Congratulations to our Athletes & Fans of the Week:
BBB: steven taylor
Steven has been playing great basketball on both ends of the court. He has had multiple double/doubles this season as well as providing quality leadership.
Cheer: Georgia Hogle
Georgia is the definition of a well-rounded sophomore, bringing positivity and a strong work ethic to everything she does. She has also pushed her flag skills to a whole new level while also growing into an incredible back spot, Georgia truly is the full package--a supportive teammate, dedicated athlete, and standout student.
Fans of the Week: Jagger Archuleta & Greg Nelson
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week, Kaela Cordner!
Kaela is our Performer of the Week for the standard she sets every single day. She consistently comes to rehearsal prepared, focused, and ready to take advantage of every opportunity, regardless of the task or moment. Kaela’s reliability and work ethic make her someone others can count on, and she quietly elevates the ensemble by supporting her peers and modeling what it looks like to do things the right way. Her commitment to both personal growth and the success of the group reflects the core values of our program. Mr. Adair
Kaela is our Performer of the Week for the standard she sets every single day. She consistently comes to rehearsal prepared, focused, and ready to take advantage of every opportunity, regardless of the task or moment. Kaela’s reliability and work ethic make her someone others can count on, and she quietly elevates the ensemble by supporting her peers and modeling what it looks like to do things the right way. Her commitment to both personal growth and the success of the group reflects the core values of our program. Mr. Adair
Congratulations to our very own, Ryan Adair! He was selected as one of the 2026 Yamaha “40 Under 40” — Celebrating Excellence in Music Education
Here is what Mr. Adair said in his focus article!
Great programs are never built in isolation, according to Ryan Adair, Director of Bands at Salem Hills High School in Utah. “Our music program is built on trust, student ownership and community,” he says. “On my own, I am just one person — but in collaboration with talented people, we are able to accomplish truly remarkable things.”
By working with colleagues and community professionals, Adair has intentionally expanded student roles beyond traditional performance. One initiative involved training students to serve as the sound crew after they expressed interest in live sound engineering. Adair asked a parent who works in the industry to mentor students who learned practical, marketable skills while taking ownership of audio production. Adair often invites parents and alumni to contribute their professional expertise and partners with community groups to support his program’s performances and events. “By framing support as an investment in student growth and community culture, we build sustained buy-in rather than one-time donations,” he explains.
Collaboration is also at the root of the growth of the music program at Salem Hills — enrollment has doubled over the past five years. Adair credits strong vertical collaboration with Valley View Middle School and Salem Junior High. Retention is driven by a “Just Do Band” culture that Adair says is rooted in Don Miguel Ruiz’s servant-leadership model that is outlined in “The Four Agreements,” as well as consistent collaboration across the performing arts.
“During marching band season, a combined high school and junior high ensemble performs our competitive show for all 5th-grade classes, creating early excitement and clear pathways into the program,” he explains. Then, at one football game, Adair leads a 300-member pep band that is a “one-night, all-hands celebration that brings together musicians from the middle school, junior high and high school,” he says.
Older students model leadership and performance standards, while younger students experience the energy of high school band. “This event has become a powerful recruitment and community-building tool. Later in the year, those same students come back together in a combined Festival Music Preview concert,” Adair says.
In addition to relationships with feeder schools, Adair has also forged a strong partnership with the football coach and team. “What sets Salem Hills apart is the reciprocal support between the band and football team,” he says.
The band supports the football team through performances at games, pep rallies and team send-offs. The football team consistently advocates for the band’s presence and recognizes the culture and energy it brings to our school. The football coach regularly praises the band at games and competitions.
“Together, we’ve established a shared stadium practice schedule that respects both programs, strengthening collaboration and allowing both teams to succeed each week,” Adair says proudly.
Adair’s goal has always been to create a program that is artistically excellent, human-centered and rooted in collaboration. He takes pride in “showing my students how to balance commitment and effort within sustainable, manageable expectations,” he says. “Empowering students with real responsibility has increased creativity, critical thinking and investment in the final product.”
We love having Mr. Adair at SHHS! Thank you for making our high school a wonderful place to be!
Here is what Mr. Adair said in his focus article!
Great programs are never built in isolation, according to Ryan Adair, Director of Bands at Salem Hills High School in Utah. “Our music program is built on trust, student ownership and community,” he says. “On my own, I am just one person — but in collaboration with talented people, we are able to accomplish truly remarkable things.”
By working with colleagues and community professionals, Adair has intentionally expanded student roles beyond traditional performance. One initiative involved training students to serve as the sound crew after they expressed interest in live sound engineering. Adair asked a parent who works in the industry to mentor students who learned practical, marketable skills while taking ownership of audio production. Adair often invites parents and alumni to contribute their professional expertise and partners with community groups to support his program’s performances and events. “By framing support as an investment in student growth and community culture, we build sustained buy-in rather than one-time donations,” he explains.
