Springville High School
Newsletter
2025-2026 SHS Newsletter: March 9 - 15
3rd Term End
Reminder: 3rd term ends on Friday, March 13th! Make sure to finish strong and turn in all your assignments.
Join Yearbook!
Join Yearbook! Applications due March 10th. See Ms. Hansen in Room D-3 for details. Help create next year’s yearbook—photographers, writers, and designers wanted! Here is the link to the application. https://forms.gle/77zeUrq3QDygpD977
Springville HS Band Concert—Region Festival Preview
Mark your calendars! 🎶
📅 March 11, 7pm
📍 SHS Auditorium
Featuring Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Percussion Ensemble. Don’t miss it! #SHSBand #SpringvilleMusic
SHS Orchestra Concert
Experience the hard work of our student musicians as they prepare for region festivals at the SHS Orchestra Concert! Tuesday, March 10 at 7 PM in the SHS Auditorium. Free admission—come support their dedication and talent!
Unified Basketball
Cheer on our Unified Basketball teams at Region Tournament—Thursday, March 12, 8:30–1:30 at UVU! One team has qualified for State on March 16, 2:30 at the Delta Center!
Reminder from the SHS Library:
All materials are due by Friday, March 13th! 📚 Time to pack for the move—don’t forget to return your items! *Textbooks, Chromebooks, and calculators not included.
Love writing? Become a Writing Center Tutor!
Contact Mrs. Richins in C-1 if you would be interested in the writing center as a club member only.
- Help peers and boost your own skills
- Earn elective English credit and leadership experience
- Great for resumes and scholarships
Early Childhood Education class
Love working with children or considering a career in education? Register today for Early Childhood Education and teach preschool! Work towards a Child Development Associate Credential. See Mrs. Kelly in I-111 or your counselor to sign up!
Calendar
Monday, March 9
Tuesday, March 10
- Student of the Month Lunch, 11am
- Softball, @ Spanish Fork, 3:30pm
- Boys Volleyball, vs Murray, 6:30pm
- Boys Tennis, vs Highland, 7pm
- Orchestra Concert, Auditorium, 7pm
Wednesday, March 11
- Region Vocal and Solo Ensemble
- Softball, @ Wasatch, 3:30pm
- Girls Lacrosse, @ Clearfield, 5:30pm
- Band Concert, Auditorium, 7pm
Thursday, March 12
- Dance Company Tour
- Unified Basketball, Region, @ UVU, 8:30am
- Boys Volleyball, @ Mountain View, 6:30pm
- Boys Soccer, vs Timpview, 7pm
- Boys Tennis, @ Snow Canyon, 7pm
Friday, March 13
- Last Day of 3rd Term
- Dance Company Tour
- Choir Tour
- Track, Early Bird, @ UVU, 3pm
- Baseball, vs Cedar Valley, @ Snow Canyon, 4:30pm
- Girls Lacrosse, vs West Jordan, 7pm
- Baseball, vs Snow Canyon @ Snow Canyon, 7pm
- Dance Company Tour
- Choir Tour
- Boys Lacrosse, Tournament, @ West Jordan
- Winter Guard, Regional, @ Lone Peak
- Track, Early Bird, @ UVU, 3pm
- Baseball, vs Cedar @ Snow Canyon, 11am
- Baseball, vs Ridgeline @ Snow Canyon, 3pm
- Dance Company Tour
- Choir Tour
*Up-to-date Sporting Events will be on the school calendar at shs.nebo.edu
Coming Soon
Wind Symphony Try Outs! 🎶
Instruments needed:
Flutes (3), Flute & Piccolo (1), Oboe (1), Clarinets (5), Alto Saxophone (2), Tenor Saxophone (1), Bari Saxophone (1), Bass Clarinet (2), Trumpets (5), French Horn (2), Euphonium (2), Trombone (4), Tuba (2), Percussion (5), Upright Bass (1).
Requirements:
- FULL year commitment for 2026-2027 school year REQUIRED
- Sign up for an audition time by scanning the QR code or emailing Ms. Olson at ali.olson@nebo.edu
- Prepare 4 Major Scales (eighth notes at 120 bpm) and 12-20 measures of a Concert Band piece or instrumental solo.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Band 3!
SHS Jazz Band Auditions are here! 🎷🎶
Instruments Needed:
- Alto Sax (3)
- Tenor Sax (2)
- Bari Sax (1)
- Trombone (4)
- Trumpet (6)
- Electric Guitar (1)
- Bass Guitar (1)
- Drumset (2)
- Piano (2)
Requirements:
- FULL year commitment for 2026-2027 REQUIRED
- Sign up for an audition by scanning the QR code or emailing Ms. Olson at ali.olson@nebo.edu
- Prepare 4 Major Scales (swung eighth notes) and 12-18 measures of a Jazz Band or solo piece.
