
In order to accommodate the needs of every student and the time needed for teachers to meet those needs, plus the efforts to maintain a safe environment, Joppa/Maple Grove School District #38, will be switching to a 4-day in-person instruction starting the week of September 21, 2020. This will consist of Monday, Tuesday in-person, Wednesday Remote Learning; and then Thursday, Friday, in-person instruction. The in-person days will remain the same; 8:00 - 2:00 with Remote Learning 2:00-3:00. We will also be delivering meals on those Wednesdays. The Wednesday bus routes will run on their regular route to drop off meals beginning at 11:00, and meals will be provided at the high school for student pick-up at 11:15 to 11:45. Please reach out to your school if you desire meal delivery. Thanks so much for your understanding and flexibility.


Second grade remote learners enjoying their phonics lesson. Owen, Roczen, Liam, and Tyleigh.


Ms. Glass & Mrs. Carder are enjoying the weather with their 9th & 7th graders. Nothing like enjoying a mask break and completing class work.


Juniors interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT need to let Mrs. Bellamey know this week. Email her or sign up and mark as PSAT/NMSQT.

Seniors, if you are interested in attending SIU next year, apply! The application fee will be waived until October 31.

Ms.Owens's class is participating in the Too Good for Drugs class via Google Meets with Mrs. Teresa Goddard.


Ms. Thweatt's Fourth graders can not mask their love for reading. Flashlight Friday's make reading so much fun!


Substitute Teachers, Substitute Instructional Aides, Substitute Custodians, and Cooks are needed. Search under Employment Opportunities for more information and to apply today!


Mask break


Coach Kreuter's students enjoying Frisbee golf.


Sixth graders love taking tests on their chromebooks!


Ms Carder's students working diligently on their Chrome Books.


Ms. Godfrey's students preparing for the day.


Ms. Lowery's class working on picnic tables for the front of Joppa Jr/Sr High School. Thanks to Lowe's on Hinkleville Road in Paducah for your donation. We appreciate your contribution to our school and community.



Mr. Goddard's class showing how to get a complete shine back on an old truck. Great work...



Joppa/Maple Grove School District # 38 would like to thank C & W Automotive of Metropolis for their donation of over 200 bottles of Germ-X sanitizer to our schools. We have an amazing community...Thanks again for thinking of us.


Seniors and Senior parents/guardians be sure to visit the Before College to learn about the many outreach initiatives offered by ISAC. Along with online resources to explore careers, find colleges, and learn about applying for financial aid, they'll find information about the ISACorps, which is a group of recent college graduates who are trained to serve as near peer mentors to high school students, helping students and their families navigate the process of applying to and entering college. Go to https://www.isac.org/students/ for this information.

Juniors & Seniors who are interested to learn more about SIU-E should sign up outside Mrs. Bellamey's guidance room. A virtual meeting will be set up for these individuals.

It is time for high school seniors planning to start college in the fall of 2021 to create an FSA ID. Go to https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch to create your FSA ID.
This ID will be used in October when completing the FAFSA. FAFSA results are used to determine eligibility for the MAP grant, as well as several other forms of federal, state and institutional financial assistance. The 2021-22 FAFSA, which will require 2019 income information, should be completed as soon after October 1, 2020 as possible.

Educational Talent Search (as known as TRIO) is a federal program funded by the United States Department of Education and sponsored by Shawnee Community College. The ETS program is dedicated to increasing middle and high school retention/graduation rates as well as post-secondary completion. Services are provided FREE of charge. Parent/Guardians of interested sixth grade students through seniors, please complete all items. All information will remain confidential.
Application: https://botform.compansol.com/201904327230040
Middle School Assessment: https://botform.compansol.com/201904599765064
High School Assessment:
https://botform.compansol.com/201904270323040