3rd grade is welcoming March by playing outside this beautiful afternoon.
Due to unforeseen issues, today's blood drive has been cancelled.
Parents we need your help. Please take a few minutes, out of your day and complete this survey about our school.
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Tonight's 5th and 6th grade basketball game against Jefferson has been cancelled. 6th grade tournament starts next week. Boys play at Franklin on Monday, February 28 at 4:30 vs. Franklin. Bus will leave at 3:45. Girls play at MES on Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 vs. Franklin. Girls will practice Monday from 4:30-6:00. Bus time TBA.
Due to poor road conditions and icing, there will be no school on Friday, February 25. This will be a traditional snow day.
Thursday, February 24 will be a snow day at Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38.
Wednesday, February 23 all afterschool activates for Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 will be canceled due to the Winter Storm Warning.
Pre-K students celebrating President’s Day!
Over the weekend, Pulaski County lost a deputy in a tragic car accident. Deputy Utley will be greatly missed. Many of the are schools are doing a Back the Blue day. We will be observing this on Friday, February 25. We are asking everyone to wear blue in Deputy Utley’s memory, and in support of all law enforcement officers. Also, we are collecting 1.00 from all who are able to donate, to send to his family to help with expenses. We appreciate your help and participation in Back the Blue day.
Over the last two weeks, Informational Processing have had the opportunity to learn more about different careers: analytics, cyber security, and gaming. Thank you to Barbara West, Charles Harner, and Hunter Abate-Barrett for taking the time to discuss your career choice to our juniors.
The Joppa High Teen Leaders are helping the 6th graders make pillows. They certainly enjoyed the experience!
Shawnee Community College will be the site of the 14th annual ELITE (Educate, Lead, and Inspire Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs) Youth Entrepreneur Camp, tentatively scheduled for July 18-21, 2022 at the main campus. This is a 4-day camp for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in which students will prepare a business plan throughout the week. Guest presenters will cover various topics related to entrepreneurship. Students will also take a field trip to see how actual businesses operate on a daily basis. The camp concludes with students making a presentation on their business plans on the final day. Parents, guardians, and other guests are invited to a luncheon and the presentation ceremony. Winning students will receive awards in 3 categories including prize money to assist in their entrepreneurship efforts.
The ELITE Camp is coordinated by Shawnee Community College, Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone (SIDEZ), and University of Illinois Extension.
Pre-K enjoyed celebrating “Tues-day 2/22/22” by wearing ties, tutus, and tie-dye. We learned all about the number 2. We also enjoyed snacks like Twinkies and twin cakes. It was also our twins Khaden and Blaiden’s birthday so we celebrated with them.
Friday, February 18 is a noon Dismissal day
Just a reminder, NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 21 due to President's Day.
Reminder, Thursday, February 17, is 6th grade basketball night. This will take place between games.
Scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching:
Shawnee Community College Scholarship - March 1, 2022
Murray State University General Scholarship - February 11, 2022
Southeastern Illinois College General Scholarship - February 28, 2022
Southeast Missouri State University Cooper Dome Scholarship - March 1, 2022
Information on several scholarship have been emailed to the students. Several additional scholarship applications will be emailed over the next few months.
Homecoming Events
Thursday, February 10
JHS will have Green and Gold day at school, and we will have the pep rally in the afternoon.
The homecoming game will be Thursday, February 10, vs. Egyptian,
girls start at 5:00; the boy's game will start 20 minutes after the girl's game.
Friday, February 11
Disney Day at JHS
Saturday, February 12
Coronation in JHS gym at 7:00, doors will open at 6:30 everyone is invited.
Homecoming Dance will start right after the coronation is complete. The dance will get over at 11:00.
Re-scheduled 5th and 6th basketball game dates:
Brookport game will now be on Friday, February 11
Jefferson game will now be on Friday, February 25
Both nights will start at 5:00pm
