It’s Not the Plane, it’s the Pilot! 2024-25 School Theme
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Aviators,
Good morning, Aviators!
I want to give a huge congratulations to our girls’ wrestling team for taking 2nd place at state on Saturday! We also had several individual UHSAA state champions in wrestling and swimming—an incredible accomplishment!
I often get asked why we have decided to do a police escort for a team that wins a first-place state championship, but not for individual state titles. We frequently have individual state champions in sports like track and field, cross country, tennis, swimming, and wrestling, and their achievements are just as impressive. However, team state championships involve so many students and it’s something we can make happen on rare occasions.
Similarly, I’m sometimes asked why clubs or national competitions aren’t given the same recognition. While national competitions are valuable and prestigious, they typically allow open enrollment rather than following a multi-week, state-sanctioned bracket process like UHSAA team championships.
I hope this helps clarify the distinction. Regardless of the format, we are proud of ALL our Aviators for their hard work and dedication—whether in team sports, individual achievements, or club competitions. Congratulations again to all our champions!
Please make note of the following:
1. Utah County Health Department Vaccine Clinic
Just a reminder that there will be a Utah County Health Department Vaccine clinic this Thursday at Vista Heights from 3-6 pm. They will have all school-aged vaccines and a few doses of Shingrex for 50+. This vaccine protects against shingles.
On Wednesday, March 19th, the clinic will be at Frontier Middle School.
2. New York Times Bestselling Author – Neal Shusterman to speak at the Cedar Valley HS Media Center this week – Thursday, February 20, 2025 (during 1st period)
New York Times bestselling author, Neal Shusterman, will speak to students on his newest young adult thriller, All Better Now, about a world where happiness is contagious but the risks of catching it may be just as dangerous as the cure. Three teens from very different backgrounds who’ve had their lives upended in very different ways find themselves at the center of a power play that could change humanity forever. And we, I’m sure, will be changed by his visit this Thursday. The event is free for students. Interested students can sign up in the CVHS Media Center before the beginning of 1st period this Thursday.
3. Jet Fuel
Drink of the week: My favorite Jet Fuel is a Diet Mountain Dew base with two delicious pumps of sugar-free raspberry syrup and 4 pumps of yummy coconut cream. Mention you saw this email or our Instagram post and get 10% off when you order it! It goes perfectly paired with our amazing gluten-free peanut butter cookie.
Remember, you can get your favorite drink with pebble ice in a 16, 24, 32, or 44 oz cup. Jet Fuel hours of operation are weekdays from 2:15 to 5 pm. We even have a drive-thru at the outdoor concessions stand by the stadium.
Follow us on Instagram at @Jetfuel_cvhs to stay updated on new menu items, special announcements, and everything happening at Jet Fuel Soda Shack.
Thank you for supporting our student-run business. We look forward to serving you soon!
4. Utah Tech University Field Trip
Are you interested in attending Utah Tech University? ‘Blazer Blast is an overnight experience that shows what college life is like at Utah Tech University. Students will participate in activities with the Student Association, hear from Deans of the Colleges, learn about admissions, resources, and more. This is an overnight activity. Here is the website with all the information. (https://utahtech.edu/campus-
Cedar Valley will provide a bus and cover the $40.00 fee for students to attend the Blazer Blast event on February 28th and March 1st.
This is for Juniors and Seniors only. To participate, Cedar Valley’s permission form and the registration questions must be completed and brought to the Student Center or emailed to [email protected]. These have to be done by next Monday, February 24th!
All the information is on the permission form and the Blazer Blast website. This is on a first come first serve basis. You must be passing all classes and have no disciplinary issues to participate.
Here is the permission slip: Utah Tech Blazer Blast.pdf
Here are the registration questions: Blazer Blast Registration
If you have any questions, please contact Marcie Murri in the Student Center or email her at [email protected].
5. Upcoming Dates to Remember
Let’s make it a great week at CV!
Sincerely,
Courtney Johnson
Cedar Valley High School Principal