National School Counseling Week | February 2–6
This week, we’re proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week and recognize the incredible impact our counselors have on our students every single day.
✨ Mrs. Becky Dean, MES Counselor, supports our youngest learners with care, encouragement, and a strong foundation for success—helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
✨ Mrs. Whitney Mirus, MMS/MHS Counselor, guides our middle and high school students through academics, personal growth, and future planning, always offering a listening ear and trusted support.
Thank you, Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Mirus, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students. Our school community is better because of you!
This week, we’re proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week and recognize the incredible impact our counselors have on our students every single day.
✨ Mrs. Becky Dean, MES Counselor, supports our youngest learners with care, encouragement, and a strong foundation for success—helping students grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
✨ Mrs. Whitney Mirus, MMS/MHS Counselor, guides our middle and high school students through academics, personal growth, and future planning, always offering a listening ear and trusted support.
Thank you, Mrs. Dean and Mrs. Mirus, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our students. Our school community is better because of you!
Here are the 2026 Dragons Baseball and Lady Dragons Softball Schedules.
Happy Groundhog Day Dragons! What things will YOU notice today?
We’re excited to have our students and staff back after a week off due to winter weather and ready to jump back into learning. Be sure to keep up with everything happening across the district by reading the Dragon Weekly—your go-to source for news, updates, and upcoming events.
https://app.smore.com/n/qver9
How about some Duck Soup Softball? Get a team together and support Lady Dragons Softball.
UPDATES ON BASKETBALL GAMES
The basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 30 at Johnson County Westside will be played as scheduled with the exception that games will now start at 4:00 instead of 4:30.
The basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 30 at Johnson County Westside will be played as scheduled with the exception that games will now start at 4:00 instead of 4:30.
SCHOOL CLOSING - FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Unfortunately, the weather has not cooperated today as we would have liked and many of our rural roads and city streets remain slick and hazardous compounded by freezing temperatures overnight. For everyone’s safety, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, January 30th.
Reminder, students will not be in school on Monday, February 2 for teacher professional development.
We hope to see everyone on Tuesday, February 3.
Unfortunately, the weather has not cooperated today as we would have liked and many of our rural roads and city streets remain slick and hazardous compounded by freezing temperatures overnight. For everyone’s safety, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, January 30th.
Reminder, students will not be in school on Monday, February 2 for teacher professional development.
We hope to see everyone on Tuesday, February 3.
Good Afternoon Dragons! We wanted to communicate some information out to our families.
Monday, February 2, has been on the calendar as a scheduled professional development day for certified staff. Students will not be in school that day.
A decision regarding school for Friday, January 30 will be made later this evening. Information will be sent out to parents and staff as soon as the decision is made. It will be posted on social media, the LiveFeed on the website, and the DragonsLink App, as well as sent via text and email.
Thank you for being patient and understanding this week.
Donuts with Dragons is being postponed to February 13th!
SCHOOL CLOSING: THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026. Due to th e continued poor road conditions and safety being paramount, Mountainburg Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The administration will evaluate road conditions tomorrow to determine the status for Friday.
The administration will evaluate road conditions tomorrow to determine the status for Friday.
ATTENTION MES PARENTS: 100th Day of School Celebration Information
Spring is coming! That means it's time for Baseball and Softball! Little league sign ups are officially open!
Ms. Amber will be at the remaining home basketball games with sign up forms. If you want to sign up online, copy and paste the link into your browser. The payment link will be up and running when we get back to school!
If you have any questions, contact
Amber Ridenoure @ amber.Ridenoure@Mountainburg.org
From Coach Hecox, Coach Ridenoure, and all Dragon Fans, we want to say CONGRATULATIONS to MHS senior cheerleader, Austin Howard!!
SCHOOL CLOSING - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Mountainburg Public Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28th, due to continued hazardous road conditions. All campuses and the district office will be closed.
The January board meeting will still be held on Wednesday, January 28 @ 5:00.
Everyone be safe, be smart, and stay warm!
Mountainburg Public Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28th, due to continued hazardous road conditions. All campuses and the district office will be closed.
The January board meeting will still be held on Wednesday, January 28 @ 5:00.
Everyone be safe, be smart, and stay warm!
UPDATE ON BASKETBALL GAMES:
The basketball games scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 against Hackett at home have been postponed to Tuesday, February 10 with only the senior high games being played starting at 5:00 PM.
The basketball games scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 against Hackett at home have been postponed to Tuesday, February 10 with only the senior high games being played starting at 5:00 PM.
OTHER ACTIVITIES IMPACTED BY THE WINTER WEATHER:
All after-school activities are also canceled for Tuesday, January 27. An announcement regarding rescheduled activities will be made once plans are finalized.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26:
Due to today’s continued hazardous road conditions, the Mountainburg Public Schools Board meeting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 28, at 5:00 PM in the boardroom.
All after-school activities are also canceled for Tuesday, January 27. An announcement regarding rescheduled activities will be made once plans are finalized.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26:
Due to today’s continued hazardous road conditions, the Mountainburg Public Schools Board meeting scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 28, at 5:00 PM in the boardroom.
SCHOOL CLOSING for TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026:
Mountainburg Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to hazardous road conditions from the winter storm. All campuses and the district office will be closed.
Mountainburg Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to hazardous road conditions from the winter storm. All campuses and the district office will be closed.
The Dragon Weekly is coming to you earlier today. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during these snowy days. Families and staff will be notified on Monday regarding the status of school for Tuesday. https://app.smore.com/n/1jwv6f
SCHOOL CLOSING for MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026: Due to hazardous road conditions and inclement weather, all Mountainburg Public School campuses and the district office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. This will utilize the first of our seven built-in snow days.
Please stay safe. Families and staff will be notified on Monday regarding the status of school for Tuesday.
Please stay safe. Families and staff will be notified on Monday regarding the status of school for Tuesday.
Here it is! Our MHS Competition Cheer Team as they perform for Virtual NCA Nationals! This was recorded earlier today. Coach Hecox should know the results sometime tomorrow.
Link to Video: https://youtu.be/HtH3xICK9yg?si=o7hRPCUfB30XQ6Hq