Mountainburg Public Schools
Home of the Dragons!
The Mountainburg School District would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the crews with **OG&E and Arkansas Valley Electric** for their tireless work over the past 24 hours to restore electricity to our community and surrounding areas. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and hard work following the recent storms.
**Mountainburg Schools will be in session on Wednesday, August 19.**
Due to some of the roads still being impassable, buses may not be able to run their entire routes in the morning. We trust our families to use their best judgment when determining whether it is safe to travel. If your child will not be able to attend school, please call the secretary at your child’s school Wednesday morning to let us know. Hopefully, all roads will be cleared and buses can run full routes after school on Wednesday.
We also want to thank our families, students, faculty, and staff for their understanding and patience on Monday as the storm passed through our area and our administration worked to make decisions in rapidly changing circumstances. The safety of our students was, and will always be, our first and foremost priority.
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support as our community recovers.
**Mountainburg Schools will be in session on Wednesday, August 19.**
Due to some of the roads still being impassable, buses may not be able to run their entire routes in the morning. We trust our families to use their best judgment when determining whether it is safe to travel. If your child will not be able to attend school, please call the secretary at your child’s school Wednesday morning to let us know. Hopefully, all roads will be cleared and buses can run full routes after school on Wednesday.
We also want to thank our families, students, faculty, and staff for their understanding and patience on Monday as the storm passed through our area and our administration worked to make decisions in rapidly changing circumstances. The safety of our students was, and will always be, our first and foremost priority.
Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support as our community recovers.
URGENT BUS UPDATE
Darrel Mays (Bus 22) will NOT be able to run his route this afternoon while continuing storm-damage cleanup.
Barbara Hammond (Bus 8) will not be able to travel up Hickory or Sycamore, but she will run the remainder of her route.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
URGENT BUS UPDATE
Darrel Mays (Bus 22) will be able to run his route this afternoon while continuing storm-damage cleanup.
Barbara Hammond (Bus 8) will not be able to travel up Hickory or Sycamore, but she will run the remainder of her route.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Darrel Mays (Bus 22) will be able to run his route this afternoon while continuing storm-damage cleanup.
Barbara Hammond (Bus 8) will not be able to travel up Hickory or Sycamore, but she will run the remainder of her route.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
BUS ROUTE UPDATES FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Parents, please be aware that due to continued storm cleanup efforts following Monday’s storms, bus routes are still being affected.
Bus 22 (Darrel Mays) will not run.
Bus 8 (Barbara Hammond) will run its regular route except up Hickory and Sycamore.
A large number of power poles were blown over during the storm. Crews are working as quickly as possible to clear the roads and restore power to affected areas.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews continue working to get everything back to normal.
Parents, please be aware that due to continued storm cleanup efforts following Monday’s storms, bus routes are still being affected.
Bus 22 (Darrel Mays) will not run.
Bus 8 (Barbara Hammond) will run its regular route except up Hickory and Sycamore.
A large number of power poles were blown over during the storm. Crews are working as quickly as possible to clear the roads and restore power to affected areas.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews continue working to get everything back to normal.
There are plenty of blue seats available in Dragon Gymnasium for the 2026 - 2027 Volleyball and Basketball Seasons!
The paid seats will be marked one day next week. You can still order your All Sports Pass for this year as well.
Please email Coach Dean if you have any questions about passes. Contact Mrs. Christian to reserve your blue seat.
The paid seats will be marked one day next week. You can still order your All Sports Pass for this year as well.
Please email Coach Dean if you have any questions about passes. Contact Mrs. Christian to reserve your blue seat.
FOOTBALL GAME UPDATE: The junior high football game scheduled for Thursday, 8/27 against West Fork has been cancelled. The first football game for junior high will now be on Thursday, 9/3 at Cedarville.
FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: URGENT BUS UPDATE
Parents/Guardians, please note that Bus 22 (Darrel Mays) will not run the route this afternoon. Bus 8 (Barbara Hammond) will run her route except for on Hickory and Sycamore.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Parents/Guardians, please note that Bus 22 (Darrel Mays) will not run the route this afternoon. Bus 8 (Barbara Hammond) will run her route except for on Hickory and Sycamore.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Bus Route Update for Wednesday, August 19
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Due to the recent storms and their impact on road conditions, two of our bus routes are affected.
Bus #22 - Darrel Mays, Driver will not run Wednesday morning.
Bus #8 - Barbara Hammond, Driver will not run on Hickory or Sycamore Wednesday morning, but she will run the rest of her route.
Jerry Smith, Transportation Director, will check the routes tomorrow to determine if they are safe for our buses to travel after school. If your child rides one of these buses and you bring them to school, please have arrangements in place for pick-up after school in case the routes are still not passable for a bus to travel.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and drivers. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Due to the recent storms and their impact on road conditions, two of our bus routes are affected.
Bus #22 - Darrel Mays, Driver will not run Wednesday morning.
Bus #8 - Barbara Hammond, Driver will not run on Hickory or Sycamore Wednesday morning, but she will run the rest of her route.
Jerry Smith, Transportation Director, will check the routes tomorrow to determine if they are safe for our buses to travel after school. If your child rides one of these buses and you bring them to school, please have arrangements in place for pick-up after school in case the routes are still not passable for a bus to travel.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and drivers. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
*No Cheer Clinic today, Tuesday, Aug.18th, due to school closure. Clinic dates will begin when school resumes and we will adjust the try-out date accordingly. If there are any questions, email mary.hecox@mountainburg.org
Mountainburg Schools is thinking of all of our families and community members who have been affected by yesterday’s severe thunderstorms. We know many of our neighbors are still without power, and we want to make sure you know that you have a place to go.
