Nebo School District

Nebo School District is a public school district that serves the southern part of Utah County.

Nebo School District
Location
350 South Main
Spanish Fork, Utah
Utah County
United States
District information
MottoYour Partner in Education
GradesK-12
SuperintendentRick Nielsen
Other information
WebsiteNebo School District

Description
Nebo School District main offices

The district covers more than 1,300 square miles.[1] It is named for nearby Mount Nebo, the tallest peak in the Wasatch Range. The district borders the Alpine, Provo City, Wasatch County, North Sanpete, Juab, and Tintic School Districts.

With over 42,000 students, Nebo is the 7th largest school district in Utah. The district operates thirty-one elementary schools (grades K–5), five middle schools (grades 6–7), five junior high schools (grades 8–9), and six high schools (grades 10–12). It also operates various alternative-education programs.[2]

High Schools

Maple Mountain High
Main article: Maple Mountain High School (Utah)

Payson High
Established in 1912, the current building was finished in 1967, with a new building announced for 2023. The student body comes from Payson, as well as from a number of nearby communities such as Santaquin, Goshen, Genola, and Elberta.[3] The principal is Jesse Sorenson.[4] Its mascot is the Lions, named in thanks for support from the local Lions Club.[5][6] Payson High is notable for its use in the popular 1984 film Footloose. [7]

Spanish Fork High
Built in 1962, Spanish Fork High was the first high school in the Nebo School District. It covers the city of Spanish Fork and outlying communities. The school principal is Matt Christensen. The school mascot is the Mighty Dons, and its colors are red and gray.[8]

Springville High
Main article: Springville High School (Utah)

Salem Hills High
Opened on August 20, 2008, Salem Hills was the first new high school constructed by the Nebo School District since the 1970s. Students come from Payson, Salem, Elk Ridge, and Woodland Hills. The school principal is Ryan McGuire. Its mascot is a Skyhawk, with school colors light blue, navy blue, and gold.[9] In December 2008, Salem Hills was awarded the "2008 Best K-12 Education Project Design" by the Intermountain Contractors for the State of Utah.[10]

Junior high schools
Jo Lynn Ford, Principal [11]
Kevin Mecham, Principal [12]
Chris Loveless, Principal [13]
Tiffanie Miley, Principal [14]
Keith Richards, Principal [15]

Middle Schools
Alison Hansen, Principal [16]
Nate Whitney, Principal [17]
  • Mt. Nebo Middle School (Payson)
Rhet Rowley, Principal [18]
  • Valley View Middle School (Salem)
David Knudsen, Principal [19]
Dr. Brenda Burr, Principal [20]

Elementary Schools

References
  1. Dodson, Braley (13 January 2017). "Snow days in Utah County? School officials don't expect closures this winter". heraldextra.com. Daily Herald. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  2. "School Website Links". nebo.edu. Nebo School District. 2007.
  3. Nebo District Boundary Maps
  4. Payson High School
  5. PHS Historical Timeline
  6. Payson High School Design Concepts
  7. Original 'Footloose' lives on in Utah town, Deseret News,Oct 13, 2011
  8. Spanish Fork HS Website
  9. Salem Hills High Webpage
  10. Nebo District News Blog, December 2008
  11. Mapleton Junior High Website
  12. Payson Junior High Website
  13. Spanish Fork Junior High Website
  14. Springville Junior High Website
  15. Salem Junior High Website
  16. Spring Canyon Middle School Website
  17. Maple Grove Middle School Website
  18. Mt. Nebo Middle School Website
  19. Valley View Middle School Website
  20. Diamond Fork Middle School Website
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