New Nebo School Year Information 2021-22

Submitted by shelley.heaton on

Dear Nebo District Families: 

Welcome back to the start of another school year! We hope you had a safe and renewing summer with your families. We are excited to see your student(s) back for at-school learning again this fall and are committed to working with you on another amazing school year. Together, we are sure we can keep our students safe and provide an excellent education. As we announced last May:

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Lana Hiskey

ALC Student Given $500 Grip Tape Grant

Submitted by amy.ewell on

McKay Ewell, an ALC Business and Media Production Capstone student received his $500 learning challenge grant from Grip Tape this week.  Through GripTape, 14-19 year olds can apply to do a project of their own choosing (e.g. learn how to build a bridge, start a business, learn how to 3D print, etc.) and, if accepted, receive $500 to implement it in 10 weeks along with help from a mentor. Grip Tape gives students support to pursue and seize control of their own learning.

In preparing their essay students were asked:

1. Share your passion. Tell us about the topic you want to pursue for your Learning Challenge.

Nebo CAPS Students Produce Video For Younique Foundation/Defend Innocence

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Nebo CAPS, an experiential learning program at the Advanced Learning Center, was spotlighted this week in a press release from The Younique Foundation.  Mrs. Ewell's Business & Media Production CAPS course, in conjunction with Mrs. Ralph's Communications class, have worked to produce a video that teaches their peers about consent. 

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Amy Ewell, Younique Foundation, Melinda Colton, Clay Pedersen (Photo Credit)

WE ARE SURVIVORS

Submitted by shelley.heaton on

WE DID IT!!!

WE SURVIVED 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR.

What a year it has been.

The faculty and staff of the ALC would like to thank our students for all of the perserverance and positive attitudes throughout this school year.

 YOU WERE ALL CHAMPS. 

 HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

SEE YOU IN AUGUST

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Shelley Heaton

CONGRATULATIONS ON GRADUATING THIS WEEK ALC SENIORS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 513 SENIORS FROM ALL FIVE HIGH SCHOOLS THAT ATTENDED THE ALC AND GRADUATED THE PAST THREE DAYS!

WAY TO GO!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU BROUGHT TO THE TABLE IN YOUR CLASSSES HERE.

 THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US ALL WHAT IT MEANS TO PERSERVE THROUGH HARD THINGS AND ACCOMPLISHING YOUR GOAL!!

WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN YOUR FUTURE!

 

 

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Shelley Heaton

Free Summer Meals

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Utah Food Bank is offering the Summer Feeding Program again this year in four of Nebo School District communities.

Who: Youth up to 18 years

What: Food boxes containing 7 breakfasts and 7 supper meal kits

Dates: Tuesdays, June 1 - August 10

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Lana Hiskey

May The Force Be With You - ALC 2021 Graduates!

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Congratulations to our OVER 500 ALC 2020-2021 Graduates this year!  We are so proud of you for all you've accomplished and will yet accomplish.  Go out and smash it seniors!  And as Master Yoda infamously said: "Do or Do Not.  There is no try."  Be bold.  Be brave.  Be doers!

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McKay Ewell, Amy Ewell, Shelley Heaton

Get Hired With TestOut Pro Certifications!

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Congratulations to Mr. Tablot's IT students who passed their TestOut PC Pro, Network Pro and Security Pro Certifications!  3 students even passed all 3 certifications this year - Eric Zavala, Noah Lane and Lucas Burnette.  TestOut Certifications are industry recognized credentials.  The greatest value of TestOut Pro Certifications is to help someone market themselves and get a job.  These exams use the most advanced simulation technology to measure the ability of individuals to perform real-world IT tasks. 

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Gerald Talbot, Amy Ewell