Dear MJHS Families,
Today, we briefly implemented a Hold as a precaution due to a student medical situation. During a Hold, students and staff remain in their current locations while classroom instruction continues, allowing emergency responders to address the situation safely.
The situation was handled promptly, the Hold has been lifted, and the school day resumed as normal.
Thank you for your continued trust and support. Please contact the school office with any questions.
February 26, 2026 Event Calendar
Pre-Concert Assessment Open Rehearsal & Clinic @ Morrilton High School – 4:00 p.m.
Soccer Girls & Boys @ Gravette – 5:00 p.m.
“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.”
— John Wooden
Pre-Concert Assessment Open Rehearsal & Clinic @ Morrilton High School – 4:00 p.m.
Soccer Girls & Boys @ Gravette – 5:00 p.m.
“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.”
— John Wooden
🏆🎉 River Valley JH CHAMPIONS! 🎉🏆
Congratulations to our 8th & 9th grade girls basketball team on being crowned River Valley Conference winners! 🏀🔥
Way to go, girls! Go Pups!🐾
🎉 Fourth Annual Hall of Distinction Banquet 🎉
South Conway County School District Superintendent Shawn Halbrook has announced that the Fourth Annual Hall of Distinction Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Devil Dog Arena.
Join us as we honor the 2026 Hall of Distinction Class:
• Jim Gatling
• Dianna Denton
• Hayes Family of Plumerville (John, Carolyn, Betty, Ruby, Ida, Doyle, Gary, and Bill)
• Mrs. J.W. English
• Danny Black
• Jean Hervey
• Jimmy Oliver
• Wayne Smith Trucking, Wayne and Peggy Smith and Family
• Tommy and Patsy Johnson
• 1981 Morrilton High School State Championship Volleyball Team
• 2001, 2002, and 2003 Morrilton High School State Championship Quiz Bowl Teams
“These honorees have impacted our campuses and communities in many ways,” said Halbrook. “You will hear about each one at the banquet, enjoy a great meal, and have a good time of fellowship.”
🎟 Tickets are $30 per person and are available at:
SCCSD Athletic Office (1310 Poor Farm Road)
SCCSD Associate Superintendent Office (209 Baramore St.)
Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce (115 East Broadway)
Come celebrate the legacy, excellence, and impact of the Devil Dog family. ❤️🐾
#LoveServeCare4People
South Conway County School District Superintendent Shawn Halbrook has announced that the Fourth Annual Hall of Distinction Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Devil Dog Arena.
Join us as we honor the 2026 Hall of Distinction Class:
• Jim Gatling
• Dianna Denton
• Hayes Family of Plumerville (John, Carolyn, Betty, Ruby, Ida, Doyle, Gary, and Bill)
• Mrs. J.W. English
• Danny Black
• Jean Hervey
• Jimmy Oliver
• Wayne Smith Trucking, Wayne and Peggy Smith and Family
• Tommy and Patsy Johnson
• 1981 Morrilton High School State Championship Volleyball Team
• 2001, 2002, and 2003 Morrilton High School State Championship Quiz Bowl Teams
“These honorees have impacted our campuses and communities in many ways,” said Halbrook. “You will hear about each one at the banquet, enjoy a great meal, and have a good time of fellowship.”
🎟 Tickets are $30 per person and are available at:
SCCSD Athletic Office (1310 Poor Farm Road)
SCCSD Associate Superintendent Office (209 Baramore St.)
Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce (115 East Broadway)
Come celebrate the legacy, excellence, and impact of the Devil Dog family. ❤️🐾
#LoveServeCare4People
February 25, 2026 Event Calendar:
No events scheduled
“Make each day your masterpiece.”
— John Wooden
No events scheduled
“Make each day your masterpiece.”
— John Wooden
👏🏻Big congratulations to Owen Warrick for winning the Conway County Spelling Bee. 🐝 He will represent our county in the Scripps State Spelling Bee in March. We are so proud of all of our spellers. #loveservecare4others❤️🐾
Big congrats to our February 2026 Students of the Month at Morrilton Junior High School! 🎉
These students show up, work hard, treat others with kindness, and set a great example every single day. We love seeing their positive attitudes in the classroom and around campus!#loveservecare❤
These students show up, work hard, treat others with kindness, and set a great example every single day. We love seeing their positive attitudes in the classroom and around campus!#loveservecare❤
February 24, 2026 Event Calendar
No events scheduled
“Persistence is the path to progress.”
— Jerry Burchfield
No events scheduled
“Persistence is the path to progress.”
— Jerry Burchfield
Dear MJHS Families,
Today, our campus briefly implemented a Hold as a precautionary measure due to a student medical situation.
