Aurora R8 will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16. Please stay safe in the hazardous conditions. Thank you.
Beginning on Monday, December 7th ALL students grades 7-12, attending home basketball games must sit in the "student section" located on the south side of the gym. No students are allowed in the Commons Area except to use the restroom or visit the concession stand. In the student section, every other row will be closed. The available rows for student seating will also have every other spot marked for NO SEATING to ensure 3 feet spacing between students. The school district encourages each student to wear a mask but it is not mandatory. The only exception will be those students sitting with their parents/guardians in the north side bleachers. Students who cannot follow these instructions will be forced to leave school property.
Spectator Guidelines for those traveling to Hollister on Tuesday, September 15th to cheer on the Jr. High Volleyball team:
1) Social distance as much as possible.
2) When social distancing isn't possible, masks must be worn.
3) Masks must be worn upon entering, in hallways, and in common areas such as the concession stand.
If you need to log into Canvas on an iPad, here are some directions to help you with that!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eAALIEKX8zb2cXVRQ89vw4uyTK80_nCB/view?usp=sharing
If you need help logging into Canvas from a computer, use this video to help you!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZJA0eWjcQwO7omgXrrPnVK-jfCVz_q-/view?ts=5f3ecf88
Jr. High Fall Sports practices begin on Monday, August 17th. Students must have a physical to participate
Volleyball in Jr. High Gym 3:00- 5:00 PM (Parent meeting to follow at 5:15 in Football Field bleachers)
Cheer on the Track 3:30- 5:00 PM
Cross Country on the Track 6:30 AM- 7:30 AM
Football meet in the Locker Room 3:45- 6:00 PM
Jr. High Fall Sports practices begin on Monday, August 17th. Students must have a physical to participate
Volleyball in Jr. High Gym 3:00- 5:00 PM (Parent meeting to follow at 5:15 in Football Field bleachers)
Cheer on the Track 3:30- 5:00 PM
Cross Country on the Track 6:30 AM- 7:30 AM
Football meet in the Locker Room 3:45- 6:00 PM
Jr. High Fall Sports practices begin on Monday, August 17th. Students must have a physical to participate
Volleyball in Jr. High Gym 3:00- 5:00 PM (Parent meeting to follow at 5:15 in Football Field bleachers)
Cheer on the Track 3:30- 5:00 PM
Cross Country on the Track 6:30 AM- 7:30 AM
Football meet in the Locker Room 3:45- 6:00 PM
Jr. High Football and Jr. High Cheer will be holding parent/guardian meeting this Thursday, August 13th at Kelly Field in the bleachers to allow for social distancing. If your student is planning on participating please be there.
Cheer at 6:00 PM
Football at 6:30 PM
Please ensure you have completed the online enrollment process for the upcoming school year. If you have questions about online enrollment, please contact central office at 417-678-3373 for additional information or help with the process.
Free Physicals will be offered on Wednesday, August 5th at Aurora High School from 8:00 AM to 1:00. First come, first serve and all attending must wear a mask.
The Lawrence County Health Department will also be offering immunizations for back to school at this time.
Free Physicals will be offered on Wednesday, August 5th at Aurora High School from 8:00 AM to 1:00. First come, first serve and all attending must wear a mask.
The Lawrence County Health Department will also be offering immunizations for back to school at this time.
The Aurora Junior High School Supply List is posted on the website and can be found at https://5il.co/izt0 or in the documents of the junior high website.
If you have not already, please complete the online enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions, please call central office at 417-678-3373.
Come run with the Dawgs and make your mark.... https://5il.co/hweg follow this link for more information about Jr. High cross country
Friendly reminder - iPad/charger drop-off & student material pick-up tonight from 3-6 pm
Principal Appreciation Day to Mr. Boettler!
Shoutout to Ms. Dana for Administrative Professionals' Day!
