🏀 State Bound! 🏀
Our Morrilton Devil Dogs boys' basketball team is heading to STATE! Let's show our support by rocking maroon and gray all week long. Wear your school colors proudly and keep those spirits high! Go Devil Dogs! 🐾
Morrilton High School FBLA students are hosting an exciting Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, March 22, at the Morrilton City Park pickleball courts! 🏆
This fun-filled event is a fundraiser to support our students as they compete at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 22
📍 Location: Morrilton City Park Pickleball Courts
Come out, show your skills, and support a great cause! Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up today!
See you on the courts! 🏓🔥
TICKETS ON SALE AT 8:00 AM ON TUESDAY!
The competing schools have received their private links to secure tickets already but the general public will have access to tickets starting at 8 am on Tuesday.
We can't wait to see you all in Hot Springs!
ahsaa.org/tickets
#ProudtobeaDevilDog
How about them Devil Dogs!! They played fearless today vs. Magnolia.
They play Friday at 1:45 p.m. at Hot Springs' Bank OZK Arena.
#ProudtobeaDevilDog
🚒 Shoutout to Heidi Winnen! 🚒
Heidi spoke to her class about her journey to becoming a firefighter cadet! She showed off her personal protective equipment & impressed everyone with how quickly she can gear up. What an awesome & inspiring demonstration — great job, Heidi! 👏🔥
March 7th Calendar of Events:
1. Region 9 Band Concert Assessment
2. Bsb @ Brooklyn - 7:00 p.m.
3. SB @Sylvan Hills Tournament - 6:00 p.m.
"Don’t wish for it. Work for it." – Unknown
March 6th Calendar of Events:
1. Region 9 Band Concert Assessment
2. Bsb @ Pangburn - 4:30 p.m.
3. SB @ Dardanelle - 4:30 p.m.
4. Soccer @ Batesville Southside - 5:00 p.m.
""There is no substitute for hard work." – Thomas Edison
📣Mrs. Williams' classes are incubating eggs.🐣Students are learning about the process of incubation and hatching. They are also learning new vocabulary words and gathering data daily.⏲️These Jr. High students are excited to welcome baby chicks in a couple of weeks.#loveservecare4others❣️
📌MJHS Beta Club members took part in the Great Arkansas Clean Up, helping keep our community clean and beautiful! #loveservecare4others🌎🧤
March 5th Calendar of Events:
1. No Events Scheduled
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard." – Tim Notke
March 4th Calendar of Events:
1. SB vs. Bigelow @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. Soccer @ Joe T. Robinson - 5:00 p.m.
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." – Colin Powell
🎉Morrilton Junior High has once again been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a “Beating the Odds” school!
🏆 5th in the State for Overall Growth (High Poverty Middle Schools)
🏆 10th in the State for Math Growth (High Poverty Middle Schools)
🏆 5th in the State for ELA Growth (High Poverty Middle Schools)
We are so proud of our students and staff for their hard work, resilience, and commitment to success! 💪
The South Conway County School District proudly announces that Morrilton Junior High School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a "Beating the Odds" high-performing school. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools where students have demonstrated high academic growth on the ATLAS assessment, despite serving a high percentage of students participating in Free and Reduced Lunch.
In addition to this honor, Morrilton Junior High School ranked:
🏆 5th overall for "High Poverty" Middle Schools in ATLAS Growth in the entire State of Arkansas
🏆 10th overall for "High Poverty" Middle Schools in ATLAS Math Growth in the entire State of Arkansas
🏆 5th overall for "High Poverty" Middle Schools in ATLAS ELA (English Language Arts) Growth in the entire State of Arkansas
Each year, the OEP releases its Outstanding Educational Performance Awards, highlighting schools across the state that significantly impact student learning. Academic growth is the best measure of a school's positive influence on its students, and this award confirms that MJHS is helping students exceed expectations and achieve success.
"This recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work, dedication, and belief that our teachers, staff, and students bring to our school every day," said Shawn Halbrook, Superintendent of Schools. "At SCCSD, our mission is to maximize student learning and achievement, and this award proves that our team is making a real difference in the lives of our scholars."
The South Conway County School District congratulates Morrilton Junior High School on this outstanding achievement and thanks the students, educators, families, and community for their commitment to excellence.
#MJHSBeatingTheOdds #ChasingExcellence #SCCSD #LoveServeCare
March 3rd Calendar of Events:
1. SB vs. Mayflower @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. BsB vs. Vilonia @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
3. Soccer vs. LR Mills @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
"Work hard in silence, let success make the noise." – Frank Ocean
✨🐾Morrilton Junior High School is honored to receive the following awards: High Overall Growth (Statewide) & High English Language Arts (ELA) Growth (Statewide).🏆 These distinctions are based on the 2024 content growth scores calculated by DESE, measuring how much students improved compared to their peers across the state with similar prior achievement levels. ▶“We are incredibly proud of our students, teachers, and staff for their dedication to academic excellence,” said MJHS Principal Robert Hogan. “Growth is one of the most important indicators of a school’s impact on student learning, and this recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire school community.”
🥰Students at MJHS got to “meet” a variety of books across different genres in the library this week. 📚Some of them found a perfect match on their book "dates!" 😊💕
The South Conway County School District is proud to recognize Morrilton Junior High School for its incredible performance on the 2024 ATLAS Assessment! MJHS has been ranked among the Top 20 in the state for Overall Growth (#13) in grades 5-8 and has achieved a Top 10 ranking (#9) in the state for growth in ELA (English Language Arts) in grades 5-8!
This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our students, teachers, and staff, who continue to push for excellence in learning. At SCCSD, we are committed to maximizing the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar. MJHS is leading the way in proving that growth and success are possible through determination and teamwork.
Congratulations to the entire MJHS team, students, and families for this incredible accomplishment! 🎉👏
#MJHSExcellence #LoveServeCare4people❤
Feb. 27th Calendar of Events:
1. Sr. SB @ Fayetteville - 4:30 p.m.
”Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.” – Condoleezza Rice
📢🔎MJHS Yearbook Staff has agreed to give us a few more days to order a yearbook. There are only about 10 left! 👀 We would love for you to have one!
Students can look in the halls or the library for the list of students who have purchased one already. Order -->https://bit.ly/3Yeg8Cs
Feb. 27th Calendar of Events:
1. Sr. Girls BB @ Clinton Regional Tournament - 4:00 p.m.
2. BsB vs. Lonoke @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
”Success is not about climbing up the ladder, but about how many people you bring up with you.” – Condoleezza Rice