A Hold is a standard safety protocol that keeps students and staff in their current locations while allowing instruction and normal activities within classrooms to continue. This procedure helps ensure that emergency responders and school personnel can quickly and safely address a situation without disruption to the rest of the campus.
The medical situation was handled promptly by our staff and local emergency responders. The Hold has been lifted, and the school day resumed as normal.
We appreciate our students and staff for responding calmly and appropriately, and we thank you for your continued trust and support. The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
February 23, 2026 Event Calendar
No events scheduled
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
— Robert Collier
No events scheduled
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
— Robert Collier
🎬Movie Night at the Library!🍿The Conway County Library is hosting a Teen Movie Night on Saturday, February 21st at 4:30 PM! If you don’t have plans, stop by & enjoy a fun evening in our community. Come see that your local library is more than just books—it’s a place to gather, connect, & make memories! 📚Bring a friend & join the fun!#loveservecare #CommunityMatters #MoreThanBooks #MovieNight
Feb. 20th Event Calendar:
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” – Ed Mylett
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” – Ed Mylett
🎶✨ Music in the making at MJHS! Our MJHS Beginning Flutes & Trumpets are learning how to construct key signatures! 🎼 These young musicians are strengthening their music theory skills while growing in confidence every day. So proud of their focus, effort, & willingness to take on new challenges. The foundation they’re building now will make beautiful music in the future! 🎺#loveservecare #BeginningBand #FutureMusicians
Feb. 19th Event Calendar:
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
2. Jr. BB Conference Tournament
“Your standards determine your future.” – Ed Mylett
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
2. Jr. BB Conference Tournament
“Your standards determine your future.” – Ed Mylett
Feb. 18th Event Calendar:
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
“Working hard for something we don’t care about is stress. Working hard for something we love is passion.” – Simon Sinek
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
“Working hard for something we don’t care about is stress. Working hard for something we love is passion.” – Simon Sinek
🚨 Attention MJHS Guardians 🚨
We want to inform you that our MJHS lockdown drill has been successfully completed.
We are extremely proud of our students & staff for taking the drill seriously & carefully following all safety procedures. Their focus, cooperation, & professionalism demonstrate our shared commitment to maintaining a safe & prepared school environment.
Thank you for your continued support as we prioritize the safety & well-being of everyone at MJHS.
📢 Notice to MJHS Guardians
Morrilton Junior High School will be conducting a lockdown drill as part of our ongoing safety preparedness efforts. This is only a drill and is designed to help students and staff practice procedures so we are prepared in the event of a real emergency.
We appreciate your support as we work to keep our school community safe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Morrilton Junior High School will be conducting a lockdown drill as part of our ongoing safety preparedness efforts. This is only a drill and is designed to help students and staff practice procedures so we are prepared in the event of a real emergency.
We appreciate your support as we work to keep our school community safe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
📢 Attention 8th Grade Guardians
BMI and scoliosis screening letters will be sent home with students this week.
• BMI Screening: If you wish to refuse, simply sign the form sent home with your child’s name on it.
• Scoliosis Screening: Refusal must be in writing. Nurse Kayla has highlighted the required wording in the scoliosis letter.
📞 Nurse Kayla welcomes and encourages you to call (501-354-9437 ext. 1404) or email (kayla.ross@sccsd.org) if you plan to refuse, so she can ensure proper documentation is on file.
Thank you for helping us keep accurate health records for our students!
BMI and scoliosis screening letters will be sent home with students this week.
• BMI Screening: If you wish to refuse, simply sign the form sent home with your child’s name on it.
• Scoliosis Screening: Refusal must be in writing. Nurse Kayla has highlighted the required wording in the scoliosis letter.
📞 Nurse Kayla welcomes and encourages you to call (501-354-9437 ext. 1404) or email (kayla.ross@sccsd.org) if you plan to refuse, so she can ensure proper documentation is on file.
Thank you for helping us keep accurate health records for our students!
Feb. 17th Event Calendar:
1. Sr. Girls & Boys BB @ Robinson - 5:00 p.m.
“Strong cultures are built on clear values.” – Simon Sinek
1. Sr. Girls & Boys BB @ Robinson - 5:00 p.m.
“Strong cultures are built on clear values.” – Simon Sinek
Presidents’ Day – No School Monday, February 16, 2026
The South Conway County School District will observe Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16, 2026. There will be no school for students in grades Pre-K through 12.
Presidents’ Day is a time to reflect on the leadership, service, and principles that have shaped our nation. We encourage our families to enjoy the day together.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
#ProudToBeADevilDog
#LoveServeCare4People
The South Conway County School District will observe Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16, 2026. There will be no school for students in grades Pre-K through 12.
Presidents’ Day is a time to reflect on the leadership, service, and principles that have shaped our nation. We encourage our families to enjoy the day together.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
#ProudToBeADevilDog
#LoveServeCare4People
