Juab Junior High

Welcome to JJHS, Brock Herrin! 👏

Entering his 6th year of teaching, Brock brings experience in physics and biology along with a passion for hands-on, engaging learning. He is dedicated to creating a classroom where students feel supported and confident.

In addition to teaching, Brock has coached basketball for several years, emphasizing teamwork, perseverance, and strong relationships. Outside of school, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and values being part of a positive school community.

We’re excited to have you at JJHS, Brock!

We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Gempeler to JJHS! ❤️

Jenny Gempeler is a dedicated school counselor with over 10 years of combined school and clinical counseling experience. She holds master’s degrees in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is passionate about supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Outside of school, Mrs. Gempeler enjoys spending time with her husband and their three boys. She especially loves cheering them on and watching them participate in Juab athletics, and values being actively involved in her family and community.

We’re lucky to have her as part of our JJHS family! ❤️👏

Welcome to JJHS, Isaac Lainhart! 🎉

We are so excited to welcome Isaac back home to Juab! A Nephi native and Juab High graduate, Isaac recently earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from BYU and has been substitute teaching across the district. He has a passion for helping students learn and believes math plays a key role in building strong critical thinking skills.

As a former JJHS student himself, Isaac is especially excited to return and give back to the school and community that helped shape him. ❤️

During his time in high school, Isaac was involved in choir, student government, and cheer/stunt. At BYU, he participated in Men’s Chorus and served as an administrator for the BYU Minecraft Club. He also served a mission in Lima, Peru, where he learned Spanish!

In his free time, Isaac enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, and playing pickleball.

We’re so happy to have you at JJHS, Isaac! 🐝💛

You're not going to want to miss this! Our JJHS Ukulele and Choir groups have been preparing an incredible show for you. Join us in the JJHS Auditorium on Monday, April 27th for an Oldies Concert that will have you on your feet!

Happy National Vice Principal Week! 💛

Thank you, Mrs. Bassett, for everything you do for our school. Your leadership, support, and the way you show up for our students and staff every single day does not go unnoticed.

We love you! 🫶 #VicePrincipalWeek

House Point Winners Of The Week!
Keep showing up, working hard, and representing your House with PRIDE.

🏆 Weekly House Point Champs! 🏆
These students crushed it this week with the most House Points! Keep showing that spirit and making your House proud! 💪

Reminder! There will be no school on Monday, February 16th. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

School will resume Tuesday.

Come and Celebrate!

Last weeks House Winners!!

Parent Teacher Conferences 📅
February 5 & 6

• Early out Thursday @ 11:40 (Feb. 5)
• No students Friday (Feb. 6)

Thursday, Feb. 5
12–5 PM by appointment (classrooms)
5–7 PM Open House style (Main Campus Gym)

Friday, Feb. 6
8–11 AM by appointment (classrooms)

Breakfast will be served in the morning 🍳
Sack lunches at 11:40 🥪

Please use the link to sign up to meet with your child’s teachers https://www.canyoncreeksoftware.com/scheduler/ut/juab/

Password: jjhs

Students are encouraged to attend with parents 💙

There will be no school this Friday the 16th because of PD day and No school Monday January 19th because of MLK day.
Have a great long weekend!

A powerful message at JJHS today:
“Defy the odds. Choose kindness. Be a VICTOR.”
Thank you, Ben Kjar, for inspiring our students! 💛✨

❄️✨ Come spend your evening with us on November 24 at the JJHS Auditorium for the Winter Concert! From choir performances to ukulele groups, our students have been working hard and are excited to share some festive music.🎶🎄

🇺🇸 Veterans Day at JJHS 🇺🇸
Yesterday we were honored to welcome local veterans to our school for lunch and stories of service. Our students loved visiting and learning from these amazing men who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙

A special thank you to Mrs. Hughes’ choir students for their beautiful performance — you made us proud! 🎶👏

Baggy and free — no drugs for me! 🧢👖
JJHS students rocked Adam Sandler Day for Red Ribbon Week! #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksGoodOnYou

We’re blending in and hiding from drugs! 💚 JJHS students rocked Camo Day for Red Ribbon Week!

Tuesday’s Lei Off Drugs! theme brought sunshine to JJHS 🌺 Students dressed as tourists and in Hawaiian styles while competing in limbo and hula hoop contests at lunch. ❤️

What an awesome way to start Red Ribbon Week! 🙌

Thanks to Ashton Seely for reminding our students that life takes grit, perseverance, and courage, and that every struggle is just one more puzzle piece in becoming stronger. 🧩❤️ #DrugFree

🏆 Weekly House Point Champs! 🏆
These students crushed it this week with the most House Points! Keep showing that spirit and making your House proud! 💪🎉 #HousePoints #JJHS