Good evening Juniata County School District families! Open House will be held tomorrow, Friday, August 22, 2025, from 2pm to 4pm at each school building. Please feel free to stop by and visit your classroom and teacher. School will be back in session on Monday, August 25, 2025. We look forward to having our students return to school after a wonderful summer break. Also, please remember that the Juniata County School District offers very flexible online options that match what online charter schools offer. Be sure to contact your child’s school if you are interested in learning more about your educational options. See you soon!
Sincerely, Christie Holderman
Superintendent
Sincerely, Christie Holderman
Superintendent
REMINDER.........
New Student Orientation is tomorrow, August 13 from 9:30 am-11:00 am. Please enter through the auditorium entrance.
New Student Orientation is tomorrow, August 13 from 9:30 am-11:00 am. Please enter through the auditorium entrance.
When schedules are posted tomorrow, we wanted to remind everyone that these schedules are tentative and a few minor adjustments could be made before school starts. Any change you wish to make to your schedule must be requested using the Google Form that will be available on the first day of school. Not all schedule change requests can be accommodated. Enjoy the remaining days of summer break.
Parents, guardians and students of the Juniata County School District: We hope you had a relaxing summer and continue to enjoy the last remaining days of our break. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, tentative schedules and class lists will be available on Sapphire. Our open house is scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Our first day of school is Monday, August 25, 2025. Also, please remember that the Juniata County School District offers very flexible online options that match what online charter schools offer. Be sure to contact your child’s school if you are interested in learning more about your educational options. See you soon!
Attention EJHS Families! Beginning with the 25/26 School year, transportation assignments (except van-specific information) will be available to you via the Sapphire Community Portal. Finalized transportation assignments will be available during August; a letter will be posted to the district website, and a one-call will also be sent out in Mid- August. Students who are assigned to van transportation will be contacted directly, during the week leading up to the start of school. Letters/postcards will not be mailed home. Please use the links listed below to create your Sapphire Community Portal. English: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1454/JCSD/5589800/Busing_Info_for_Website_ENG.pdf Spanish: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1454/JCSD/5589801/Busing_Info_for_Website_ESP.pdf
Senior yearbook pictures are available for East Juniata this summer at a reduced price of $19 at Stacey Snyder's Studio at 3048 Cocolamus Creek Rd. Thompsontown. You will then receive a $19 coupon for any orders that you place for these pictures. During your appointment at the studio, we will take 4-6 poses. You will receive digital proofs so you can choose your favorite for your senior yearbook photo, then the picture is lightly retouched and sent to your yearbook advisor.
https://www.staceysnyderstudio.com/senior-yearbook-scheduler-2026
Seat Belt Safety Tips
East Juniata's JR/SR Play
Lots of events coming up in May!
The Daily Item will again be creating a keepsake graduation edition for the 2025 seniors. If you would like to include your senior, see the attached flyer for the details and deadline.
Spring Concert Dates
The Juniata County School District will be closed Friday, April 18 and 21, 2025.
It's time to order yard signs for your high school graduates!! You can place you order using the following link: https://www.staceysnyderstudio.com/senior-yard-signs.
Reminder: There is no school for students on Friday, March 14, 2025 for an inservice day!
Reminder: There is no school for students on Friday, February 14, 2025 for an inservice day and no school on Monday, February 17, 2025 for President's Day. Have a great weekend!
All after school and evening activities, including the board workshop, are cancelled today, February 12, 2025.
Attention parents, guardians, family and friends of the graduating class!! We need your help to collect cards and letters for your graduating senior! Read the flyer for all the details!
Due to the continued winter weather and unsafe roads, Juniata County School District will be closed today, February 6, 2025.
The Juniata County School District will be operating on a 3 hour delay on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Dear Families,
With the significant drop in temperature today and tomorrow, we want to make you aware of the potential impact on road conditions and ensure the safety of our students and families. Temperatures are expected to fall well below freezing, with wind chills making it feel even colder. This could result in icy conditions on roads, sidewalks, and bus routes, particularly in the early morning hours. Please dress children in layers, including warm coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Allow extra time for travel, as delays are possible due to weather conditions. If your road is impassable, this situation does constitute a reasonable cause for absence from school.
We will continue to monitor weather updates and make any necessary adjustments to school operations, including delays or closures, if warranted. You will be promptly notified through our usual communication channels should any changes occur.
You may be wondering why we have not cancelled for today. We have driven on many of the back roads and determined that our state and township crews have cleared them thoroughly. We have also monitored both the actual temperature and real feel and it has not met the -10 degree threshold we usually use as a guide for closing. It is impossible to check every road in the county so if your road is impassable, your child would be excused for their absence from school.
An additional concern is the fact that students have not been in school since last Thursday. The schools are able to provide lunch and a warm place for those that may not have that in their home situation.
Your child's safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this cold weather period. Please stay safe and warm.
Christie Holderman