We know that history isn’t destiny. But if anyone was clearly destined to become a teacher, Tani Griffin was. Her exceptional talent and dedication as an English teacher flows from her life-long love of language and literature. Tani discovered her love of reading early and has always cultivated that love in others around her. For example, as a teen she read books for hours on end to her younger brother, Jonathan. Tani did not know then that she was preparing him for a future Stanford education, but she’s always known that reading is foundational to academic success.

Congratulations to Tate Christensen, Jarrett Harmon, Jeff Durrant, Carter Craghead, Caden Rowley, Zac Robbins, and Rhett Robinson, who all made the all-independent first team for football. Go Lions!

Read more information on Deseret News here. 

Winter Track & Field practices (for those who are not involved in another winter sport) are about to start! They will meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 3:00 PM on the indoor (basement) track.

PHS is excited to announce our new head football coach: Coach Mark Murdoch.

Coach Murdoch brings 12 years of football coaching experience, the last four as head coach at Desert Hills High School in St. George. He brings rich experience, strong character education, expert football knowledge, and deep Payson roots. Please join us in extending to him a warm welcome back to the Lion Pride family.

More information will be coming about the rest of the coaching staff as well as team information for players and parents.

We're starting the year with some exciting news.... Payson High is getting a new logo! The new design will be released on January 14th.

The new logo will not replace our green "P", but will act as an additional logo to be primarily used in athletic settings. 

Stay tuned for the big reveal! 

Happy New Year! 

With the help from students, faculty, parents, and local businesses, PHS was able to raise $8,200 during Penny Wars this year. Money raised was used to support 9 local families during this holiday season. Thank you to everyone who donated.

Enjoy your holiday break. We look forward to seeing you back on January 4th!

Boys soccer open gym practices begin on Tuesday, January 5th at 6:15pm - 8:30pm at the ALC Building in Salem.

Contact Coach Brandley if you have any questions. lukebrandley [at] gmail.com 

There has been some confusion about who can and who cannot attend our winter season sporting events and activities. We apologize for the confusion. 

The policy IS: The parents of participants are the only people who can attend. Tickets are non-transferable.

The policy is NOT: Each participant gets two tickets to give to whomever the family chooses. (This is NOT the case.)