Junction City Middle School USD 475

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

🏈 8th Grade Football Schedule Change – Thursday, September 3

Out of an abundance of caution due to the excessive heat, the 8th Grade Football game originally scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 4:15 p.m. at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School has been moved to an earlier start time.

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🏈 NEW Kickoff Time: 10:00 a.m.
📍 Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
800 Walters Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502

Please note: The location has not changed, only the game time has been adjusted.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we make this adjustment with the safety of our student athletes, coaches, families, and spectators in mind.

09/02/2026

🏈 7th Grade Football Schedule Change – Thursday, September 3

Out of an abundance of caution due to the excessive heat, the 7th Grade Football game originally scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at Junction City Middle School has been moved to a later time and new location.

📍 NEW LOCATION:
Blue Jay Stadium
1100 Blue Jay Way
Junction City, KS

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
🏈 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
🚪 Gates Open: 7:10 p.m.

⚠️ Please note: Concessions will not be available for this event.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we make this adjustment with the safety of our student athletes, coaches, families, and spectators in mind.

We look forward to seeing you at Blue Jay Stadium! 💙🏈

09/02/2026

📣 Please note that Early Childhood through fifth grade students will not have school on Friday, Sept. 4 as it is an early childhood and elementary plan day in the district. 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏. The district will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day and Tuesday, Sept. 8 as it is a professional development day in the district.

🗓️ Sept. 4: EC and Elementary Plan Day
🗓️ Sept. 4: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
🗓️ Sept. 7: No School - District Closed
🗓️ Sept. 8: No School - District PD Day

Fort Riley Middle School families, the Troopers will also NOT have school on Monday, Sept. 14 due to the school’s HVAC system.

A special THANK YOU to our students, parents, teachers, staff and community for helping us have a great start to the school year.

08/31/2026

Is your student interested in joining the Student Council? Officer applications are due September 11. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Golden!

08/31/2026

Check out our grade-level and school-wide attendance percentages for the week of August 24-28. Our weekly goal is 95%.

08/24/2026

Check out our grade-level and school-wide attendance percentages for the week of August 17-21. Our weekly goal is 95%.

08/22/2026

💙 It was an AWESOME Friday at Junction City Middle School USD 475 as eighth grade students participated in a gallery walk to learn all about the 7️⃣ key themes of history.