THIS WEEK IN PICTURES
The Drama 1 students are filming Greenscreen Newscasts that they wrote themselves!
4 days ago, South Ogden Junior High
Students in drama
Students in drama
Students in drama
Hey SOJH! It’s time to show your school spirit and support a great cause. 🏀 Get ready for Jersey Day this Friday, March 13! To support our girls' basketball team, we’re asking all students to wear their favorite jersey to school. Whether it's pro, college, or your own team, let's fill the halls with team colors. We can't wait to see everyone showing their support!

¡Hola SOJH! Es hora de mostrar tu espíritu escolar y apoyar una gran causa. 🏀 ¡Prepárate para el Día del Jersey este viernes 13 de marzo! Para apoyar a nuestro equipo de baloncesto femenino, pedimos a todos los estudiantes que usen su jersey favorito en la escuela. Ya sea profesional, universitaria o de tu propio equipo, llenemos los pasillos con los colores del equipo. ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver a todos mostrando su apoyo!
4 days ago, South Ogden Junior High
A bright green graphic poster with a layered, modern design. Large white, slightly-tilted text in the center reads "JERSEY DAY". Below this, smaller green text on a light green banner says, "SUPPORT OUR GIRLS' BASKETBALL BY WEARING YOUR FAVORITE JERSEY". At the bottom, bold white text reads, "FRIDAY MARCH 13". The design features illustrated sports balls on the edges: an orange basketball (top right), a tennis ball (top left), a soccer ball (bottom left), and a baseball (bottom right). The background uses light and dark green gradients and diagonal patterns.
Un póster gráfico verde brillante con un diseño moderno y en capas. Un gran texto blanco y ligeramente inclinado en el centro dice "JERSEY DAY" (Día del Jersey). Debajo de esto, un texto verde más pequeño en un cartel verde claro dice: "SUPPORT OUR GIRLS' BASKETBALL BY WEARING YOUR FAVORITE JERSEY" (Apoya el baloncesto de nuestras chicas usando tu jersey favorito). En la parte inferior, el texto blanco en negrita dice: "FRIDAY MARCH 13" (Viernes 13 de marzo). El diseño presenta pelotas deportivas ilustradas en los bordes: una pelota de baloncesto naranja (arriba a la derecha), una pelota de tenis (arriba a la izquierda), un balón de fútbol (abajo a la izquierda) y una béisbol (abajo a la derecha). El fondo utiliza degradados de verde claro y oscuro y patrones diagonales.

Get those gloves ready, Spartans! South Ogden Baseball is back under the leadership of our new head coach, Anthony Wuthrich! 🛡️💪

Pre-Season Clinic & Open Gym:

Clinic Dates: March 9th, 10th, & 11th 3 to 5 pm

Cost: Only $25

Open Gym/Field: March 12th & 13th 3 to 5 pm

Official Tryouts:

Dates: March 16th & 17th 3 to 5 pm

Don’t miss your chance to sharpen those skills before the big days. Let’s have a season for the books! 🏔️⚾️

#SOJH #SpartanPride #SouthOgdenBaseball #SwingForTheFences

12 days ago, South Ogden Junior High
A Pixar-style illustration shows a young baseball player, wearing a blue South Ogden Junior High Spartans uniform with number 18 and a Spartan logo on his helmet, mid-swing in a packed stadium. Behind him, the brick junior high building features a scoreboard that reads 'FIELD, 1 2 3 4 5, R, Spartans 4, Visitors 2', and banners with Spartan logos hang from the fence. Fans fill the stands, cheering as he prepares to hit the ball. The umpire and catcher watch from behind the plate.
New week, same Spartan excellence! 🛡️ Check out the schedule:

🎤 Choir Auditions: Monday & Tuesday (2:30 PM)
🏀 Away Game: Tuesday @ North Ogden (3:00 PM)
⏰ Early Out: Wednesday @ 1:15 PM
🏀 Home Game: Friday @ SOJH (3:00 PM)

See you there! ⚔️

#SOJH #Spartans #OgdenSchools #WeekAhead
14 days ago, South Ogden Junior High
A vibrant cartoon illustration of a girls' basketball game at South Ogden Junior High. In the center, a Spartan player in a blue jersey with a ponytail dribbles a basketball, guarded by a Knight player in a black and grey jersey. The gym floor features the school name and a Spartan shield logo. In the background, enthusiastic fans cheer from the bleachers, and a digital scoreboard shows the Spartans leading in the 4th quarter.
Spartan Families! 🛡️ It’s that time again! We love seeing our students succeed, and your partnership makes it happen. Come chat with our amazing faculty and let's finish the term strong!

