February 2017

ACT Test and Prep Info

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 14:19

ACT TEST: All juniors will take the ACT next Tuesday, March 7 beginning at 8:00 AM; they all must have a picture ID and their chromebook charged and ready to go (bring your charger too). For the latest calculator policy, see www.actstudent.orgThe buses will pick up the students who ride a bus at 11:25. There is no school for Sophomores and Seniors. 

7th Annual Homeless for a Night

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 08:36

We are excited to let you know about a service opportunity your student may participate in. Spanish Fork High School has teamed up with Make-A-Wish Utah to raise money to grant the wish of a 6-year-old Spanish Fork girl who dreams of meeting Prince Charming at Disney World.

DECA Winners

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 07:57

Last Thursday and Friday Bennett Brinton, Tim Christiansen, Chase Gull, Nathan Roberts, Hannah Justice, and Josh Justice competed at DECA's State Competition in Layton, Utah.Congratulations to Bennett Brinton!  He placed 2nd in the Quick Server Restaurant Management event and qualified to represent Spanish Fork High School and the state of Utah at the International Conference and Competition to be held in Anaheim, California in April.

Attributions
Shauna Whittekiend

Utah County's Got Talent

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 10:43

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism where youth from around the nation rally together to stand up against BIG Tobacco targeting them and their peers. This is accomplished through youth groups who work to plan events to include other youth in a day of activism. Our anti-tobacco youth group OUTRAGE! has planned an event for their Utah county peers. UTAH COUNTY's GOT TALENT! 

 DON’T LOSE YOUR VOICE, BIG TOBACCO IS A CHOICE!

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Sarah Simons

FCCLA Region Competition

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 08:02

Congratulations to the FCCLA members who competed in the FCCLA Region Competition. Spanish Fork High School performed well at region and all students qualified for our state competition! Each student worked really hard and we look forward to seeing how well they perform at our State Competition on March 28th.  

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Whitney Carter

Congrats Color Guard

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:35

Our SF teams had another great competition day yesterday at the Utah Color Guard Circuit's state competition at American Fork High School. Our high school team placed 1st in the Scholastic Regional A class (there were 10 teams in our class) for the second time this season. The Spanish Fork elementary team, which is mentored by the high school team, received a high Bronze rating. The elementary teams are not ranked, but instead receive ratings like in concert band and orchestra. 

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Sarah Nasson

Sterling Scholar Finalists 2017

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Fri, 02/17/2017 - 07:43

Congratulations to our Sterling Scholars Joseph Buck--Instrumental Music and Brynn Lewis--Dance.  They made it through the first round of interviews and were selected as finalists representing SFHS.  Wish them luck as they prepare for the final interview round on March 2nd.

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Shauna Whittekiend

Region Swim Competition

Submitted by bonnie.beckstead on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 12:27

Congratulations to the swim team for an excellant showing at Region competition. Many swimmers were able to get best times. The following team members were state qualifiers: Danica Butler-200 yard and 100 yard freestyle; Ammon Arp- 50 yard freestyle; Topher Riding-500 yard freestyle; Austin Butler-200 yard and 500 yard freestyle. The boys 200 yard freestyle relay team also qualified. The relay team is Eli Oxborrow, Dallin Smith, Ammon Arp, and Kade Winsor. Way to go swimming Dons!!

Attributions
Christina Shakespear