Springville Junior High announced in a newsletter that the counseling department will host a college week to help students explore degree programs and career goals. During this week, counselors will visit ninth-grade science classes to use the My Next Move platform to research various educational paths.
The college week includes several scheduled activities. These include lunchtime activities, trivia, and the distribution of college swag. Quest time classes will learn about post-secondary options ranging from certificates and associate degrees to four-year degrees. On Friday, October 10, students are encouraged to wear their favorite college gear.
Other scheduled events include a college lesson in Quest Time on Monday, Oct. 5, a "Where Will You Go?" activity during lunches on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and a "Mascot Match-up" during both lunches on Wednesday, Oct. 7. On Thursday, Oct. 8, the school will hold a "Where Did They Go?" faculty college match activity. A choir concert is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Summit Center.
Springville Junior High is also participating in a strengths-based survey on Oct. 12 to understand student well-being and school experience. The survey, which will be administered during Quest time, asks questions regarding student skills, ability to succeed, and teamwork. School officials stated the feedback will be used to help students achieve academic success.
In the community, a free vision clinic was offered on Oct. 5 for students without medical insurance.
Several student contests and showcases were announced. The National PTA Reflections "What My Culture Means to Me" contest accepts entries in various mediums, such as writing, singing, dancing, or filmmaking, with a deadline of Oct. 16. The Nebo America 250 Showcase, involving Springville and Mapleton schools, will take place on Nov. 2, with entries due Oct. 19. Additionally, the SJHS Veterans Art contest, themed "Because They Served," has a deadline of Nov. 8, 2026.
For more information regarding the PTA Reflections contest, individuals can visit utahpta.org/ref. For the Nebo America 250 Showcase, the entry link is bit.ly/neboamerica250.
