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Teacher Work Day and a New Semester

January 21-24 - Culminating Exams and Projects, January 24 - First Semester Ends, January 27 - Teacher Work Day for all Junior Highs, January 28 - Second Semester Begins

Harper Jr. High is on Social Media!

Check us out on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter for posts on student activities, school updates, and many cool things happening around campus.

After Hours Library Program

After Hours Library Program Now open at Harper! Use computers. Do Homework. Bring your parents.

Winter Break is here - See you on Monday 1-6-20

Winter Break is from December 23, 2019 through January 3, 2020. See you on Monday, January 6.

Tree Harper Fund Razor IV update

Tree Harper’s Fund Razor IV was a smashing success! The spider beard won with 322 votes.

Student Ice Cream Social

Students, join our Ice Cream Social this Friday at 3:45-4:30

Universal Breakfast Offered at Harper

Universal Breakfast (Free Breakfast for All Students)

Welcome to the 19-20 School Year!

Read more for important Back to School dates

Welcome to our New Website!

We are proud to announce the launch of the new Harper website!

Friends of Frances Update

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District News

TK and Kindergarten Information Nights are Coming Up!

Info nights will be held in February and early March with registration beginning in March.

Parent Engagement Night 2020

Join us for our annual DJUSD Parent Engagement Night on February 25!

Apply for the CA State Seal of Biliteracy!

If you are a graduating Senior and have taken foreign language classes, you may qualify for the State Seal of Biliteracy!

We're looking for substitutes!

DJUSD is looking for substitutes to support student learning!

Holiday Tidings from Superintendent Bowes

With the Winter Break almost upon us, we are looking forward to a much anticipated time of rest.

Happy Holidays from DJUSD

School sites and the District office will be closed December 23 until January 6.

Learn more about the process and details of how DJUSD will be moving to By-Trustee Area Elections. November 21, 2019 Regular Meeting (6:30 p.m. City Chambers)

DJUSD continues to monitor the fire, wind, air quality and power outage impacts to the region. Find out what informs our decisions regarding poor air quality.

With fires and windy conditions in the region, the air quality in DJUSD is likely to deteriorate. We continue to monitor conditions to take proper precautions for student health and safety.

Youth Truth Family Survey - Tell us how we're doing!

Youth Truth Student and Family Survey deadline extended until October 25

Local Funding for Student Success

Learn what a local education funding measure could do to continue academic achievement.

New Start Time for School Board Meetings

Open Session Begins at 6:30 p.m. starting October 3

School Custodian Appreciation Day