🔥🏀 It’s Game Time! BLUE vs WHITE! 🏀🔥
Come pack the gym Thursday at 5:00 PM and show your team spirit! 💙🤍
Bring your energy — and your donations! 🙌
We’re collecting shampoo, towels, detergent, and cash donations at the door to support our athletes this season.
Let’s make some noise and kick off basketball season right! 💪🏽🎉
📢 Public Statement
The Deer-Mt. Judea School District and Superintendent Mr. Joshua Blaine Lawrence have mutually agreed to a separation of employment, effective Thursday, October 16, 2025. This decision was made amicably and without fault on the part of Mr. Lawrence.
The District expresses its sincere appreciation for Mr. Lawrence’s leadership, dedication, and service to our students, staff, and community, and wishes him continued success in all future endeavors.
❤️💙 Deer-Mt. Judea School District
The Deer-Mt. Judea School District and Superintendent Mr. Joshua Blaine Lawrence have mutually agreed to a separation of employment, effective Thursday, October 16, 2025. This decision was made amicably and without fault on the part of Mr. Lawrence.
The District expresses its sincere appreciation for Mr. Lawrence’s leadership, dedication, and service to our students, staff, and community, and wishes him continued success in all future endeavors.
❤️💙 Deer-Mt. Judea School District
📢 Deer-Mt. Judea School District Announcement
There will be an early dismissal on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM for all students.
🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM on both campuses that evening.
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend and visit with teachers about your child’s progress. Thank you for your continued support of the Deer-Mt. Judea School District! ❤️💙 #DeerMtJudea #ParentTeacherConferences #EarlyDismissal
There will be an early dismissal on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM for all students.
🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM on both campuses that evening.
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend and visit with teachers about your child’s progress. Thank you for your continued support of the Deer-Mt. Judea School District! ❤️💙 #DeerMtJudea #ParentTeacherConferences #EarlyDismissal
🌟 Mt. Judea FBLA News! - Fall Leadership Conference Attendance 🌟
Both High School and new Middle School FBLA chapters attended the District IV Fall Leadership Conference in Mountain Home, AR yesterday. Students heard from the keynote speaker, learned about community service project ideas, and engaged with other FBLA members from the area. This year's officers were also officially inducted into their positions and Sofia Alford and Madelyn Martin were recognized for their attendance and participation at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA this summer.
Both High School and new Middle School FBLA chapters attended the District IV Fall Leadership Conference in Mountain Home, AR yesterday. Students heard from the keynote speaker, learned about community service project ideas, and engaged with other FBLA members from the area. This year's officers were also officially inducted into their positions and Sofia Alford and Madelyn Martin were recognized for their attendance and participation at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA this summer.
🎉 Congrats 🎉
We’re so proud of our Mt. Judea FFA members for their hard work and success at the Arkansas Youth Expo!
🐮 Macy – 2nd in Class English Breeding Heifer
🐮 Mary – 4th in Class Exotic Breeding Heifer
🐐 Isaac- 2nd in Class Wether Dam Does
Way to go— you represented Mt. Judea well! 💙
🎃📚 It’s time for our Mt. Judea Library Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 📚🎃
Bring your favorite book character to life — no carving, just creativity! Use paint, clay, felt, glue, and imagination to transform your pumpkin. 🍂
🗓 Bring pumpkins: Monday, October 27
🏆 Winners announced: Thursday,
October 30
👧 Divisions:
• ABC–Kindergarten
• 1st–3rd Grade
• 4th–6th Grade
Pumpkins will be displayed in the cafeteria October 27–30. Prizes will be awarded for each division!
✨ Don’t forget to hide your name on the bottom of your pumpkin! ✨
Please see the attached Public Safety Notice from the Deer-Mt. Judea School District.
We would like to thank all First Responders for their quick response to this situation.
We would like to thank all First Responders for their quick response to this situation.
The Deer-Mt. Judea School District will have their regular meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025, to be held at the Mt. Judea Campus at 6:30 P.M. The agenda for the meeting can be found below and on the school's website.
Come to the Red and White Game on October 16 for some great Chili, Silent Auction, and to see the 2025/2026 Basketball teams in action! Entry fee for the game is a fresh, clean towel.
If you would like to donate items for the silent auction, we would greatly appreciate it!
Parents of Players: please see the flyer for what your player needs to bring for the Chili Supper.
If you would like to donate items for the silent auction, we would greatly appreciate it!
Parents of Players: please see the flyer for what your player needs to bring for the Chili Supper.
Weather Update
At this time, there have been no further weather updates. If no additional updates are issued by 4:05 p.m. (end of school), buses will run on their normal schedule.
If the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning before dismissal, all students and staff will move to our designated tornado safe shelters. Once the warning has been lifted, we will proceed with dismissal, and buses will run as normal.
At this time, there have been no further weather updates. If no additional updates are issued by 4:05 p.m. (end of school), buses will run on their normal schedule.
If the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning before dismissal, all students and staff will move to our designated tornado safe shelters. Once the warning has been lifted, we will proceed with dismissal, and buses will run as normal.
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
We are aware that our area is currently under a tornado watch. Please know that we are closely monitoring weather conditions and will take all necessary precautions to keep our students and staff safe.
