News briefs about the people, places, and events of the Carl Junction School District. |
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April 6: Go Vote!
April 8-11: High School Theatre's Spring Musical - The Theory of Relativity, details below
April 8: Family Library Night, 3:30-6:30 pm at K-1, 2/3, and Intermediate (all in-person, one adult and one student allowed entry, facial coverings required)
April 9: Kindergarten Screening and Document Verification by appointment only
April 9: CJ Day - Wear your Red & White
April 16: Kindergarten Screening and Document Verification by appointment only
April 16: CJ Day - Wear your Red & White
April 23: Kindergarten Screening and Document Verification by appointment only
April 23: CJ Day - Wear your Red & White
April 30: CJ Day - Wear your Red & White
May 21: Graduation
May 21: Last day of school, students dismiss at 11:30 am
June 3-30: Summer School
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For more information, check out your
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The Cookie Chronicle: Go Vote! Proposition S.A.F.E. Tuesday, April 6 |
The Cookie Chronicle for April features an interview with Dr. Cook and Board President Larry Cowger, filled with important information about tomorrow's Proposition S.A.F.E., a no-tax-increase bond issue. We urge all Carl Junction school district residents to GO VOTE on Tuesday, April 6! Polls are open 6 AM - 7 PM.
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Kindergarten Screening and Document Verification this month! |
Three Fridays in April (9, 16, and 23) have been set aside to welcome our incoming Kindergarten students for next school year 2021-22 for screening and to finalize enrollment! A parent or guardian and the incoming student must come in person to the K-1 Building at their scheduled appointment time. Facial coverings are required. Current Carl Junction Preschool students do not need to attend a screening event, but required documents must be submitted to the office as soon as possible.
Online Registration must be completed prior to the appointment by using the Parent Portal system. If you have not yet pre-registered, please follow the directions on our webpage. If you have completed the Registration and wish to set up an appointment, please call 417-649-7045 for more details.
Every attendee at the screening/enrollment must bring all four required documents (see graphic below) to the event or the enrollment and screening will not be performed. Until these documents are received we will not be able to assign your child to a Kindergarten classroom at Carl Junction for the next school year.
We are excited to meet your new K students!
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High School Spring Musical |
A cast from the Carl Junction High School Theatre Department will present The Theory of Relativity, a moving and unconventional assemblage of songs examining the interconnectedness of us all through life's shared experiences.
Tickets sold at the door.
CJ Students $3, Adults $5, CJ Staff- free.
Show Performances:
Dates and Times: April 8, 9, and 10 @ 7 pm and April 11 at 3 pm
Location: Stark Performing Arts Center
Masks & social distancing required
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Our Elementary Buildings are enrolling students now for Summer School: June 3 - 30
(Enroll for the grade that your child will be in next school year, information under Announcements)
1st Grade (Kindergarten will be available screening)
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Kim selected to MO Scholars 100 |
Senior Samuel Kim has been selected for the 2021 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2021.
Sam is the son of Michael and Susie Kim of Joplin, Missouri.
Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for this statewide recognition. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score.
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Karraker awarded Golden Lion |
Travis Karraker, a Senior at Carl Junction High School, has received the regional Golden Lion Award.
The Golden Lion program selects a local Senior, who is nominated by a faculty or community member for acts of service, generosity, or positive community impact. Each month, one student is selected for this recognition and for it, receives a $1000 scholarship to Missouri Southern State University. To nominate a deserving Senior, please visit their website.
Travis plans to attend Missouri Southern, pursuing a career in history education.
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CJ Students receive top marks at History Day Competition |
A group of Junior High students recently participated in a Virtual National History Day competition hosted by Missouri Southern State University. Corinne Merrell, a 7th-grade student received 1st place in the Junior Individual Exhibit category with her project "Missouri School for the Blind". Josiah Starr, an 8th-grade student received 3rd place in the Junior Individual Exhibit category with his project "Propaganda in History".
These students will next compete in the State-level competition that will be held in April in a virtual format.
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Corinne Merrell displays her first place project |
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Josiah Starr displays his third place project |
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Choral students selected for Honors |
Recent choir competitions have resulted in many Carl Junction students receiving top honors.
Both Miles Stamper (Tenor) and Jackson Marlett (Bass) were recently selected to the Southwest District All-State Honor Choir. Only twelve students per District receive this designation.
In the MSHAA virtual competition, three students received gold ratings for their solo entries. These students were: Miles Stamper, Cooper Leary, and Kaylee Svehla.
Also, Jackson Marlett created an original composition and entered the piece into a Composition Competition through Missouri University. He received 4th place, Honorable Mention.
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From L to R: Miles Stamper &
Jackson Marlett
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From L to R: Miles Stamper, Cooper Leary, & Kaylee Svehla |
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FFA District Contest Winners |
High School FFA recently displayed their skills in District-level competitions. Senior Maddie Coats placed 1st in the District FFA Extemporaneous Speaking Event and Junior Samuel Oakes placed 1st in the District Job Interview Event. These students have qualified for the State Competition in April.
The Ag Sales team of Katie Fredrickson, Sam Oakes, Abigail Chopra, & Grace Beck also qualified for State as alternates.
On March 16, FFA Students also competed in Leadership Development Events with Samuel Oakes and Maddie Coats receiving First Place, Katie Fredrickson received 2nd.