Collaboration is also at the root of the growth of the music program at Salem Hills — enrollment has doubled over the past five years. Adair credits strong vertical collaboration with Valley View Middle School and Salem Junior High. Retention is driven by a “Just Do Band” culture that Adair says is rooted in Don Miguel Ruiz’s servant-leadership model that is outlined in “The Four Agreements,” as well as consistent collaboration across the performing arts.
“During marching band season, a combined high school and junior high ensemble performs our competitive show for all 5th-grade classes, creating early excitement and clear pathways into the program,” he explains. Then, at one football game, Adair leads a 300-member pep band that is a “one-night, all-hands celebration that brings together musicians from the middle school, junior high and high school,” he says.
Older students model leadership and performance standards, while younger students experience the energy of high school band. “This event has become a powerful recruitment and community-building tool. Later in the year, those same students come back together in a combined Festival Music Preview concert,” Adair says.
In addition to relationships with feeder schools, Adair has also forged a strong partnership with the football coach and team. “What sets Salem Hills apart is the reciprocal support between the band and football team,” he says.
The band supports the football team through performances at games, pep rallies and team send-offs. The football team consistently advocates for the band’s presence and recognizes the culture and energy it brings to our school. The football coach regularly praises the band at games and competitions.
“Together, we’ve established a shared stadium practice schedule that respects both programs, strengthening collaboration and allowing both teams to succeed each week,” Adair says proudly.
Adair’s goal has always been to create a program that is artistically excellent, human-centered and rooted in collaboration. He takes pride in “showing my students how to balance commitment and effort within sustainable, manageable expectations,” he says. “Empowering students with real responsibility has increased creativity, critical thinking and investment in the final product.”
We love having Mr. Adair at SHHS! Thank you for making our high school a wonderful place to be!
Congratulations to Macky Treanor-Fifita! She was inducted Friday night to the Salem Hills Athletics Hall of Fame 2026 for her excellence in Volleyball!!
Congratulations to coach Cliff Yerkes! He was awarded the NFHS GLAX Coach of the Year for the state of UTAH and Section 7 (UT, AZ, NV, CA, and HI)! Go Skyhawks!
We are so excited to welcome our new girl's volleyball coach, Kristie Hansen, to our SHHS Skyhawk family!
Meet two of our amazing staff members at SHHS!
Ashlyn Moody: My name is Ashlyn Moody. I am an Art teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I going to school to become a teacher! My favorite food is ice cream. My favorite color is green. My favorite hobby is painting! My favorite sport is climbing. My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite song is “Linger” by The Cranberries! My husband, Caleb, and I have been married for almost 2 years! We have a cute pug named Maya and are expecting our first baby in a couple months!
Taylor Jones: My name is Taylor Jones. I am a Counselor at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at Central Bank. My favorite food is steak. My favorite color is red. My favorite hobby is eating! My favorite sport is basketball. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. My favorite music is anything! I have been married to my wife Heather for 13 years. She teaches kindergarten at Taylor elementary. We have 3 kids. Avery who is 9, Savy who is 5 and Walker who is 2.
Ashlyn Moody: My name is Ashlyn Moody. I am an Art teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I going to school to become a teacher! My favorite food is ice cream. My favorite color is green. My favorite hobby is painting! My favorite sport is climbing. My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite song is “Linger” by The Cranberries! My husband, Caleb, and I have been married for almost 2 years! We have a cute pug named Maya and are expecting our first baby in a couple months!
Taylor Jones: My name is Taylor Jones. I am a Counselor at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at Central Bank. My favorite food is steak. My favorite color is red. My favorite hobby is eating! My favorite sport is basketball. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. My favorite music is anything! I have been married to my wife Heather for 13 years. She teaches kindergarten at Taylor elementary. We have 3 kids. Avery who is 9, Savy who is 5 and Walker who is 2.
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week: Dahlia Ramsay
Dahlia has a exploded onto the theatre scene at Salem Hills. She has a powerful stage presence and brings a strong commitment to everything she does. Her energy and kindness are infectious. Skyhawk Theater is better for having her part of the team.
-Mr. Trotter
Dahlia has a exploded onto the theatre scene at Salem Hills. She has a powerful stage presence and brings a strong commitment to everything she does. Her energy and kindness are infectious. Skyhawk Theater is better for having her part of the team.
-Mr. Trotter
DEBATE: BRE BRIMLEY
NO ONE WORKS HARDER THAN BRE. WHEN SHE COMMITS TO A TASK, SHE GOES ALL IN. BRE HAS A BUSY SCHEDULE AND HAS WORKED HARD TO BALANCE EVERYTHING AND PERFORM AT A HIGH LEVEL. BRE BRINGS ENERGY, INTEGRITY, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO EVERYTHING SHE DOES.