Don’t miss your chance to join the SHS Jazz Band!
Dance Company Auditions
Ready to dance? Auditions for the Springville High Dance Company are March 25th at 3:00 PM. Join the clinics March 23 & 24 to prepare!
Fauré Requiem Concert
Join us for Fauré’s Requiem, featuring the Springville High School Choirs, Maple Mountain High School Choirs, and Intermountain Choral Artists & Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Dr. Cory Mendenhall & Dr. Austin Thorpe. March 28, 7 PM, Salt Lake Tabernacle. Free admission.
Your voice belongs here! New building, New Voices — Join SHS Choirs!
Choir Auditions Open — Audition by April 3, 2026.
Scan the QR code or use this link to access more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E1IscpxGj9v2bmgRnr1Ml6jTNTZF3iB0/view
ACT Day Instructions
Juniors attending SHS are automatically registered for the ACT.
🗓️ ACT Day: Wednesday, March 18th
⏰ Schedule
Arrival: No later than 7:40 AM.
Start Time: Testing begins promptly at 7:50 AM. Exam time is 3 hours + break. Accommodated sessions will be longer.
📍 Room Assignments
Check Lists: Posted by the Counseling Center and East C-building doors by March 16th.
Action Required: All juniors must check these lists before test day. If your name is missing on March 16th, see Mrs. Green in the library immediately.
🎒 What to Bring
SHS Chromebook: Must be fully charged and updated (instructions below).
Note: If you only have a personal computer, see Mrs. Madewell in the library lab to borrow an SHS Chromebook.
Photo ID: Required for check-in.
Pencils: #2 pencils for scratch work.
Calculator: Optional; a digital one is built into the testing software. Calculator Policy.
🚫 Prohibited Items
Electronics: No cell phones, smartwatches, or fitness bands are allowed in the testing room.
✅ Pre-Test Checklist
MyACT Account Setup: Students must create an account in order to receive scores quickly (usually within 2 weeks) and to send scores to 4 colleges for free. This will be done in History classes a week prior to the test. If you don't have a History class, see the library for materials no later than March 13th.
UVU Requirement: Please ensure UVU is selected as a score recipient if you plan to take concurrent enrollment classes.
🍎 Food & Transport
Meals: The school cafeteria will offer breakfast and lunch as usual, and snacks will be provided during the break.
Buses: Morning pickups are normal; afternoon drop-off times will be slightly adjusted.
The ACT will be administered on a Chromebook. If you'd like to familiarize yourself with the TestNav software, take practice tests, or access other ACT resources, use the links below. You do not need to log in. Just click on the practice test option.
TestNav Tutorial/Practice Tests
How to update your Chromebook
Click on the open circle in the bottom left hand corner
Go to settings
Scroll down and click on About ChromeOS
Click Check for updates
After the update has finished, click Restart
Workshops, School Information, Etc
Springville Library Teen Corner
Explore how music supports mental health at the Springville Library’s “Music & Mindfulness” event for teens—join us for tunes, mindfulness, and snacks on March 25th!
Volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club
We have a couple of different volunteer options available:
1. One-time Volunteer
- Lead a group activity with any age group
- Teach a kid-friendly craft, activity, or skill (1-1.5 hours).
- No background check required
2. Consistent Summer Volunteer
- Assist with or run a program over the duration of the summer
- Opportunity to assist in an existing program or lead your own
- Flexible but consistent schedule (either 2+ consistent weeks every weekday or 2+ times a week throughout the summer).
We would love to partner with students who are interested in working with kids, exploring leadership opportunities, or gaining hands-on experience in a positive, supportive environment.
Those who are interested need to send an email to provoclubhouse@bgcutah.org with their resume and can expect to have a short interview to determine if they are a good fit for the program and how we can best utilize them as a volunteer.
Volunteers must be 18 by the time they begin their summer volunteering.
Invest Nest
Invest Nest is a Shark Tank-style business pitch competition open to all high school students in the Nebo School District. This competition encourages students to create and develop their own innovative business ideas and present them to a panel of expert judges. The judges offer mentoring to the students as well as announce the winner of the Nebo competition. The winner of the district round will be awarded money and have the opportunity to compete at the state level for a large cash prize. In the 2025 competition students from Nebo School District took 1st at the state competition and won $20,000.