Follow this link to view a virtual art show of the work completed by the students through out the school year! https://spark.adobe.com/page/USSL0NdbFan0Q/
From Aurora Junior High: If you are picking up a packet today from 3-6, please display a piece of paper with your child’s name and grade level. This will reduce conversation & interactions for improved safety and increase efficiency. Packet pick up will be at Entrance A-9.
Reminder- Review packets will be available for pick up at the junior high on Monday, April 6, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the A9 entrance. If your student iPad is at the building, it will be available during that time as well.
Thank you!
The junior high teachers have created messages for students! In addition, there is a short Wellness survey to check-in with their students. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/AJHS-Review-Resources-2020 to see the messages and complete the wellness survey!
Wellness Student Check: Students please click the link below to check in & let us know how you are doing --> https://bit.ly/3aiOgSn
Aurora Junior High's Online Resources - Click the link that is attached --->
https://aurorar8.instructure.com/courses/11209
Tutoring has been cancelled for the week of March 9-12 due to Parent-Teacher conferences
Spring Parent - Teacher Conference : Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10, 3:30-6:30 pm.
AJHS - Attendance Incentive Opportunity! Students who are present 100% this week and have no missing assignments for the semester will be eligible for the incentive this Thursday, during 3rd hour.
Mark your calendar for Spring Parent / Teacher Conferences, March 9th and 10th from 3:30-6:30pm.
Super Bowl Spirit Week
January Blue Barrel Project has begun!
Jr. High girls basketball games for today at Mt. Vernon and Marshfield have been rescheduled for tomorrow.
Friday morning, Dec. 13th - $1 Hot Chocolate @ JH Concession Stand - All proceeds will support Hope for the Holidays
HS & JH Choir Christmas Concert, Thursday, December 5th @ 7:30 @ the High School Gym - Free admission - We would love to have you!
There will be no Jr. High Girls Basketball game vs. Monett this evening (11/12). A make-up day has not been set yet.
8th grade boys basketball morning practice, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 6:00 am has been cancelled. The next practice for 8th grade boys basketball will be Thursday after school.
All after school activities for Monday, November, 11, 2019 are cancelled - tutoring and clubs, boys and girls basketball practice, and the JR High Girls Basketball game. The Jr. High Girls Basketball game schedule for tonight has been rescheduled for tomorrow at the same time.
Tutoring for Monday, November 11, is canceled due to weather forecast.
7th and 8th grade students will begin the "Choosing the Best Life" abstinence-centered unit in Health / PE next week. Students received a parent information letter yesterday. A digital copy of the information can be seen on the aurorar8.org junior high website on the document page. If you have additional questions, please contact the school (417) 678-3630. If you wish for your child to NOT participate in the unit, please follow the directions in the document.
AJHS Winter Wear Drive (Oct. 31 - Nov. 20): Bring in hats, coats, gloves
Red Ribbon Week
October 28th - November 1st
This is a reminder that Junior High Parent Teacher Conferences will be Monday (Oct. 14) and Tuesday (Oct. 15) from 3:30pm - 6:30pm. Please enter through A-1 or A-10.
The Junior High Football game against Reeds Springs for tonight, Thursday 10/10, has been cancelled. The game is rescheduled for Tuesday, October, 29th.
Tonight's (10/10) Jr. High Football game vs. Reeds Spring has been cancelled. The make-up game will be played on Tuesday, October 29th. The 7th grade will kick off at 5:30.
7th and 8th grade girls basketball tryouts will be next Monday and Tuesday. October 14th and 15th from 6:00-7:40 am at the Junior High before school. If your student plans to try out they need to have a physical turned in before they can participate. You can get the physical packet from the Junior High office.
Mark your calendar! Junior High - Fall Parent-Teacher Conference - October 14 & 15 3:30-6:30pm
The AJHS Student Council is starting a can food drive from now until October 21st. The homeroom class with the largest percentage of cans will earn a pizza party to celebrate.
AJHS Kickball Tournament and Karaoke, October 22. $2 admission for students to participate or spectate. Concessions will be available. The funds raised will support additional AJHS Student Council Projects.
