July has arrived which means the beginning of a new school year is not far off. The Dragon Weekly is full of information this week . Don't miss out! https://secure.smore.com/n/fwr6n

Important Update: Arkansas Act 122 (“Bell to Bell, No Cell” – effective 2025‑26)
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, all public school students in Arkansas are required by state law to follow a “Bell to Bell, No Cell” policy.

What this means:
No use of personal electronic devices (phones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, laptops, etc.) is allowed from the first bell to the last, across all school areas—classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, restrooms, and more .

Why it matters:
Act 122 aims to reduce distractions and foster a more focused, academic environment during school hours.

LADY DRAGONS SOFTBALL TEAM: Coach Smith and Coach Simmons are ready to prepare for the 2026 softball season!

Happy 4th of July to all Dragons, near and far! May your day be blessed.😊🇺🇸❤️

Good substitutes are always needed.

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting & Dedication of the brand-new Dragon Gym & Activity Center!

Come celebrate this exciting milestone with us as we open the doors to a new era of Dragon pride, athletics, and student activities!

We can’t wait to see you there! #DragonPride #NewBeginnings #DragonGymDedication

Reminder: All athletes must have an up-to-date physical and a completed DragonFly profile by August 1. Get ahead of the game! DragonFly: https://www.dragonflymax.com/parents-academy Sports camps and practices resume the week of July 7: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fmdc2HlTCxSZfpbO7Y81t86PP5WX2wxb?usp=sharing

Start Date: Classes begin Monday, August 11.

EARLY RELEASE
Classes will dismiss each Monday ONE HOUR early for teacher and support staff collaboration and training. The Boys & Girls Club will be available for after-school care on these early release days.

MONDAY BREAKS
There are 10 Mondays when school is not in session for professional development, holidays, or short breaks.

We hope these dates will provide opportunities for doctor visits, family time, or travel. If you need assistance with child care on these full Mondays when school in not in session, please respond to the brief request through the link below so we can determine need and options.

MISSED DAYS
The calendar and schedule allow for 7 days of closures, and then alternate dates for days 8-13 in the event of excessive closures due to weather, illness, etc.

Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXAy_L9ibuCoDIWWWQUsQWsAsPIQbT-CF0Ubn4AO5-gBf2iA/viewform

Little League Football/Cheer sign ups begin today! The payment link will be posted soon. If you have any questions please email amber.ridenoure@mountainburg.org.

https://forms.gle/w93GgaDoenyDrLqV8

We hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July! Stay safe and stay cool! Practices, camps, and workouts will resume on Monday, July 7. https://secure.smore.com/n/utnr4/preview

📚✏️ School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒🖍️ It’s that time of year again! Get a head start on back-to-school prep by checking out our 2025-2026 School Supply Lists 📋✨ 🎯 We’ve made it easy—just find your student’s grade level in the graphics below and get shopping early to avoid the rush! 🛍️ Don’t forget: Some items may sell out fast, so plan ahead and be ready for an amazing school year! 💡📆 #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #ReadySetLearn #ParentLife #2025SchoolYear

We hope everyone is having a great summer despite the heat that has now arrived. Stay cool and safe Dragons!! https://secure.smore.com/n/n1hxm

MPS is accepting applications for Custodian. Wonderful opportunity to serve in our schools, with excellent benefits! Apply online: https://mountainburg.schoolspring.com?jobid=5246600

Congratulations to Alivia Powell and Darcy Griffith who tried out and made the All American Cheer team! Congratulations girls!

The JH Cheer team finished two days of camp at Bentonville West High School with the "Best attitude award" as well as a team award for all of their hard work!

Mountainburg Cross Country team is looking for new athletes. All you need is a willingness to work. We will get you ready for the season. We will have a meeting/first practice Thursday June 19th at 6 pm. We will meet at the tables on the grass area in front of the school. This is for both Junior High and High School. If you are interested and can't make it tomorrow contact Coach Prothro at 479-997-5560. Look forward to seeing you there.

Exciting News! The football, volleyball, and basketball schedules for the 2025–2026 school year are now available! Others will be posted when they become available. These will also be in the Dragon Weekly under Athletics. Check out the full lineup of games, matches, and tournaments for all our teams below. Let's get ready for another great year of school spirit and athletic excellence! 👇 Schedules posted below 👇 #GoTeam #SchoolSpirit #2526Season

Friendly reminder from the Boys and Girls Club

The district will be implementing early release on Mondays throughout the year. Teachers will also be having a professional development day each month on a designated Monday. Please click on the link below to learn more. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXAy_L9ibuCoDIWWWQUsQWsAsPIQbT-CF0Ubn4AO5-gBf2iA/viewform

Parents of Dragon Athletes and Dragon Band Members: Be sure to get your student's physical done and DragonFly completed on or before August 1. This way your student is ready when their athletic season begins. Parents' Guide to DragonFly: https://www.dragonflymax.com/parents-academy