Julesburg School District

Attention all parents and athletes:

Julesburg High School is proud to announce our new principal, Mr. Vance McCormick! Welcome to the team!

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🍔 Come Hungry to the Sedgwick County Fair! 🌭

The Julesburg FFA and FBLA crews will be serving up all your fair favorites at the Concession Stand!

💪These amazing students will be hard at work, so stop by, grab a bite, and help support two great local organizations!

📍Find us at the Fairgrounds
📅 Thursday, July 24 - Sunday, July 27
🍟 Menu below — come early, come hungry!

Every bite helps fund leadership opportunities, conferences, and events for our members. THANK YOU for supporting Julesburg youth!

Thank you to D&J Cafe (Joe & Tasha Harris) for their continued partnership!

JES 5th graders will begin band this year and get to choose a musical instrument such as flute, clarinet, trumpet, or percussion. Families can use an instrument they already have, rent one from the school (if available), or rent/purchase from Yanda’s Music. A parent meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the music room to share more information and offer rental/purchase options. Please fill out the form by Friday, August 22nd to help us plan. Contact Mrs. Weber with any questions at weber_ma@julesburg.org or 970-474-3365.

Sedgwick County Cougars

The SCC Booster Club will be ordering warm ups for incoming freshmen and new athletes. If any other high school athlete needs new sizes this is their opportunity to order! Please click on the link below or scan the QR code to be directed to your mini store to begin ordering. Team Store Close Date 8/3/2025 Store Link https://stores.inksoft.com/WS92065

The Lady Cougars attended camp July 14 - July 16 in Ogallala. The purple team went 31-13 and finished in the Gold Division (Top 9 out of 26). The black team placed 4th in the Bronze Division. We ended camp with our traditional Dairy Queen treat! Great work, Lady Cougars!

📚 Preschool Registration Open! 🎨
We’re excited to welcome new families to our early childhood program for the upcoming school year!
Our Program Director will be holding office hours every Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM starting July 16th. This is a great opportunity to stop by, ask questions, and complete enrollment paperwork.
If Wednesdays don’t work for your schedule, no problem! Just reach out—we’d be happy to arrange a time that works for you.

The Sedgwick County Health Center is offering FREE Sports Physicals for all students in grades 7-12 on Monday, July 7th and Friday, July 11th at 8:30 am.

No well child checks and/or vaccinations will be given during these visits.

Parents, please have ALL paperwork filled out and signed prior to the appointments.

In order to take advantage of this incredible opportunity, all students must be at the Julesburg location by 8:30 am with all of the necessary signed documents.

We are honored to share that Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has sent an official letter congratulating our Boys Track Team on their incredible achievement—winning the State Championship! This recognition from our U.S. Representative is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship our athletes have shown all season. Way to go, boys—your efforts are being noticed far beyond the track!

Come support your Sedgwick County Cougar Volleyball team!

🎨✨ Our SLT team had an amazing morning painting for the Lincoln Highway event! Big thanks to Mrs. Johnson for the delicious breakfast burritos and for making this event happen for our youth! 🌟

SC Basketball Camp with Roger Trennepohl on June 16 & 17 Register Today: https://forms.gle/RNN5Mr3Snk2fRxAm7

Job Posting: One-on-One Aide for High-Needs Students in Special Education Job Type: Part-time - Monday - Thursday 7:45 am-12:45 pm Location: Julesburg Early Education Center (Julesburg School District) 401 Cottonwood, Julesburg, CO 80737 Start Date: August 18, 2025 How to Apply: Please click on the link below to apply… https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18sm2L1uTZvSZa2V6DzXZ-a3VZM9xE6S_VY2YFLSr7Xo/edit?pli=1 Job Description: The Julesburg Early Education Center is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and patient individual to join our team as a full-time one-on-one aide for high-needs students in our early education program. The aide will provide direct support to students with significant cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, ensuring they have access to educational opportunities in a safe and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide individualized support to assigned students, assisting with academic tasks, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional development. Collaborate with special education teachers, therapists, and other support staff to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Assist students with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and any specialized medical or therapeutic needs. Monitor and support students during transitions, classroom activities, and breaks to ensure safety and engagement. Support communication with teachers, parents, and service providers regarding student progress, challenges, and successes. Foster a positive and supportive relationship with students, encouraging their participation and independence in the classroom. Ensure adherence to school policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting students' rights. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Early childhood credentials or be willing to complete these courses. Experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities or special needs, is highly desirable. Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in behavioral strategies, adaptive technology, and therapeutic techniques. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. Patience, flexibility, and a strong commitment to supporting students' individual needs. Ability to lift and assist students with physical tasks if required. Must complete a background check and have medical clearance.(added this) Benefits: Competitive Hourly Wage Retirement plan Professional development opportunities Supportive work environment with access to training and resources Equal Opportunity Employer: The Julesburg School District is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Congratulations to our Junior High and High School Honor Roll Students!

🌾 STATE CONVENTION SUCCESS! 🌾 The Julesburg FFA Chapter had an exciting and eventful time at State Convention! From exploring the college & career fair to competing and being recognized for their hard work, our members made us proud. 🏆 Most Improved Chapter in Colorado – We were honored with this huge achievement! ✨ Individual Highlights: 🔹 Claudia Rhoades – Top 4 & Gold Award in Employment Skills, National Qualifier in Vet Science Proficiency, and served on the State Officer Nominating Committee. 🔹 Mackenzie Lopez & Lucas Harris – Earned their State FFA Degrees! 🔹 Levi Reichman – Presented and interviewed for his Heifer Wrangler project. 🔹 Cade Hoschouer & Carlie Brandt – Showcased their award-winning SAE grant projects. We’re so proud of everyone’s hard work, dedication, and success! 💙💛 #JulesburgFFA #COFFAStateConvention

"One benefit of summer was that each day, we had more light to read by." - Jeannette Walls Summer Reading Challenge Link to Information: https://5il.co/3i8be