The Class of 2025 is having a blast in Gulf Shores, AL. They enjoyed an interactive dinner at The Hangout and then went for a peaceful walk along the shoreline. We are so thankful to the Joppa Community for continuing to support our class fundraisers, and especially to Mr. Gary Miller for making a generous donation that ensures each student has plenty of positive experiences together.
Joppa's Jr Track Team competed at Massac Junior High Track meet. Congratulations to Bentley who placed 5th in hurdles and Bella who placed 4th in hurdles, 2nd in 8th grade 100 meter, and 3rd place in 200-meter dash.
Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Beta Club Trivia Night/ FFA cookout has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience!
The high school softball game against Egyptian has been canceled.
The Team Store is open on school days from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. #Elevate38
Kindergarteners working on LESS THAN....#elevate 38
Our seedlings have been replanted to a bigger home. The class and teachers are excited. #elevate38
Friday after school we celebrated Ms.Heady and sweet baby Cooper who will be here soon. So blessed to work with a team who love each other like family.
MCDAC and the JHS Youth Advisory Council held an assembly on alcohol awareness for high school students. Using goggles, the students understood how alcohol can affect vision. They then attempted various activities and obstacles.
This is a friendly reminder that today's dismissal is at 2:26 p.m.
Congratulations to Ms. Johnnie Owens on being selected as the winner of the Elevate Award for the month of March. The 6th grade teacher holds her students accountable with high expectations both inside the classroom and in the real world. Most importantly, Ms. Owens has “a huge heart for our students and our district” and always gives her time and resources to help students find success.
As you might expect, her love for kids and the Joppa community is well documented by her fellow teachers:
-“Johnnie is an awesome teacher! She works hard to make sure her students understand and can apply what they are learning to real world situations.”
-“She is always coming up with great hands-on activities for the kids.”
-“If she feels strongly that her students are in need of something, she will do whatever it takes to make sure they get it. She has anonymously bought clothes, shoes, and other items that students have needed. She has a huge heart for our students and our district.”
Sponsored by Cordavino's Italian Kitchen in Metropolis, the Elevate Award is given each month to a teacher or staff member who has gone above and beyond normal expectations to help “elevate” the success and profile of the Joppa-Maple Grove School District.
Monthly winners receive a $50 gift card to Cordavino’s Italian Kitchen, a certificate of recognition, and will be featured on the school district website and social media channels.
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Join us for a fun fish fry fundraiser at Joppa High School on April 25th, starting at 4:00 PM until we’re sold out! Treat yourself to a tasty one-piece fish plate with fries and hush puppies for just $8 or go for the two-piece plate for $10. We’ll also have to-go orders for those who prefer to eat on the run! Your support will help our new bass fishing team make a splash. We can’t wait to see you there—don’t miss out on the fun!
The Educators Rising traveled to John A. Logan College on Wednesday to compete in several skills-based competitions. Students took academic tests, created a marketing campaign, developed a character-based skit, and completed a Lego challenge. These students will be recognized at the Massac County Academic Awards Banquet later this month.
Shawnee College Job Fair #elevate38
Our Bass Fishing Team hard at work #elevate38
Joppa-Maple Grove School will dismiss today at 1:00 p.m. so everyone can be off the roads this afternoon before the incoming weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: New weather reports indicate that "anytime after 2PM the ingredients for strong storms will be present" so we're beginning to see many area schools shift to an early dismissal. As such, Joppa-Maple Grove School will dismiss today at 1:00 p.m. so everyone can be off the roads this afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Kindergartners are learning all about Fairy Tales!
One activity, we made our own beanstalks with play-dough, spaghetti noodles & Apple Jacks.
First, we predicted how many Apple Jacks our stalks (dry spaghetti) could hold. Then, we (carefully) put Apple Jacks on our stalks. THEN we figured the difference between our predictions and our real number.
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Soar is cancelled today. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please welcome Landon Brumlow & Rosie Burns to the
I Know All My Pre-Primer Sight Words🎉
