News from Carl Junction Schools - November 2022
News briefs about the people, places, and events of the Carl Junction School District.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 1: Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-8 pm)
Nov. 3: Parent/Teacher Conferences (4-8 pm)
Nov. 4: No School for students or staff
Nov. 11: Veterans' Day
Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 20: End of 2nd Quarter
Dec. 20: Early out for students, 11:30
Dec. 21-Jan.3: Christmas Break
For more information, check out your
student's building newsletter, social media, or daily announcements:
Superintendent's Message
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Harris earns National Merit Commendation
Carl Junction Senior Dylan Harris has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Dylan is the son of Danica and Joe Harris of Carl Junction.
 
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2023 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers who entered the 2023 competition by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
 
Lo Jones crowned Homecoming Queen 2022
Students say Homecoming is the best!
Senior Logan Jones was crowned the 2022 Fall Homecoming Queen. She was escorted by Senior Caden Bolinger.

The top winners in the parade were
1st Place - 5th Grade Youth Football ($150)
2nd Place - CJHS FFA ($75)
3rd Place - CJJH 7th Grade Volleyball ($50)
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 3 from 4-8 pm. This is a great time to visit with teachers about how your child is doing in school and make a plan to best support your child's success.

The Elementary and Intermediate conferences are scheduled with your child's teacher. Junior High and High School conferences are come and go.
JH names Students of the Month
Jaden Donelson, Tyson Massey, Jordan Younge, and Carson Anderson are the Jr. High Students for October. Please help us congratulate these good citizens.
We have an App!
The latest news and information from the Carl Junction School District is now available on smartphones, and mobile devices with a new mobile app launched this school year. We are expanding our communications outreach with a mobile app now available for free in the online Apple Store and Google Play® app stores.

The Carl Junction mobile app will offer a constantly updated feed of district news and events with photos and links to the district’s mobile-responsive website. The user can also customize the app by selecting the schools they are most interested in for news and updates.

Users may also choose to receive push notifications to get breaking news and updates about school closures, calendar changes, or even sports updates.
If you are a parent, the best part is that you may log into the app to get your student information with a touch of a button. Use the Google, Facebook, or Apple Sign-in button to see your student's lunch account balance, daily schedule, library balance, and bus information.

Download the Carl Junction Schools App today!
October is Bus Safety Month
In case you missed it!
Bright Futures serving students
Bright Futures Carl Junction has been busy helping students be prepared for learning. Visit our website below to see how you can be a Community Champion and help students see a brighter future. Here is a report from the first two months of school.

  • 375 Weekend Food Packs distributed
  • 120 students helped with school supplies
  • 34 pairs of shoes and socks for students in need
  • 18 classroom needs met
  • 11 students/families referred for community assistance
  • Three active community volunteers

Without the community's time, talent, and treasure gifts, we couldn't do this vital work.
  • Over $5,600 to help with school supplies and food packs
  • Thousands of dollars of food donations
  • Hundreds of dollars of school supplies

Bulldog Athletics
Athletic News
Fall sports update
It’s been a busy fall for the Bulldogs. Fall sports are wrapping up and Winter sports will begin soon.

🎾 Tennis: The tennis team took 2nd place in the District Tournament. Carl Junction’s doubles team of Jenna Besperat and Naiyah Wurdeman concluded the 2022 season at the MSHSAA Class 2 Girls Tennis Championships. The doubles team did not place at the state tournament.
🏐 Volleyball: Volleyball's season came to an end after losing in the district championship. The team finished with a record of 22-11-2 and 3rd in the COC standings. 
🥎 Softball: The Bulldogs finish their best season since 2015 with a 10-16 overall record and their 10 wins surpass their combined nine wins from the previous two seasons. They were defeated in Class 4 District 7 quarterfinals by the Willard Tigers. 
🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️ Cross Country: Cross Country will compete in the District Meet on Saturday, October 29. Recently, they competed in the Diamond Meet, results below: 
Girls 1st place team: 
Lexi Carpenter- 2nd 
Klohe Burk -9th 
Audrey Fletcher - 11th 
Bailey Feken - 12th 
Marissa Newman - 13th 
Sadie Burchett- 14th 
Boys 2nd place team: 
Jack Lawson took 3rd, 
Alex Allison took 10th 
Isaac Willoughby 12th 
Luke Battagler 14th 
 🏌🏼‍♀️ Golf: Golf wrapped up their season at the District Tournament in Springfield with no players qualifying for the State Tournament. The Bulldogs placed 4th in the COC. 
🏈 Football: Football finished the regular season with a 3-6 record and will face the first round of districts against Grandview on 10/28.
⚽ Soccer: Soccer will play in the first round of Districts Saturday, October 29 at 2:30 pm in Webb City where they will take on the Willard Tigers. 
Bulldog Fall Sports
CJHS Cheer
CJHS Dance
CJHS Cross Country
CJHS Golf
CJHS Boys Soccer
CJHS Softball
CJHS Girls Tennis
CJHS Volleyball
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