WRESTLING: HANNAH COYNE
HANNAH IS A DEDICATED AND RESILIENT ATHLETE. SHE WORKS HARD DURING PRACTICE AND HAS HAD A LOT OF SUCCESS ON THE MAT THIS YEAR.
UNIFIED BASKETBALL: JASON MITCHELL
JASON CAME IN READY TO COMPETE-DRAINING MULTIPLE THREE-POINT SHOTS, PULLING DOWN REBOUNDS, AND SHOWING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A TRUE TEAM PLAYER. HUGE ENERGY, GREAT ATTITUDE, AND ALL-AROUND IMPACT ON THE COURT. PROUD TO HAVE YOU IN UNIFIED, JASON!
NO ONE WORKS HARDER THAN BRE. WHEN SHE COMMITS TO A TASK, SHE GOES ALL IN. BRE HAS A BUSY SCHEDULE AND HAS WORKED HARD TO BALANCE EVERYTHING AND PERFORM AT A HIGH LEVEL. BRE BRINGS ENERGY, INTEGRITY, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE TO EVERYTHING SHE DOES.
WRESTLING: HANNAH COYNE
HANNAH IS A DEDICATED AND RESILIENT ATHLETE. SHE WORKS HARD DURING PRACTICE AND HAS HAD A LOT OF SUCCESS ON THE MAT THIS YEAR.
UNIFIED BASKETBALL: JASON MITCHELL
JASON CAME IN READY TO COMPETE-DRAINING MULTIPLE THREE-POINT SHOTS, PULLING DOWN REBOUNDS, AND SHOWING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A TRUE TEAM PLAYER. HUGE ENERGY, GREAT ATTITUDE, AND ALL-AROUND IMPACT ON THE COURT. PROUD TO HAVE YOU IN UNIFIED, JASON!
Our SHHS Honor Choir students represented the Skyhawks so well this past weekend at the Honor Choir Festival!
Elli Barben, Wayland Beaty, Brittney Black, Jack Bristow, Peyton Brown, Eleni Bufmack, Sadie Cannon, Ella Chamberlain, Ashley Gallacher, Noah Gardner, Gracie Griffiths, Ella Harward, Piper Kay, Andy Krommenhoek, Kyara Miramontes, Maizie Moeller, Jackson Peterson, Jameson Peterson, Abby Rasmussen, Matthew Reeder, Jacob Sandberg, Nathan Sandberg, Jaxon Tullis!
Elli Barben, Wayland Beaty, Brittney Black, Jack Bristow, Peyton Brown, Eleni Bufmack, Sadie Cannon, Ella Chamberlain, Ashley Gallacher, Noah Gardner, Gracie Griffiths, Ella Harward, Piper Kay, Andy Krommenhoek, Kyara Miramontes, Maizie Moeller, Jackson Peterson, Jameson Peterson, Abby Rasmussen, Matthew Reeder, Jacob Sandberg, Nathan Sandberg, Jaxon Tullis!
Congratulations to our Ballroom Dance Team! They took 3rd in state in the swing category. They had 2 couples place 1st and 5th place for Syllabus Chacha and 1 couple placed 2nd for Syllabus Samba/Rumba! Go Skyhawks!
Girl's wrestling defeated Maple Mountain on Wednesday earning them the title of Region Champs!!
Congratulations girls!!
Congratulations girls!!
Congratulations to our Cheer team! They placed 1st in Sideline Cheer, 2rd in Show Cheer and 3rd overall at their state competition!! Good Luck as you head to Nationals in Florida!
Congratulations to our Drill Team for taking 3rd place in Military, Dance, & Show landing them in 3rd place overall in the region! Congratulations to our All Region and Academic All Region Drill Girls! Their RPI is #9! Good luck this week at State!!
Congratulations to our athletes and fans of the week!
Drill Team: Sydni Peterson
Sydni has truly stepped up for the team. She has learned new choreography quickly and brought nothing but a positive attitude and relentless work ethic. She shows up to practice ready to give her best every day. Her commitment, adaptability, and team-first mindset make a huge difference.
Swim: Brett (Kael) Black
Kael is a very hard worker and is a team player. Kael is a great mentor to all.
Fans of the Week:
Ryu Whiteman
Jacoby Butler
Drill Team: Sydni Peterson
Sydni has truly stepped up for the team. She has learned new choreography quickly and brought nothing but a positive attitude and relentless work ethic. She shows up to practice ready to give her best every day. Her commitment, adaptability, and team-first mindset make a huge difference.
Swim: Brett (Kael) Black
Kael is a very hard worker and is a team player. Kael is a great mentor to all.
Fans of the Week:
Ryu Whiteman
Jacoby Butler
Region Drill Tonight! 6 pm @ SHHS
If you didn't get tickets, you can still watch on the livestream!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ut/salem/organization/27893/salem-hills-high-school
If you didn't get tickets, you can still watch on the livestream!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ut/salem/organization/27893/salem-hills-high-school
Meet one of our fantaastic CTE teachers, Keir Scoubes!
