Teacher Spotlights!
Nicole Washburn: My name is Nicole Washburn. I am a Math Teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at American Fork High School. My favorite food is enchiladas! My favorite color is blue or purple. My favorite hobby is reading1 My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite kind of music is Country. I have been married for 23 years. We have 1 daughter who just got married so now I have a son(in-law). As a family, we love playing board games or going camping. This is my 4th year teaching at Salem Hills and I love being a Skyhawk.
Becky Gibb: My name is Becky Gibb. I am an English Teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I taught at Fruita Monument High School. My favorite food is chocolate! My favorite color is blue. My favorite hobbies are reading, writing, and taking my dog, Guss, for walks. My favorite sport is taking my dog, Guss, for walks and hikes. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. My favorite kind of music is Country. I'm a new grandma. My grandson is almost 11 months. His name is Rex. I have been married for 34 years to DJ who is in the military.
Congratulations to our Athletes and Fan of the Week!
Abigail Nelson, Swim: She has been working hard during the off season and in pre-season. This has shown up in her times during the races. Plus she has an infectiously positive attitude in every practice.
McCoy Houghton, Debate: McCoy has been a great addition to the debate team. He brings a positive attitude and energy. He wants to do everything he can to learn and grow. He actively goes above and beyond what is asked of him.
Emery Christensen: Fan of the Week!
Abigail Nelson, Swim: She has been working hard during the off season and in pre-season. This has shown up in her times during the races. Plus she has an infectiously positive attitude in every practice.
McCoy Houghton, Debate: McCoy has been a great addition to the debate team. He brings a positive attitude and energy. He wants to do everything he can to learn and grow. He actively goes above and beyond what is asked of him.
Emery Christensen: Fan of the Week!
Congratulations to our Performer of the week: Lydia Forsey
'Lydia may be new to theatre, but she’s already making a strong impression. Her quiet confidence and powerful voice bring excitement and emotion to every performance. She radiates a genuine love for the arts, and her enthusiasm lifts the energy of every rehearsal and show she’s part of.' -Mr. Trotter
'Lydia may be new to theatre, but she’s already making a strong impression. Her quiet confidence and powerful voice bring excitement and emotion to every performance. She radiates a genuine love for the arts, and her enthusiasm lifts the energy of every rehearsal and show she’s part of.' -Mr. Trotter
Thank you Officer Stones for organizing such a fun "Pizza with the Police" activity! It was cool to have our students see what happens to their driving ability if they were to drink and drive. The drunk goggles were a great tool to help teach this concept! We are so lucky to have you at our school!
VETERAN'S DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
COME TO THE SPECIAL ASSEMBLY AFTER 2ND PERIOD AND WEAR BEST DRESS TO HONOR OUR VETERANS!
COME TO THE SPECIAL ASSEMBLY AFTER 2ND PERIOD AND WEAR BEST DRESS TO HONOR OUR VETERANS!
Congratulations to our Fall Baseball Team for winning the Turkey Trot Tournament this weekend in St. George!~
Congratulations to our Ballroom dance team for earning 1st place and a Gold ranking at the Danzinskule Ballroom Team Match this past Saturday! They were also awarded the spirit award! Go Skyhawks!
Congratulations to Peyton Higginson our SHHS Kindness Creates Peace recipient. Peyton exemplifies kindness and is a true leader amongst his peers!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical opens this Thursday night , November 13th at 7 pm and runs through November 22nd with the performance on the 22nd being at 8 pm due to the Gorge event. You don't want to miss this fun production! Get tickets at www.skyhawk.theater!
Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door!
There is a discounted price for children!
Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door!
There is a discounted price for children!
SHHS BAND LIT THE UTAH TECH STADIUM ON FIRE WITH THEIR MARCHING BAND SHOW: THE WITCHES GAMBIT!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 4TH PLACE FINISH AT STATE!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 4TH PLACE FINISH AT STATE!
