Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

Everyone is invited to our annual PTO Chili Supper and Fall Festival. Come on out and enjoy some much needed family and community time, and help us raise money for activities and awards for our kiddos.

What a day today was for our House Competitions. The lions and whales tied for first place but the Eagles are making a strong comeback.

Check out our brand-new Ranger socks – perfect for showing off your school spirit from head to toe! 🧦✨

🔥 Only $15 a pair – grab yours while they last!

📍 Available now through Joppa-Maple Grove – support your school, show your pride, and rep our colors everywhere you go!

#RangerPride #Elevate38 #OurTownOurSchoolOurFamily

🚨 EVENT CANCELLATION NOTICE 🚨

We regret to inform you that the Joppa-Maple Grove “Battle on the Court” 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, has been CANCELLED.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued support of Joppa Jr. High & High School Boys Basketball. 💚💛

🏀 Jr. High Girls Basketball Practice 🏀

📅 Monday, October 6
📅 Tuesday, October 7
📅 Wednesday, October 8
🕓 4:00–5:00 P.M.
📍 High School Gym

Let’s keep putting in the work, Lady Rangers! 💚💛 #RangerPride #Elevate38

You spoke, and we listened! The Class of 2026 will be sponsoring October's Community Dinner: Starnes Bar-B-Q @ JHS! Join us on Wednesday, October 15, from 5-8pm in the Miller Cafeteria for a BBQ sandwich with potato salad, coleslaw, chips, and a drink -- all for only $10! This is a steal! Bring your whole family, and let us serve you, or grab a to go box to take it with you. All proceeds will support the Class of 2026 Senior Trip in the Spring! Food is available while supplies lasts.

Third graders had a great time today investigating forces by experimenting with different materials to find ways to make a block move without directly touching the it. #elevate38

Jr. High Boys Basketball practice is CANCELLED for Friday, October 3rd. Thanks for your understanding. 💚💛

We are so THANKFUL for our EXCEPTIONAL CUSTODIAL STAFF. They work hard to keep us sparkling and shining!

Jr. High Girls Basketball practice has been cancelled for the remainder of this week.

Thank you for your understanding. 💚💛

https://youtu.be/iK3KEYQITxE

Happy Birthday Dr. Goins! Thank you for all that you do for Joppa Maple Grove! #Elevate38

The JHS Educators Rising is hosting a Fazoli's fundraiser on Thursday, October 2nd, from 5-7pm in cafeteria. Choose between fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti and marinara sauce with a breadstick for $8/meal. Families eating in will also be served a beverage. Pick-up orders are also available. Extra breadsticks will be sold, while supplies last. All proceeds will go to the JHS Educators Rising to help with the fall festival haunted house. We hope you can join us for a good meal and fellowship!

Pre-K has been studying about apples for the past two weeks. We learned about how they grow and talked about things that are made with apples. We culminated our study by tasting red, green, and yellow apples and deciding which one was our favorite and by cooking applesauce.

Pre-K has been studying about apples for the past two weeks. We learned about how they grow and talked about things that are made with apples. We culminated our study by tasting red, green, and yellow apples and deciding which one was our favorite and by cooking applesauce. #elevate38

🏐💚💛 Joppa Rangers Volleyball Theme Night! 💚💛🏐 It’s WHITE LIE NIGHT! 👉 Wear your school-appropriate white lie T-shirt and join us as we PACK THE STANDS! 📅 Monday, September 29, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Joppa High School Gym ⚔️ Rangers vs. Northside Baptist Wear white ➡️ Write your lie ➡️ Bring the energy! #RangerPride #Elevate38 #JMGVolleyball

💚🥎💛 Lady Rangers Experience 💚🥎💛 Today, our Jr. High Lady Rangers had the exciting opportunity to watch the Shawnee Lady Saints softball team in action! ⚾️✨ Not only did the girls enjoy the game, but they also got the chance to meet the team and learn from their experience. Afterward, they were treated to a special end-of-season dinner to celebrate all their hard work this year. 💚💛 We’re so proud of our Lady Rangers and thankful for the inspiration from the Shawnee Lady Saints! 🌟 #RangerPride #Elevate38 #LadyRangers

🏐✨ Massac County Youth Volleyball Sign-Ups are OPEN! ✨🏐

All girls in grades 1–6 are invited to join us at Harry Statham Gymnasium!
✔️ Registration fee: $25 per child ($5 discount for siblings)
✔️ Players will need their own indoor volleyball & knee pads
✔️ Practices begin October 20th, 2025
✔️ Games will be held on Sunday afternoons through December 13th
✔️ Registration closes October 1st, 2025

📍 Turn in completed permission slips tonight at the Massac Volleyball game
If they can’t make it tonight, call or text at (618) 638-4038

📞 Questions? Call or text me at (618) 638-4038

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the fun—sign up today!

#MassacCounty #YouthVolleyball

You're sure to find a smiling face each day when you work in the Joppa-MG School District. Join our team as we are now accepting applications for Teacher Aide positions for the current school year. Please note that there are two job classifications: 1) Paraprofessionals who serve as Instructional Aides and need a license from the Regional Office of Education . 2) Extraordinary Care (EOC) Aides who provide one-on-one support. You can find both applications on the school website under "Support Staff". Contact the school office for more information. https://www.applitrack.com/joppa38/onlineapp/

Prepping for softball after school...