October 5, 2020Today, CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads website, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. CDC continues to believe, based on current science, that people are more likely to become infected the longer and closer they are to a person with COVID-19. Today’s update... READ MORE >
Maple Grove Spring Picture Day is coming February 8th. What for flyers to be sent home. Pictures must be paid for in advance this year instead of choosing your packages after seeing the proofs. READ MORE >
STUDENT OF THE MONTH-HONESTY Pre K Cage Lang K Bradyn Blanchard 1st Hunter Stubblefield 2nd Owens Roberts 3rd Bentley Blackburn 4th Ava Cladis 5th Jasmine Harvill 6th Hannah... READ MORE >
Substitute Teachers, Substitute Instructional Aides, Substitute Custodians, and Cooks are needed. Search under Employment Opportunities for more information and to apply today! READ MORE >
DENTAL EXAMS DUE MAY 15, 2021 FOR KINDERGARTEN, 2ND GRADE AND 6TH GRADE READ MORE >
UPCOMING DATES: Monday, January 25 Hat or Crazy day (Or both) Tuesday, January 26 Camo or Tie Dyed Day (Or both) Wednesday, January 27 Remote Classroom-no in person classes Thursday, January 28 Red & Blue Day Thursday, January 28 AR Movie and... READ MORE >
RANGER COUNTRY SIGN The Junior Class is selling “Ranger Country” yard signs. If you are interested in purchasing a sign, see any Junior Class Student, or contact Mrs. Peck at Maple Grove or at tpeck@joppa38.com Help us show everyone our “Ranger Spirit”! The price for the sign is $15.00. This includes the metal yard stand. READ MORE >
NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE DRESS UP CELEBRATION SCHEDULE Monday, January 25 HAT OR CRAZY SOCK DAY (OR BOTH) Tuesday, January 26 TIE DYED OR CAMO DAY Thursday, January 28 RED & BLUE DAY Friday, January 29 100TH DAY (Dress up as if you are 100 days old or 100 yrs old!)We would... READ MORE >
Please be sure to send filled, non-breakable water bottles and an extra mask to school with your children. We are still not allowed to use the water fountains except to fill water bottles or cups. The extra mask is in case something happen to his/her mask throughout the day. These items are for your child’s safety as well as their classmates and teachers. ... READ MORE >
Honor Roll 3rd Grade Hailey Belmonte 3.9 Bradlee Bennett 3.6 Bentley Blackburn 3.8 Claira Hillebrand 3.7 Rainee Hines 3.6 Teagan Neville 3.5 Ellie Patrick ... READ MORE >
Principal’s Pals 1st Grade Xander Lewis Brent McGuire Alyssa Morgan Julia Richard 2nd Grade Reagan Anderson Bryson Burnett Alaina Cladis Liam Kerr Gracelin Lang Brooke-Lynn Miller Bailey Myers Owen Roberts Tyleigh Scott Lacey Sharp 3rd Grade Januari Burnett ... READ MORE >
December Student of the Month Generosity Pre K Piper Mason K Eli Dummitt 1st Chelsea Isbell 2nd Paisley Taylor 3rd Levi Dalton 4th Brook Burns 5th Jasmine Harvill 6th McKenzie Ford Music Avalee Braden ... READ MORE >
Color My World Drug Free Contest Winners Prek – Lily Belmonte K – Hutson Hillebrand 1 – Nicholas Anderson 2 – Tyleigh Scott 3 – Karli Short 4 – Brooke Burns 5 – Natalie Thweatt 6 – Lily Johnson READ MORE >
Student of the Month Compassion Pre K Lily Belmonte K Emmett Rivera 1st Brenden McPeak 2nd Tyleigh Scott 3rd Karli Short 4th Emily Brown 5th Landon Blanchard 6th Olivia Blanchard ... READ MORE >
WIC Here for You During COVID-19 READ MORE >
This virtual training will provide individuals with the general understanding of professionalism, curriculum and classroom management techniques, school safety, and also district/building operations. This training is required for individuals wishing to obtain a Short-Term Substitute License. READ MORE >
Student of the Month Citizenship Pre K Jeremy Johnson Kindergarten Jase Adkins 1st Julia Richard 2nd Colton Stubblefield 3rd Januari Barnett 4th ... READ MORE >
Principal Pals 1st Quarter 1st Grade Nicholas Anderson Jesslyn Brown-Blankenship Xander Lewis Brent McGuire Alyssa Morgan Julie Richard Chavah Staton Hunter Stubblefield 2nd... READ MORE >
Honor Rolls 1st Quarter 3rd Grade Hailey Belmonte 3.7 Bradlee Bennett 3.8 Bentley Cochran 3.7 Claira Hillebrand 3.9 Rainee Hines 3.8 Gage Meyer 3.8 Teagan Neville ... READ MORE >
A Message from Nurse Betty- All Pre k, K, 6th, 9th and 12th graders are required to have a new physical and up to date immunizations on file before 10/15/20 or they will be excluded from school. READ MORE >
Anyone interested in joining 4-H, please contact Mrs. Peck at tpeck@joppa38.com Meetings will be either at a different location or through Zoom. READ MORE >
Student of the Month Respect Pre K Lyla Lowery K Avalee Crick 1st Bryce Pugh 2nd GraceLin Lang 3rd Noah Johnson 4th ... READ MORE >
Small Social Gathering Suggestions from the IDPH READ MORE >
Substitute Teachers, Substitute Instructional Aides, Substitute Custodians, and Cooks are needed. Search under Employment Opportunities for more information and to apply today! READ MORE >
Maple Grove Elementary Fees READ MORE >
Parent Drop Off/Pick Up Procedure for Maple Grove Elementary READ MORE >
Maple Grove Elementary School Supply List 2020-21 School Year Each student has been asked to supply (2) cloth washable masks to be cleaned daily. Pre K Small pillow and blanket for rest timeBackpack (large enough for a folder)Extra change of clothes (in a Ziploc bag labeled with child’s name)(2) Cloth Face MasksUnbreakable Water bottle filled... READ MORE >
Leaving Home? Remember the 3 W's!!Important to remember! READ MORE >
What parents need to know about restoring school. Phase 4 READ MORE >
Let's All Stay Safe! READ MORE >
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 >
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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Joppa High School Graduation 2020 on YouTube 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 >