When: February 25th, 2026

Time: 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Where: SOJH Campus

See you there, Spartans! 🍎✨

#SpartanPride #SOJH #ParentTeacherConferences #SouthOgdenJrHigh #StudentSuccess
26 days ago, South Ogden Junior High
Graphic for Parent Teacher Conferences on February 25th, 2026, from 2:30 to 6:30 pm, set against a light blue rounded square on a dark navy background. The design includes school-themed illustrations in the bottom corners: a single red apple on the left, and a stack of books with another red apple on top next to a jar of pencils on the right.
ArtSmash was a total standing ovation! 👏 Our future Spartans didn't just see art; they experienced the best of SOJH! 🛡️ From the stage to the studio, the 6th graders got a taste of the Spartan life.

🎭 Musical Theater showstoppers

🎤 Choir harmonies

🎷 Band & Orchestra hits

🎨 Art gallery masterpieces

The talent in this building is unmatched! ⚔️✨

#SOJHSpartans #ArtSmash #SpartanArts #FutureSpartans #SouthOgden
about 1 month ago, South Ogden Junior High
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Game Day Ready! 🏀
Get ready to bring the energy to the stands! Our boys are taking the court for a home game tomorrow, and we need the loudest crowd possible to cheer them on to victory.

Who: South vs. Sandridge

When: January 30th

Where: Home Court

Clear your schedules and wear your team colors!

#GameDay #BoysBasketball #SouthBasketball #HomeGame
about 2 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
A promotional graphic for a Boys Basketball Game Day on January 30th featuring a matchup between South and Sandridge. The image displays a large basketball in the center against a modern black and light blue diagonal background with halftone dot patterns. The text "BOYS BASKETBALL" is highlighted in a blue banner at the top, followed by "GAME DAY" in large, bold white letters, with "HOME GAME" and the team names "SOUTH VS SANDRIDGE" noted at the bottom.
Nothing but net! 🏀 Our Girls Basketball Clinic is the perfect place to "drill" your skills and have a blast with our amazing faculty and students.

The Details:

Dates: January 26–28 🗓️

Time: 2:45–4:00 PM ⏰

Fee: $25 — please pay at the Main Office! 💸

Don't miss your shot! 🏀✨

#SOJH #Spartans #HoopDreams #SouthOgden
about 2 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
A promotional flyer for Girls Basketball Clinics on a light blue background featuring illustrations of female basketball players and various basketballs. The text reads: "GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINICS. GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS FEBRUARY. 7TH GRADE: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM. 8TH & 9TH GRADE: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM. JANUARY 26-28 2:45 PM - 4 PM. PAY $25 IN THE MAIN OFFICE." The design uses dark blue and orange text with stylized shadows of athletes in motion to convey an active sports theme.
Reminder for our Spartan families:

There will be NO SCHOOL this coming Monday, January 19th, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Enjoy the day off, and we will see you back in class on Tuesday!

#SOJH #Spartans #MLKDay #NoSchool #SouthOgden
about 2 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
A patriotic dark blue graphic announces "MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY" with the text "I HAVE A DREAM" appearing between red lines at the top, and "NO SCHOOL" followed by the date "JANUARY 19, 2026" at the bottom. The design is framed by a red and blue border with white stars in each corner and features a central circular emblem depicting crossed American flags with jet planes flying overhead, accompanied by waving flag imagery in the background.

We love Mrs. Holtry! 🍎✨

It’s no secret that Angie Holtry puts her whole heart into her classroom, and today she was recognized for it. Congratulations to Mrs. Holtry on receiving the prestigious I Love Teaching Award from WSD!

Thank you for:

Inspiring our students every day 🌟

Making South Ogden Junior High a better place 🏫

Being an amazing colleague and friend 🤝

We are so lucky to have you on our team!

#ThankATeacher #SOJH #WSD #TeacherAppreciation #SpartanFamily

2 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
Holtry I love teaching award 1
Holtry I love teaching award 2

Who knew cardboard could look this good? 📦✨ Our Spartans took the "Gingerbread" contest to a whole new level using nothing but cardboard, glue, and pure imagination! 1st Place - Shelby Hoover, 2nd Place - Maelee Waterfall, 3rd Place - Hope Chen, Student choice - Ellie Robinson

🛠️ Master Builders: Incredible structural integrity!

🎨 Detail Kings: You’d never guess it was a shipping box.

🏆 The Champs: Taking home the gold!

#SOJH #SpartanEngineering #CardboardCreations #LibraryFun #JuniorHighLife

3 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
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Spartan Pride is at an all-time high! ⚔️❤️ We are blowing the roof off with our South for Santa results!

