Last Week of School Timeline

Submitted by david.rockwood on

The end of the 2022-2023 school year is upon us! Here is a brief timeline of some of the important events during this last week of school.

Friday 5/19/23 (A Day):

  • Senior Checkout Day 
  • Yearbook Distribution (12:00 pm)
  • Senior Sob Assembly (1:00 - 2:30 pm)
  • Senior All-Nighter at Boondocks (buses load at 9:00 pm)

Monday 5/22/23 (B Day):

PHS Canceled on 5/11/23

Submitted by david.rockwood on

We know that most of you have already heard this, but we want to officially post the update to our website. Due to an unexpected power outage, all classes at Payson High School are canceled for 5/11/23. We have also postponed the field trip to UVU for those who were going to take the Accuplacer test. (Stay tuned for when this event will be rescheduled.) The Region Championship Track meet is still happening today at Cedar Valley High School. Coaches of other spring sports will communicate directly to their team members about practice today.

Assembly with Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman

Submitted by david.rockwood on

New York Times best selling authors Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman came to Payson High School on Friday April 18, 2023, for an amazing assembly. They discussed their new book "I am the Walrus" and also discussed topics like the writing process, the co-writing process, where their ideas come from , and more. They opened the assembly up for questions and our student body did not disappoint with their outstanding questions.

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Submitted by david.rockwood on

Aloha! May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and it is a time to celebrate and appreciate the rich cultural contributions of AAPI communities in the United States. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made immense contributions to America's economy, politics, arts, and sciences. From trailblazers like Patsy Mink, who was the first woman of color elected to Congress, to groundbreaking scientists like Michio Kaku, AAPIs have impacted and enriched our nation's history and culture.

2023 Prom Royalty

Submitted by katie.kelly on

For those that missed it, here is our 2023 Prom Royalty. The royalty was selected by the PHS student body.

College Signing Day for PHS Athletes

Submitted by katie.kelly on

We have some awesome students & athletes at our school! We had a very productive college signing day last week with 6 PHS athletes signing to play a variety of sports in college.

Valedictorian & Salutatorian 2023

Submitted by david.rockwood on

We are excited to announce this year's valedictorian and salutatorian. For the class of 2023, the valedictorian is Savannah Stinson and the salutatorian is Rachel Bentley. We are proud of the incredibly hard work these two students have put into their schooling over the past four years. Their academic achievements demonstrate their deep commitment to excellence and learning. We look forward to hearing from both of them at this year's graduation ceremony to be held at Utah Valley University on May 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM.

Governor Spencer Cox visits PHS

Submitted by katie.kelly on

Our very own PHS had a special visit from the Utah Governor Spencer Cox. He met with all of the student leaders at our school for a Q and A and was able to provide great advice and information about the state of Utah. He talked about his past and where he grew up and what his hopes are for our state.

Business & Physics Top Golf Field Trip

Submitted by katie.kelly on

High school students from Mrs. Kelly's business classes and Mr. Nielsen's physics classes recently went on a field trip to Top Golf. On Wednesday April 12th, they boarded buses and headed up to Vineyard to learn about the physics of how golf clubs and balls work together, as well as the importance of learning how to work well with people in business. The workers at Top Golf did an excellent job and made the trip very educational for everyone involved.

Teacher of the Year: Mr. Marchant

Submitted by david.rockwood on


Payson High School's Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023 is Mr. Derick Marchant. Mr. Marchant teaches English Language Arts, Humanities, and Latinos in Action. He is also one of our head track & field coaches. When asked about Mr. Marchant's contributions to the school, one colleague said: