"We appreciate that the Cedar Campus has a strong mindfulness program and the staff are committed to calmly working with students. Also, love that our kids eat and play outside every day!"--FJA Parent
YOUR CHILD DESERVES TO BE KNOWN AND HAVE SUCCESS
At Flagstaff Junior Academy, small class sizes and dedicated educators create an environment where students are supported, challenged, and inspired to succeed.
Serving PreK–8th grade students in Flagstaff for more than 30 years.
Small Class Sizes. Engaged Learning. Caring Community.
📝 Select grade levels still have openings. Apply now for Fall 2026:
www.fjacademy.com/o/fjacademy/page/admission
Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference every day? If yes, then join the staff at Flagstaff Junior Academy!
Our Instructional Aides work alongside classroom and special education teachers to support students academically, behaviorally, and socially. Responsibilities include assisting with small groups, one-on-one support, classroom activities, and student supervision at lunch and recess times.
✨ Why FJA?
✅ Meaningful work with amazing students
✅ Early-release Fridays—staff are done by 1:00 p.m.
✅ Opportunities to earn additional pay through tutoring, committees, and more
✨ Full-time staff receive excellent benefits, including:
✅ Health, dental, and HAS benefits
✅ Paid time off
✅ Employer-matched retirement plan
If you’re passionate about helping students learn and grow, we’d love to hear from you!
Email your resume and 3 references to Executive Director, Carissa Morrison, at carissamorrison@fjacademy.com. More details: https://www.fjacademy.com/page/employment
There's still 5 weeks of summer.
If you're hearing "I'm bored alot," want to cut back on screen-time, or are looking for new, free reading resources, we've got you covered!
From traditional print books to convenient online, fully narrated options for car rides, you can help your child escape, imagine, and explore through summer reading!
Click here for all the details: https://aptg.co/q7BJ_b
This lasting tribute reflects the expertise, love, and care Ms. Barbara poured into her classroom and this playground throughout her 25 years at FJA. Generations of children—including countless of our own staff members' children—were led by her kindness and unwavering dedication.
As we celebrate her well-earned retirement, we're deeply grateful for the incredible legacy Barbara Dornan leaves behind. And, we're delighted that she'll continue sharing her gifts by guiding and mentoring at our Cedar Campus this upcoming school year.
Thank you, Ms. Barbara, for 25 amazing years! We can't imagine a better way to honor your legacy than seeing children learn, laugh, and play each day at Ms. Barbara's Playground. 💙
Thanks to Ms. Carrie and Mr. Cola for hosting another amazing year of camp filled with hands-on science, outdoor exploration, and adventure. Lots of learning and memory-making!💙
Cedar Summer Camp Vibes!
⚽🏀🏐🏃🏈 Get game-day ready for FJA Middle School Athletics!
FJA offers boys soccer, girls soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, girls volleyball, cross country, and flag football. All student-athletes need a sports physical on file before participating.
Take advantage of these low-cost local opportunities and get your physical completed this summer for just $10:
📅 June 13
https://www.nahealth.com/event/10-sports-physicals-for-student-athletes-in-flagstaff
📅 July 25
https://www.flagstaffboneandjoint.com/sports-physicals
Don't wait until the season starts—check this off your list now! 💙💛
We know their leadership will be missed on campus, but we also know they will do great things in high school and beyond.
We wish them all the best and hope they never forget their time as Snow Wolves. ❄️🐺
Thank you to Ms. Mitchell’s Murals Alive! PBL class for creating Gemini Campus’s very first mural! 🎨
Students studied mural design and public art, then brought this project from concept to completion — even hosting a public comment period to choose the final octopus design by Lily Stevenson. 🐙
Special thanks to Kayley Quick for sharing her expertise and VR headset technology, Lauren Mitchell for her vision of PBL and countless hours dedicated, and the Arizona Community Foundation for supporting experiential education at FJA. 💙
Thank you to Ryan Williams for capturing the mural journey on film here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uvTTi0c_cvuo3B9-9ULeTtGp4SDztJ5S/view?usp=sharing
On Friday, we celebrated some of the incredible parents, grandparents, and friends of FJA Cedar Campus who support our elementary students all year long.
From driving on field trips, helping with reading groups, supporting in the garden, leading lessons, and so much more — our students benefit from their time, talents, and care.
And to all of our FJA grown-ups who pack lunches, help with their child's projects, and cheer on our school in countless ways: thank you! We couldn't do it without you. 🌟
From hide-and-seek poetry in the courtyard to the unveiling of our new mural, it was a special evening.
A big thank you to Mr. Sarnoski for capturing some wonderful moments from the event here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-jo5dull3ZW4cwcNVdFaPFZu99v5DXVm/view?usp=drivesdk
Our middle schooler are makers, artists, thinkers, and problem-solvers — and tonight's showcase is a celebration of their voices, ideas, and work.
We hope you can join us and explore some of the projects, pieces, and learning experiences they have been creating recently and, in some cases, developing all year long.
Not to be missed: Student-designed vinyl-wrapped utility boxes and Ms. Mitchell's PBL Class's octopus mural will be on display.
Our students are proud of what they’ve created, and we are proud of them!
From our office staff to lead teachers to instructional aides to specials/elective teachers, every single educator at FJA plays a part in shaping our students’ days (and futures). 💛
Take a moment this week to share your appreciation through a note, email, hug, etc., as our educators are truly the heart of FJA. ✨
From fantasy to graphic novels, there is something for every reader. 📖❤️
Mark your calendars. In-Person Family Fair Hours: Thur. 4/30--3:15-5:30 & Fri. 5/1--8:00-12:00
💳 Skip the cash and set up your student's eWallet for easy in-person shopping AND/OR
order online--anyone can support us/all proceeds benefit FJA:https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/flagstaffjunioracadelemsch
Our elementary students had a great time—one first-grader shared, “I’ve never been to a rock concert before...this changed my life,” while others suggested the band should be “on the internet.” We also loved seeing our 6th-grade band member quickly gain a 3rd-grade fan club.
We appreciate you sharing your music with our younger students—keep rocking! 🤘
Families—keep an eye out for text updates when they reach Barstow and again as they pass through Seligman.
We know many students may take a well-earned recovery day at home tomorrow—completely understandable after such an incredible trip!
We can’t wait to hear their stories and see more photos soon 📸
Prospective Families: Join us tonight, 5:30-7:00 p.m., at our Cedar Campus PreK–5 Open House! 🎉🏫
We still have a few openings for Fall 2026 in select grades—stop by and see what makes our school community so special! 💙📚
Details here: 🔗✨ https://aptg.co/9CZbGl
Then, join our talented FJA teaching team!
💛 Collaborative colleagues
✨Supportive families
👩🏫 Small class sizes
🌱 Room to grow professionally
💼 Competitive salary + benefits
🏫 Strong systems that support both students and teachers
🌟Apply now: www.fjacademy.com/page/employment 🌟
