Deer-Mt. Judea School District

Thursday, December 4 Inclement Weather Update: Both campuses (Deer and Mt. Judea) will have a delayed start time today. Classes will start at 10am

The Regular School Board Meeting, scheduled for December 8, 2025, has been rescheduled to December 15, 2025.

Deer-Mt Judea Board of Education call for Petitions:

https://www.deermtjudea.k12.ar.us/article/2546859

Good news, Mt. Judea! 💦 The water line has been fixed, and we’ll be back to our regular schedule tomorrow. See everyone at school!

The Deer-Mt. Judea School Board will have their regularly scheduled meeting on November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Mt. Judea Campus. Please click this link for the agenda:

https://aptg.co/cQBBqz

Say cheese! 😁 School Picture Day is Monday! Don’t forget your best smile! We can’t wait to see everyone looking their best!

Here's a high quality image of the board agenda:

There will be a special meeting of the Deer-Mt. Judea School Board on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 6:30pm on Deer Campus. Please see attached image for agenda.

Support a cure for breast cancer and the MJ Junior class. They are taking orders until Wednesday the 23rd. Get your shirt for the Pink Out game on October 28th!

🎡🐄 Arkansas State Fair Results! We’re so proud of our girls and their hard work in the show ring! 🏆 Mary – 1st in Class & Reserve Grand Champion American Heifer 🎖️ Macy – 3rd in Class English Heifer Way to represent with excellence — your dedication continues to shine! 💙🤍

🎉 Student of the Month Spotlight! 🎉

We’re so proud to recognize our High School Student of the Month, Mary Smith, and our Elementary Student of the Month, Henry Richardson!

These two Eagles have shown outstanding effort, positive attitude, and a commitment to doing their best every day.

Keep soaring high, Mary and Henry! 💙🦅

🔥🏀 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

📢 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

🌟 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.

🎉 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.

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.