Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

The March 31, 2026, deadline is coming up for Apples for the Students. Keep shopping at Metropolis Big John's and send your receipts dated 09/01/2025 through 03/31/2026 to school or drop them in the JMG #38 box in the store lobby. These receipts help us to get much-needed educational equipment and supplies.

Today it was a "Wacky Wednesday" in pre-k! We enjoyed dressing up and reading the book "Wacky Wednesday" by Dr. Seuss where we looked for all the things that were crazy in the story! #elevate38

📣 Reminder
⏰ This Friday is an Early Dismissal Day
🕜 Dismissal at 1:45 PM

📣 Last Minute Update – Meet the Teams!

We will now be holding Spring Meet the Teams this Saturday, starting at 2:00 p.m.
Come meet our athletes, coaches, and celebrate the start of the spring season!

Let’s pack the stands and support our Rangers! 💚💛
#RangerPride #Elevate38

🏐 Volleyball game to follow (Alumni invited to participate)
🍔 The concession stand will be open
🎟 Raffle prizes available
We hope to see our community there supporting our Rangers!

💚 #RangerPride #Elevate38

We enjoyed celebrating Hat Day for Read Across America Week! We read "The Cat and the Hat" and made our own hats! #elevate38

Dr. Seuss ~ "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose" It's Dr. Seuss week at Joppa!

4 FFA students traveled to a farm in Paducah today to help a small farmer put up a new fence today. The students learned several new skills and did a wonderful job! The farmer talked very highly of our students and even donated a little money to FFA at the end of the day. FFA would love to branch out and help more people! Feel free to email Mrs. Heady at kheady@joppa38.com if you are needing or wanting extra hands! We look forward to being able to take more students and do this again soon!

Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, food, and family fun!

✨ Baked goods
🔥 BBQ for lunch
💎 Permanent jewelry
🛍️ Vendors and so much more!

🥞 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be hosted by FFA — don’t miss this special morning event!

🐰✨ As a reminder, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is BACK! ✨🐰

Join us at Joppa-Maple Grove on March 14th at 9:00 AM for a morning full of fun, food, and Easter memories!

Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny for just $10 and shop The Stables’ newest Easter designs along with our amazing vendors!

We can’t wait to see our Ranger families there! 💛🌷

#RangerPride #Elevate38 #BreakfastWithTheEasterBunny #JMGEvents

It’s a BIG week for Ranger Athletics! Be sure to check out this week’s schedule along with the Elementary Boys and Girls Tournament Brackets.

Come out and support our Rangers as they compete and represent JMG with pride! 💚

Let’s pack the gym and show our athletes what Ranger Nation is all about!

#RangerPride
#Elevate38
#GoRangers

Pre-k rocking their socks for Dr. Seuss's birthday!! #elevate38

Reminder: Child Find Screenings – Friday, March 13

If you have not scheduled your child’s appointment yet, please call 618-543-7589 to sign up.

Screenings will take place from 8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Maple Grove Elementary.

Appointments are required. We look forward to seeing our future Pre-K and Kindergarten students.

Please share to help us spread the word.

📢 PARENTS — THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Parents and guardians are invited to complete the 2026 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey to share feedback about your child’s school experience.

🚨 Elementary Families — Important!
When prompted, please type Maple Grove to ensure your responses are counted correctly.

👉 Take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1

🎩📚✨ REMINDER: Dr. Seuss Week is NEXT WEEK! ✨📚🎩
March 2–6
🧦 Monday – Fox in Socks: Wear Crazy Socks
🎩 Tuesday – Cat in the Hat: Hat Day
🤪 Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday: Dress Wacky
💚 Thursday – Green Eggs and Ham: Wear Green
💤 Friday – The Sleep Book: Pajama Day

We can’t wait to see everyone participate and celebrate a fun week of reading! ❤️

#DrSeussWeek #NextWeek #SchoolSpirit

Our Spring Meet the Teams has been postponed due to the Volleyball Conference Tournament!
A new date will be announced soon.

Go Rangers! 💚💛 #RangerPride #Elevate38

Laser Engraving is here! The Stables is currently undergoing training on their small table top engravers! Stay tuned for more products!

T-Shirts & Hoodies are now on sale to help fund the upcoming softball season.
To order, email Coach Quinn at rquinn@joppa38.com or contact a Lady Ranger player.

Thank you for supporting our team! 💚💛

Spring Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, March 18!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTDSG798. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Wednesday, March 18. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

The Sophomores are working on building raised garden beds to go along with their plant science unit. They are looking forward to having plants to sell soon!

🐰🥞 BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY IS BACK! 🥞🐰

Hop on over to Joppa-Maple Grove on March 14th at 9:00 AM for a morning full of Easter fun! 🌷🐣

Enjoy a delicious breakfast with the Easter Bunny for just $10 and don’t forget to check out The Stables’ brand-new Easter designs along with our amazing vendors! 🛍️✨

Bring the whole family and join us for a basket full of smiles, treats, and community fun! 💛

#RangerPride #Elevate38 #JMGEvents #BreakfastWithTheEasterBunny