Homecoming Spirit Week
Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
Mrs. Crockett's FACS class made their pastry & cinnamon apples today...tomorrow the finished product!
First Jr. High FBLA Meeting - Tomorrow afternoon 3:00-4:00pm. The meeting will be held in Ms. Brewer's Room. Please make sure the students are picked up promptly at 4:00 pm.
Reminder: Picture Day Tomorrow 8/22/2019
Friendship club starting Monday, August 29. See Ms. Grace for more information and location! Join to help students feel welcome to our school!
Fall Sports practices (Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball) for Aurora Junior High begins on Monday, August 19th. Each participant must have a valid physical and insurance in order to practice.
Jr. High Picture Day - August 22, 2019.
Welcome Back! We are hours away from the start of the school year. The Junior High building will be open at 7:30 am! Check out the Jr. High Welcome News for important student information to start the year! The Welcome News can be found in the documents on the Junior High website. See you tomorrow!
REMINDER: Tuesday, July 30th: 12 - 7 pm - Jr. High Online Enrollment! Come into the building to complete online enrollment, pick up schedules & locker assignment, and submit immunizations records. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 417-678-3630.
July 30th: 12 - 7 pm - Jr. High Online Enrollment! Come into the building to complete online enrollment, pick up schedules & locker assignment, and submit immunizations records.
The Aurora Junior High Office will be closed on Friday, July 26, 2019.
Online registration for existing students - now available. All new students will need to visit Central Office for enrollment. Form more information follow this link : https://tinyurl.com/enrollAR8
Parents - We'll release at 3p today!! Thanks for sharing your kids with us today!
JH Parents! - We will release again today at 2:45pm to help out with the bus transfer. For our walkers - watch the weather....it's supposed to rain again today!
The busses pulled out from Pate at about 3:35p today, so the kids may be a few minutes late. They are on their way! Sorry for the delay!
JH Parents! - We will dismiss about 15 minutes early today for our bus riders to navigate their first day. Dismissal will be at 2:45pm today.
It's the first day of Summer School Rocks!! There's still time to join in on the fun! Come join us!
JH Summer School: Parents - please drop-off/pick-up for summer school via Roosevelt Ave this summer. There will allow you to avoid the construction for the Storm Water Project on Locust. Thanks!
JH Parents! Students will be turning in iPads over the next two days. Please remind your student to bring in their charger!
The Civil War PBL Unit at the Junior High culminated with student's touring the projects created by their peers.
7th Grade field trip tomorrow to Wilson's Creek Battlefield. Students can bring their lunch or they'll get a sack lunch from school. Don't forget the sunscreen and comfortable clothes! There will be lots of walking!
This week is Teacher's Appreciation Week! Show some love to your teachers!
JH Parents: 8th Grade Track meet today has been CANCELED due to inclement weather.
The 8th grade Conference track meet will be made up on Friday May 3rd in Hollister.
JH Parents - All tutoring/activities have been canceled today due to the possibility of weather. NO after school tutoring today!
ATTENTION JH PARENTS: The 8th grade track meet has been CANCELED for today.
ATTENTION JH PARENTS: Due to possible weather conditions, the 8th grade track meet has been moved from Mac County to Hollister.
Spring Band Concert - Sunday, May 5th: 2-3pm at the High School Gymnasium
Last day to MAP test Houn’ Dawgs! Finish strong!
JH Houn' Dawg Parents - a HUGE THANK YOU to you this morning!! We only have 5 students absent today during MAP testing. Thank you for getting your kids up and here today! You are appreciated!!
The track meet MAY be rescheduled for Thursday.....more details to come!
JH Parents - The track meet for this afternoon has been CANCELED due to the possibility of severe weather.
MAP testing tomorrow!! Let's go, Houn' Dawgs!!
Parents/Guardians/Students - Chargers ($8), Earbuds ($2), and Accessories are still open for purchase
~ MAP Testing Starts Tomorrow ~
100% Charged iPads
Eat a healthy breakfast
Get adequate sleep
Bring a book
JH Parents - busses were loaded and pulling out from the JH at 3:13. Students are headed your way!! So sorry for the delay!