Our safe room will be open today until dark for anyone who needs a cool, comfortable place to escape the heat or needs a place to charge phones and other essential devices.
Please remember that no pets are allowed in the safe room. We also ask that you take all personal belongings with you when you leave.
We are proud to be part of a community that looks out for one another. Please take care of yourselves, check on your neighbors, and know that Mountainburg Schools is here to help however we can. Stay safe, Mountainburg!
Our safe room will be open today until dark for anyone who needs a cool, comfortable place to escape the heat or needs a place to charge phones and other essential devices.
Please remember that no pets are allowed in the safe room. We also ask that you take all personal belongings with you when you leave.
We are proud to be part of a community that looks out for one another. Please take care of yourselves, check on your neighbors, and know that Mountainburg Schools is here to help however we can. Stay safe, Mountainburg!
From the Boys and Girls Club: Please remember that when the school is closed, the Mountainburg Boys and Girls Club will also be closed. No services will be available on Tuesday, August 18.
From Mr. Woods, Superintendent of Schools:
Mountainburg Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, due to damage caused by today’s storms.
The storms have impacted power service to the school. OG&E has indicated that power will not be restored in time for school to safely open tomorrow morning.
For the safety of our students and staff, Mountainburg Schools will remain closed tomorrow. We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews continue working to restore power and address the storm damage.
We will provide additional updates as they become available.
Mountainburg Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, due to damage caused by today’s storms.
The storms have impacted power service to the school. OG&E has indicated that power will not be restored in time for school to safely open tomorrow morning.
For the safety of our students and staff, Mountainburg Schools will remain closed tomorrow. We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews continue working to restore power and address the storm damage.
We will provide additional updates as they become available.
The Mountainburg Board of Education meeting scheduled for tonight (August 17), has been postponed to Monday, August 24.
URGENT MESSAGE: At this time, the Administration and the Transportation Director have determined that it is not going to be feasible for Mountainburg school buses to run routes this afternoon due to downed trees and power lines. We are asking that parents/guardians make arrangements for your child to be picked up or go to your child's campus to check them out.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience today.
We appreciate everyone's cooperation and patience today.
Good afternoon parents. All students are safe and sound on their campuses. The power is out at school and throughout town, but students will be fed as soon as possible. No power, means the phones do not work at the campuses. In the event you need to contact someone, please use the ParentSquare app or email your principal. They will do their best to monitor their emails today.
We will communicate updates as needed today.
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Looking for what’s happening on campus? We’ve got you covered! Check out the Dragon Weekly for:
Activities & Upcoming Events
Fundraisers
Campus News & Announcements
Counselor’s Corner
Athletic Schedules & Updates
…and more!
It’s all in the Dragon Weekly! Be sure to check it out each week so you don’t miss a thing!
Soccer Registration Deadline for PK - 8th Grade
Reminder, parents! Today is the LAST DAY to register your child for soccer with the Mountainburg Soccer Club. Don’t miss out—get your registration completed today!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSONQTL2CrjhYnRR6Yc8T5UdBQlIKGXKhVWFMxe3xoFpldaQ/viewform
Reminder, parents! Today is the LAST DAY to register your child for soccer with the Mountainburg Soccer Club. Don’t miss out—get your registration completed today!
Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSONQTL2CrjhYnRR6Yc8T5UdBQlIKGXKhVWFMxe3xoFpldaQ/viewform
Please see the attached letter from our Superintendent regarding an important school safety matter. We appreciate the continued vigilance and cooperation of our families and community.
It's not too late to join our MJH or MHS Cheer teams- 7th through 12th graders are eligible! Next week we will be holding try-outs for our regular sideline teams for football, basketball, and competition and our Competition Only spots! Sideline team runs from now until the end of February; Competiton Only runs from the end of September until the end of December! Any questions, email mary.hecox@mountainburg.org!
Practice Clinic days will be next Tuesday-Thursday 3:30-5:30! Then try-outs will be on Friday! We will be in Carl D.
Rogers gym. Come join in the fun and help us share our Dragon pride and spirit with our school and community! If you have a conflict with a day next week but want to try-out- we can work around other sports and school commitments!
**Parent Pick-Up Reminder: MMS & MHS Students**
Parents and guardians picking up MMS or MHS students will use the parent pick-up area at the high school**.
Please enter campus ONLY through Pecan Street, which is the main entrance into the high school parking lot. This is the road across from Neon Moon.
Do not use any other campus entrance for parent pick-up. Buses will be entering campus by the Administration Building to line up on the bus loading road. This includes the north and south exits that the buses use when leaving campus. Using those entrances can create congestion and is potentially not safe for our staff and students.
The map below should explain the direction of parent pick-up.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for everyone! We appreciate your cooperation and patience.
Parents and guardians picking up MMS or MHS students will use the parent pick-up area at the high school**.
Please enter campus ONLY through Pecan Street, which is the main entrance into the high school parking lot. This is the road across from Neon Moon.
Do not use any other campus entrance for parent pick-up. Buses will be entering campus by the Administration Building to line up on the bus loading road. This includes the north and south exits that the buses use when leaving campus. Using those entrances can create congestion and is potentially not safe for our staff and students.
The map below should explain the direction of parent pick-up.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for everyone! We appreciate your cooperation and patience.
