Welcome to Mountain Crest High School!

"Mountain Crest High School is dedicated to excellence in critical thinking, communication, and character for future success."

Welcome to Mountain Crest High School, home of the Mustangs, located in Hyrum, Utah. As part of the Cache County School District, our school is dedicated to creating a supportive and dynamic environment where students excel academically, socially, and personally. We prioritize community values, resilience, and preparation for future success, ensuring our students are ready for the challenges of college, careers, and life. At Mountain Crest, we celebrate the individuality of every student and are proud to be part of the Mustang family!

Students demonstrate integrity, responsibility, and respect in their actions and relationships.

Students analyze information, solve problems creatively, and make informed decisions.

Vibrant orange cat silhouettes against a deep blue background.

Students express ideas clearly, listen thoughtfully, and collaborate effectively with others.

Mountain Crest Community Playbook

	Critical Thinking	Communication	Character
Classroom	Willing to struggle through tough topics Challenge ideas not people Analyze and assess information Working on literacy skills Seek to understand others viewpoints Persistence Growth mindset Reflect on work and areas for improvement	Uplifting comments about others and yourself Respectful language with peers and staff Listen actively when others are speaking Follow teachers discussion procedures Evidence-based answers Would you say it to Grandma? How/when to talk face to face with teacher	Respect (Please/thanks) Offer help to teacher and peers Clean up after yourself Willingness to be wrong Kind acts Take responsibility for actions Support classmates
Common Spaces	Manage time effectively Thoughtful conflict resolution Think about others thoughts and feelings Be friends for those who need help or friendship Social emotional awareness Think before you act	Swearing/vulgarity is unacceptable Hate speech is unacceptable Spread positive messages and good vibes Volume control: Kind, appropriate language Voice level appropriate for area Respond politely to adult directions	Self-aware Hold doors for others Pick up trash, be litter free Kind, say sorry to others Pick up after self Mind others' space bubble
Technology	Use own device and login Evaluate information Verify sources High-level learning in an appropriate manner Use AI responsibly, as a tool Master digital tools ...computer literacy	Think before you type Use your authentic voice Use for academic purposes only Trolling is unacceptable Hate speech is unacceptable Report inappropriate messages or content	Be drama free Follow acceptable use policy Use for learning, not games Handle devices with care Return devices properly

MCHS School Song

Words by Janice Keeler
Music by Robert S. Frost

In the view of crested mountains,

Where the rambling rivers roam,

Are rolling hills and verdant fields,

The Mustangs call their home.

Like the towering peaks around us,

Lofty standards we hold high,

Bright hues of orange with white and blue,

Will pierce the azure sky.

(Chorus)

Oh, Mountain Crest, in song we praise.

Your shield of courage proudly raise.

Oh, honored school, you are the best.

We salute you Mountain Crest.

In the peaceful land we cherish,

Freedom’s banner we uphold,

And raise the shield of courage high

For champions brave and bold.

The values gained from knowledge,

And the friendships born anew,

Are priceless gems of lasting worth,

Forever firm and true.

(Chorus)

Oh, Mountain Crest, in song we praise.

Your shield of courage proudly raise.

Oh, honored school, you are the best.

We salute you Mountain Crest.

Listen to the MCHS School Song

MCHS School Fight Song

MCHS School Song

Words & Music by Ruth Leishman

We sing all hail to you form Mountain Crest,

The school that’s climbing to the top.

We are the Mustangs and we’re rising high,

Because we know we can’t be stopped.

We’ve got the teams, we’ve got the spirit,

The students and the faculty,

And we are pressing on together

Toward a goal of victory.

We’re number 1, we are the best,

So everybody step aside for Mountain Crest,

Rah, Rah!

We’re on our way to fame and glory,

So let our colors proudly fly.

Let’s all unite to tell our story.

All you who hail from Mountain Crest High,

Go!

History of the Mountain Crest High School Fight Song

The 1980's brought a new era to Cache Valley. Students from the south end of the valley were, once again, to have a high school of their own! The excitement about this monumental event was almost palpable.

The school had a name, Mountain Crest, and the ‘Mustang’ had been chosen as the school mascot. The colors were to be blue, orange and white. However, there was a need to customize, personalize, and inspire pride in the students and community.

I reminisced about my experience as a high school student and remembered with fondness the camaraderie of our little student body and the fun times we had together. Woven within these memories one thing seemed to stand out, school songs.

A contest had been recently announced inviting people to write school and fight songs for Mountain Crest. I had a little experience with song writing and had just completed a children's songbook that had met with some success.

Deciding to take on the challenge of writing a fight song was much greater that I had imagined. The words had to inspire love and school pride. I also needed to include everyone who would help make the school a success.

One of the scariest experiences of my life was when I met with Spencer Ward who had been named the new principal of Mountain Crest High School to introduce my song. He received my audition kindly, and I felt encouraged by his response. Then all I could do was wait.

I cannot describe the surprise and excitement when I was notified that my song had been chosen as the new school fight song! The first time I ever heard it played by the school pep band and sung by the student body, my heart was beating so wildly that I thought those standing near me could surely hear its pounding.

I later became a teacher at Mountain Crest and every time I attend an activity where the fight song is sung, my heart continues to swell with pride and gratitude.

This song is my legacy to the students at Mountain Crest High School, and more importantly, my children and grandchildren who have and will attend this great school.

Based on an account given by Ruth N. Leishman, writer of the Mountain Crest Fight Song