JH Parents! The field trip busses are running about 10 minutes late. Students will be arriving home a few minutes late. So sorry for any inconvenience. We'll keep you posted!
8th Graders - MSU MAP Boot Camp today!!
JH 8th Grade parents - lunch is FREE at MSU tomorrow. Students do not need any money!
JH 8th Grade parents! This is a reminder that our 8th graders are attending a MAP Boot Camp at MSU tomorrow. Please have your student wear pants (please no shorts) and a red or Aurora t-shirt.
JH parents - All 8th Grade students will be participating in a MAP Boot Camp on Wednesday at MSU to help them prepare for the upcoming test. Students are asked to wear long pants on this day....no shorts. Thanks!
Don't forget SPIRIT week!! Tomorrow is TWIN day! Go Houn' Dawgs!
MAP PREP - School Spirit
JH Houn' Dawg Parents - Progress Reports went home yesterday!
Students of the Month - March 2019
Parent/Teacher Conferences again this evening...3:30-6:30pm. Come by and see us!
Shoe Drive:
March 18th - 28th
New or gently used shoes appreciated!
Turn into any school office or central office
Bright Futures is holding their shoe drive this week!
Spring into Next Year Event:
Wednesday, April 24th
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Aurora High School
The meningococcal & tdap vaccine is required for all incoming 8th graders. This is in compliance with State of Missouri requirements and Aurora School Board policy. Proof of vaccine must be turned into the Junior High office by the first day of the 2019-2020 school year.
Online Registration Form:
https://bit.ly/HoundawgHealth
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tonight & Tomorrow
After school until 6:30 pm
This is a reminder that we have Parent/Teacher Conferences today and tomorrow from 3:30-6:30p! We would love to see you!
Congrats to Mrs. Brewer & her FBLA students!
Over 350 students from across the state were in attendance.
Aurora JH inducted 20 new students into the Aurora Junior National Honor Society on it's 20th year anniversary here at the school. Congratulations to all our inductees! You make us proud!!
Our baristas for the day!! These ladies work diligently to engage our students in unique ways!
Aurora Partnering with Cox Health, Lawrence County Health, and Smile Center for Physicals/Immunizations/Dental Screening
The FBLA meeting tonight will be in the JH library. Please enter the building through the A-10 doors.
FBLA State Conference is March 15 in Columbia. There is a meeting Wednesday, March 6 at 5:30 in the Junior High Cafeteria. Important information about the trip will be shared at this time! Unable to attend? Please contact Emily Brewer at ebrewer@aurorar8.org.
Due to impending weather, school will be dismissed at 1:30pm today, Tuesday, February 19th.
JH Parents - Busses are running about 25 minutes late this afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience!
JH Houn' Dawgs! Don't forget this Thursday, February 14th is our next dance! 3p - 4:45p. $2 entry fee to raise funds for Brite Futures. Karaoke! Capture the Flag! Dancing! Can't wait to see you there!
NO SCHOOL TODAY, AJH! Have a great day! Stay safe and warm.
Struggling to get your student to tell you about their day? Ask open-ended questions. "What did you learn today?" "What class did you have the most fun in today?" "What made you smile today?" Start the conversation. You'll be amazed at what you learn! Go Houn' Dawgs!
JH Parents - if you didn't have time over the weekend to watch the Securly Parent Video, please give it a view! It will explain how to use the new Securly Home. Go Dawgs!
Parents - please watch the following video for more information regarding Securly Home:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/289429664
JH Houn' Dawgs!! Enjoy your three day weekend!! Go Dawgs!
Parents! You should be receiving an email shortly from Securly Home. Your student was given a letter to take home to give you about this service today. We'll be posting more information soon!
Congratulations to the students who auditioned for the All-District Honor Band this past Friday and made the band! We had fourteen students make it, including taking 4-1st chair spots! Go Houn' Dawgs!
