The Academies at Jonesboro High School Career Coach Program

09/18/2026

Arkansas State University visited our campus this week! 🐺⬛️🟥

A-State Recruiter, Summer Young, provided an overview of the application process and requirements, concurrent enrollment, degree plans and majors, residence life, scholarships and financial aid, and opportunities available for students, including student life. 

The next available recruitment event will be November 7, 2026. This event is for high school students, giving them the opportunity to learn about admissions, academics, student support and student life at A-State. 

Don’t forget to use this month’s promotional fee waiver code, FREE-TEMBER, for your admission applications!

Thank you, A-State, for visiting our campus!

09/18/2026

We are extremely appreciative of our recruiters!

Sgt. Brandon Bryant, the Army National Guard, provided information about the upcoming ASVAB as well as an overview of the National Guard, enlistment and careers and benefits.

It’s important that our students understand the career readiness initiatives: enrollment, enlistment or employment.

Thank you, again, Sgt. Bryant for being a resource for our students!

09/08/2026

Free ACT Bootcamp Prep starts TODAY!! You got this, Canes!

09/01/2026

It’s the first of September and we welcomed our central Arkansas college, University of Central Arkansas, to our campus! 💜🐻

Admissions Counselor, Re*****on Gosner, discussed his experience at UCA, the application process, concurrent enrollment, degree plans and majors, student life, study abroad, scholarships, and financial aid, and unique opportunities made available for students.

Things to know:
• See your Career Coach for more information about UCA Committment

• For students that are admitted, the housing application opens October 1.
(FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE)

•Bear Facts Days: October 3 and December 4
(for high school seniors and their families)

If you have any questions, email your Academy Career Coach. 

Thank you, UCA! 💜🐻

08/21/2026

Here's a great way for our Cane students to sign up for tutoring for their Math class or to prep for the Math section of the upcoming ACT.

Need help with math?! Mr. Miller will start his after-school tutoring on Monday, August 31st! See his schedule below!!

08/21/2026

Welcome Back, Canes! 🖤💛

We are excited to have our students back in our offices again! 🎉

Computers have been distributed all week. Don’t forget to check your email for important information.

Let’s have a great school year! OPEN THE ROOF! 🌪️

08/06/2026

We are excited to introduce our newest Career Coach...

Mrs. Kelli Merryman!

She will be in the HHS Academy and can't wait to continue serving our students in a new role.

05/22/2026

One chapter has closed, but one beautiful chapter is just beginning 💐

One of our very own, Mrs. Mary Williams, was showered with hugs and love today as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement.

This Career Coach Program is only as strong as its coaches and you have undoubtedly provided unparalleled guidance, encouragement and support to every student and adult you have come in contact with, leaving an indelible mark on their lives.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication and 34 years of remarkable service! May your retirement be filled with joy, love and happiness, Mrs. Mary!

~JHS Career Coaches

05/15/2026

Thank you, Jonesboro Business Association, for hosting this beautiful event! Our students deserve to be recognized, celebrated and empowered and the speakers definitely created that environment today.

At the Youth Empowerment Summit, talented students from MacArthur and several JHS students with NEACTC presented their creations that can and have impacted our community.

Great leaders developing right before our eyes!

05/05/2026

Open The Roof, Class of 2026! 🎉

🖤💛 JPS is so proud of the The Academies at JHS Class of 2026! Parents, if you live outside the Jonesboro school district, you can still for your student for the 2026-27 school year! Deadline is June 1! Call 933-5800 for more information. 🌴🌪️