Junction City School District

❄️ 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.

📢 Clarification for previous message - Only the in town bus will run for afterschool today.

📢 21st Century After School Transportation Update - Mrs. Gray will not be driving the after-school bus today.

The junior high dance originally scheduled for this Saturday has been rescheduled to next Saturday, January 31. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to a great night!

School will dismiss early and there will be no 21st Century After-School Program on Thursday, January 15. Elementary will dismiss at 2:15pm and buses will roll from high school by 2:30pm. No school for students on Friday (Jan. 16) for a Teacher Professional Development Day. School will also be out on Monday (Jan. 19) in observance of MLK Day.

Parents of JCHS-NECC students in grades 9th, 10th, and 12th! If you would like for your child to take the ACT on our campus for $52.75, please contact Mrs. Owens by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 16th. Her email is owensv@jcdragons.k12.ar.us. You can also reach her by messenger on Facebook, or by calling 879-899-4048.

Reminder: Elementary Awards Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 14. We’re excited to celebrate our students and recognize their hard work and accomplishments. Families are invited to attend during their child’s grade level ceremony.

Kindergarten & 1st Grade – 8:30
2nd Grade – 9:00
3rd Grade – 9:30
4th & 5th Grade – 10:00
6th Grade – 10:30

Congratulations to our JCES Sweetheart Court! 💗
Queen Caymus + King Kingston and their court — we’re so proud of you!

Note: Mrs. Hill will contact princes and princesses about attire on Monday.

Today is the last day to turn in forms for students to be eligible to receive votes in the JCES Sweetheart Pageant. Voting will take place tomorrow, January 9th.

Submission of a form places the student’s name on the ballot but does not guarantee selection.