Junction City School District

REMINDER- JCES is celebrating 100 days of school TOMORROW (2/6)!

Reminder!
Our 100th Day of School celebration is Friday, February 6!

Students are invited to dress like they are 100 years old as we celebrate 100 days of learning and fun!

❄️Winter Formal Update: The 8th and 9th Grade Winter Formal has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 14th from 7:00–9:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased from Mrs. Hajistathi or Mrs. Leopard through February 12th.

Good evening, Dragons. All buses will return to regular routes in the morning. Thank you for your patience.

Reminder to Junction City Elementary: JC Youth Softball forms are due tomorrow, February 4, 2026 to the Elementary Office.

Good evening Junction City School District.  The ice did not melt as much as we had hoped.  On Tuesday morning, we will not run buses on East/West Stateline, Caledonia/South Caledonia, Hall Pratt Loop, Tram Road, and anything behind Jolley’s Grocery. Fred’s NECC route will pick up at DG, 2nd Street, and Gray Street in Louisiana.  The only change for Tuesday morning is Bubba Cater will run his route. Please contact the school if we can help you at 870-315-2670 by text.  We are hoping to run all routes Tuesday afternoon.

Good afternoon. Due to continued impassable roads, the buses that were able to pick up students this morning will drop the students off in the same places. We will send out a message later this evening about the morning routes.

The Junction City School District will have school Monday, February 2, 2026 on time. Buses will run in a limited capacity and may run late in the morning. We know we will not run buses on East/West Stateline, Caledonia/South Caledonia, Hall Pratt Loop, Tram Road, and anything behind Jolley’s Grocery. Fred’s NECC route will pick up at DG, 2nd Street, and Gray Street in Bernice, Louisiana.  Please contact the school if we can help you at 870-315-2670.

The basketball games scheduled for tomorrow night have been postponed. They have been rescheduled for Saturday, February 7.

In order to keep our students and staff safe, the Junction City School District will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026. We have monitored main roads and back roads and still have too many hazardous areas. Please know we take many factors into this decision with safety of all as our number one priority. Continue to stay safe and warm, Dragons. We miss you!

❄️ Winter Formal Postponed ❄️ Due to hazardous road conditions, icy sidewalks, and freezing temperatures expected on Saturday, the junior high dance has been postponed to ensure the safety of all students, families, and staff. A new date will be announced soon. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as safety is our top priority. Please stay safe, and thank you for your flexibility.

🎉 100 Days of School Celebration Update! 🎉 We’re still celebrating 100 amazing days of learning — just on a new date! Our school celebration has been moved to Friday, February 6 so that everyone has the opportunity to join in the fun. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up like they’re 100 years old!

Due to poor road conditions and potentially hazardous areas, the Junction City School District will remain closed Thursday, January 29, 2026. We are continuing to monitor the roads and school campus. We hope to open school Friday with a possible delayed start. Updates will be posted by 3:00 tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. Stay safe and warm, Dragons!

With an abundance of caution for the hazardous road conditions, the Junction City School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. We will continue to monitor road conditions as we keep the safety and well-being of our students and staff our highest priority. Stay safe and warm, Dragons!

The junior high FBLA spring conference originally scheduled for Wednesday, 1/28/26 has been rescheduled to Thursday, 2/5/26.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain the Junction City School District’s highest priority. Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, the Junction City School District will be closed Tuesday, January 27. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as soon as decisions are finalized for Wednesday, January 28. Please stay safe and warm Dragons!

Due to the winter storm, the Junction City School District will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. The decision to reopen will be made on a daily basis. The safety of our students and faculty always comes first. Stay safe and warm, Dragons!

With the possibility of inclement weather expected this weekend, JCSD/NECC is closely monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions. If school closures or delays become necessary, families and employees will be notified through our official communication channels:
📱Text messages
💻JCSD/NECC social media pages
🌐District website: www.junctioncity.k12.ar.us

Please ensure that your contact information is up to date, so you do not miss important alerts. If you need to update your contact information, please contact our school offices for assistance.

Superintendent's office - 870-924-4575 or 870-315-2686
JCES office - 870-899-4043 or 870-315-2637 or 870-315-2636
JCHS office - 870-899-4048 or 870-315-2565

You’re invited to our Junction City Black History Program!
We are honored to welcome Adarian Williams as our featured speaker for an afternoon of inspiration, reflection, and celebration.

📅 February 8 | ⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Dragon Arena

🎤 Plus special performances by JCSD students!

📢 21st Century After School Transportation Update - Mrs. Gray will not be driving the after-school bus again today (Thursday, January 22). Only the in town bus will run.