Our amazing students and faculty stepped up to raise over $8,000 to make the holidays bright for families in need. 🎄✨

Check out these highlights from the campaign:

Creative fundraisers 💸

Total community teamwork 🤝

Lots of Spartan spirit! 🛡️

#SouthOgdenJuniorHigh #SpartanPride #SouthForSanta #SeasonOfGiving #WeberSchools
3 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
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Our 7th-grade girls represented South Ogden Junior High beautifully last week at the Women of the Workplace Conference!

They spent the day attending workshops and gaining valuable insights from local women entrepreneurs. We are so proud to see our Spartans preparing for their futures! 🎓📈

#SouthOgdenJrHigh #Spartans #CareerReady #Entrepreneurship #Education
3 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
Wow conference pictures.
Wow conference pictures.
Get ready to showcase your engineering and decorating skills! ✂️🌲 The Cardboard Gingerbread Competition is accepting sign-ups now through Monday, December 8th with Ms. Powell in the Library. Remember, this is a construction challenge—your kit is standardized cardboard, and you must decorate using paint, glitter, fabric, and recycled trash. NO FOOD allowed! Return your finished house to Ms. Powell by December 12th for a chance to win a prize! Winners will be announced on the 19th!

¡Prepárense para exhibir sus habilidades de ingeniería y decoración! ✂️🌲 El Concurso de Jengibre de Cartón está aceptando inscripciones desde ahora hasta el lunes 8 de diciembre con la Sra. Powell en la Biblioteca. Recuerden, este es un desafío de construcción: su kit es de cartón estandarizado, y deben decorar usando pintura, brillo, tela y basura reciclada. ¡NO SE PERMITE COMIDA! Devuelvan su casa terminada a la Sra. Powell antes del 12 de diciembre para tener la oportunidad de ganar un premio. ¡Los ganadores serán anunciados el día 19!
3 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
A graphic promoting the Cardboard Gingerbread Competition. The background is orange with snowflakes. Large brown text reads "Cardboard Gingerbread Competition." Below the text is a picture of a decorative gingerbread house (made of cardboard) and a brown star shape that says "Sign up now through Dec. 8th." The post encourages students to sign up with Ms. Powell in the Library.
Un gráfico que promueve el Concurso de Jengibre de Cartón. El fondo es naranja con copos de nieve. El texto grande y marrón dice "Cardboard Gingerbread Competition" (Concurso de Jengibre de Cartón). Debajo del texto hay una imagen de una casa de jengibre decorativa (hecha de cartón) y una forma de estrella marrón que dice "Sign up now through Dec. 8th" (Inscríbete ahora hasta el 8 de diciembre). La publicación anima a los estudiantes a inscribirse con la Sra. Powell en la Biblioteca.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! ❄️ Our annual South for Santa donation drive has officially begun. We're asking our wonderful community to help us reach our school goal of $8,000 to support families this holiday season. Donations will be accepted at the main office from December 1st through December 19th. Let's spread some holiday cheer and make a huge difference together! ❤️ #SouthForSanta #CommunitySupport #JuniorHighPride

¡Es la época más maravillosa del año! ❄️ Nuestra colecta anual de donaciones South for Santa ha comenzado oficialmente. Le pedimos a nuestra maravillosa comunidad que nos ayude a alcanzar nuestra meta escolar de $8,000 para apoyar a las familias esta temporada navideña. Se aceptarán donaciones en la oficina principal desde el 1ro hasta el 19 de diciembre. ¡Corramos la voz y marquemos una gran diferencia juntos! ❤️ #SouthForSanta #ApoyoComunitario #OrgulloEscolar
3 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
A colorful, festive image with holiday characters (Gingerbread Man, Reindeer, Snowman) and decorations. Large white text on a dark blue background reads: "SOUTH FOR SANTA. Donation Dates: Dec 1-19. School Goal: $8,000. Donate to the main office. IT IS TIME TO DONATE TO HELP FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Hey Spartan Families! 💚

We believe in supporting our whole community, and that includes our incredible military families. Please share this great resource from Military Connects!

🧺 Pantry Pick-Up Details:

🗓️ When: Tuesdays & Thursdays

⏰ Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM

📍 Where: Weber School District Office, SE Parking Lot (5320 Adams Ave Pkwy, Ogden, UT 84405)

📦 Available Items: Pantry Packs, Meal in a Bag, Laundry Kits, Hygiene Kits, and some clothing (Adult Sweatshirts, Youth T-shirts).