JH Boys 8th-grade Basketball game location has CHANGED for tonight! They will play @ the HS Gymnasium at 5:30pm. 7th-grade boys will still play at Pate at 5:30p.
Archery Fundraiser
$1 Items:
7 Popcorn Buckets
Slim Jim Bouquet
50 cent Items:
5 Soda Bouquets
Rice Crispy Treat Bucket
JH Houn' Dawgs! Tutoring will begin Monday, January 14th. See you there!
JH Houn' Dawg parents - students will be leaving their iPads at school for the next few days, so please encourage them to bring their chargers to school!
JH Students - Please bring your iPad chargers to school tomorrow!
The new year is here and we're ready to go!! We're excited to see you tomorrow!
The winter session of NWEA testing starts tomorrow. Please get plenty of rest, bring your CHARGED iPad, earbuds, and be prepared to do YOUR BEST! GO HOUN' DAWGS!!
WINTER BAND CONCERT - 6th Grd, JH & HS Bands - Sunday, December 9th from 2-3pm @ HS Gymnasium. Soup/Baked Potato/Chili from 12:30-2pm. HS Jazz Band @ 1pm. We hope to see you there! Go HOUN' DAWGS!
JH parents! The weather should be much better this weekend than originally predicted. Due to scheduling conflicts for many parents with the change of date, the WINTER BAND CONCERT has been moved BACK TO THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2PM. So sorry for any confusion this caused!
The JH basketball tournament games are on for tomorrow!
JH Parents - your student will be taking the NWEA Benchmark test on Monday and Tuesday (Dec 10 & 11). Please help them remember to CHARGE their iPad, bring earbuds and a book or something to work on if they get finished early. Thank you for your support! GO HOUN' DAWGS!
Calling all JH boys (and parents!) interested in playing basketball this year! Coach Rook will have an informational meeting AFTER the girls BB game (around 7p) on Tuesday, Nov 27th. See you there!
The Junior High Girls basketball games for tonight have been postponed. NO GAME TONIGHT due to weather.
Good morning! School IS IN SESSION today and the Veteran's Day Assembly will be at 10am.
JH Houn' Dawg Patrons - Monday, November 12th @ 10am will be the 20th Annual JH Veteran's Day Assembly. All are invited!!
JH Lady Houn Dawg Basketball parents - Saturday, November 17th the girls will have the opportunity to attend the Missouri State Women's BB game! Free! Please ask Coach Wood for more info!
Heads up! Friday, November 9th JH Girls Basketball time HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 4PM. Coach Cook's girls play at Pate & Coach Wood's girls play at JH.
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardobe" is being performed this weekend at the Black Box at the High School. Saturday - 7pm, Sunday - 2pm, & Monday - 7pm. $5 at the door. Support our kids and enjoy the show!
Congratulations to Joe Hargus and Dominick Harris for their performance at the Show-Me Leadership Conference for FBLA. Dominick was 3rd in Career Awareness & Joe won 1st place in Personal Finance! Go Houn' Dawgs!
Parents! Don't forget we have Parent/Teacher conferences again tonight from 4p-7p. We would love to see you!
Junior High Parents! Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight and tomorrow night from 4p-7p. We hope to see you here!
JH Football v Marshfield on Thursday!! Come support our boys!
Costume Competition at the Dance on Thursday! (No masks & no gore!) Can't wait to see what the students come up with. Students can bring their costumes to school to change into at 3p if they'd like to participate.
Our first dance of the year is this Thursday, October 11th from 3p - 4:55p. Please be at the school before 5p to pick up your student. Face painting, volleyball tournament, dancing, karaoke. Fun! Fun! Fun!
Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 10th!
Be cool and be in school! Parents - don't forget we have an onsite Cox Clinic if your student is feeling ill.
JHVB v Lamar Tuesday, Oct 2, 5:30p. Come on out!
JHVB v Mt Vernon tonight! Come support our ladies!
Parent/Teacher conferences will soon be here! October 15th & 16th....come meet with your student's teacher!
Welcome to our new website!