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
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.
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.
Submission of a form places the student’s name on the ballot but does not guarantee selection.
Northeast Claiborne Charter is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year. The recruitment period runs from February 2 through March 2. We look forward to welcoming new students and families to NECC!
Join us for the JCES Sweetheart Pageant on February 28 at 4:00 PM in the MPR. Admission is $3. Students in grades K–6 will be featured, with each grade crowning two Princes and two Princesses, and 6th grade also crowning a Queen and King. Winners will be announced by the end of the day on Friday, January 9th. Make plans to attend! ❤️
🏆 Elementary Awards Day is Wednesday, January 14!
We are excited to celebrate our students and recognize their hard work and accomplishments this year. 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
We look forward to celebrating our Dragons with you! 🐉
We are excited to celebrate our students and recognize their hard work and accomplishments this year. 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
We look forward to celebrating our Dragons with you! 🐉
Break out the ugliest sweater you own! 🎄It’s Ugly Sweater Game Day on December 19, 2025 as Junction City takes on the Ouachita Warriors. The louder, brighter, and more ridiculous the sweater, the better—come have fun and cheer on our Dragons! 🏀✨
❄️ Winter Formal ❄️
8th & 9th graders—join us January 24 from 7:00–9:00 PM for a night of music, dancing, and winter fun! Tickets are $10 ($15 for 9th graders without paid dues). Don't miss it!
8th & 9th graders—join us January 24 from 7:00–9:00 PM for a night of music, dancing, and winter fun! Tickets are $10 ($15 for 9th graders without paid dues). Don't miss it!
School will dismiss early this Friday, December 19! Elementary will dismiss at 1:15 PM, and buses will roll from the high school at 1:30 PM. School will be out Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2 for Christmas Break! 🎄 We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 5!
Don't Forget: There will be a parent meeting tonight (Monday, December 15th) at 6:00 PM in the Special Programs Building for all parents of students in grades 9–12 who are interested in playing softball. 🥎
📣 Quick Reminder: Junior high softball forms are available in the office and are due Thursday, December 18. 🥎
There will be a parent meeting on Monday, December 15th at 6:00 PM in the Special Programs Building for all parents of students in grades 9–12 who are interested in playing softball. We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🥎
🎄 Reminder! Our 2nd/3rd grade Christmas Program is tomorrow, December 11th at 6:30 PM!
All 2nd and 3rd graders should meet at 6:15 PM, wearing red shirts and blue jeans. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
🎁 TOY DRIVE! 🎄 Just a reminder that the deadline to drop off toys is next Monday, December 15. We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for our K–6th grade Junction City Elementary students, and every donation helps make the season brighter for our kids. ✨
Thank you for supporting our Dragons!
For questions, contact Ja’Kameron Flowers at 1-318-307-3039.
🐧🎁 Penguin Patch starts tomorrow (12/8–12/12)!
Hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 8:15–2:30
• Friday: 8:15–10:30
Penguin Pay (E-Wallet):
Link: https://penguinpatch.com/penguinpay/ZXQZML
Code: ZXQZML
Board Meeting Location Change 📍
Due to Penguin Patch being set up in the Special Programs meeting room, Tuesday’s board meeting will be held in the Elementary Library at 6:30 PM.
There will be no home basketball games today. The Jr. High Girls and Senior teams will play on Friday, Dec. 5 at Magnet Cove. We hope to see everyone there supporting our Dragons! 🏀
🩺Message from the School Nurse: There are several viruses and other contagious illnesses traveling throughout our community and school right now. Please review this information from our nurse on ways to help prevent the spread at school and home.
