🌟 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!
Back to School Bash at Deer Campus, Presented by the Booster Club!
This Thursday (August 28) from 5-7PM. Kids Stay After School
This Thursday (August 28) from 5-7PM. Kids Stay After School
There will be an informational Esports meeting on Tuesday, August 26 in Mr. Taylor's room during RTI for 9th-12th graders.
Esports League play is sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association in partnership with PlayVS.
If you have gaming experience and are interested in learning more about Esports League play, please come to the meeting on Tuesday.
Esports League play is sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association in partnership with PlayVS.
If you have gaming experience and are interested in learning more about Esports League play, please come to the meeting on Tuesday.
🌟 HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) 🌟
Give your child a head start! HIPPY helps prepare children ages 2–4 for school by supporting parents as their child’s first teacher.
What families receive through HIPPY:
📚 Books
✏️ School supplies
📝 Curriculum
👂 Vision & Hearing Screenings
With HIPPY, learning begins at home and families grow together.
📞 For more information, contact:
Gayle Slape
870-302-3090
Give your child a head start! HIPPY helps prepare children ages 2–4 for school by supporting parents as their child’s first teacher.
What families receive through HIPPY:
📚 Books
✏️ School supplies
📝 Curriculum
👂 Vision & Hearing Screenings
With HIPPY, learning begins at home and families grow together.
📞 For more information, contact:
Gayle Slape
870-302-3090
The Deer-Mt. Judea District Board of Directors will have a special called meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025, to be held at the Mt. Judea Campus at 6:30 P.M.
On August 12, 2025, the Deer-Mt. Judea School District received a report of a possible threat at the Deer Campus, which was made on the playground.
The incident was immediately investigated.
The District consulted with local law enforcement authorities to assure the safety of students and staff.
Key Points:
*No students or staff were ever in immediate danger.
*At this time, there is no reason to believe a threat exists going forward.
The safety and security of our students, staff, and campuses are and will continue to be our top priority.
We appreciate our communities’ concern for the safety of our children and will continue to take all necessary precautions to protect them.
Note: Due to privacy considerations under applicable law, the District will have no further public comment.
DEER-MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Committed to Safety, Learning, and Community
The incident was immediately investigated.
The District consulted with local law enforcement authorities to assure the safety of students and staff.
Key Points:
*No students or staff were ever in immediate danger.
*At this time, there is no reason to believe a threat exists going forward.
The safety and security of our students, staff, and campuses are and will continue to be our top priority.
We appreciate our communities’ concern for the safety of our children and will continue to take all necessary precautions to protect them.
Note: Due to privacy considerations under applicable law, the District will have no further public comment.
DEER-MT. JUDEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Committed to Safety, Learning, and Community
🏀 We’re Hiring!
The Deer-Mt. Judea School District is seeking a Basketball Coach/Teacher for the Mt. Judea Campus. If you’re passionate about teaching and coaching student-athletes, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Send your resume and teaching license to: joshua.lawrence@dmj.k12.ar.us
The Deer-Mt. Judea District Board of Directors will have their regular meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, to be held at the Deer Campus at 6:30 P.M.
The Deer-Mt. Judea District Board of Directors will have a special called meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, to be held at the Mt. Judea Campus at 7:00 P.M.
🏀 Calling all 7th–12th grade students from Deer and Mt. Judea!
Come meet Coach Ben West and get ready to hit the court! 🦅🦌
📍 Deer Campus
🗓 Monday, July 28, 2025
🕛 12:00 P.M.
If you're interested in playing basketball this year, don’t miss out!
Come meet Coach Ben West and get ready to hit the court! 🦅🦌
📍 Deer Campus
🗓 Monday, July 28, 2025
🕛 12:00 P.M.
If you're interested in playing basketball this year, don’t miss out!
The Deer-Mt. Judea District Board of Directors will have a special called meeting on Friday, July 25, 2025, to be at the Deer Campus at 6:30 P.M.
BELL TO BELL, NO CELL: Device-Free Learning Starts 2025–2026
In accordance with Arkansas Act 122 (2025), all public schools in the state will implement a full-day personal electronic device ban beginning this school year.
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Cell phones
• Wireless earbuds/headphones
• iPods/media players
• iPads/tablets
• Smartwatches & wearables
• Portable gaming devices
• Non-school laptops
• Devices with Bluetooth/communication capabilities
Exceptions may be granted for:
• Medical needs
• IEP accommodations
• After-school activities
• Emergencies
Parents/guardians will need to contact the school to apply for an exception.
📢 We will provide full details about this policy and how it will be implemented at our upcoming Open House.
We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain an engaging, distraction-free school environment.
