Mountain Home Junior High School

If you are a current MHPS substitute or if you would like to learn more about being a substitute for our district, join us for an informational meeting on July 31st at 9:00 a.m. in Dunbar Auditorium.

#BomberSpotlight #Staff Spotlight

Meet Leo!

Leo is a 17-month-old Springer Spaniel and is a new member of the Mountain Home Public Schools team! Leo has spent his summer mornings running tracks, and his afternoons training to locate hidden narcotics.

He is trained to identify the source of five different narcotics, and his commands are given in Czech!

You'll likely spot Leo around the district this year as he works alongside his handler, SRO Recktenwald, to help keep our schools safe.

Welcome to the Bomber family, Leo! 💙💛

Transportation Inservice Opportunity-- July 29th at Dunbar Auditorium 8 a.m.

New Student Registration is on Monday, July 27th from 8am-3pm on each MHPS Campus!

Back to school reminders for the 2026 school year!
https://youtu.be/EYHPcQ1a2gs

Join us for Military & First Responders Appreciation Night on August 28th!

#Bomber Spotlight

Mountain Home Junior High School student Annabelle "Belle" Williams has spent her summer representing both the Bombers and the State of Arkansas on the national stage.

In June, Belle earned a spot on the 14U Girls Team Arkansas National Wrestling Team after an outstanding performance at the state level. She traveled to Indiana to compete against some of the nation's top wrestlers.

In July, she traveled to Washington, D.C. with Mountain Home's NJROTC program, where she was selected to participate in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—an incredible honor.

Later this fall, Belle will receive the Iron Woman Award from Arkansas USA Wrestling for becoming a champion in all three wrestling styles: Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman.

Reflecting on wrestling for Team Arkansas, Belle said, "I was honored to represent Arkansas, but I'm also proud of the work it took to earn the opportunity."

About participating in the wreath-laying ceremony, she shared, "It was really a great experience. Every time I think about it, it makes me really happy I was able to experience that."

Congratulations, Belle!

🍎 Free & Reduced Meal Applications Are Now Open!

Families who may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals should submit a new application each school year.

The application is quick, secure, and easy to complete online at EZMealApp.com.

Don't wait—submit your application today to help ensure your student's meal benefits are in place for the upcoming school year!

#BomberSpotlight This Fourth of July, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on our outstanding Mountain Home NJROTC cadets. This week, our cadets represented Mountain Home Public Schools and the state of Arkansas in Washington, D.C., as participants in the nation’s 250th Independence Day Celebration. While extreme heat forced today’s parade to be canceled, these students still had the incredible honor of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery—a solemn tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. Representing our community on such a historic occasion is an honor few students ever experience, and these cadets have done so with professionalism, respect, and pride. We’re incredibly proud of our NJROTC program—one of the finest in the nation—and grateful to everyone who helped make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity possible through their support and generosity. Thank you for representing Mountain Home so well, and happy Independence Day from MHPS! 🇺🇸💙

What an incredible week at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas! We are so proud of our Junior High FBLA students and all they have accomplished. Congratulations to Allison Free, Harper Bounds, and Lindy Lueck for advancing to the final round of the Community Service Project competition! Their project, which focuses on supporting the mental health of students, has earned national recognition, and gave them the opportunity to compete in the final round today. Best wishes to Alyssa Laxton and Chloe Wilson as they completed their competitive events in Exploring Professionalism and Exploring Accounting & Finance. Beyond competition, our students have embraced every opportunity this conference has offered. They have networked with business professionals and FBLA members from across the country, traded pins with students from different states, explored the conference expo, and built friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. They've also had the opportunity to experience some of San Antonio's most iconic attractions, including walking along the beautiful River Walk and visiting the historic Alamo, making this trip both educational and unforgettable. We can't wait for the awards ceremony and are so proud of how they have represented our school, community, and Arkansas on the national stage. Safe travels as they begin the long journey back home to Mountain Home tomorrow!

Follow this link to nominate:

https://forms.gle/eLxp8G8fei2aqXdw7

Join us in wishing our Mountain Home Junior High HOSA students the best of luck as they begin their journey at the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis!

Representing MHPS are:
• Lila Grace Withrow
• Abby Howerton
• Taylen Broadway
• Lyric Todd

We are proud of these students for earning the opportunity to compete on the international stage and represent our district. Go Bombers! 💙💛

Please join us in congratulating Mountain Home Junior High Librarian Melissa Steiner on being named the AAIM School Library Media Specialist of the Year! This prestigious award recognizes Arkansas library media specialists who demonstrate excellence through their service to students, teachers, and the community. Mrs. Steiner’s dedication to fostering a love of reading, supporting learning, and creating meaningful experiences for students makes her truly deserving of this honor. We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Steiner and grateful for the impact she makes every day at MHJH. Congratulations on this well-earned recognition! 💙💛

Mountain Home Junior Trap Team Earns 3rd Place at State Tournament

After four weeks of intense Regional competition at the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex in Jacksonville, the Mountain Home Junior Trap Team capped off an outstanding season with a 3rd place finish at the state tournament.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports program hosted 64 junior and 64 senior teams, all vying for state championships, as well as individual shooters competing for the coveted Champion of Champions title. The junior teams competed on Friday, May 29th, in a 64-team single-elimination bracket, where each matchup required squads to shoot 125 clays.

Mountain Home’s junior squad—Benson Hopper, Case Hardin, Luke Hopper, Wyatt Bourg, and Austin Still—faced six challenging matches. They defeated Cossatot River FFA, Batesville Pioneers, Bald Knob, and Westside Red before a narrow loss to Jonesboro Grey in the semi-finals by a single target, 112–111. The team rebounded to claim 3rd place with a 116–111 victory over Smackover.

In addition to team success, seven junior shooters advanced to the Champion of Champions shoot-off after scoring perfect 25-for-25 in regional competition. Mountain Home’s Case Hardin joined Gauge Kuhn (Bald Knob White), Joshua Henry Semmler (Dierks 1), Chandler Waldrup (Westside Red 4), Libby Camp (Lonoke Jackrabbits), Parker Reese (Marmaduke Hounds Gray), and Sebastian Sifuentes (Jonesboro Blue) in the showdown. After 11 head-to-head stands, Case Hardin earned 2nd place in the Champion of Champions shoot-off.

This performance highlights the skill, focus, and teamwork of Mountain Home’s junior shooters, cementing their reputation as one of the state’s top trap teams.

We’re grateful to the Twin Lakes Community Foundation for continuing to invest in our students and schools through grants that make a meaningful impact across MHPS.

Bridges of Mountain Home Schools recently received funding to help provide healthy snacks for students, supporting the well-being of children across our district.

In addition, Pinkston Middle School was awarded a grant to help create new opportunities and support student learning at the middle school level.

Thank you to the Twin Lakes Community Foundation for believing in our students, supporting our staff, and helping make a difference for Bomber families each and every day.

Mountain Home Public Schools recently recognized our April Students, Staff, Support Staff, and Teachers of the Month, along with our annual yearly award recipients. These individuals represent the hard work, dedication, leadership, and positive impact seen across our district each day.

A special thank you to Legacy Title Company for generously sponsoring both our monthly and yearly awards throughout the 2025–2026 school year. Your continued support and commitment to recognizing excellence in our schools means so much to our students and staff. We are incredibly grateful for community partners like you!

Wishing all of our students and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! ☀️
Thank you for another incredible year at MHPS — we can’t wait to welcome our students back on August 11. Go Bombers! 💙