Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

💚💛 Thank You, Joppa-Maple Grove Families! 💚💛 In just the past 24 hours, so many families have jumped in to support our school fundraiser by registering and inviting friends & family! THANK YOU! 🙌 But we’re not done yet! To reach our goal, we need EVERY student to: ✅ Register online ✅ Add at least 10 contacts 🎁 Each registered student will be entered to win from over 1,000 prizes including: Apple AirPods MacBook Pros Visa Gift Cards …and so much more! 👉 Get Registered NOW: FundPrizes.com On behalf of Joppa-Maple Grove staff, thank you for helping us make this fundraiser a success!

Player of the game: Paisley Taylor She got an in the park home run against Cairo. 🥎

🚀✨ What an exciting day at Joppa-Maple Grove! ✨🚀 Our students had a surprise guest this morning—a massive drone! 🛸 Students got to see it up close, ask questions, and learn about this incredible technology. Hands-on experiences like this spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and remind our Rangers that the sky is not the limit! 🌟 #JMG #RangerPride #STEM #FutureReady

📣 Dental Safari is Coming to Joppa-Maple Grove Schools! 🦷🐊

✅ Exams
✅ Cleanings
✅ Fluoride
✅ Sealants

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
🌐 Register Online: www.DentalSafariForms.com

📲 Or simply scan the QR code below to sign up — it only takes 2 minutes!

Don’t miss this chance for your child to receive professional dental care right at school!

This is Joppa-Maple Grove with a reminder. Today, Friday, August 29, is an early dismissal at 1:45 p.m. There will be no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Thank you.”

🎉 Joppa-Maple Grove School Fundraiser Starts Today! 🎉

Our goal is to raise $250.00 for student rewards and field trips — and we need your help to get there!

✨ It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1️⃣ Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com

Use Group Code: N3TTH
2️⃣ Share your custom support links with family & friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text, and more.
3️⃣ Win prizes — sharing gets you coins for chances to win over 1,000 prizes!

🎯 Student Goal: Each student should aim for a minimum of 5 Online Supporters.

📽️ Fundraiser Links & Resources:

📽️ How-To Videos

📽️ Kick-Off Videos

📄 Parent Letter

🎁 Prize Program

On behalf of myself and the staff at Joppa-Maple Grove School, thank you for doing your part to make this fundraiser a success! 💚💛

📅 September 2–5, 2025
📌 Schedules may change due to unforeseen circumstances

Tuesday 9/2
• HS Volleyball @ Pope County – 6:00 PM (Bus leaves 4:30)
• Jr High Baseball vs Lick Creek – 4:30 PM

Wednesday 9/3
• Jr High Softball Practice – 3:15–5:00

Thursday 9/4
• HS Volleyball vs Cairo – 6:00 PM
• Jr High Softball Practice – 3:15–5:00
• Jr High Baseball Practice – 3:15–5:00

Friday 9/5
• Jr High Softball @ Meridian – 4:30 PM (Bus leaves 3:15)
• Jr High Baseball @ New Simpson Hill (Bus leaves 3:15)

📌 Schedules may change due to unforeseen circumstances

4th and 5th Grade built 4 different Marble Runs in the STEAM Lab. They were tasked with building with different materials and observed who could keep the marble in motion the longest.

Player of the game: Reagan Anderson She did amazing behind the plate assisting the pitchers. She only allowed 6 passed balls today. Great job Reagan!!

📱 Stay Connected with Joppa-Maple Grove Schools!

✅ Text Alerts
Text START to 20819 and 27806 to receive important text notifications directly from the district.

✅ JMG App Updates
Our Joppa-Maple Grove Schools app is now working again! 🎉
To ensure you’re receiving push notifications:

1. Check for an update in your app store, OR
2. Delete the current app and re-download it by searching “Joppa Maple-Grove Schools” in the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).

Friday, August 29 — dismissal at 1:45 PM.
Please plan transportation and pick-ups accordingly.
Thanks, Rangers! 💚💛 #JoppaMapleGrove #Rangers

🟢💛 Joppa-Maple Grove PTO 💛🟢

💛🟢PTO meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month, except in September. We will have our first meeting on September 8, in the lab immediately following dismissal.

📢 Parents + Teachers = Success!

👨‍👩‍👧 Join the PTO and help us make this school year the best yet!

✨ Plan fun events
✨ Support students & teachers
✨ Share your ideas
✨ Stay connected

📅 Monthly PTO Meetings
🗓 First Monday of Each Month
📍 Joppa-Maple Grove – STEAM Lab

💚💛 Everyone is welcome — come be part of the fun! 💛💚

🧢💚💛 New Ranger gear just dropped! Grab your JMG hat today and rep your Rangers in style! #RangerNation

Joppa defeated Shawnee 15-3 to go 2-0 for the season, they defeated Meridian 15-11 in their first game. Bailey Myers pitched 2 complete games striking out 12 against meridian and 7 tonight against Shawnee. Up next Joppa faces Century on Friday. Congratulations girls!!

🟢💛 New Ranger Gear Alert! 💛🟢
Stop by the school to check out our brand-new team store shirts – perfect for showing off your Ranger Pride!

👕 Multiple styles available
💲T-Shirts: $20 each
📍 Available in the school front lobby 8 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Grab yours before they’re gone! Let’s show our colors – Our Town. Our School. Our Family. 💚💛 #RangerPride #JoppaMapleGrove #SchoolSpirit

The start time for the baseball game at Shawnee High School has been changed to 5:00 p.m..

The softball game scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, will now be held at home and will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Ag classes have kicked off the year discussing communication and the importance of listening to your teammates. We started class doing the human knot challenge and now they are in the process of building a mini farm. #elevate38

6th grade science is doing a quick review over the scientific method this week! Their challenge today: build a parachute and test which one will fall faster. #elevate38

We had a great first day of pre-k! We enjoyed eating breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria, exploring our centers in the classroom, reading a story about Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool and Pete the Cat I Love my White Shoes, singing songs, eating a snack, playing in the gym, and taking a nap! We had lots of fun and are excited about tomorrow! #elevate38