Seniors may submit an admission application to University of Southern Indiana for free during the entire month of September! On the payment screen, students should enter the promo code: collegego21.
Just a reminder, today is a 2:26 Dismissal for Joppa-Maple Grove. Car riders at Maple Grove will dismiss at 2:15, and No school on Monday September 6, 2021
Our second graders have noticed some changes in their plants. Some are seeing the first leaves. Some are beginning to see seedlings form.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Dear Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District Parents, Guardians, and Members of the Community,
As you may know, Illinois Governor, J. B. Pritzker held a COVID-19 press conference today where he issued new rules regarding indoor masking, educational employee vaccination and testing requirements. You can listen to Gov. Pritzker here: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/watch-live-gov-pritzker-to-give-covid-update-at-10-a-m/2598885/ Gov. Announce Vaccine Mandate
The requirement for educational employees to begin their COVID-19 vaccine regimen is September 5. All educational employees must get a COVID-19 vaccination or submit to testing weekly.
We will communicate internally with our staff on the specifics of how we will verify staff vaccination status and coordinate weekly testing as appropriate.
Our consistent and continuous aim is safety, learning, and communication. We’re proud to be open, full day and full time and fully in person. Thank you for your support and understanding, and thank you for allowing us to lead and serve the educational needs for each child, every day!
Sincerely,
Dr. Vickie Artman
Superintendent
Essential Worker Saturdays
Breast Cancer Screening Event for school/childcare teachers & Staff
Saturday, September 11 or Saturday, September 25
Appointments available between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
SIH Breast Center in Carbondale
Call 618-965-8714
Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 wants to thank Lennis Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, and the staff of Massac Memorial Hospital for the donation of water bottles for our students. Also, a thank you to Mrs. Jones for making it all happen.
Maple Grove 2020-21 Yearbooks are in and available for purchase in the office at just $20.00 each. Get yours today to help save all the happy memories for your child.
The monthly Regular Meeting of the Joppa-Maple Grove USD #38 Board of Education will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library at Joppa Jr/Sr High School, located at 911 Joppa North Avenue, Joppa, IL 62953.
The agenda can be found at the district’s website at www.jmg38.com.
The second grade class planted bean seeds today. Follow along with us as I post the different stages our plants will be going through.
Maple Grove Pick Up/Drop Procedure
Schedules are available on the home portal. High school students may contact Mrs. Bellamey if they are interested changing their schedules. August 19 is the last day to make a schedule change.
Fall AI Program for Middle and High School Students Taught by Stanford/MIT Graduate Students
AI Scholars Live Online is a 10-session, 25-hour enrichment program that introduces middle and high school students to fundamental artificial intelligence concepts in order to work through socially impact projects in areas including art, healthcare, education, and more. Developed and taught by our team of graduate students from Stanford and MIT, students receive a personalized, interdisciplinary learning experience with a student-instructor ratio of 5:1, and custom curriculum appropriate for complete beginners to more advanced students. Students may apply to our program here by August 30th, and can find more detailed course information on our website and brochure. You can also read more about our vision on Forbes. For information on our middle school programs, please visit our website to learn more. Please contact Program Manager, Aidan Goltra at arg2198@columbia.edu or call our team at +1 (240) 226-1366 with any questions.
Don't forget to turn in your registration packet today! If you haven't picked up your packet, please do so as soon as possible.
School starts Friday and all students must be registered to start. Wednesday and Thursday are Teacher Institute days, so access to the office may be limited.
Getting everything ready to welcome back students! First day of attendance is Friday, August 13, 2021. If you have not registered your children please try to pick up paperwork and return in by Monday, August 9, 2021
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Yesterday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced masks will be required for students, teachers and staff at pre-kindergarten-12th grade schools. The new measure is part of the state’s ongoing effort to combat a new surge as the Delta variant rapidly spreads.
The mask requirement is inclusive of youth sports and activities, with masks now required for all indoor extracurriculars and sports. In line with CDC guidance, masks are not required for activities outdoors where transmission risks and rates are lower.
Thank you for your support of our students, and I look forward to a new school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Artman
Just Received 8/4/21 at 2:58
New Executive Order on Masking. See picture.
Freshman Orientation, August 10 from 6-7 pm in the Joppa High School cafeteria. This will be for all students and their parents who will be entering Joppa High School as a Freshman for the 2021-2022 school year.
Reminder:
School Supply Giveaway
Friday, August 6, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m.
Metropolis Community Center
Dear Joppa Community,
The Board of Education voted to conduct a Feasibility Study with Massac Unit #1 at the board meeting in July. The decision to do this was to gain information. Due to the closing of EEI, the school board wants to gain as much information as possible in order to make the best decisions for our students and community. At this time, no other decisions have been made with Massac Unit #1.
Jr. High Girls SOFTBALL, First day practice on Thursday, August 5 @ 6:00 JHS softball field