My name is Keir Scoubes. I am a CTE teacher at SHHS specializing in video production & marketing. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Larsen Elementary. My favorite food is steak & potatoes. My favorite color is blue. My favorite hobby is gardening. My favorite sport is basketball. My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite music is 80's rock. My wife Robyn and I have been married for 32 years. We have 4 kids and 2 grandsons.
My name is Keir Scoubes. I am a CTE teacher at SHHS specializing in video production & marketing. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Larsen Elementary. My favorite food is steak & potatoes. My favorite color is blue. My favorite hobby is gardening. My favorite sport is basketball. My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite music is 80's rock. My wife Robyn and I have been married for 32 years. We have 4 kids and 2 grandsons.
Welcome to our new SHHS athletic trainer, Nate Matis!!
My name is Nate Matis. I am new athletic trainer at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I was the athletic trainer at Wasatch High School! My favorite food is steak. My favorite color is red. My favorite hobby is hanging out with my wife. My favorite sports are football and rugby. My favorite holiday is the 4th of July. My favorite song is Highwayman by Johnny Cash. I was born and raised in Spanish Fork. I played football and rugby at SVU where I met my wife who played softball @ SVU and we have been married for almost 5 years. I also played Rugby at BYU. I graduated with my master's from BYU in April of 2025
My name is Nate Matis. I am new athletic trainer at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I was the athletic trainer at Wasatch High School! My favorite food is steak. My favorite color is red. My favorite hobby is hanging out with my wife. My favorite sports are football and rugby. My favorite holiday is the 4th of July. My favorite song is Highwayman by Johnny Cash. I was born and raised in Spanish Fork. I played football and rugby at SVU where I met my wife who played softball @ SVU and we have been married for almost 5 years. I also played Rugby at BYU. I graduated with my master's from BYU in April of 2025
Congratulations to our Athletes & Fan of the Week!
Wrestling: James Gordon
James was 7-0 last week at a tournament and duel. Helping the team pick up a valuable team win. He is extremely coachable!
Basketball: Kate Barton
Kate is a great leader on and off the court. She leads the team in assists with almost 5 per game. She also leads the team in 3 pointers on the season!
Fan of the Week: Gordon Wilson
Wrestling: James Gordon
James was 7-0 last week at a tournament and duel. Helping the team pick up a valuable team win. He is extremely coachable!
Basketball: Kate Barton
Kate is a great leader on and off the court. She leads the team in assists with almost 5 per game. She also leads the team in 3 pointers on the season!
Fan of the Week: Gordon Wilson
La Escuela Secundaria Salem Hills será la anfitriona de una Noche para Padres Latinos el miércoles 28 de enero, de 7:00 a 9:00 p. m. Esta noche está diseñada para ayudar a las familias a comprender mejor las herramientas, los recursos y los requisitos de graduación de la escuela secundaria, así como para brindar orientación sobre cómo los padres pueden apoyar de la mejor manera el éxito de su estudiante ML en SHHS.
La noche también contará con presentaciones de las Bandas de Mariachi de Mt. Nebo y Payson Junior High, así como con bailarines multiculturales de SHHS, celebrando a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad. Habrá conchas y chocolate caliente disponibles durante toda la velada.
¡Esperamos darles la bienvenida para una noche informativa y culturalmente enriquecedora!
Salem Hills High School will be hosting a Latino Parent Night on Wednesday, January 28th, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. This evening is designed to help families better understand the tools, resources, and graduation requirements of high school, and to provide guidance on how parents can best support their ML student’s success at SHHS.
The night will also feature performances by the Mt. Nebo and Payson Junior High Mariachi Bands, along with multicultural dancers from SHHS, celebrating our students and community. Conchas and hot chocolate will be available throughout the evening.
We look forward to welcoming you for an informative and culturally enriching night!
La noche también contará con presentaciones de las Bandas de Mariachi de Mt. Nebo y Payson Junior High, así como con bailarines multiculturales de SHHS, celebrando a nuestros estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad. Habrá conchas y chocolate caliente disponibles durante toda la velada.
¡Esperamos darles la bienvenida para una noche informativa y culturalmente enriquecedora!
Salem Hills High School will be hosting a Latino Parent Night on Wednesday, January 28th, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. This evening is designed to help families better understand the tools, resources, and graduation requirements of high school, and to provide guidance on how parents can best support their ML student’s success at SHHS.
The night will also feature performances by the Mt. Nebo and Payson Junior High Mariachi Bands, along with multicultural dancers from SHHS, celebrating our students and community. Conchas and hot chocolate will be available throughout the evening.
We look forward to welcoming you for an informative and culturally enriching night!
