Congratulations to our teams that were awarded Academic All State Champions and also to those who were runners-up!
Academic State Champions!
Boys Swim, 3.882
Girls Swim, 3.991
Girls Wrestling, 3.867
Teams from Salem Hills placed top 5 in 5A
Girls Basketball 2nd place, 3.968
Boys Wrestling 2nd place, 3.725
Cheer 4th place, 3.785
Academic State Champions!
Boys Swim, 3.882
Girls Swim, 3.991
Girls Wrestling, 3.867
Teams from Salem Hills placed top 5 in 5A
Girls Basketball 2nd place, 3.968
Boys Wrestling 2nd place, 3.725
Cheer 4th place, 3.785
Congratulations to our Academic Allstate Students for Winter Sports!
Steven Taylor - B. Basketball
Brinley Baum - G. Basketball
Kate Barton - G. Basketball
Mackenzee Nicholls - G. Basketball
Alison Roden - Cheer
Brynn Lindley - Cheer
Courtney Russell - Drill Team
Ruby Stokes - Drill Team
Ashton Cook - B. Swim
Brett Black - B. Swim
Hiatt Carroll - B. Swim Nathan Call - B. Swim
Addie Brindley - G. Wrestling
Congratulations to Ann Jarvis! She was awarded the Horace Mann Outstanding Employee Recognition!
Meet two of our wonderful teachers at SHHS: Amber Johansen & Lauriejo Stillhart!
Amber Johansen: My name is Amber Johansen. I am a dance teacher at SHHS and the coach of the Dance Company. Before coming to Salem Hills, I lived in Midland, TX. My favorite food is Chicken Bilagio! My favorite color is purple. My favorite hobby is crocheting. My favorite sports are yoga and dance! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite song is Smile. I live in Salem with our 2 dogs and 2 kids.
Lauriejo Stillhart: My name is Lauriejo Stillhart. I am a CTE teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at UVU. My favorite food is Chicken Alfredo! My favorite color is White. My favorite hobby is breaking horses. My favorite sport is boxing! My favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day. My favorite music is Indie. My family consists of me, my 8-year-old son Archer who is my world, our three dogs (one now in heaven), and five horses.
Amber Johansen: My name is Amber Johansen. I am a dance teacher at SHHS and the coach of the Dance Company. Before coming to Salem Hills, I lived in Midland, TX. My favorite food is Chicken Bilagio! My favorite color is purple. My favorite hobby is crocheting. My favorite sports are yoga and dance! My favorite holiday is Christmas. My favorite song is Smile. I live in Salem with our 2 dogs and 2 kids.
Lauriejo Stillhart: My name is Lauriejo Stillhart. I am a CTE teacher at SHHS. Before coming to Salem Hills, I worked at UVU. My favorite food is Chicken Alfredo! My favorite color is White. My favorite hobby is breaking horses. My favorite sport is boxing! My favorite holiday is Valentine’s Day. My favorite music is Indie. My family consists of me, my 8-year-old son Archer who is my world, our three dogs (one now in heaven), and five horses.
Congratulations to our Performer of the Week: Kaitlyn Graham
Kaitlyn Graham is an outstanding member of Serendipity who consistently contributes to the choir’s success through her musicianship and leadership. Even without a formal section leader role, she leads by example, offering positive, impactful support to her peers and helping elevate the ensemble as a whole.
-Justin Bills
Kaitlyn Graham is an outstanding member of Serendipity who consistently contributes to the choir’s success through her musicianship and leadership. Even without a formal section leader role, she leads by example, offering positive, impactful support to her peers and helping elevate the ensemble as a whole.
-Justin Bills
Congratulations to our Athletes and Fans of the Week: Mark Riggs- Unified Basketball & Sarah Butt- Swim
Mark Riggs: MARK BRINGS THE GOOFY, FUN ENERGY EVERY TIME HE STEPS ON THE COURT AND IT SHOWS! BEYOND THE SMILES AND LAUGHS, HE'S BEEN STEADILY IMPROVING HIS BASKETBALL SKILLS WITH EVERY GAME AND EVERY PRACTICE. HIS EFFORT, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN MAKE HIM AN AWESOME TEAMMATE AND A JOY TO WATCH.
Sarah Butt: SARA HAS BEEN A HARD WORKER ALL SEASON. SHE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ON. THIS PAST WEEKEND ALL HER HARD WORK PAID OFF AT THE REGION MEET. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HER SWIMMING AT THE STATE MEET.
Fans of the Week: Keller Beck & Luke Christensen
Mark Riggs: MARK BRINGS THE GOOFY, FUN ENERGY EVERY TIME HE STEPS ON THE COURT AND IT SHOWS! BEYOND THE SMILES AND LAUGHS, HE'S BEEN STEADILY IMPROVING HIS BASKETBALL SKILLS WITH EVERY GAME AND EVERY PRACTICE. HIS EFFORT, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN MAKE HIM AN AWESOME TEAMMATE AND A JOY TO WATCH.
Sarah Butt: SARA HAS BEEN A HARD WORKER ALL SEASON. SHE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ON. THIS PAST WEEKEND ALL HER HARD WORK PAID OFF AT THE REGION MEET. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HER SWIMMING AT THE STATE MEET.
Fans of the Week: Keller Beck & Luke Christensen
Some of our top SHHS Science students went to the elementary school today to help judge the science fair! What a fun time!
Our Unified Basketball team's season is well under way! We had a great time playing in the tournament at Richfield where our Navy & White teams went undefeated!
We had a wonderful evening at our Latino Parent Night! Thank you to all of our presenters for taking the time to speak with our Latino families, and to everyone who came out to support the event. We truly appreciate your partnership and involvement!
Special Thanks to:
SHHS Counseling
SHHS Administration
SHHS Latinos in Action
SHHS Student Council
SHHS Seminary
Nick Stones
Emily Edman
Evelyn Ramirez
Salem Recreation
Payson Recreation
Payson Library
Bank of America-Nathan Thurber
MTech-Mark Middlebrook
Aubrey Frandsen & Angela Nederhand for CTE
Mt. Nebo & Payson Jr. High's Mariachi bands under the direction of Alexandra Franco, Tanner Last, & Tiffany Jacobson
Corom Hughes
Tabitha's Way
United Way
Special Thanks to:
SHHS Counseling
SHHS Administration
SHHS Latinos in Action
SHHS Student Council
SHHS Seminary
Nick Stones
Emily Edman
Evelyn Ramirez
Salem Recreation
Payson Recreation
Payson Library
Bank of America-Nathan Thurber
MTech-Mark Middlebrook
Aubrey Frandsen & Angela Nederhand for CTE
Mt. Nebo & Payson Jr. High's Mariachi bands under the direction of Alexandra Franco, Tanner Last, & Tiffany Jacobson
Corom Hughes
Tabitha's Way
United Way
Boys Tennis Information:
We will be holding open court for boys tennis on Saturday Feb 7, Feb 14, and Feb 21 from 6 am - 8 am at the Spanish Fork indoor courts 3 & 4.
Tryouts will be held Feb 23rd - Feb 25th from 3:30 pm to 6 pm at the SHHS tennis courts weather permitting.
We will be holding open court for boys tennis on Saturday Feb 7, Feb 14, and Feb 21 from 6 am - 8 am at the Spanish Fork indoor courts 3 & 4.
Tryouts will be held Feb 23rd - Feb 25th from 3:30 pm to 6 pm at the SHHS tennis courts weather permitting.
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!