Congratulations to the October 2025 Coach of the Month, Haylee Whiteley
- Coach Haylee loves to win, and her teams compete with that same passion. Watching her at the state Unified Soccer tournament, it was clear that, for her, winning came after ensuring a positive experience for all athletes, partners, and coaches. Haylee took time to talk with participants from every team, making sure everyone was having a great experience. She was a friend, a mentor, and a genuine supporter-checking in, offering advice, and spreading positivity throughout the event. Coach Haylee made sure that everyone in the stadium felt like a winner.
In addition to her leadership on the field, Coach Haylee has been a pioneer of Unified Sports at Salem Hills and has played a key role in helping the program grow within the district and across the state. Haylee is a phenomenal person-she competes to win, but she makes sure everyone around her, including her team and her competition, is part of that winning experience.
- Coach Haylee loves to win, and her teams compete with that same passion. Watching her at the state Unified Soccer tournament, it was clear that, for her, winning came after ensuring a positive experience for all athletes, partners, and coaches. Haylee took time to talk with participants from every team, making sure everyone was having a great experience. She was a friend, a mentor, and a genuine supporter-checking in, offering advice, and spreading positivity throughout the event. Coach Haylee made sure that everyone in the stadium felt like a winner.
In addition to her leadership on the field, Coach Haylee has been a pioneer of Unified Sports at Salem Hills and has played a key role in helping the program grow within the district and across the state. Haylee is a phenomenal person-she competes to win, but she makes sure everyone around her, including her team and her competition, is part of that winning experience.
What a fun evening our Dance program put on Wednesday night! They had performances by the SHHS Dance Company, Dance 1, and Social Dance classes, SaJHS Dance 1 and Valley View Middle School Dance 1. We ended the night with an engaging number including the mini dancers from the mini dance camp! Go Skyhawks!
Congratulations to the following students who placed at the Snow College invitational today! They did Awesome!
Finalists:
Adam Walter's
Preston Smith
Sawyer Simon's
Placing:
2nd - Sawyer
2nd - Adam
SHHS DECA has never placed before at this competition. Over 600 students attended so this is a huge win for the club! If you see these students, please congratulate them!
Finalists:
Adam Walter's
Preston Smith
Sawyer Simon's
Placing:
2nd - Sawyer
2nd - Adam
SHHS DECA has never placed before at this competition. Over 600 students attended so this is a huge win for the club! If you see these students, please congratulate them!
Congratulations on being selected as the NFHS Coach of the Year for 2024-2025! We are so lucky to have you as our girls lacrosse coach! Go Skyhawks!
1. What sport(s) did you participate in during high school? Basketball, track and cross country
2. How long have you been coaching? 28 years
3. What is the best thing you like about coaching? I like helping teams push past perceived limitations to achieve more than they thought possible.
4. What is your favorite high school sport memory? Starting on the basketball team that won a championship
5. What is your favorite food? Frank Pepe's Pizza in New Haven, CT
6. Who is your favorite music artist? U2
7. What is your favorite movie? Good Will Hunting
8. What is your favorite sports hero? Saquon Barkley
1. What sport(s) did you participate in during high school? Basketball, track and cross country
2. How long have you been coaching? 28 years
3. What is the best thing you like about coaching? I like helping teams push past perceived limitations to achieve more than they thought possible.
4. What is your favorite high school sport memory? Starting on the basketball team that won a championship
5. What is your favorite food? Frank Pepe's Pizza in New Haven, CT
6. Who is your favorite music artist? U2
7. What is your favorite movie? Good Will Hunting
8. What is your favorite sports hero? Saquon Barkley
FFA Team Shines at National Convention
Our Salem Hills FFA Team recently returned from their exciting trip to the FFA National Convention, accompanied by their advisor, Jolene Christensen!
