Please see the attached PDF for more information on Provo High’s Fight the New Drug Parent Meeting that will be held on March 8th.
Employees of the Month
We would like to congratulate our Employees of the Month for February 2018!!
Don Johnson: (Health Teacher)
Don Johnson grew up here in Provo, Utah. His dad was hired by the Highway Patrol and started in Utah County, so his parents bought a home down by Geneva Road and Center Street. He attended Provo High as a student, then worked at Centennial Middle School as the PE teacher for 13 years. He has now been at PHS as a full time health teacher for a year and a half, but has coached and taught driver’s education at PHS for 18 years. He is a Bulldog through and through. Don enjoys the faculty and friendships he has made here at PHS and helping students make positive changes in their lives when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. When Don isn’t at work he enjoys doing yard work, riding ATVs, camping, riding his mountain bike, and quick weekend trips.
Here are a few things colleagues had to say about Don:
Don is a caring professional who puts the interests of the kids first. He is able to get the most out of his students and players.
It is great to work with Don and see by his actions that he cares about what he is doing to help the student’s here at PHS.
Don is as dedicated to teaching and coaching as they come. It is not uncommon to find him here late at night or on the weekends putting together lesson plans. He truly cares about his students and players and wants them to succeed. He is also as genuine and nice as they come and does anything he can to help and serve those around him.
Joan Christiansen: (Nurse)
Joan Christiansen was born in Pocatello, Idaho then moved to Carmel (Indianapolis), Indiana for her high school years. Her parents originated from Provo so it was easy to come back here to attend BYU. In 2010 she brought her children to Provo from Wyoming to go to school. Joan worked four years for Dan Peterson School in Alpine District then started work here at PHS in July 2017. Joan appreciates being accepted so readily onto the PHS team and loves the environment, warmth, and camaraderie here at PHS. When Joan isn’t at work she enjoys being a homemaker and mom which translates into lots of interests and activities. Some of her hobbies include biking and traveling.
Here are a few things colleagues had to say about Joan:
Joan in an incredible addition to the Provo High family! She advocates for kids and families, and she isn’t afraid to learn new things.
Joan constantly shows care and concern for our students and staff. She’s willing to pitch in whenever needed and share her expertise.
Joan is so willing to advocate and volunteer to help students in anyway she can. She tries to reach students until she has actually met or made contact them. She is compassionate and very understanding with both students and colleagues. It is a pleasure to work with such an amazing lady!
Thank you Don and Joan for your contribution to PHS! We are lucky to have you here!!
MathCounts
Congratulations to our PUPs Mathcounts team! They placed 2nd in the Mathcounts Chapter competition this past Saturday!
Fox 13 Cool School – Schedule Adjustment
MODIFIED MORNING ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018
7:00am – 9:20am – Assembly
9:30am – 10:30am – Period 1
10:35am – 11:35am – Period 3
11:40am – 12:40pm – Period 5
12:40pm – 1:15pm – Lunch
1:15pm – 2:15pm – Period 7
Boyd McAffee Named Principal at PHS
Boyd McAffee has been named the Principal at Provo High School. He has been serving as the interim principal since June 2017. Interviews for the position were held on Tuesday, January 23 and a community forum was held on Thursday, January 25 to allow the Provo High community the opportunity to meet the two finalists. Principal McAffee was very well received at this forum.
Born in Provo and raised in Orem, Boyd has lived in Provo for the past 20 years. Boyd attended BYU where he earned a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from BYU. He is endorsed to teach English Language Arts, Social Studies and English as Second Language. Boyd began his education career in 2002 by teaching English and Social Studies at Independence High School, after which he was named assistant principal at Independence High in 2007 as a Teacher on Administrative Assignment. From 2009 to 2010, he completed administrative internships at Spanish Fork High School, Dixon Middle School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Boyd then taught English Language Arts at Provo High School during the 2010-2011 school year. He was selected as the assistant principal of Centennial Middle School in the fall of 2011 before becoming an assistant principal at Provo High School in 2012. During this time, Boyd was nominated for Assistant Principal of the Year by the Utah Association of Secondary Principals.
Boyd has been awarded with many accomplishments during his time as an educator. He received PCSD’s Provo Way Award (2015), the PCSD Foundation’s Building on Excellence award (2011), BYU Leadership Preparation Program Sabbatical and Sponsorship Award (2009), Provo Education Association Teacher of the Year (2005) and Independence High School PTA Golden Apple Award (2004).
Boyd is honored to participate in the long tradition of excellence at Provo High School, and Provo High is excited to have him do so!
Sterling Scholar Dinner
Under the stellar guidance of College & Career Coordinator Andrea Betts, PHS Sterling Scholars have been working hard since October in preparing their portfolios and honing their interviewing skills. Last night, Principal Boyd McAffee took the opportunity to get to know these Sterling Scholars at a dinner held in their recognition. We wish our Scholars well as they move forward in the selection process!