Morrilton JR. High School

🎉 Congratulations to our September Devil Dog Award Recipients! 🎉

At the October meeting of the South Conway County School District Board of Education, we proudly recognized the following team members for exemplifying the true spirit of a Devil Dog — service, kindness, excellence, and a heart for others:

🐾 Shaelyn Walsh
🐾 Megan Stane
🐾 Lori Moll
🐾 Tiffanie Manes
🐾 Melissa Johnson
(Not pictured: Christy Parks)

These outstanding individuals go above and beyond each day to Love, Serve, and Care for People. Their dedication, compassion, and leadership inspire us all to strive for excellence in serving our students and community.

💫 Congratulations, Devil Dogs — you make us #ProudToBeADevilDog! 💫
#LoveServeCare4People #DevilDogExcellence

🎉 MJHS September Perfect Attendance! 🎉 Shoutout to our students who achieved perfect attendance this September! 📚 Sponsored by Koontz Electric. Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow. 🌟 #MJHSExcellence #KoontzElectric

October 13th Calendar of Events:

1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Beebe - 4:30 p.m.
2. 7th FB vs. Searcy @ Home - 5:00 p.m.

“You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert

🎉Morrilton Junior High Dance Team competed in the Alma Dance Competition today and are taking home a second place trophy! 👏🏼Go MJHS Dance and Go Pups! 🐾

📣 MJHS October Employees of the Month! 🎉🏆✨ These ladies' unwavering dedication to ensuring every student grows & stays engaged in learning is truly inspiring. From going the extra mile in the classroom to creating a supportive & dynamic environment for all, they embody the very best of MJHS. 👏 Thank you for all that you do!

October 10th

1. Sr. FB vs. Pea Ridge @ Home - 7:00 p.m.

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne

The South Conway County School District proudly celebrates Morrilton High School Boys’ Head Basketball Coach Keith Zackery, the 2025 recipient of the Steve Willbanks Award for outstanding contributions in enhancing the lives of youth across Arkansas.

Coach Zackery’s leadership, mentorship, and heart for students truly reflect the spirit of a Devil Dog—a servant leader committed to helping young people reach their full potential both on and off the court.

The Steve Willbanks Award, presented annually by Community Service, Inc. (CSI), honors Arkansans who make a lasting impact on the lives of youth. CSI provides vital programs and services—ranging from mental health and education support to foster care and substance abuse prevention—that empower families and transform communities.

💙 Let’s join together to support this incredible organization that continues to make a difference for children and families.

👉 You can donate to Community Service, Inc. here: https://tinyurl.com/DonatetoCSI

#ProudToBeADevilDog #LoveServeCare4People #SCCSD #MorriltonHigh #DevilDogPride #CommunityServiceInc

October 9th Event Calendar:

1. Sr. VB vs. Clinton (Pink Night) @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. Jr. FB vs. Greenbrier @ Home - 5:30 p.m.

“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” — Mariska Hargitay

October 8th Event Calendar:

1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Cabot South - 4:30 p.m.

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmache

October 7th Event Calendar:

1. Sr. VB @ Heber Springs - 4:30 p.m.
2. Sr. Choir Concert @ H.B. White - 6:00 p.m.

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” — Nido Qubein

🎉 Congratulations to our newly elected MJHS Student Council members! 🎉
We’re so proud of these students for stepping up as leaders and representatives of our school. We can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll accomplish this year! 💙💛 #MJHSLeads #StudentCouncil

October 6th Event Calendar:

1. Sr. Tennis District @ Univ. of Ozarks
2. 7th & Jr. VB vs. Searcy @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
3. 7th & Sr. JV FB @ Greenbrier - 5:00 p.m.

“Every storm runs out of rain.” — Maya Angelou

📦🩺 Unboxing in Progress! Ms. Ferguson’s Intro to Healthcare class had an exciting day—students got their hands on brand-new equipment & couldn’t wait to dive in! Each item brought us one step closer to real-world healthcare experience. 🩻💉🩹 The energy was electric as students explored what they’ll be learning & using throughout the semester. Future healthcare professionals in the making! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ 💪 #loveservecare #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #HealthcareEducation

🎤✨ Big moment down at MJHS—Student Council elections were held today, and 21 outstanding candidates stepped up & delivered incredible speeches! Each student brought their passion, ideas, & energy to the stage, making it impossible not to feel inspired. 💡👏 From planning school events to lifting class spirit, they each shared their vision for making MJHS even better. A huge shoutout to all the candidates for their bravery, preparation, & commitment.🌟#Leadership #FutureLeaders #MJHSPride

🎤✨ We had some very special visitors in Ms. Ferguson’s class! Kellie Robinson, MS, CCC-SLP, and Lucy Fewkers, BS (currently working on her Master’s in Speech Pathology), from N’Speech Therapy—our amazing contracted speech therapy team—came to share their knowledge & passion with our students! 👩‍⚕️🧠 #loveservecare

October 3rd Event Calendar:

1. Sr. FB vs. Alma @ Home (Homecoming) - 7:00 p.m.

“It’s hard to beat someone who never gives up.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert

✨ Happy National Custodians Day! 🧹A huge THANK YOU to our amazing MJHS custodians for all the hard work you do each & every day to keep our school looking nice & clean. 🏫Your dedication makes a difference. #loveservecare

🌟 September Beta Service Winners 🌟 1️⃣ JC 2️⃣ Braxton 3️⃣ Ella Serving others is our main focus, & these students are leading the way with their amazing acts of kindness & service. 💛🖤 Keep up the incredible work, Betas!#loveservecare #KindnessInAction

Get ready, MJHS! Tomorrow during Advisory, our brave student council candidates will deliver their speeches. 👀 Keep an eye out for their posters all around campus — they’re full of creativity and school spirit! Let’s show our support and get excited to vote! 💙💛#loveservecare

🌟 Happy National Custodian Day! 🌟

Today we celebrate and honor the incredible custodial team of the South Conway County School District! 💪✨

Our custodians do so much more than clean—they create safe, welcoming, and inspiring spaces where our scholars can learn, grow, and thrive. From early mornings to late nights, they work behind the scenes with dedication, pride, and care.

We are proud to call them part of our Devil Dog family. 💛🐾

Please join us in saying THANK YOU to our custodians for their hard work, kindness, and the positive energy they bring every single day!

#ProudToBeADevilDog #LoveServeCare4People #NationalCustodianDay