➡️ Need something specific like diapers, boots, or underwear? Use the QR code or use this form:

#SOJHSpartans #MilitaryFamilySupport #CommunityLove #OgdenUT #WeberSchoolDistrict

4 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
MILITARY CONNECTS Pantry PICK-UP 5-6:30pm Tuesdays/Thursdays. Location: Weber School District Office, SE Parking Lot, 5320 Adams Ave Pkwy, Ogden, UT 84405. Available for Pick-Up: Pantry Packs, Meal in a Bag, Laundry Kits, Hygiene Kits, Adult Sweatshirts, Youth T-shirts. Requests for specific items such as diapers, wipes, underwear, winter boots etc. can be made through the QR Code. The image is a flyer promoting a military community food pantry and essential item pick-up event, featuring an abstract graphic of colorful fruit and vegetables and a QR code for specific requests.
✨ Spartan Success Pays Off! ✨

We are so proud of our fantastic students who hit that 3.5 GPA and kept their citizenship solid (No N's or U's!) in Term 1! Your reward is a special trip to see Zootopia 2 on Dec 2nd!

Action Item: Get those permission slips signed!

Due Date: Friday, November 14th at 3:00 PM.

Cost: $12.00

Celebrate your hard work with the SOJH Faculty! Go Spartans! 🛡️

#SpartanAchievers #HardWorkPaysOff #SOJHSpartans #GreatFaculty #SOJHEvents
4 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
✨ Spartan Success Pays Off! ✨ We are so proud of our fantastic students who hit that 3.5 GPA and kept their citizenship solid (No N's or U's!) in Term 1! Your reward is a special trip to see Zootopia 2 on Dec 2nd! Action Item: Get those permission slips signed! Due Date: Friday, November 14th at 3:00 PM. Cost: $12.00 Celebrate your hard work with the SOJH Faculty! Go Spartans! 🛡️ #SpartanAchievers #HardWorkPaysOff #SOJHSpartans #GreatFaculty #SOJHEvents
Hey Spartans! 👋 Ready to show off that Spartan spirit? Our Food Drive is officially on! It's time to stock those shelves for those in need, and earn some serious Spartan Shields in the process! Every donation helps! When: Monday, November 10th - Friday, November 21st What: Canned & Non-Perishable Goods (Think: Chicken Soup, Pasta, Granola Bars, etc.) Why: Spartans Helping Others! 💙💛 Let's make a HUGE difference, SOJH! Go, Spartans! #SOJH #SpartansHelpingOthers #FoodDrive #EarnShields #SouthOgdenJuniorHigh
4 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
An image promoting a Food Drive with a pale blue background featuring illustrations of various canned and non-perishable food items across the top and bottom. The text reads: "MONDAY 10TH - FRIDAY 21ST EARN SPARTAN SHEILDS FOR ITEMS FOOD SPARTANS HELPING OTHERS DRIVE CANNED & NON-PERISHABLES EXAMPLES: CANNED GOODS, DRY PASTA, GRANOLA BARS." The illustrations include cans labeled Green Peas, Chicken Soup, Silly Chili Beans, Oatmeal Pure, and Sweet Corn.
Future Lakers! It's time to work! 🔥

If you're a 9th grader at SOJH ready to compete for a spot on the Bonneville Baseball team, these workouts are essential. Show up and hustle!

First Workout: October 27th @ 6:00 PM

Location: BHS Weight Room

Cost: $50.00

Be prepared. Be a Laker. For more info, call Coach Taylor: 801-721-4491.

#SpartanHustle #BonnevilleBaseball #TrainHard #SOJH
5 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
LAKERS BASEBALL WORKOUTS starting October 27th, 6:00 PM at the BONNEVILLE HIGH WEIGHT ROOM. Cost: $50.00 for 8TH-12TH GRADE. Contact COACH TAYLOR with any questions at 801-721-4491.
Don't forget the Graveyard Groove Dance is TOMORROW! 🎃

Time to show off those costumes (just remember no masks or weapons—keep it safe, Spartans!).

Entry: $5 advance ticket is your best bet! It's $7 at the door with your ID.

Hours: 6 PM to 8 PM!

#SouthOgdenJuniorHigh #SOJHDance #OctoberFun #GraveyardGroove
5 months ago, South Ogden Junior High
A square Halloween-themed graphic on a dark purple background with white stars. On the left, an orange full moon hangs behind the silhouette of a gnarled, leafless tree and a graveyard with cross headstones. In the background, there is the silhouette of a spooky castle or haunted house. The text on the right side is in a distressed orange font and reads: GRAVEYARD GROOVE October 23rd, 2025 6-8 PM. $5.00 in advance $7.00 at the door with ID Wear a costume No masks or weapons