George Junior High School

Springdale Public Schools Student-led conferences scheduled to take place during the week of March 16-20, 2020 are postponed. Information about rescheduling will be available at a later date. Las conferencias de Springdale Public Schools programas para la semana de marzo 16-20, 2020 son pospuestas. Más información será disponible lo más pronto posible.

Wrangler Families: Please read the following information carefully. Your child should have with them a packet of work in the event we do not have school at any time. If your child was absent, they can go to the district website for an electronic copy or come to GJHS on Monday for a hard copy. https://5il.co/dpnm https://5il.co/dpno

Wrangler Families: We are posting letters to our website about Alternate Methods of Instruction. Please read the letter. If you have questions, you can call GJHS during normal business hours. 8 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.

Please see CDC Guidelines for COVID-19 on considerations for school closures. Click the link below for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/considerations-for-school-closure.pdf

To the Springdale Community, Student and staff health and safety is the number one concern of Springdale Public Schools. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Secretary of Education Johnny Key recommend school districts in counties without a presumptive case remain open in order to not disrupt community life, especially meal services for children and health services for all. The CDC guidance on COVID-19 is that short to medium duration school closings are not recommended. The major request is for good judgment be in place for hygiene for all students and staff along with social distancing. Springdale Public Schools will remain open. Here is the link to Governor Asa Hutchinson Press Conference https://youtu.be/H8G5we9DlLo?t=5m3s

We are very proud of our boys and girls track team and their efforts at last night's meet! Angel Cordero set the school record in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:22. ZaMarion Manuel (pictured) scored 35 individual points, winning both the 100m and 300m hurdles, making him the High Point Individual for the Boys Division. Way to go, Wranglers! #THEChoice #WeAreGeorge

We had the honor of hosting Leadership Springdale, a Chamber of Commerce program for business leaders to learn various aspects of Springdale, during their lunch today. Several of our students were given the opportunity to share with these business leaders the programs that we have available in our schools. #THEChoice

Please see the statement about COVID-19 from Springdale Public Schools

Please watch and share COUNT ME IN LIVE: A 2020 CENSUS SHOW. We talk with City Officials, Business Leaders, Community leaders about the impact of the 2020 Census and why it's important that everyone is counted. #CountMeInSpringdale Watch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SpringdaleSchools/videos/2501331400133305 Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cCq8QDZvWAc

Wrangler Families: Thank you for attending Student Led Conferences last night. We have one more night, Wed., Mar. 11 to come and visit with your child's advisory teacher and see what your child has been doing this year. Hope to see those that could not attend Monday.

Wrangler Families: NO After School Tutoring or Detention on Monday or Wednesday of this week due to Student Led Conferences. Thanks

Wrangler Families: Student Led Conferences begin today at 4:15. Students bring your parents and show off what you have been doing this year. Trying to reach 100% participation. Conferences are on Mon, Mar. 9 and Wed, Mar. 11. See you there!

We are equally excited to announce that Kim Bramall has also been selected to participate in the 2020-21 Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program. We are so proud of Mrs. Bramall for being selected for this prestigious honor. #THEChoice

Wrangler Families: Student Led Conferences begin at 4:15 today! Check with your student about your scheduled time and come see what they have been doing this year. See you tonight or Wednesday night. Go Wranglers!

We are so proud to announce that Amanda Ladish has been selected to participate in the 2020-21 Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program. This prestigious program is open to Arkansas school librarians and teachers of English language arts, arts, social studies, ELs, special education, and gifted and talented in grades 4-12. Selected participants will learn about historic art, objects, and resources from the Clinton Foundation, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Reception Rooms, and the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. At a five-day summer workshop in Little Rock from June 15-19, 2020, participants will work with representatives from these organizations and DESE to develop innovative units and lesson plans. Inspired by historic objects, artwork and special site visits, educators will develop a student-led, teacher directed civic engagement project that addresses an issue in their community, state, nation, or world. Throughout the following school year, participants will test and refine their unit and execute the civic engagement project. Participants will be mentored throughout the one-year program and receive a stipend as program goals are met. Finally, there will be a culminating celebration event in summer 2021. We are so proud of Mrs. Ladish for being selected for this prestigious honor. #THEChoice

SAVE THE DATE: March 11th at 10am Watch COUNT ME IN LIVE! Stories will focus on the importance of the Census, How Springdale is Preparing for the Census, How Funding will impact our city and much more. Plus don't miss the Springdale Influencers Commercial...shot by YOU!

Wranglers: Student Led Conferences be Monday, Mar. 9 and Wednesday, Mar. 11 from 4:15 - 7:15. Students, bring your parents! Parents, come see what your child has been doing this year. Parking is available in the North and South parking lots. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

A huge congratulations to Mr. Beard and his EAST students. Their VR for Phantom Limb Pains project has made top 20 for Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow competition which guarantees GJHS at least $50,000 in technology for our school. They now have the opportunity to send part of the team to New York City (paid for by Samsung) in a few weeks to present at the national pitch event where the top 5 projects will receive $100,000 for their school. You can see the video of their project here: https://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/. The school who receives the most votes will win an additional $10,000 "Community Choice Award" so please go and vote for them! #THEChoice

This past week several of our FCCLA students traveled to Hot Springs for the state FCCLA STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) competition & conference. At this event, our FCCLA students scored an 86, which is only 4 points below a Gold medal! These students have now qualified to go to Nationals in Washington DC in July! We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments! #THEChoice #WeAreGeorge

Volunteer interpreters are needed for student-led conferences. Please sign up or call if you can help. https://forms.gle/e4J2xkUKYuQX7xpK7