Carl Junction Schools

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Master Sergeant Courtney Bailey and Major Scott Norman on being selected as “AFJROTC Outstanding Instructors” for the 2025-26 school year! 👏

This honor recognizes instructors who go above and beyond each day and truly represent the “Best of the Best” in JROTC. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our cadets, school, and community.

Through their hard work and investment in our AFJROTC program, they continue to model the highest standards of the Air Force Core Values and help shape the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, and thank you for the incredible difference you make every day! ✈️

05/27/2026

Dig Into a Great Book This Summer! 🦖📚

Our 2026 Summer Library Program is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome students and families for a summer full of reading, creativity, STEM activities, games, prizes, and more!

📍 Intermediate School Library Media Center
📅 May 27 – June 23
📖 Open to all students entering Pre-K through 6th grade
Link to all the information: https://www.cjr1.org/district/community

Students can enjoy:
• Reading incentives & prizes
• Craft and STEM activities
• Board games
• Dog Days at the Library with certified reading therapy dogs
• Open library time throughout June

Help your child keep their reading skills strong while making summer fun and exciting!

For questions, please call 417-649-7026 ext. 4300.

05/26/2026

📢 FREE Physicals & Shot Clinic – (Tomorrow) Wednesday, May 27

📍 CJ High School Commons & Gym
👥 Available for students entering grades 7–12

💉 FREE Shot Clinic: 5:00–7:00 PM
Important immunizations for the upcoming school year:

• Incoming 8th Graders must have proof of:
✅ Tdap Vaccine
✅ 1st Meningococcal Vaccine

• Incoming 12th Graders must have proof of:
✅ 2nd Meningococcal Vaccine

These vaccines are required before the start of the August 2025 school year.

🏃 Free Sports Physicals begin at 5:30 PM
This is a great opportunity to complete the MSHSAA-required physical for students participating in athletics and school activities next year.

Forms for the shot clinic and Physicals can be found on this link:

Community - Carl Junction R-I School District

05/26/2026

Check out all the hard work our Junior High students put into creating their Spring Newspaper! 📰👏

From writing stories to designing pages, these students showcased their creativity, teamwork, and communication skills throughout the entire process. We are proud of the dedication and effort they put into bringing this publication to life.

Take a look here: https://cjr1org-24-us-central1-01.preview.finalsitecdn.com/fs/resource-manager/view/55623074-e2a1-428f-91fc-366869c975b1

05/21/2026

Our 8th grade scientists put surface tension to the test! 🫧🔬

Students investigated how different soap solutions affect bubble formation and stability by creating and comparing bubbles from four unique soap mixtures. From bubble size and durability to how easily they formed, students explored how changing ingredients can impact physical properties and outcomes.

Hands-on learning like this helps bring science concepts to life while encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking in the classroom!

05/21/2026

Last Day of School!! 🚌👋🏻
Have a wonderful Summer!!

05/21/2026

Today we celebrated an AMAZING year at our Carl Junction Primary 2–3 End of the Year Assembly!

We recognized students for academic growth, positive behavior, attendance, Reading Circle accomplishments, Outstanding Student awards, and so much more. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, growth, and durable skills our students demonstrated throughout the school year.

A huge thank you to our teachers, staff, families, and community for supporting our students every step of the way. It truly takes a team, and we are so thankful for this incredible school community.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to our Primary 2-3 4th Quarter Outstanding Student Award winners! 🎉

These students were recognized for demonstrating the durable skill of Life Skills through working well with others, showing responsibility, making positive choices, and being leaders in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of the growth, character, and effort each student has shown throughout the quarter.

Keep up the great work!

05/20/2026

📸 Congratulations to Carl Junction student Logan Weaver on an incredible achievement in the 45th Anniversary edition of the Crowder Quill literary-art magazine!

Logan earned Gold in the Color Photography category and received a scholarship as the top high school winner in the category. 🏆👏

We are so proud to see Logan’s creativity, talent, and hard work recognized at such a high level. Way to represent Carl Junction!

05/20/2026

One of the best parts of learning is getting the opportunity to share it with others! 📚✨

Our 7th grade English students recently created their own children’s storybooks in class, and yesterday they had the chance to visit our K-1 classrooms to read them aloud. From colorful illustrations to creative storytelling, our younger Bulldogs loved every minute of it! 🐾

This collaboration was about so much more than just reading stories. It gave our 7th graders the opportunity to practice communication, creativity, leadership, and service while building meaningful connections with younger students. Moments like these are a perfect example of our Portrait of a Graduate in action — students growing as communicators, collaborators, creators, and leaders who make a positive impact on those around them.

Great job to our students and teachers for creating such a special experience!

05/19/2026

Hands-on learning was happening in our Junior High FACS class! 🧈🍞

While learning about the 6 Essential Nutrients, students had the opportunity to make homemade butter from scratch. REAL butter is a great example of a fat that, in moderation, plays an essential role in our bodies.

After all their hard work, students enjoyed their homemade butter on a slice of bread — making this lesson both educational and delicious! 👏