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Mean Girls Jr. Harper Musical

DJUSD VAPA and Harper Drama presents Mean Girls Jr. Thursday March 12 to Sunday March 15. Read more for details.

ASB Fundraiser at Crazy D's

On April 1 eat at Crazy D's Hot Chicken and 15% of your bill will go to Harper ASB!

Open House 2026

Save the date for Harper's Open House on April 28, 2026. More details to come!

Information for the 2026-27 School Year

Our Family Information Nights are coming up in January. Read more for specific dates and details about preparing for the 26-27 school year.

Harper Spirit Wear

Read more to order your Harper Spirit Wear. There are sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, bags, and much more.

Tree Harper & Friends of Frances 2025-26 Winner

Thank you to all the donors for your support! Tree Harper & Friends of Frances 2025-26 Winner: drum roll... Rainbow 67!

Take-out Tuesdays

Take a night off of cooking and support Harper PTO with our Take-out Tuesday fundraiser nights. Read more for details.

Harper Huskies Webstore

Support your Huskies here! Purchase items or donate to ASB or Athletics online.

Back to School Celebration

You are invited to Frances Harper's Back to School Celebration on September 24. Read more for details.

Picture Day

Picture Day is on August 27. Read more for how to order pictures.

2025-26 Back to School Dates & Information

Read more for our details about schedule pick up and our back to school packet.

7th Grade WEB Orientation 2025

7th Graders, join us for the WEB Orientation on Friday August 22 from 8 am to 1 pm. Read more for details.

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District News

Committee to Rename César Chávez Elementary

The DJUSD Board of Education has indicated that César Chávez Elementary will be renamed. We are forming a committee of interested individuals to make recommendations to the Board on the renaming.

April PEP Talk - Understanding Sexual Assault and Supporting Students

Join us on Wednesday, April 15 via Zoom!

DACE CNA Program Returns March 30

Become a Certified Nursing Assistant through our Davis Adult and Community Ed! Cohort begins March 30

Happy Spring Break!

Schools and offices will be closed March 23-27 for Spring Break.

March PEP Talk - When the World Feels Scary

Join us on Wednesday, March 18 at 6:00 p.m.

February PEP Talk - Supporting Strong-Willed Children

Join us virtually on Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m.

Junior High Info for Current Sixth Graders

Learn more about the junior high transition process and info nights.

TK/Kindergarten Information Nights

Join us at your neighborhood school or at one of our choice program info nights!

January PEP Talk - Screen Addictions

Join us for our first PEP Talk of 2026 on January 21!

Nominations Open for our February Awards Cycle

Nominate someone in the community for the February cycle of our Values in Action Awards

Apply for the California State Seal of Biliteracy

Applications are due February 6, 2026!

Food Resources in Yolo County

This is a list of food resources for Yolo County residents.

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Calendar

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

All Day

May01

Jewish American Heritage Month

All Day

May01

Mental Health Awareness Month

All Day

May01

First Friday with the Principal

8:20AM - 9:20AM

May04

CAASPP Testing Block Schedule

All Day

May04

Teacher Appreciation Week

All Day

May11

8th Grade State Science Test

Our Mission

Harper Junior High: A Caring Community, inspiring everyone to learn, achieve and thrive.