New Programs and Updated Offerings
Gifted and Talented
Junction City offers gifted and talented instruction for both elementary and high school. Enrichment opportunities are provided for elementary students.
AP and Concurrent Credit Opportunities
The district offers Advanced Placement Courses in all core areas: AP English Language and Composition, AP Literature, AP Biology, AP History, AP American Government, AP World History, AP Calculus, AP Computer Science as well as any number of AP opportunities through digital learning. The district offers concurrent credit in College Algebra and Composition I and II. Also, the district provides transportation to South Arkansas Community College where students can participate in a variety of programs.
Extra and Co-Curricular
Junction City High School competes in football, cheerleading, golf, cross country, basketball, baseball, softball and track. Junction City owns more than forty state athletic championships. The district also has award winning FBLA and FCCLA organizations as well as marching and concert band. Students can also chose to be a part of National Honor Society, Beta Club, FFA, Spanish Club, Science Club and Student Council. The Dragons are also very competitive in Quiz Bowl.
7th Grade and New Student Orientation
Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. in MPR
Elementary Open House K-6
Thursday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. in MPR.
Mission, Vision, and Goals of JCSD
The Junction City School District’s goal is to provide every student with a complete education — academically, emotionally, and socially — in a safe, caring environment. JCSD is committed to serving the needs of all children where upon graduation students will be prepared to pursue a career or a post-secondary education. JCSD vows to employ competent, caring staff and provide clean, safe facilities equipped with relevant, modern technology.