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L to R top: Maddie Coats & Samuel Oakes |
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Ag Sales Team (L to R): Katie Fredrickson, Sam Oakes, Abigail Chopra, & Grace Beck |
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Deadline approaching for Gifted Referral |
Any parent or educator who would like to refer a child for the Gifted and Talented Program at CJ Schools, must do so by Friday, April 23. In order to qualify, students must be in grades 2-12 for the school year 2021-22.
Please contact the child's classroom teacher for more information or email Ms. Riley at kriley@cjr1.org.
The handbook about our Gifted and Talented program can be found on our website.
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Joplin Globe HOOT Award Recipient |
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Scott Schneider
March 24 edition
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Nominate your favorite teacher here!
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It's storm season -
Be Weather Aware!
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Did you know that our high school shelter/indoor practice facility is a PUBLIC storm shelter?!
Doors will unlock in the event of a NOAA severe weather warning (storm or tornado) - 24 hours a day.
The community entrance is on the west side of the building at #1 Bulldog Lane, marked "E". Please respect social distancing guidelines and wear a mask. Masks will be provided if needed.
Read more about the shelter on our
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Student project results in EV station |
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Senior Nicolas Neal is making the world better! As part of a junior/senior science project, Neal, along with AP Biology Instructor Dione Friel, spearheaded the installation of two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Carl Junction High School. Neal researched the need and feasibility and then worked with Liberty Utilities to make it happen. Thank you to Liberty Utilities and the Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate this student-led project on our campus.
The EV Charging Station is located in the back parking lot at Carl Junction High School. It is for student and staff use only during the school day but available for the community in the evenings and weekends. Liberty Utilities has made a donation to cover the usage of this station until it is set up to take customer payment.
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No Screens Day at 2-3 Buidling |
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On Wednesday, March 31, the 2-3 Building hosted "No Screens/No TV" day! Kids spent time playing sports, games, doing yoga, learning sign language, and creating art with their peers. |
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The National Junior Honor Society at Carl Junction High School recently donated $1,430.00 to Watered Gardens in Joplin. The CJHS students partnered with the Watered Gardens Worth Shop to sell items that were made by residents. Pictured Clayton Patrick, Ava Wills, Serenity Warner, Aubree Varnold, Gabe Sees, Reese Hensley, Madilyn Dalton, and Emily Graves.
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Athletic News
- Spring sports schedules are always changing due to weather and field conditions. Please check the Athletic calendar for the most up-to-date information.
- Please wear a mask and social distance at our athletic events.
- When attending AWAY games, meets, or matches, please check out the school's safety requirements and follow their guidelines.
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4-States Basketball Coaches Association 2020-21 honors: Congratulations to these CJ student-athletes! 🏀 Sophomore Destiny Buerge - Girls 1st Team, 🏀 Junior Jessa Hylton - Girls 2nd Team, and 🏀 Senior Alex Baker - Boys 2nd Team
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Destiny Buerge named KODE 12 February student-athlete of the month! Buerge, a sophomore, also topped 1,000 career points on March 10 and finished the season with 1023.
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View these stories and more on our Bulldog Athletics Facebook Page!
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Athletic schedule changes |
In the Spring Sports Season, there are always lots of schedule changes due to weather. Keep up with the latest notifications on the Athletic Calendar.
Individual sports schedules posted on the website may not have all of the latest changes but we do our best to keep this master schedule as accurate as possible.
Go Bulldogs!
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The Carl Junction High School Archery Team took third place in both Bullseye and 3D at the State Tournament in March and are currently ranked 2nd in 3D and 4th in Bullseye in the national rankings.
Senior Jeremiah Jones earned a 1st place finish in High School Boys 3D shooting a 295 out of 300. He also placed 5th in Bullseye with a 293. Other top CJHS archers include Jocelynn Goforth - 2nd/226 with a 288 in 3D; Olivia Hohler - 6th/226 with a 285 in 3D; Laney Couk - 10th/226 with 283 in 3D; and Ean LaVelle - 8th/512 with a 291 in Bullseye.
The Carl Junction Junior High won the state championship in 3D out of 25 teams and placed 6th in Bullseye. Individual honors include Josiah Starr - 3rd place 3D, Grayer Messer - 5th place 3D and 12th place Bullseye, Alex Butler - 9th place 3D, Adara Allison - 3rd place 3D, and Olivia Schultz - 9th place 3D.
The Carl Junction Intermediate Team was third out of nine teams 3D and 2nd in Bullseye. Top individuals include Logan Robbins - 2nd place 3D, Brooklyn Johnson - 7th place 3D, and Leon Yang - 12th in Bullseye.
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Congratulations CJ Wrestlers |
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Jesse Cassatt brings home his 2nd State title! |
Senior Jesse Cassatt won the 182-pound, Class 3 State championship just one year after bringing home the 195-pound title in 2020.
Cassatt joins Wrestling Coach Mike Frizzell as the only Bulldog wrestlers to win multiple State Championships. Cassatt was ranked No. 1 all season in the Missouri-Wrestling.com poll.
Cassatt ended his season undefeated - 50-0!
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Walker places 5th at State |
Sophomore Lukas Walker took 5th place in the 106-pound division. He ended his season with a 41-7 record. |
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CJ Girls claim Sectional win; fall in quarter-finals |
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Carl Junction Bulldog Athletics |
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Bulldog Broadcast Network |
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Bulldog Bytes | Carl Junction Schools | 417-649-7026 | www.cjr1.org
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