The Meat & Technology Career Development Event (CDE) team represented us well, earning a Bronze Team Rating. Individual honors went to:
Brooklynn Smith – Bronze
Trevor Coffman – Silver
Carl Wilson – Silver
Jordan Smith – Bronze
In addition, our incredible FFA Officers attended the national convention, expo, and leadership training. Officers included:
Grant Stevens, Brock James, Kinsley Nielsen, Kambri Muir, Jayla Downard, Berklee Warenski, and Rowan Meagher.
Their trip was packed with memorable experiences! Highlights included visiting Fischer Seed, where they learned how food-grade corn is raised and cleaned for products like cereal and canned hominy. They also enjoyed horse races, toured the Lincoln Tech Center, Fair Oaks Farms, the USS Indianapolis Memorial, and even the Indy 500 Speedway Track and Museum.
What an incredible experience for our FFA students—way to represent Salem Hills with pride!
Our Salem Hills FFA Team recently returned from their exciting trip to the FFA National Convention, accompanied by their advisor, Jolene Christensen!
The Meat & Technology Career Development Event (CDE) team represented us well, earning a Bronze Team Rating. Individual honors went to:
Brooklynn Smith – Bronze
Trevor Coffman – Silver
Carl Wilson – Silver
Jordan Smith – Bronze
In addition, our incredible FFA Officers attended the national convention, expo, and leadership training. Officers included:
Grant Stevens, Brock James, Kinsley Nielsen, Kambri Muir, Jayla Downard, Berklee Warenski, and Rowan Meagher.
Their trip was packed with memorable experiences! Highlights included visiting Fischer Seed, where they learned how food-grade corn is raised and cleaned for products like cereal and canned hominy. They also enjoyed horse races, toured the Lincoln Tech Center, Fair Oaks Farms, the USS Indianapolis Memorial, and even the Indy 500 Speedway Track and Museum.
What an incredible experience for our FFA students—way to represent Salem Hills with pride!
Skyhawks having fun at Naat'aani Day!
We know that many families may be facing unique challenges right now and we want to remind you that you can apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year if your circumstances change. Free or reduced-priced meals are available for students in Nebo School District-because every child deserves access to healthy, nutritious meals.
If you would like to support local families by making a donation, please visit our website: https://www.nebo.edu/page/child-nutrition
Together, we can make sure every student is nourished and ready to learn!
If you would like to support local families by making a donation, please visit our website: https://www.nebo.edu/page/child-nutrition
Together, we can make sure every student is nourished and ready to learn!
Congratulations to our performer of the week, Talan Skeem. Talan is in his second year in Choir at Salem Hills. In his calm yet powerful way, he does everything that’s asked of him, lifts those around him, and has become an irreplaceable part of our choir family. Talan has a beautiful singing voice and continues to make steady improvements every day. He exemplifies consistent attendance, reliability, and discipline—and choir wouldn't be the same without him. -Mr. Bills
Meet our fantastic ASL teacher, Paul Erwin!
My name is Paul Erwin. I am the ASL teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at Target! My favorite food is Chinese food from Panda Express ! My favorite color is orange. My favorite hobbies are sketching and board games. I enjoy walking trails or the occasional hike. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. My favorite kind of music is Soft Rock or Christian Rock (Ben Rector, Switchfoot, Relient K, etc.). My wife and I have been married for over 12 years now. We have four boys and baby girl. We have lived all over Utah Valley from Orem all the way down to Santaquin.
Meet our school psychologist, Malka Moya.
My name is Malka Moya. I am the school psychologist at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at BYU and Walgreens in Lehi.
My favorite food is brisket! My favorite colors are navy and silver. My favorite hobbies are reading & hiking. My favorite holiday is Halloween. My favorite kind of music is Country. I am married to a navy veteran, Amulek, & we have a black lab mix named Delilah.
My name is Malka Moya. I am the school psychologist at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at BYU and Walgreens in Lehi.
My favorite food is brisket! My favorite colors are navy and silver. My favorite hobbies are reading & hiking. My favorite holiday is Halloween. My favorite kind of music is Country. I am married to a navy veteran, Amulek, & we have a black lab mix named Delilah.
