Barnett Elementary

08/22/2026

WHAT AN AMAZING FIRST WEEK!

Our first week of school is officially in the books, and what a GREAT week it has been! Our classrooms have been filled with smiling faces, new friendships, learning, laughter, and lots of Bulldog spirit. It has been so fun watching our students settle into their classrooms, reconnect with friends, meet new teachers, and begin another year of learning and growing together.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this first week such a success!
To our students: Thank you for bringing your excitement, energy, and smiles through our doors each day. We are so happy to have you back! To our teachers and staff: Thank you for all the time, love, preparation, and hard work you put into making our students feel welcomed, safe, and excited to learn. To our parents and families: Thank you for trusting us with your amazing kids and for supporting our school. We are so grateful to have you as part of our Bulldog family!

Here are just a few snapshots of the fun happening around Barnett during our first week! We couldn't have asked for a better start to the school year, and we can't wait to see what this year has in store!

Here’s to an AMAZING year, Bulldogs! Do Your Best! Be Your Best! Feel Success! 💙💛

08/21/2026

Be That Friend | Finding Nebo

As a new school year begins, Nebo School District is rallying around a simple but powerful theme:...

08/17/2026

TONIGHT IS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!

The wait is almost over, Bulldogs! Join us TONIGHT, August 17, from 6:00–7:30 PM for Barnett El...

08/17/2026

Guess This Bulldog Reveal!

The mystery Bulldog is... Preston Adams, our new Title I Staff Developer!

Preston was born in Texas, but he was raised right here in Spanish Fork and Springville, making his return to Nebo feel like coming home. Growing up, he was a huge sports fan and spent countless hours on the basketball court. Being part of the BYU community was also a big part of his childhood, as his dad was a professor there, making Cougar sports a family tradition.

After graduating from BYU, Preston began his teaching career in the Alpine School District. Before long, he realized his heart was calling him back home, where he joined the Nebo School District as a 5th grade teacher at Meadow Brook Elementary. During his time there, he earned his master's degree in Educational Leadership from UVU, continuing his passion for learning and helping others grow.

Preston and his wife have a sweet story—they first met in high school and reconnected after serving their missions. Today, they're proud parents of two wonderful daughters, and they're eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby boy this September!

We are so excited to welcome Preston Adams to the Barnett family as our new Title I Staff Developer. His love for education, leadership, and helping both students and teachers succeed makes him a wonderful addition to our Bulldog team. Welcome to Barnett, Preston—we're so glad you're here!

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08/15/2026

Guess This Bulldog!

It's time for another round of Guess This Bulldog! Put your detective skills to the test and see if you can figure out which Barnett Bulldog we're describing!

Here are your clues:

This Bulldog has broken NINE bones and survived FOUR concussions! Talk about being tough!

They're considered pretty tall... unless they're standing next to Mr. Hogan! 😄

This foodie spent the summer mastering the art of homemade cheesecake, baking fresh bread, and perfecting their skills at the grill. If there's good food involved, they're probably smiling!

Do you know who this Bulldog is?

Drop your guess in the comments below, or email Jane Price at [email protected].

Good luck, Bulldogs—we can't wait to see your guesses!

08/15/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, BULLDOGS!
Can you feel the excitement?! The halls are getting ready, classrooms are coming to life, and we are SO excited to welcome our Bulldogs back for another amazing school year!
Join us for BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT on Monday, August 17th, from 6:00–7:30 PM!
This is the perfect opportunity for students and families to come see the school, meet their teachers, and get ready for a fantastic year ahead! While you’re here, be sure to:
Meet your teacher and visit your classroom
Sign up for PTA, sign up to help in classrooms, and get involved in our school community
Say hello to Mr. Hogan
Meet our new Title I Staff Developer, Mr. Preston Adams!
Reconnect with friends and get that Bulldog spirit going!
Get excited for the first day of school!
We have been working hard behind the scenes to get everything ready, and we can’t wait to see our students’ smiling faces back in the building! There’s just something special about the start of a new school year—new beginnings, new adventures, new friendships, and so many opportunities to learn and grow!
AND THEN… IT’S TIME FOR SCHOOL!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
9:15 AM
Sharpen those pencils, pack those backpacks, and get ready, Bulldogs… the 2026–2027 school year is about to begin!
We can’t wait to see you Monday night and welcome everyone back for another incredible year at Barnett Elementary!
LET’S GO, BULLDOGS! 🐾💙💛

08/13/2026

Guess This Bulldog Reveal!

