Welcome to Magnolia Junior High, where we strive for all students to push the limits of possibility! If MJH students are to realize the best version of themselves, we must marshal not only all the resources our school has to offer but provide the information and opportunities necessary for parents to take an active role in their child's success, as well.
To that end, provided below is a quick reference for some of the topics most frequently inquired about by students and parents. This is only a small portion of the important information to be found on this website and is just one of many ways to stay in touch with MJH. For more, visit the Students & Parents section on the homepage.
Beginning of School
The first day of school is Monday, August 11, 2025. All students will pick-up their official schedules when they arrive on this day. Students should bring at least a notebook and pencil to school on the first day. Teachers will distribute class lists of school supplies, and students will receive initial instruction on the expectations they will be held to at MJH this year.
Orientation
Prior to the start of school, students will have the opportunity to pick-up their schedule, purchase school supplies, and get important information about the year ahead. It is recommended that students attend their grade level’s orientation event.
8th Grade Schedule Pick-Up
Wednesday, August 6
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
7th Grade Mustang Stampede
Thursday, August 7
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Student Expectations
Student success begins with an understanding of how to be successful, which is why every MJH student is introduced to "The Mustang Way" at the beginning of the year or when they enroll. This short series of videos explains the basic expectations students are held to as members of the MJH community. To view these videos, click HERE.
Attendance
Attendance at school is extremely important for student success. We need our students at school and in class. The Texas Education Code requires that students attend at least 90% of the time it is in session to receive credit per semester. The code requires schools to deny credit for students found in violation of this rule. Students will be given an opportunity to regain credit by following a detailed plan outlined by the student’s assistant principal. Please know that attendance is taken in each individual class and credit is determined on a class by class basis. Click HERE to review the Attendance Guidelines for MJH.
Dress Code
Any form of dress or hairstyle that the principal or assistant principals deem to be disruptive to the educational environment, a health or safety hazard, or inappropriate in any way will not be allowed. All violations will require the student to change into clothes that adhere to the dress code, and the original clothing items will be stored in the assistant principals' office until the end of the day. These can be items the student has on them or that a parent or guardian brings to the school.
Parent/Student Sign-In/Sign-Out
Visitor sign-in/sign-out is conducted at the reception area at the front entrance. All visitors must have a valid driver’s license to enter the building, and all visitors will be scanned into our system. Please note that the building is monitored at all times by security cameras. Students arriving late to first period or after, or who are leaving school early, will sign-in/sign-out at the reception area in the front of the school. If your student needs to be picked-up early from school, please send a note with him or her to be turned in to the attendance office as soon as they arrive at school, or call at least one hour ahead of time. This will save you and the school time and effort. Please report to the reception area to sign your student in/out. No students will be signed out during the last 20 minutes of the school day.
Tardy Policy
The tardy policy for the year can be found in the student handbook and will be reviewed in all classrooms beginning the first day of school. Make sure that you allow additional time during the first week of school and any time road conditions may cause delays.
School Supplies
2025-2026 School Supplies List
Personal Electronic Devices
The personal electronic device policy at MJH follows Texas state law, which prohibits students’ use of cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, radio devices, paging devices, or any other electronic device capable of communication while on school property during the school day.
While students are permitted to bring these devices to school with them in order to contact their parents before or after school, they must be powered off and stored in a bag during school hours. Similarly, earbuds and headphones cannot be used or visible during school hours unless explicitly authorized by a teacher during class time. Students who violate this policy will have their device confiscated and will be subject to further disciplinary action. Please consult the MISD Student Code of Conduct for further details.