We will provide updates if conditions change or if further action is required. Safety remains our top priority.
Stay weather-aware and take care.
We are aware that our area is currently under a tornado watch. Please know that we are closely monitoring weather conditions and will take all necessary precautions to keep our students and staff safe.
We will provide updates if conditions change or if further action is required. Safety remains our top priority.
Stay weather-aware and take care.
🌟 A huge THANK YOU to the Deer Booster Club! 🌟
We are so grateful for their generous donation of snacks for our Deer Campus Elementary students. Your support helps keep our kids energized and ready to learn each day. 🍎✨
#DeerCampus #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DeerBoosterClub
We are so grateful for their generous donation of snacks for our Deer Campus Elementary students. Your support helps keep our kids energized and ready to learn each day. 🍎✨
#DeerCampus #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #DeerBoosterClub
📢 Deer-Mt. Judea Families 📢
ATLAS Interim Testing will take place September 22–25, 2025 at both campuses. 📝✨
🗓 Testing Schedule:
Monday, Sept. 22 – Reading (Grades 3–10)
Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Math (Grades 3–8, Algebra, Geometry)
Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Writing (Grades 3–10)
Thursday, Sept. 25 – Science (Grades 3–8, Biology)
💡 Parent Reminders:
✔️ Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest.
✔️ Encourage them to eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
✔️ High School students should bring a charged Chromebook each day.
Thank you for supporting our students as they work hard to show what they know! 💙❤️
ATLAS Interim Testing will take place September 22–25, 2025 at both campuses. 📝✨
🗓 Testing Schedule:
Monday, Sept. 22 – Reading (Grades 3–10)
Tuesday, Sept. 23 – Math (Grades 3–8, Algebra, Geometry)
Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Writing (Grades 3–10)
Thursday, Sept. 25 – Science (Grades 3–8, Biology)
💡 Parent Reminders:
✔️ Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest.
✔️ Encourage them to eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
✔️ High School students should bring a charged Chromebook each day.
Thank you for supporting our students as they work hard to show what they know! 💙❤️
The Deer-Mt. Judea School District will dismiss at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025
🎨✨ Calling All Young Artists! ✨🎨
We’re excited to announce a New Art Competition for students in grades K-12 — Arkansas Celebrates America250 State Capitol Ornament Project! 🏛️🎄
Our district will submit three winning ornaments to be displayed on the State Capitol Holiday Tree in Little Rock:
✅ One from K-4
✅ One from 5-8
✅ One from 9-12
This year’s theme encourages students to celebrate local folklore and regional heritage through their designs. 🌟
📅 Important Dates:
Ornaments due: September 29
Winners announced: September 30
A selection committee will review entries and choose the winners that represent our district. Let’s show off our students’ talent and creativity across Arkansas!
We’re excited to announce a New Art Competition for students in grades K-12 — Arkansas Celebrates America250 State Capitol Ornament Project! 🏛️🎄
Our district will submit three winning ornaments to be displayed on the State Capitol Holiday Tree in Little Rock:
✅ One from K-4
✅ One from 5-8
✅ One from 9-12
This year’s theme encourages students to celebrate local folklore and regional heritage through their designs. 🌟
📅 Important Dates:
Ornaments due: September 29
Winners announced: September 30
A selection committee will review entries and choose the winners that represent our district. Let’s show off our students’ talent and creativity across Arkansas!
The Deer-Mt. Judea District Board of Directors will have their regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, to be held at the Deer Campus at 6:30 PM.
🏀 Peewee Basketball Season is Here! 🏀
We are excited to share the 2025 Fall Peewee Basketball Schedules for both Mt. Judea and Deer!
📅 Mark your calendars and come out to support our young athletes as they represent our schools with hard work, teamwork, and school pride.
We are excited to share the 2025 Fall Peewee Basketball Schedules for both Mt. Judea and Deer!
📅 Mark your calendars and come out to support our young athletes as they represent our schools with hard work, teamwork, and school pride.
Mt. Judea K-6 Grandparents' Day
🎲💙Games with Grandparents! 💙🎲
We’re excited to invite our grandparents to a special afternoon of fun and laughter!
Join us on Thursday, September 4th at 2:00 pm in the Cafeteria for games and refreshments. 🧩♟️
Let’s make memories together—we can’t wait to see you there!
🎲💙Games with Grandparents! 💙🎲
We’re excited to invite our grandparents to a special afternoon of fun and laughter!
Join us on Thursday, September 4th at 2:00 pm in the Cafeteria for games and refreshments. 🧩♟️
Let’s make memories together—we can’t wait to see you there!
Deer K-6 Grandparents’ Day
📚✨ Calling all grandparents and grandparent figures! Come make memories with your student while enjoying refreshments, games, crafts, and the Book Fair.
🗓️ Tuesday, September 9
⏰ 2:00 PM
Please check in at the High School Office when you arrive.
📚✨ Calling all grandparents and grandparent figures! Come make memories with your student while enjoying refreshments, games, crafts, and the Book Fair.
🗓️ Tuesday, September 9
⏰ 2:00 PM
Please check in at the High School Office when you arrive.
📢 No School – Labor Day Holiday
The Deer-Mt. Judea School District will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Enjoy your holiday weekend!
The Deer-Mt. Judea School District will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Enjoy your holiday weekend!