The mystery Bulldog is... Teresa Macinanti, one of our fabulous 2nd grade teachers!

Teresa's journey to becoming a teacher has been anything but ordinary! She grew up working in her family's bakery from a very young age, often hearing the question, "Are you old enough to work here?"

After getting married and welcoming their first child, Teresa and her family spent 13 wonderful years in Massachusetts, where they lived on a farm with their own private lakeside beach. Her kids still talk about one of the sweetest perks from those years—bringing home leftover donuts from her time working at Dunkin' Donuts!

Believe it or not, Teresa changed her college major six times before discovering her true passion. Everything changed when her son's preschool teacher became a source of hope and support as their family navigated autism and special education. That teacher's compassion and dedication inspired Teresa to become an educator herself so she could make the same kind of difference in the lives of other children and families.

Four years ago, Teresa and her family made Utah their home. While they'll always have a special place in their hearts for the East Coast, she says finding a home at Barnett has been one of the brightest parts of their journey. We are so grateful she's part of our Bulldog family! We know she's going to make this an incredible year for our second graders!
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08/11/2026

Guess This Bulldog!
It is time for another "Guess This Bulldog". Can you figure out which Barnett Bulldog these clues belong to? No,... maybe this baby picture will help.
1. This bulldog has been teaching for 10 years!!
2. This bulldog "unofficially" joined the Boy Scouts when they were in elementary school.
3. Reading didn't come easily to this bulldog at first, but once it clicked, they became an avid reader and developed a love for researching topics that interest them.
4. This bulldog earned a master's degree in Reading Instruction.
Think you know who it is?
Drop your guess in the comments below or email Jane Price at [email protected]!
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08/09/2026

GUESS THIS BULLDOG REVEAL!
The guesses are in, and it’s time to reveal this Bulldog!
Drumroll, please…
Our mystery Bulldog is DYLON SASSER!
Dylon was born and raised in Blackfoot, Idaho, but spent his teenage years right here in Payson, where he graduated from Payson High School in 2017!
While at PHS, Dylon played football, pretended he knew how to play a few instruments, and was part of the school broadcast team. And speaking of broadcasting… to Dylon’s great regret, a few Barnett students have managed to stumble across his YouTube channel from high school! We’re sure they have been very respectful with that information.
Dylon has been a very important part of our Barnett family for six years as our Head Custodian and has been with the school district for 11 years!
In fact, Dylon recently discovered something shocking: apparently, you’re allowed to change jobs! But thankfully for us, he has no plans to leave Barnett anytime soon! Dylon loves his job at Barnett and is excited to welcome all of our Bulldogs back for another great school year!
Dylon is also celebrating a very exciting chapter in his personal life. He has been married to his wife, Abigail, for a little over two years, and the two of them are looking forward to welcoming their first child… eventually!
We are so lucky to have Dylon as part of our Barnett family. He keeps our school running, our Bulldogs taken care of, and apparently our students entertained with stories from his YouTube past!
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08/06/2026

GUESS THIS BULLDOG!
It’s time for another Guess This Bulldog!
This Bulldog grew up in Blackfoot, Idaho, but these days, he’s a proud Utah Bulldog!
His favorite sports team? The Pittsburgh Steelers!
But here’s where things get interesting… 👀
In high school, this Bulldog claims he was bigger AND stronger than BYU and Minnesota Vikings player Tyler Batty! And guess what? They both played football for Payson! There’s just one tiny problem… this Bulldog’s mom lost the evidence!
Who do you think this Bulldog could be?
Drop your guesses in the comments or email Jane Price at [email protected] and let the guessing begin!
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