
Juniata County Families: School will be closed November 22 through November 27, 2023 for Thanksgiving Break.

From Borough of Mifflintown: Cross Street Bridge will be open for vehicular and pedestrian traffic no later than December 31, 2023. The Borough is requesting that the School District advise all students that no pedestrian traffic is permitted until after December 31, 2023.

JCSD Families: All schools will be operating lockdown drills next week. The schedule is as follows: Monday, November 13 will be JHS, November 14 will be EJHS, November 15 will be TJHS, November 16 will be EJES and November 17 is JES. The drills will be held in the morning and PSP may be onsite.

Reminder: There is no school for students on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. There are parent teacher conferences on November 9 and Friday is Veteran's Day!

We currently experiencing a Milk carton shortage that is being felt nationwide. The projection of this shortage is to be at least until the beginning of the calendar year and possibly longer. As a result, our Milk supplier to us here at JCSD is cutting our allotted cartons by 40%. To be clear, this is a carton shortage, not a Milk shortage.
To navigate the shortage, we are directing our entire allotment of cartoned Milk to the elementary schools. We will still need to serve Water in place of Milk during certain meal times to further stretch our Milk supply.
Concerning JCSD secondary schools, we are electing to purchase Milk in larger plastic containers and pour into bulk dispensers. There is no shortage on plastic containers for Milk. From the bulk dispensers, with cup and lid provided, students can get their Milk during all meal times in the breakfast and lunch lines.
Thank you for you attention to this matter

Reminder: There is no school for students on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. There are parent teacher conferences on November 9 and Friday is Veteran's Day!

The incident in Mifflin County is over. The Shelter in Place has been lifted and all schools are returning to normal schedules. This includes our students at The Academy AM session and our Academy PM session students.

Due to the police situation in Mifflin County and the Shelter in Place for Mifflin County Schools, our students who attend The Academy AM session will remain there until the situation is resolved. Our PM session students will remain in their homeschool until the all clear is received. All students and staff in Juniata County School District are safe.

Reminder! Friday, October 20, 2023 is an Act 80 day. There is no school for students.

Metz Culinary Management at the Juniata County School District is hiring for current sub positions in the Cafeteria. Apply today through Indeed!

Reminder! Friday, Sept 22, 2023 is an Act 80 day. There is no school for students.

Metz Culinary Management at Juniata County School District is hiring sub positions as well as part-time. Please see updated job posting through Indeed.


Reminder: In the interest of ensuring the safety of students and school personnel, we have made the decision to dismiss all schools in the Juniata County School District (JCSD) at 1:00 PM today, Friday, September 8, 2023. The reason for this early dismissal is due to concerns related to the bridge closure on Route 75 and the expected extensive traffic congestion through the traffic circle on William Penn Highway. We have been in close communication with the Juniata County Agricultural Society and other agencies regarding this matter, and both organizations agree that the potential for extended delays and safety risks necessitates this early dismissal. We encourage you to plan accordingly for the early dismissal today, Friday, September 8th. Bus schedules will be adjusted accordingly, and we appreciate your cooperation in helping to ensure a smooth dismissal process. After school activities are on as scheduled.

Please be advised that several routes are running behind schedule this afternoon, due to downed trees, wires and debris.

Reminder
In the interest of ensuring the safety of students and school personnel, we have made the decision to dismiss all schools in the Juniata County School District (JCSD) at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 8, 2023. The reason for this early dismissal is due to concerns related to the bridge closure on Route 75 and the expected extensive traffic congestion through the traffic circle on William Penn Highway. We have been in close communication with the Juniata County Agricultural Society and other agencies regarding this matter, and both organizations agree that the potential for extended delays and safety risks necessitates this early dismissal. We encourage you to plan accordingly for the early dismissal on Friday, September 8th. Bus schedules will be adjusted accordingly, and we appreciate your cooperation in helping to ensure a smooth dismissal process. After school activities are on as scheduled.

Dear JCSD Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. In the interest of ensuring the safety of students and school personnel, we have made the decision to dismiss all schools in the Juniata County School District (JCSD) at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 8, 2023.
The reason for this early dismissal is due to concerns related to the bridge closure on Route 75 and the expected extensive traffic congestion through the traffic circle on William Penn Highway. We have been in close communication with the Juniata County Agricultural Society and other agencies regarding this matter, and both organizations agree that the potential for extended delays and safety risks necessitates this early dismissal.
We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption to your daily schedules. However, please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are taking these precautions to ensure their well-being during this traffic-related challenge.
We encourage you to plan accordingly for the early dismissal on Friday, September 8th. Bus schedules will be adjusted accordingly, and we appreciate your cooperation in helping to ensure a smooth dismissal process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's school or the JCSD administration office. We will provide updates as needed, and we thank you for your understanding and support in prioritizing the safety of our school community. After school activities are on as scheduled.
Sincerely,
Christie Holderman
Superintendent

We want to remind everyone that there will be no school on Monday, September 4th, in observance of Labor Day. It's a well-deserved break for all of our hardworking students, teachers, and staff. We will resume our regular school schedule on Tuesday, September 5th. Until then, take the opportunity to recharge and come back refreshed and ready to tackle the academic challenges ahead.

43 running about 15 minutes behind this morning due to downed trees.

Juniata Bus 28 is running about 10 minutes behind due to a non-school related emergency.

We would like to welcome back our wonderful students tomorrow for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year! Whether you're taking your first steps into our halls or returning as familiar faces, know that this space is where you can live out your dreams and expand your curiosity. Our dedicated educators and staff are here to guide, inspire, and support you as you navigate the exciting journey ahead. Have a great year!