George Junior High School

GJH Faculty and Staff headed to the District Back to School Faculty Meeting. #WeAreGeorge

We are excited to welcome Greg Sone to George Jr. High. He has been teaching for 26 years (11 at Prairie Grove and then 15 at Huntsville). He is currently football assistant for the 8th and 9th grade teams here at GJH, as well as teaching social studies and health. He graduated high school from Fayetteville then attended the University of Ozarks to obtain my BSE, he also played baseball there as well as UCA. Coach Sone currently lives at Goshen with his wife Christi who is also a teacher at George. They have three children and one daughter-in-law. Son Zach and wife Emma, son Taylor, daughter Chandler, they also have two granddaughters Sawyer and Sagelee.

Our Principals are excited about the new school year! #WeAreGeorge

We are so excited to introduce and welcome our new choral director, Casey Jones. Casey is in his 5th year of teaching choir. Mr. Jones taught the past four years at Gentry High School and Middle School where he directed choirs grades 6-12. Mr. Jones is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas where he sang under the direction on John Erwin. As a Springdale graduate and former George Wrangler, he is extremely excited to teach choir in his hometown! Mr. Jones has served in a number of different leadership positions with ArkCDA and ACDA. He has co-coordinated a SWACDA regional honor choirs in Oklahoma City and will coordinate for this year's SWACDA honor choir in Little Rock. He is a 2016 graduate of the ArkCDA leadership academy. He has also served the past 3 years as ArkCDA Region 6 Treasurer. Mr. Jones lives in Gentry with his wife Erica, son Cayden, and two dogs Buddy and Tucker.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES! On the first day of school, we recommend that GJHS students bring a binder, paper, writing utensils, and 2-3 composition notebooks. Some teachers will request that students bring additional supplies specifically for their classes, but they will let students know this during the first week of school.

Our Back to School Open House is just around the corner! Please make plans to attend on Thursday evening, August 8th from 5:30-7:00. Incoming 8th grade students are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 and Incoming 9th grade students are encouraged to arrive at 6:15. We can't wait to see you there!

Attention Wranglers! Here is a great opportunity to participate in an awesome camp this summer: Explore Skilled Trades Camp July 15-19, 9:30- 1:30 $149 This five-day camp, offered by Global Campus and its partners, gives young people ages 14 to 19 the opportunity to explore careers in skilled trades. Participants will learn about careers in: computer technology health care careers auto and diesel repair welding heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) Camp participants will engage with industry professionals and employers, using their hands and minds to complete a set of five different projects related to the skilled trade professions highlighted in this program. Snacks and water will be provided, but not lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch. Wear comfortable clothing, pants and closed-toe shoes each day. Students who do not wear closed-toe shoes and pants will not be able to participate and will be sent home. Watch the weather because workshop classroom temperatures will vary. See the link below to register! https://training.uark.edu/professional-development/courses/explore-skilled-trades-camp.php