Holbrook Junior High School - Helping Unique Students Develop

Congratulations to HJHS Students and Staff of the Month for March! ~These Roadrunners are being recognized for being Next level-Roadrunner 2.0 as they are Respectful, Responsible, Reliably Safe and Give No Less Than Their Best! ~Thanks for being Roadrunner 2.0: Novi Haskie, Kassidy Dale-Walker, McKenzie Baker, Ray-Sean Morris, Quentin Davis, Desitny Cooper, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Morgan

Today, the students of HJHS "Gave No Less Than Their Best" as they Rocked their State Writing Test! WOW! The effort, the focus and the genuine attention to their testing expectations was phenomenal. ~We could not be prouder of our students.~ We apreciate our students for a job well done! We appreciate our teachers for the work they have poured into preparing the students and we appreciate our families for the never-ending support for your child(ren)'s academic endeavours. THANK YOU ALL!

HJHS Families: Just a Reminder that TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 2nd is the Required AZ State Writing Test for all 6th-8th grade students. It's important that students are present and on time.

HJHS! Safety First! ~Today, HJHS practiced a series of school safety drills including sheltering in place and lockdown. In an effort to maintain a high level of campus safety we are asking families to also have school safety discussions with their child(ren); including the importance of following the safety drills and safety instructions as they are given. ~Thank you for working in partnership to keep school safety a top priority.

HJHS Student Council had fun while doing good work in the Community! HJHS Student Council helped out the Holbrook Public Library's Storybook Celebration this last week! Way to Go, HJHS Student Council. Thanks for always stepping up Next Level as Roadrunners 2.0!🌟🌟

HJHS Soccer Club Opening Day! ⚽️ The girls playing at home and the boys are playing away in Blue Ridge today! Go Roadrunners! ⚽️🌟⚽️

State Testing Review Can Be Fun & Positive at HJHS! ☺️ ~Today, our sixth grade classes participated in an Easter Egg Hunt where students had to work together in Collaborative Small Groups to review/solve mathematical questions to help prepare them for their upcoming state testing.~ ~Way to Go 6th Grade for Engaging in a Marvelous Math Review Day..Next Level Learning...Roadrunners 2.0 in action!~

HJHS 8th Grade Bridge to HHS Success! ~The 8th graders attended their first session for transitioning into high school. HHS Principal Mr. Hargrave and Assistant Principal Dr. Haussman joined us to talk about high school credits, graduation requirements, classes offered and the many opportunities HHS has to offer their students. ~First step in transitioning to the high school.... 8th grade Promotion on May 23rd! 🌟 In addition, we reviewed the expectations to finish out their elementary years with success to ensure they are on track for promoting. ~We were excited to kick off the 8th grade transition process today and are looking forward to celebrating the 8th students as they complete their 8th grade school year! 🌟🎉🌟

HJHS: Shout Out to the 8th Graders that did an amazing job with their Science State Testing! They focused, took their time and gave "No Less Than Their Best"! Way to Go 8th Grade Roadrunners! ~Thank you HJHS families for supporting your child and their State Testing Requirements. You are Appreciated.~

HJHS Reminder: 8th Grade Required AZ State Testing in the area of Science is tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20th and Thursday, March 21st. Testing will begin at 8:30am. It's important students are present and on time. 🌟

HJHS: Welcome Back from Spring Break & Welcome to the 4th and Final Quarter of the 2023-2024 SY. ~Just a Reminder: State Testing is Fast Approaching starting with 8th Grade Science this week. ~Please keep in Mind: *State Testing is an Arizona Department of Education requirement for all students. It is important that students are in school and on-time on testing days. If you know your child will be absent please notify the school as soon as possible so make up testing can be arranged/scheduled.*~ Full Testing Schedule Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1onuPq_oYIel2yOUB_4vVyJ2bkUO60ua3/view?usp=sharing

Congratulations to HJHS Students and Staff of the Month for February! ~These Roadrunners are being recognized for being Next level-Roadrunner 2.0 as they are Respectful, Responsible, Reliably Safe and Give No Less Than Their Best! ~Thanks for being Roadrunner 2.0: Rose Laredo, Bahboy Takala, Becka Begay, Quannah Aberle, Alexis Kenshol, Ms. McLaws and Mr. Johnson

Greetings Roadrunners! We all know HUSD #3 has great teachers and we appreciate the great work they do each day! Here is an opportunity for you to extend your appreciation for a teacher that is deserving of the Arizona Rural Schools Association Teacher of the Year! Nominations can come from a fellow teacher, a parent or even a student can nominate their teacher for the 2024 ARSA Teacher of the Year! Simply complete the form from the link below that will be an automatic submission to the Arizona Rural Schools Association nomination committee! Let's recognize the teachers that Help our Unique Students Develop at HUSD #3! https://www.azruralschools.org/teacher-year-award When One Roadrunner Succeeds, We All Succeed!

PICTURE DAY MONDAY! Just a reminder that HJHS Individual Spring Pictures and the 8th Grade Group Panoramic will be taken on Monday (March 4th). Pictures can be ordered online at mylifetouch.com Picture ID# EVTK8KX79 Click Here for Flyer with QR Code: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15IWmyVhm1VzGvxWV4lTbhLfTpXE_YjT1/view You can also Click Here for Package Pricing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRCQdKDe_jWEhxVYnYHG8MlyE6zHqrxk/view Click Here for the 8th Grade Group Photo Pricing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TDAogh246KARMp3mu8BJsdMgKZ23cjtP/view

HJHS for the Win! Woohoo! 🎉🏀 Congratulations to our 8th grade boys basketball team for their win against Winslow in round 1 of the playoffs. Boys will advance to play Round Valley on Thursday! Way to Go Roadrunners!! 🌟🏀🌟

Charting the Future of Holbrook Community Visioning Sessions provided by the City of Holbrook! Please come if you can!

HJHS Soccer Season is Here! ⚽️ Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There’s still time to sign up with Ms. Baloo. ⚽️

HJHS Celebrating Friendship Friday (Feb. 16th). In place of February's class games, student council is sponsoring a Valentine daytime dance. The dance is casual (regular school attire). Student council will be selling consessions for students that would like to purchase extra snacks during the dance; there will also be a photo booth for some fun pictures. Students need to be in good standing with their positive behavior points in order to participate. We look forward to the morning of high energy laughs, smiles and an overall good time! *Students will still be served lunch prior to their normal dismissal time of 12:00pm.

Thank you Deputy Sanchez for your service at HJHS! Deputy Sanchez helps to ensure campus safety while building positive connections with staff, students and families. His community partnership is appreciated!! 🌟 🌟

Valentine's Day at HJHS! Please be advised that if Valentine's Day gifts are delivered or dropped off at the school we will get them to your child close to the end of the school day. We will not be delivering into classrooms throughout the day in an effort to minimize distractions of the learning environment. Additionally, glass vases and balloons are not permitted on school buses.