Today, we want to give a BIG thank you to our amazing custodial staff!
From keeping our school clean and safe to taking care of all the little things that often go unnoticed, our custodians work hard behind the scenes to make Joppa-Maple Grove a better place for our students and staff!
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are so thankful to have each of you as part of our Ranger family! 💚💛
#CustodianAppreciationDay #RangerFamily #Elevate38
From keeping our school clean and safe to taking care of all the little things that often go unnoticed, our custodians work hard behind the scenes to make Joppa-Maple Grove a better place for our students and staff!
Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are so thankful to have each of you as part of our Ranger family! 💚💛
#CustodianAppreciationDay #RangerFamily #Elevate38
MUMS ARE HERE!
If you would like to come pick your order up, feel free! We will have an FFA member or Mrs Heady available to help you load.
If you would like to come pick your order up, feel free! We will have an FFA member or Mrs Heady available to help you load.
🏐 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE UPDATE! 🏐
We’ve added TWO games to our volleyball schedule! Come out and support our Lady Rangers! 💚💛
🩷 Friday, October 16 | PINK OUT GAME
🏐 vs. Gallatin County
📍 HOME
⏰ 6:00 PM
💕 Wear your PINK and help us Pink Out the gym!
🏐 Thursday, October 22
🏐 vs. Cairo
📍 HOME
⏰ Time TBA
Mark your calendars and come cheer on the Lady Rangers! 💚💛
#Elevate38 #RangerPride
We’ve added TWO games to our volleyball schedule! Come out and support our Lady Rangers! 💚💛
🩷 Friday, October 16 | PINK OUT GAME
🏐 vs. Gallatin County
📍 HOME
⏰ 6:00 PM
💕 Wear your PINK and help us Pink Out the gym!
🏐 Thursday, October 22
🏐 vs. Cairo
📍 HOME
⏰ Time TBA
Mark your calendars and come cheer on the Lady Rangers! 💚💛
#Elevate38 #RangerPride
Sophomore Basic Ag class has been learning about cells this week. Today, they attempted to building their own cell out of cookies and decorations.
Just a reminder that today is an early dismissal at 1:45 PM. Have a great weekend!
🍂 October 2026 Breakfast & Lunch Menu 🍂
Our October menu is here! 🎃🍎 Take a look at what’s being served this month and save the menu for easy reference.
Please remember that menus are subject to change.
#Elevate38 #JoppaMapleGrove #SchoolLunch #OctoberMenu
Our October menu is here! 🎃🍎 Take a look at what’s being served this month and save the menu for easy reference.
Please remember that menus are subject to change.
#Elevate38 #JoppaMapleGrove #SchoolLunch #OctoberMenu
Intro to Ag has been diving into lessons about FFA. As a reward for their hard work, we made edible Emblems today! Students had the challenge to recreate the FFA emblem using sweet treats.
REMINDER: EARLY DISMISSAL THIS FRIDAY! ⏰
Just a reminder that this Friday, October 2nd, Joppa-Maple Grove will dismiss at 1:45 PM.
Please make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal.
💚💛 #Elevate38
Just a reminder that this Friday, October 2nd, Joppa-Maple Grove will dismiss at 1:45 PM.
Please make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal.
💚💛 #Elevate38
Junior FFA member, Addison Miller, has taken the lead on getting the greenhouse ready for our spring plant sale! Stay tuned on what we will have available in the Spring!
🎉 A Special Birthday Serenade! 🎂
Mrs. Dummitt’s class stopped by to sing Happy Birthday to Dr. Goins! We hope your day is filled with lots of smiles and birthday wishes from your Joppa-Maple Grove family! 💚💛
Happy Birthday, Dr. Goins! 🎈🥳
#Elevate38
Mrs. Dummitt’s class stopped by to sing Happy Birthday to Dr. Goins! We hope your day is filled with lots of smiles and birthday wishes from your Joppa-Maple Grove family! 💚💛
Happy Birthday, Dr. Goins! 🎈🥳
#Elevate38
📣 BOOSTER CLUB MEETING! 📣
Join us Monday, October 5th at 6:00 PM for our Booster Club Meeting!
💚 Everyone is welcome! We want to hear your ideas, input, and feedback as we work together to support our students and athletic programs.
🏆 We’ll be discussing and planning for our upcoming Meet the Fall & Winter Teams event, and we’d love to have you involved!
📅 Monday, October 5th
⏰ 6:00 PM
Come be part of the conversation and help us make this a great event for our Rangers!
We hope to see you there! 💚💛
#Elevate38 #RangerPride
🏆 Dairy Queen Athletes of the Week 🏆
We’re excited to recognize our Dairy Queen Athletes of the Week for the past two weeks! 💚💛
September 14–18
⭐ Preston McRoy
⭐ Carlene Harris
September 21–25
⭐ Katie Pye
⭐ Kenley Harris
Congratulations to these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, positive attitudes, and commitment to their teams!
A huge thank you to Dairy Queen for continuing to support and recognize our Joppa-Maple Grove student-athletes!
👏 Congratulations, Preston, Carlene, Katie & Kenley!
