The South Conway County School District Board of Education officially approved the 2026–2027 K-12 Academic Calendar at our January 12, 2026, meeting, and we are excited to share the highlights with our learning community.
📅 Key Dates to Know
• First Day for Students: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
• Last Day for Students: Wednesday, May 26, 2027
• Graduation: Sunday, May 23, 2027, at 2:30 p.m. (Devil Dog Arena)
• Kindergarten Graduation: Tuesday, May 25, 2027, at 7:00 p.m.
🗓 Major Breaks
• Fall Break: October 15–19
• Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27
• Christmas Break: December 21 – January 5
• Winter Break: February 11-12 and Presidents’ Day on February 15
• Spring Break: March 19–26
👨👩👧 Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October 15 | 2:30–7:30 p.m.
• February 11 | 2:30–7:30 p.m.
This calendar provides 175 student interaction days, meets all state instructional requirements, includes built-in snow make-up days, and reflects our continued commitment to academic excellence, consistency, and family time.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we continue to Love, Serve, and Care for People while maximizing the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar.
We are proud to serve this community and excited about the 2026–2027 school year.
📅 Key Dates to Know
• First Day for Students: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
• Last Day for Students: Wednesday, May 26, 2027
• Graduation: Sunday, May 23, 2027, at 2:30 p.m. (Devil Dog Arena)
• Kindergarten Graduation: Tuesday, May 25, 2027, at 7:00 p.m.
🗓 Major Breaks
• Fall Break: October 15–19
• Thanksgiving Break: November 23–27
• Christmas Break: December 21 – January 5
• Winter Break: February 11-12 and Presidents’ Day on February 15
• Spring Break: March 19–26
👨👩👧 Parent-Teacher Conferences
• October 15 | 2:30–7:30 p.m.
• February 11 | 2:30–7:30 p.m.
This calendar provides 175 student interaction days, meets all state instructional requirements, includes built-in snow make-up days, and reflects our continued commitment to academic excellence, consistency, and family time.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we continue to Love, Serve, and Care for People while maximizing the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar.
We are proud to serve this community and excited about the 2026–2027 school year.

Jan. 13th Event Calendar:
1. Sr. Girls & Boys BB vs. Heber Springs @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
“The standard doesn’t change based on circumstances.”- Luke Falk
1. Sr. Girls & Boys BB vs. Heber Springs @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
“The standard doesn’t change based on circumstances.”- Luke Falk

🎉 MJHS Awards Assembly 🎉Join us Thursday, January 15th at 12:30 PM in the gym as we celebrate our students’ achievements in academics, attendance, and behavior. Let’s come together to recognize their hard work and success! 👏📚🏆

🎉 School Board Appreciation Month 🎉
We appreciate Matt Turnipseed, SCCSD Board Member, for his service to our district and belief in the potential of every scholar. His leadership and support of our staff and schools help move our mission forward each day. Thank you for your commitment to our learning community.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople
We appreciate Matt Turnipseed, SCCSD Board Member, for his service to our district and belief in the potential of every scholar. His leadership and support of our staff and schools help move our mission forward each day. Thank you for your commitment to our learning community.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople

🎉 School Board Appreciation Month 🎉
Thank you to Brian Toneygay, SCCSD Board Member, for his commitment to our scholars and dedication to responsible leadership. His willingness to serve and support strong schools makes a positive impact across our district. We are grateful for your service.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople
Thank you to Brian Toneygay, SCCSD Board Member, for his commitment to our scholars and dedication to responsible leadership. His willingness to serve and support strong schools makes a positive impact across our district. We are grateful for your service.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople

🎉 School Board Appreciation Month 🎉
We are thankful for Sue Spivey, SCCSD Board Member, and her heart for students, families, and public education. Her compassion, wisdom, and steady support help guide decisions that place people first. Thank you for your faithful service to our learning community.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople
We are thankful for Sue Spivey, SCCSD Board Member, and her heart for students, families, and public education. Her compassion, wisdom, and steady support help guide decisions that place people first. Thank you for your faithful service to our learning community.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople

🎉 School Board Appreciation Month 🎉
Thank you to Craig Mullins, SCCSD Board Member, for his dedication to the success and well-being of our scholars and staff. His thoughtful perspective and commitment to continuous improvement strengthen our district and our community. We appreciate your service and leadership.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople
Thank you to Craig Mullins, SCCSD Board Member, for his dedication to the success and well-being of our scholars and staff. His thoughtful perspective and commitment to continuous improvement strengthen our district and our community. We appreciate your service and leadership.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople

🎉 School Board Appreciation Month 🎉
We proudly recognize Elaine Sullivan, Secretary of the SCCSD Board of Education. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to strong governance help ensure our district operates with integrity and transparency. Thank you for serving our scholars, staff, and community with excellence.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople
We proudly recognize Elaine Sullivan, Secretary of the SCCSD Board of Education. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to strong governance help ensure our district operates with integrity and transparency. Thank you for serving our scholars, staff, and community with excellence.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople

🎉 School Board Appreciation Month 🎉
Thank you to Buck Joyner, Vice President of the SCCSD Board of Education, for his dedication to our scholars and support of our staff. His thoughtful leadership and willingness to serve help guide our district forward with purpose and care. We are grateful for your commitment to our learning community.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople
Thank you to Buck Joyner, Vice President of the SCCSD Board of Education, for his dedication to our scholars and support of our staff. His thoughtful leadership and willingness to serve help guide our district forward with purpose and care. We are grateful for your commitment to our learning community.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople

