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Back to School Reminders - March 3, 2026

Posted Date: 03/03/26 (06:00 PM)


NCUJHS - Respect Responsibility, Perseverance

Back to School Reminders

Important Updates & Notices

March 3, 2026

Wednesday, March 4th

We look forward to seeing everyone back on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Wednesday will be a Green B Day.

School Hours

8:20 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Building opens at 8:00 AM
  • First bell rings at 8:20 AM
  • Dismissal bell rings at 3:30 PM

Bus Behavior Contract

Reviewed at the beginning of each school year within the Annual Student Update is our School Bus Behavior Contract agreed upon by all families, students and staff members.

Click the > link < to review this contract with your student before returning to school.
School Bus

After School Additions

After School Programs take place from 3:30-4:30 PM.

Current After School Programs
  • Yearbook Club - Mon & Thurs
  • D&D Club - Mon & Thurs
  • Nerd Club - Mondays
  • Art Club - Mondays
  • Chess Club - Tuesdays
  • Select Choir - Tuesdays
  • XC Skiing (ending soon)
  • Pokemon Trainer Club - Fridays

Starting this week, Monday-Thursday, NCUJHS will be offering:
  • Homework Club
  • Community Service Club
  • Detention

Homework Club will be available to students that would like to stay after school to complete homework in a small group with a staff proctor.

Community Service Club will be recommended for students that would like to earn service credits, or as an alternate repayment plan for students who may have damaged school property such as Chromebooks.

Detention will be assigned on a case-by-case basis.

After school snack is offered.
There is a late bus available that departs school at 4:30 nightly.
Late bus schedule can be found > here <.
Parent Pick Up should occur no later than 4:30 PM.

*Parent permission will be required for any student to stay on campus past 3:30 PM.
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Upcoming Important Dates

3/6 - Middle School Music Festival
3/10 - ⛷️ Jay Peak Ski/Snowboard Day
3/11 - Castle Cup at Jay Peak
3/12 - Band & Chorus Concert
3/13 - Last day of Trimester 2
3/16 - First day of Trimester 3
  • PBIS Rising Falcons Ceremony
  • 🎪 Circus Residency beings in PE/Health
3/24 - ⛷️ LAST Jay Peak Ski/Snowboard Day
3/26 - Early Release Day (Dismissal at 12:30)

VTCAP Statewide Testing
  • Wed 4/1 - 8th Grade Science Testing
  • Tues/Wed 4/7 & 8 - ELA Testing
  • Thurs 4/9 - Math Testing

Hiring at NCUJHS

NCUJHS is currently hiring for the following positions.

Immediate Openings
  • Long-term Social Studies Substitute
  • Behavior Interventionists
  • Paraeducators
  • Bus Monitors

2026-2027 School Year
  • Principal
  • Assistant Principal

If interested, please send your resume and a letter of interest to:
Katie Cochran, katlynn.cochran@ncsuvt.org
802-766-2276 Ext. 5100
North Country Union Junior High School
57 Junior High Drive
Derby, VT 05829