It’s been a banner couple of weeks for the Junction City High School band as the Blue Jays had over 60 students selected for a second-straight year to the North Central Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Ensemble with&nbsp;61 students and one alternate chosen between orchestra, mixed choir, band and treble choir.

JCHS' honorees will perform at Manhattan High School on Saturday, Dec. 5.&nbsp;On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Blue Jays jazz band and jazz lab band earned a superior and excellent rating, respectively, at the 2026 McPherson College Jazz Festival.&nbsp;

By Matt HooverUSD 475 Communications CoordinatorIt’s been a banner couple of weeks for the Junction City High School band as the Blue Jays had over 60 students selected for a second-straight year to the North Central Kansas Music Educators Association Honor Ensemble with&nbsp;61 students and one alternate chosen between orchestra, mixed choir, band and treble choir.JCHS' honorees will perform at Manhattan High School on Saturday, Dec. 5.&nbsp;On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Blue Jays jazz band and jazz lab band earned a superior and excellent rating, respectively, at the 2026 McPherson College Jazz Festival.&nbsp;

JCHS Band Honored by North Central Kansas Music Educators Association