Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to celebrate our students and their accomplishments as we approach graduation season. Please see the graduation schedule below and mark your calendars accordingly.

Graduation Schedule

12th Grade Graduation
Friday, May 15 at 7:00 PM

Pre-K Graduation
Monday, May 18 at 9:00 AM

Kindergarten Graduation
Monday, May 18 at 10:30 AM

8th Grade Graduation
Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM

We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to celebrating these special milestones with our families. More details will be shared as each event approaches.

📢 2026 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey

We need YOUR voice!
Parents and guardians are invited to complete the 2026 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey to share feedback about your child’s school experience.

🗓 Survey Window:
Opens: February 3, 2026
Closes: March 13, 2026
👉 Take the survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Thank you for helping us hear from all families! 📋💬

🏀 Tonight’s Schedule Update 🏀
Senior Night activities will begin after the girls game and before the boys game this evening.

Also, Elementary Sports will be playing at Jefferson Elementary School, with games starting at 5:00 PM.
Good luck to all our teams and let’s celebrate our seniors! 💚💛

📢 PTO MEETING TODAY
There will be a PTO meeting today immediately following dismissal.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend!

Tomorrow we will celebrate the 100th Day of School!

Students are invited to dress in 100th Day attire to help us celebrate 100 days of learning. 🎉💯

❄️📚 After a little winter break, we’re back in action!
Welcome back to school! We’re so excited to see everyone and all the smiling faces.

Due to hazardous road conditions, the Joppa-Maple Grove School District will be closed on Friday, January 30 th. This will be an E-Learning Day so please review the information below from the school website. https://www.joppa38.com/article/2547418

Due to hazardous road conditions, the Joppa-Maple Grove School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29 th. This will be an E-Learning Day so please review the information below from the school website. https://www.joppa38.com/article/2547418

Due to hazardous road conditions, the Joppa-Maple Grove School District will be closed on Wednesday , January 28th. This will be an E-Learning Day so please review the information below from the school website. https://www.joppa38.com/article/2547418

Shout out to our Joppa-Maple Grove custodial team proving what it means to be a Ranger and serve others! A neighbor to the school got stuck this morning, and Mr. Kent, Mr. Charlie, and Mr. Richard helped to shovel them out! We are so proud to work with such compassionate, service-driven team members who truly care about our community.

Due to hazardous road conditions, the Joppa-Maple Grove School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th. This will be an E-Learning Day so please review the information below from the school website. https://www.joppa38.com/article/2547418

The warming center will be open from 7pm-7am at the Metropolis Community Center to serve those without heat.

Due to hazardous road conditions, the Joppa-Maple Grove School District will be closed on Monday, January 26th. This will be an E-Learning Day so please review the information below from the school website. https://www.joppa38.com/article/2547418

Say congratulations to Seamus & Jaxon for making 100 on their sight word test!

Kindergarteners understood the assignment and made snow — creativity level: expert.❄️⛄

Nothing better than seeing those little minds at work (and play). Winter magic, kindergarten style! 💙❄️

No Jr. High Boys Basketball practice today

The high school boys basketball game has been moved to 5:30 PM tonight
🆚 Zeigler-Royalton

🏀 Grade School Girls Basketball
Practice will be at the High School Gym today.
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
🔄 We will be sharing the gym with Grade School Boys.

Thanks for everyone’s flexibility! 💚💛

❄️ With snow anticipated and possible school closings, please make sure your Joppa app is up to date.
If you have had any phone number changes, contact the school to ensure you receive all announcements.

📣 Elementary Sports Update

🏀 Elementary Boys Basketball
Practice has been moved to the High School Gym tonight.
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

🏀 Grade School Girls Basketball
Practice will be held at the church today.
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

Thank you for your flexibility! 💚💛

💚💛 Lady Rangers with the WIN!
59–38 over Pope Co. — great teamwork and hustle!
#GoRangers #LadyRangersBasketball