🎉 School Board Appreciation Month 🎉
We are grateful for John Gibson, President of the South Conway County School District Board of Education. His steady leadership, integrity, and commitment to doing what’s right for our scholars, staff, and community set a strong foundation for our district. Thank you for your faithful service and heart for public education.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople
We are grateful for John Gibson, President of the South Conway County School District Board of Education. His steady leadership, integrity, and commitment to doing what’s right for our scholars, staff, and community set a strong foundation for our district. Thank you for your faithful service and heart for public education.
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #LoveServeCareForPeople

Jan. 12th Event Calendar:
1. 7th Girls & Boys BB vs. Beebe @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. Jr. Girls & Boys BB @ Beebe - 4:30 p.m.
“Culture isn’t what you say—it’s what you live every day.” - Luke Falk
1. 7th Girls & Boys BB vs. Beebe @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. Jr. Girls & Boys BB @ Beebe - 4:30 p.m.
“Culture isn’t what you say—it’s what you live every day.” - Luke Falk

Jan. 9th Event Calendar:
1. Sr. Girls & Boys BB @ Pulaski Academy -5:00 p.m.
“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” - Ed Mylett

Jan. 8th Event Calendar:
1. Jr. Girls & Boys BB vs. Cabot @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. 7th Girls & Boys BB @ Cabot - 4:30 p.m.
“Your habits are a vote for the person you are becoming.” - Ed Mylett
1. Jr. Girls & Boys BB vs. Cabot @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. 7th Girls & Boys BB @ Cabot - 4:30 p.m.
“Your habits are a vote for the person you are becoming.” - Ed Mylett

Jan. 7th Event Calendar:
1. No Events Scheduled
“The biggest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think.” - Ed Mylett
1. No Events Scheduled
“The biggest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think.” - Ed Mylett

🎉📚🎉 January is School Board Appreciation Month in Arkansas! 🎉📚
In the South Conway County School District, we proudly celebrate our Board of Education and thank them for their unwavering commitment to our mission: to maximize the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar.
Each member of the SCCSD Board embodies our district’s purpose to Love, Serve, and Care for People, and their leadership, service, and dedication make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community.
💙 Thank you for your service and leadership:
Mr. John Gibson, President
Mr. Buck Joyner, Vice-President
Ms. Elaine Sullivan, Secretary
Mr. Craig Mullins
Ms. Sue Spivey
Mr. Brian Toneygay
Mr. Matt Turnipseed
Your commitment helps shape the future of our scholars and strengthens our entire community. We are grateful for each of you and proud to serve alongside you.
🐾 Devil Dog Pride. Love. Service. Excellence. 🐾
In the South Conway County School District, we proudly celebrate our Board of Education and thank them for their unwavering commitment to our mission: to maximize the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar.
Each member of the SCCSD Board embodies our district’s purpose to Love, Serve, and Care for People, and their leadership, service, and dedication make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community.
💙 Thank you for your service and leadership:
Mr. John Gibson, President
Mr. Buck Joyner, Vice-President
Ms. Elaine Sullivan, Secretary
Mr. Craig Mullins
Ms. Sue Spivey
Mr. Brian Toneygay
Mr. Matt Turnipseed
Your commitment helps shape the future of our scholars and strengthens our entire community. We are grateful for each of you and proud to serve alongside you.
🐾 Devil Dog Pride. Love. Service. Excellence. 🐾

Jan. 6th Event Calendar:
1. Students return to school for the 2nd semester
2. Sr. Girls & Boys BB vs. Clinton @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
“Confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself.” - Ed Mylett
1. Students return to school for the 2nd semester
2. Sr. Girls & Boys BB vs. Clinton @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
“Confidence comes from keeping promises to yourself.” - Ed Mylett

Mrs. Edwards’ Robotics students finished the semester by completing their final group robot projects. They built either the Basebot or Clawbot, troubleshooting and improving their designs along the way. Teams then tested their robots in problem-solving challenges that required teamwork. Great job to all first semester students—we're proud of your hard work! Mrs. Edwards is excited for the new 2026 Robotics semester! #loveservecare4people❤️

🍪🎉 MJHS Beta Annual Bake Sale & 50/50 Raffle 🎉🍪
Join us tomorrow at Devil Dog Arena during the Devil Dogs vs. Clinton basketball game!
MJHS Beta will be selling delicious baked goods & hosting a 50/50 raffle. Come support our Devil Dogs on the court and our Betas off the court. 🐾
See you there! 🐾

Jan. 5th Event Calendar
1. No School for Students
2. 7th and Jr. Girls BB vs. Heber Springs @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
“Champions focus on what they can control.” - Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. No School for Students
2. 7th and Jr. Girls BB vs. Heber Springs @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
“Champions focus on what they can control.” - Dr. Rob Gilbert

📚✨ New Year, New Chapter! ✨📚
As we kick off the New Year, consider making daily reading part of your New Year’s Resolution! Just a few minutes a day can grow your imagination, boost learning, & set you up for success all year long.
📖 Students have easy access to great books through our school library, & don’t forget about the Conway County Library—another awesome place to discover new reads, quiet spaces, & endless opportunities to learn.
Let’s make 2026 the year we turn pages, build knowledge, & fall in love with reading—one book at a time! 💙📘 #loveservecare #ReadEveryDay
As we kick off the New Year, consider making daily reading part of your New Year’s Resolution! Just a few minutes a day can grow your imagination, boost learning, & set you up for success all year long.
📖 Students have easy access to great books through our school library, & don’t forget about the Conway County Library—another awesome place to discover new reads, quiet spaces, & endless opportunities to learn.
Let’s make 2026 the year we turn pages, build knowledge, & fall in love with reading—one book at a time! 💙📘 #loveservecare #ReadEveryDay

