Students in Nebo program start preparing for Thanksgiving in July
The thoughts of purchasing a turkey to prepare for Thanksgiving do not cross most of our minds until days before Thanksgiving. However, for Nebo students, participating in the Utah State Junior Turkey Program, the preparation of a turkey for Thanksgiving begins in July. Nebo consistently produces around 900 turkeys of the state total for the […]
Nebo students recognize veterans in a unique way during pandemic
The Nebo School District’s staff and students celebrated our local Veterans in an unusual way this year because of the pandemic. Principal Shanna Walker, at Park View Elementary, came up with this idea when she realized there would be no assemblies. “The idea was born because it is important that students gain an appreciation for […]
Rees Elementary students set example and dig in to plant trees
Rees Eagles at Rees Elementary had the opportunity to learn more about caring for their school and the community by planting three new trees. Fourth through sixth-grade students worked with TreeUtah, a non-profit organization dedicated to planting trees in October to do just that. They planted two Honey Locusts trees and one Bosnian Pine to […]
Larsen Elementary student wins book review contest
Taylor Kivett, fifth-grade student, at Larsen Elementary, won the book review contest on Biblionasium and will receive a full set of books as well as video chat with the author. “I’m so excited I won! I think it’s really great because I’m getting more books to add to my collection!” Taylor said. “I think Biblionasium […]
Nebo schools earn gold star for sportsmanship
Maple Mountain and Salem Hills High Schools earned the Gold Star in the Utah High School Athletic Association Sportsmanship Awards. Payson High School also won the Silver Award. “We are pleased with the efforts of our student athletes and coaches as they implement the ideals of good sportsmanship as they compete throughout the year. The […]
Welcome to Sock-tember
During this unprecedented time, many families are struggling and one of the items needed are socks. Maple Ridge’s third-grade teachers are extremely grateful to all the school’s teachers, staff, and students for their support of “SOCK-tember!” Maple Ridge’s third-grade students orchestrated this event collecting socks for the homeless and needy for “SOCK-tember.” “We asked our […]
Nebo District recognized for energy awareness
At the recent October School Board of Education meeting, Cenergistic recognized Nebo School District for the success of Nebo’s energy program. Nebo partnered with Cenergistic in 2013 and has reduced energy consumption. The program delivers an environmental benefit from a reduced carbon footprint. Energy not used prevents the emission of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and […]
Green Fever golf tournament helps fund grants for Nebo Schools
The seventeenth annual “Green Fever” benefit golf tournament was recently held at the Hobble Creek Golf Course in Springville. The Nebo Education Foundation made enough to fund teacher grants this year. All profits from the tournament go directly to benefit children and classrooms in Nebo School District. “The ‘Green Fever’ golf tournament was a huge […]
Spanish Fork Police provide radios to schools
Spanish Fork’s Chief of Police, Steve Adams, presented direct communication radios to the Nebo School Board of Education for every school in the district. “It was stated in a news article and I concur, ‘In the race to protect American students from shootings, one of the simplest and most affordable upgrades authorities can make is […]
Nebo’s Fall Community School Classes Start Next Week
Nebo’s Fall Community School classes are now available. For the course options in your community, click here: https://www.nebo.edu/community-school. Some class options include: welding, dance, fencing, fly tying, spinning, quilting, sewing, and painting to name a few. Nebo looks forward to another opportunity to begin our Community School in the Nebo School District. The goal of the […]