Welcome to Aurora Junior High School. I am excited to serve as the Principal for the 2024-25 school year. Our Foundational Four will be our guide this school year.

1) Academic Achievement

2) Social Emotional Learning

3) Active and Healthy Culture

4) Safe Learning Environment

Through our Foundational Four, we hope to guide our students to success at the Junior High and in their future endeavors so they can become Houn Dawg Made!

Aurora Junior High Mission & Vision Statements:

JUNIOR HIGH MISSION: Academically, Emotionally, and Socially prepare students for High School and beyond in a positive and safe environment where students want to learn and grow.

JUNIOR HIGH VISION: Continue the educational process, hoping to attain total development of each individual student, so he or she may become a useful and responsible citizen in an ever-changing society.

RATIONALE: Ensure our students progress on their journey to academic achievement and character development in a safe learning environment with an active and healthy culture.

Please contact the Junior High Office (417-678-3630) or via email (sspooner@aurorar8.org) for any assistance.

Go Dawgs!

Dr. Scott Spooner

Principal