To find out more and sign up for Invest Nest, visit our website Nebo Invest Nest or contact bj.ford@nebo.edu.
America250 Writing Contest (Grades 5, 8, 9-12)
Help celebrate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary! All Utah students in Grades 5th, 8th and 9th–12th are invited to enter the America250 Utah Essay and Art Contest. This is a fantastic chance for students to showcase their creativity and civic pride.
Categories: Original Essay or Original Artwork.
Prizes: Winners will receive scholarships and have their work featured at the Utah State Capitol!
Notification: Winners and finalists will be notified in June 2026 via the parent email address provided.
Note: Students under 18 should complete the form with a parent or guardian.
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!
SHS Swag available at the SHS online store
SHS College Corner
SHS COLLEGE CORNER MARCH 2026
Upcoming Events
March
Weber State
Purple Carpet Campus Preview
March 11
Weber Campus, Ogden
Southern Utah University
Red Riot
March 20-21
SUU Campus, Cedar City
https://apply.suu.edu/portal/Red-Riot
Snow College
Snow Blast
March 20-21
Snow Campus, Ephraim
https://snow.edu/admissions/snowblast.html
USU Eastern
Leadership Day
March 20-21
USU Eastern Campus, Price
https://www.usu.edu/admissions/events/
University of Utah
Choose the U
March 21
U of U Campus, Salt Lake
https://futureu.admissions.utah.edu/register/?id=0cf4519e-e627-45ea-986c-2fe5bbb15d92
USU
Involvement Day
March 27
USU Campus, Logan
https://www.usu.edu/admissions/events/true-blue-days/involvement
Weber State
Purple Carpet Campus Preview
March 31
Weber Campus, Ogden
April
Snow College
Snow Blast
April 10-11
Snow Campus, Ephraim
https://snow.edu/admissions/snowblast.html
University of Utah
Choose the U
April 11
U of U Campus, Salt Lake
https://futureu.admissions.utah.edu/register/?id=74b0a50e-49d9-4465-89cd-17043a8e8054
Utah State
Future Educators Summit
April 14
USU Campus, Logan
Register here:
https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dj4yewEh5XmayUe
Weber State
Purple Carpet Campus Preview
April 29
Weber Campus, Ogden
Upcoming Deadlines
March 15th
Keys to Success Scholarships
March 20th
Final Deadline for Opportunity Scholarship
March 31st
Local Scholarships
April 1st
Final Admissions Deadline for University of Utah
Priority Scholarship Deadline for USU Eastern
Get Your Scholarships Turned In
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the many local scholarships available to SHS students, now is the time! All local scholarships are due to the counseling office by March 31st. You can pick up scholarship applications in the counseling office, or find them all through this link.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p4sLyUGFEljYAsFLEHXFxRwM56BiyBKi
Next Steps
If you have been accepted to college in the fall, you may be wondering what to do next.
Accept Scholarships
Each school will have its own process for accepting enrollment and scholarships. Follow instructions sent in your acceptance letter to accept and/or defer any scholarship and enrollment offers by their deadlines.
Deferment
If you are planning to leave after high school for church or military service, it is important that you go through the deferment process for the school you are planning to attend when you return. Each school will have their own process for deferment. Try googling “deferment” and the school you are attending (for example, “Deferment UVU”) and their process should come up at the top of the results.
Housing
Many schools will also have steps for securing housing if you are planning to live on campus. Check your acceptance letter for housing information and be aware of their deadlines.
Meet with an Advisor/Register for classes
Registration for Freshmen for Fall Semester usually begins in April. Check with your school and meet with an advisor at the college if you need help. Many schools have advisors specifically for first year students. Check your admission info or google “Academic Advisor” plus the college (Academic Advisor USU).
Scholarships for Engineering and Architecture-Bound Students
The Great Basin Post of the Society of American Military Engineers invites high school seniors
attending a Utah high school who plan to pursue an accredited engineering degree or architecture degree, or a Construction Management degree to apply for a Lt. Col. G. Roger Sunada $2,500 college scholarship. Award of multiple scholarships is anticipated.
No military service required. Find the application here: http://same.org/gb/scholarship
Due March 20th
BYU-Idaho Returned Missionary Scholarship
Students who enroll in BYU-Idaho within one year of returning from their mission automatically receive a one-time $1000 Returned Missionary Scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply to BYU-Idaho before departing on a mission and then defer their enrollment. For more information visit: https://www.byui.edu/financial-aid/explore-byui-scholarships
Current Fundraisers
Red Devil Memories
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5- Look for emails from SHS.