Remote Learning Days for Joppa-Maple Grove will run through Monday, May 18, 2020 (last student attendance day on the 2019-2020 school calendar) with a a Staff In-Service on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Wednesday, May 13 - The last day for food delivery. Meals for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday provided on the day. Thursday, May 14 - The last day for packet... READ MORE >
What parents need to know about restoring school. Phase 4 READ MORE >
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration/Childfind Screenings When July 30, 2020Maple Grove Elementary School, 1698 Grand Chain Rd, Metropolis, IL 62960, USA (map)Contact: Donna Rushing at drushing@joppa38.com for an appointment time if you have not been contacted yet. You may also leave a message at Maple Grove Elementary at 618-543-7434 Ext 1201, I... READ MORE >
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Governor JB Pritzker announced yesterday that Illinois is on track to enter Phase 4 on Friday, as the result of the effective social distancing measures implemented across the state. The Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health have worked together to develop requirements and recommendations for schools to resume in-person... READ MORE >
Parents, Staff, Students, and Community Members, I typically do not weigh in on national matters, but today I feel differently. It is with a heavy heart that I feel the need to write about recent events. I see our county hurting as protests and riots broke out across the country in response to the horrific and unjust death of George Floyd. The pain and suffering... READ MORE >
Parents, Teachers, and Community Members,In anticipation of next year's reopening, we are continuing to review guidance from the CDC, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), professional association guidelines for returning to school and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Yesterday, Part Two of the Transition Plan Advisory Work-group's... READ MORE >
Important State of Illinois Health Requirements for the 2020-2021 School Year Physical examination and immunizations requirements MUST be on file prior to the first day of attendance Requirements by Grade Level: Preschool Students (PK): • Physical Exam (Parents please complete the Health History portion, sign and date) • Complete updated Immunization... READ MORE >
Your School is a School of Merit!Thank you for celebrating your students' achievements with National Beta! We were proud to honor your school's dedication and commitment to academic excellence, by naming you a 2019 - 2020 National Beta School of Merit. While you should have received your congratulatory letter and National Beta School of Merit window decal with your... READ MORE >
Help Us Be Counted in the 2020 Census! The U.S. Constitution requires that every person living in the United States is counted every 10 years for the purpose of ensuring fair representation and distribution of resources. ISBE is doing its part by making sure that schools recognize their important role in this process. Today we are reaching out for your help in... READ MORE >
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38 Notice of Public Hearing for Amending the FY20 Budget Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38 Board of Education NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the School Board of School District Number 38, in the County of Massac, State of Illinois, that the tentative FY20 amended budget for Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School... READ MORE >
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Maple Grove Report Cards will be available by Friday, May 22, 2020 on the student information system Parent Portal. The Information Now log in is https://510410.stiinformationnow.com/informationnow If you do not have your child’s log in and password, please feel free to contact Donna in the Maple Grove office at 618-543-7434 Ext. 1201 or email at... READ MORE >
Beginning May 2, Illinois families with school-age children can apply for extra money for food through the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT). Families currently receiving SNAP do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits, because these additional P-EBT benefits will be automatically loaded into Illinois LINK EBT accounts. Families who do not currently receive SNAP benefits but have... READ MORE >
2020 Graduation Information Parents and Community Members, I hope you are doing well and staying safe. It sure is quiet here at the school. I want you to know that we have truly missed the students and all the end of the year activities. We think of the students often and wish you were here. Monday night, the School Board decided to help celebrate the... READ MORE >