games in the library and get a slice of pizza for participating!
- Wednesday-enjoy a variety of activities like, Karaoke with the drama guild, Movie trivia with the film club, coloring quilts for service, music, and many more. Have fun with friends and maybe find a new natural high!
Puzzle Contest
The school is full of people who want to support and help you. Find three places in the school that have people who can support you. There will be a code and a phrase to solve in each place. Solve all three puzzles and come to the prize table during lunch on Wednesday with the answer to pick your prize. The prizes will be there throughout lunch until they run out. Have fun! You can do this with friends. You have until lunch end on Wednesday to solve the puzzles and redeem your prize.
SHS Orchestras present: Monsters and Music
Get ready for a spooky, musical night! 🎃👻 Join us for Monsters and Music on October 14th at 7:00pm in the SHS Auditorium. Free admission! #MonstersAndMusic #OrchestraNight
FAFSA Night
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
🍁 Fall Break is almost here! 🍂
No school October 16-17th and October 20th (P/C Comp Day).
Enjoy your time off! #FallBreak #NoSchool
Calendar
Monday, October 13
- Red Ribbon Week: Basketball Challenge, Main Gym, lunch
- Girl Tennis, State Championships, @ Liberty Park
Tuesday, October 14
- Red Ribbon Week: Games in the Library, Lunch
- Cross Country, Divisionals, @ Lake Shore
- Girls Soccer, State Tournament, Second Round
- FAFSA Night, Room C-29, 5pm
- FFA Meeting, Mr. Shelley's Room, 6pm
- Girls Volleyball, @ Payson, 6:30pm
- Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7pm
- Last Day of 1st Term
- Red Ribbon Week: Club Activities, Courtyard/Main Gym, Lunch
- Football, vs Wasatch, 7pm
Thursday, October 16
- Fall Break - No School
- Girls Soccer, State Tournament, Quarterfinals
Friday, October 17
- Fall Break - No School
Sunday, October 19
*Up-to-date Sporting Events will be on the school calendar at shs.nebo.edu
Coming Soon
Boys and Girls Wrestling Parent Meeting
The Wrestling parents meeting for both boys and girls wrestling will be on Tuesday, October 21st, at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.
Girls Basketball Tryout Meeting
Interested in playing girls basketball at SHS? 🏀 Come to the tryout meeting on Wednesday, October 22 at 7:30 PM in the Springville High cafeteria! #SHSGirlsBasketball #Tryouts
Nebo Marching Band Showcase
Mark your calendars for the Nebo Showcase! 🎺🎶 Join us October 22 at 7:15 PM at Spanish Fork High School Stadium for an unforgettable night of marching band performances. Free admission—see you there! #NeboShowcase #MarchingBand
Third Annual Trunk or Treat
Calling all Springville K-5th graders! 🎃 Join us for the SHS Third Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 28th, 6:30–8:00 PM at the SHS northeast parking lot. Don’t miss the fun! #TrunkOrTreat #SpringvilleHS
ASVAB testing
Are you interested in Military service? Would you like practice taking a standardized test similar to the ACT and SAT?
Springville High School will be sponsoring the ASVAB on Monday, October 27th, at 2 PM. The ASVAB is required before beginning military service and also provides students with feedback regarding potential ACT and SAT performance. This test is free, but students must sign up in the counseling office. There are only 30 spots available, so please sign up early. If you have questions, please contact Mike Johnson (mike.johnson@nebo.edu) in the counseling office.
Sophomore CCR meetings
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!
SHS College Corner
SHS COLLEGE CORNER - ISSUE 02 / OCTOBER 2025
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-advantageSUU 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
Workshops, School Information, Etc
Generation Volunteer Summit
Springville High School!
Want to make a difference and connect with others who care about their community? Join the Generation Volunteer Summit on Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at SLCC Redwood Campus (4600 S. Redwood Rd., Taylorsville).
Admission = FREE
What to expect:
• Inspiring keynote & breakout sessions
• Hands-on service project
• Networking + fun with like-minded peers
• Skills to turn your passion into impact
There will be transportation provided to this amazing opportunity. Just submit this Generation Volunteer Summit Sign Up to show interest and we will get you more information!
Nebo District School App
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:
- Download the Nebo School District App.
- Sign in with your phone number.
- Enter the authentication code sent to your phone.
Don’t miss out—download the app today and stay informed!
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