Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District #38‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

Tonight’s volleyball game at Egyptian has been cancelled. We will share an update if the game is rescheduled.

Junior student Kasey Cohoon was hard at work today in the STEAM lab using the GlowForge to engrave an image of his truck on a piece of wood. Kasey says he's excited to show others how to use this machine to make different types of engravings. "I don't think I'm all that book-smart," he says, "but I like doing stuff like this." Mr. Cohoon will work with other upperclassmen to complete several other GlowForge projects. He hopes to be able to make plaques and other keepsakes for community members.

Hello Maple Grove Parents,
Our Kindergarten students have a special message for our families!
Please take a moment to watch their video below.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtube.com/shorts/C0AZ_e_fY0Q?feature=share


They are asking our parents to please complete the Illinois Parent Survey.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1

These guys made 100% on their sight word test!!!

Today is a 1:45 PM dismissal. Please plan transportation and after-school arrangements accordingly.

Today we made Green Eggs and Ham in pre-k! We used fresh eggs from Franklin and Josiah's chickens! We talked about how the eggs look different on the outside than eggs we buy at the stores. We saw that like each one of us, we look different on the outside, but on the inside we are all the same, just like the eggs! The students helped crack the eggs and stir them! We counted each of the eggs as we put them in. We decided that like Sam I am, we like green eggs and ham! #elevate38

⏰ REMINDER
Tomorrow is an Early Dismissal Day
🕜 Dismissal at 1:45 PM
Please plan transportation and after-school arrangements accordingly.
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The March 31, 2026, deadline is coming up for Apples for the Students. Keep shopping at Metropolis Big John's and send your receipts dated 09/01/2025 through 03/31/2026 to school or drop them in the JMG #38 box in the store lobby. These receipts help us to get much-needed educational equipment and supplies.

Today it was a "Wacky Wednesday" in pre-k! We enjoyed dressing up and reading the book "Wacky Wednesday" by Dr. Seuss where we looked for all the things that were crazy in the story! #elevate38

📣 Reminder
⏰ This Friday is an Early Dismissal Day
🕜 Dismissal at 1:45 PM

📣 Last Minute Update – Meet the Teams!

We will now be holding Spring Meet the Teams this Saturday, starting at 2:00 p.m.
Come meet our athletes, coaches, and celebrate the start of the spring season!

Let’s pack the stands and support our Rangers! 💚💛
#RangerPride #Elevate38

🏐 Volleyball game to follow (Alumni invited to participate)
🍔 The concession stand will be open
🎟 Raffle prizes available
We hope to see our community there supporting our Rangers!

💚 #RangerPride #Elevate38

We enjoyed celebrating Hat Day for Read Across America Week! We read "The Cat and the Hat" and made our own hats! #elevate38

Dr. Seuss ~ "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose" It's Dr. Seuss week at Joppa!

4 FFA students traveled to a farm in Paducah today to help a small farmer put up a new fence today. The students learned several new skills and did a wonderful job! The farmer talked very highly of our students and even donated a little money to FFA at the end of the day. FFA would love to branch out and help more people! Feel free to email Mrs. Heady at kheady@joppa38.com if you are needing or wanting extra hands! We look forward to being able to take more students and do this again soon!

Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, food, and family fun!

✨ Baked goods
🔥 BBQ for lunch
💎 Permanent jewelry
🛍️ Vendors and so much more!

🥞 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be hosted by FFA — don’t miss this special morning event!

🐰✨ As a reminder, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is BACK! ✨🐰

Join us at Joppa-Maple Grove on March 14th at 9:00 AM for a morning full of fun, food, and Easter memories!

Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny for just $10 and shop The Stables’ newest Easter designs along with our amazing vendors!

We can’t wait to see our Ranger families there! 💛🌷

#RangerPride #Elevate38 #BreakfastWithTheEasterBunny #JMGEvents

It’s a BIG week for Ranger Athletics! Be sure to check out this week’s schedule along with the Elementary Boys and Girls Tournament Brackets.

Come out and support our Rangers as they compete and represent JMG with pride! 💚

Let’s pack the gym and show our athletes what Ranger Nation is all about!

#RangerPride
#Elevate38
#GoRangers

Pre-k rocking their socks for Dr. Seuss's birthday!! #elevate38

Reminder: Child Find Screenings – Friday, March 13

If you have not scheduled your child’s appointment yet, please call 618-543-7589 to sign up.

Screenings will take place from 8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Maple Grove Elementary.

Appointments are required. We look forward to seeing our future Pre-K and Kindergarten students.

Please share to help us spread the word.

📢 PARENTS — THIS IS IMPORTANT!
Parents and guardians are invited to complete the 2026 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey to share feedback about your child’s school experience.

🚨 Elementary Families — Important!
When prompted, please type Maple Grove to ensure your responses are counted correctly.

👉 Take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1