#Elevate38 #AthletesOfTheWeek #JoppaMapleGrove
We’re excited to recognize our Dairy Queen Athletes of the Week for the past two weeks! 💚💛
September 14–18
⭐ Preston McRoy
⭐ Carlene Harris
September 21–25
⭐ Katie Pye
⭐ Kenley Harris
Congratulations to these student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, positive attitudes, and commitment to their teams!
A huge thank you to Dairy Queen for continuing to support and recognize our Joppa-Maple Grove student-athletes!
👏 Congratulations, Preston, Carlene, Katie & Kenley!
#Elevate38 #AthletesOfTheWeek #JoppaMapleGrove
October Subs for Subs
https://www.roe21.org/event/subs-for-subs-training-14/
📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00am–1:00pm
📍 ROE 21 Training Center
🎓 Individuals with an associate’s degree or higher, or those who have completed at least 60 college credit hours, may be eligible to become a Short-Term Substitute Teacher.
🥪 Subway will provide lunch for participants
🏀 JR. HIGH BOYS OPEN GYM TONIGHT! 🏀
Jr. High boys in grades 6–8 will have Open Gym today after school until 5:00 PM.
Please make sure students have a ride ready at 5:00 PM.
💚💛 #Elevate38
Jr. High boys in grades 6–8 will have Open Gym today after school until 5:00 PM.
Please make sure students have a ride ready at 5:00 PM.
💚💛 #Elevate38
🏀 HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL MEETING 🏀
There will be a High School Girls Basketball meeting on Tuesday, September 29, right after school in the library.
All girls interested in playing High School Basketball should plan to attend!
💚💛 Go Rangers!
#Elevate38
There will be a High School Girls Basketball meeting on Tuesday, September 29, right after school in the library.
All girls interested in playing High School Basketball should plan to attend!
💚💛 Go Rangers!
#Elevate38
🎓 SIU Day Fun! ❤️
Our students had a great time exploring Southern Illinois University Carbondale for SIU Day! It was a fun-filled day of learning, making memories, and experiencing a little bit of college life!
We love seeing our Rangers explore new opportunities and dream big! 💚💛
#SIUDay #Elevate38 #RangerPride
Our students had a great time exploring Southern Illinois University Carbondale for SIU Day! It was a fun-filled day of learning, making memories, and experiencing a little bit of college life!
We love seeing our Rangers explore new opportunities and dream big! 💚💛
#SIUDay #Elevate38 #RangerPride
Pre-k has been studying apples this week. We learned how apples grow on trees and ate apples that are grown here in Southern Illinois! We tried red, green, and yellow apples and decided which one we like best and learned what their names were! We also learned about Johnny Appleseed and made homemade applesauce!! #elevate38
Joppa Alumni, Ava Stephens, came to talk to the 8th Grade Career Exploration class about being in the EMS field. The students listened intently and were very excited to see what Ava has been up to.
📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW!
Get those smiles ready, Rangers! 😁
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 25th, is Picture Day at Joppa-Maple Grove!
Dress your best, bring your biggest smile, and get ready to say CHEESE! 💚💛
#Elevate38 #PictureDay #RangerPride
Get those smiles ready, Rangers! 😁
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 25th, is Picture Day at Joppa-Maple Grove!
Dress your best, bring your biggest smile, and get ready to say CHEESE! 💚💛
#Elevate38 #PictureDay #RangerPride
🎄✨ VENDORS WANTED! CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA IS BACK! ✨🎄
The Joppa-Maple Grove Christmas Extravaganza is returning for 2026! Join us Saturday, November 14, for a festive day of shopping, delicious food, and Christmas cheer happening alongside the Barn Trail stops!
🎅 Breakfast with Santa is BACK! Bring the family out to enjoy breakfast with Santa and make some special Christmas memories before shopping with our wonderful local vendors!
🛍️ WE ARE LOOKING FOR VENDORS!
Calling all local crafters, boutiques, bakers, small businesses, and more! We would love to have you join us for this special event.
💲 Vendor Spaces: ONLY $20!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Joppa-Maple Grove School
📧 To reserve your vendor space, contact mbaughman@joppa38.com
More details about Breakfast with Santa and event times will be announced soon!
🎄 SHOP • EAT • CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS!
Help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging your favorite local vendors! ❤️
💚💛 #Elevate38
The Joppa-Maple Grove Christmas Extravaganza is returning for 2026! Join us Saturday, November 14, for a festive day of shopping, delicious food, and Christmas cheer happening alongside the Barn Trail stops!
🎅 Breakfast with Santa is BACK! Bring the family out to enjoy breakfast with Santa and make some special Christmas memories before shopping with our wonderful local vendors!
🛍️ WE ARE LOOKING FOR VENDORS!
Calling all local crafters, boutiques, bakers, small businesses, and more! We would love to have you join us for this special event.
💲 Vendor Spaces: ONLY $20!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Joppa-Maple Grove School
📧 To reserve your vendor space, contact mbaughman@joppa38.com
More details about Breakfast with Santa and event times will be announced soon!
🎄 SHOP • EAT • CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS!
Help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging your favorite local vendors! ❤️
💚💛 #Elevate38
