After graduation practice, the Class of 2024 walk through the hallways of Joppa-Maple Grove one last time. Graduation is schedule for Friday, May 17, at 7:00.
Ryan was presented with a scholarship from Illinois Association of School Administrators Shawnee Division today after graduation practice. Congratulations, Ryan!
Donna's bus is running late this morning. Please be alert and patient. Thank you for understanding! Tonight is the Class of 2024 Senior Graduation. We hope to see you there.!
Thank you City National Bank for treating the 6th grade class to a movie and snacks today. The 6th grade class participated in the "Bank at School" program!
Happy Mother's Day!
from first grade.
We made "blooming flowers" for our moms!
Of course, we had to practice and make sure they bloomed first.
Our bus routes will be running late this morning due to the weather conditions. Please be alert and patient. They have different drivers running some of the routes.
The eighth grade class had a great time celebrating their upcoming graduation with a trip to Soundwaves Water Park at the Opryland Hotel and playing games at Dave and Busters at Opry Mills! Special thanks for Mr. Rick Griffey, for going along to help chaperone and drive the bus!
Reading and Writing the room. Sentences were hidden around the room & students had to find the sentences. Next they had to read the sentences. Finally as their assessment, they had to draw a picture of the sentences they read.
Fairy Tale fun with the Kindergarten class!
IDOC representative spoke to the Consumer Education class on Wednesday to explain the employment opportunities and benefits.
We are hiring! Do you qualify?
Joppa is currently without power. Ameren anticipates power restored about 11:00. School is dismissed at 9:00 a.m. Be careful due to the inclement weather scheduled for later today.
We have job openings available:
Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade
Substitute Teachers, Substitute Instructional Aides, Substitute Custodians, and Cooks are needed.
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Grant Writer
District Principal
Athletic Banquet is Thursday, in the cafeteria. Doors will open at 4:30 PM, meal served at 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Award ceremony will start at 6:00 PM. Players and coaches will all eat for free. There is a $5.00 fee for others.
Meal: BBQ pork, baked beans, hash brown casserole, cupcakes, cookies, tea, and lemonade.
Juniors - if you want to apply to SEMO, the Fall 2025 application is now available. Go to https://semo.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/?_eid=5f45682c13563124740046e0
Free Laundry Services provided by MCDAC.
Ag class working hard to make our school look good!!! Great job everyone!
We are hiring a District Principal. Do you qualify?
Joppa/Dongola Co-op High School Softball 2024
Students who are credit deficient and are 16 years old need to sign up for summer classes. SCC will offer classes for high school credit recovery this summer. There will be two sessions that will run Mondays through Thursdays, 8:30 - 2:30, beginning June 10. Classes offered include: English I, English II, English III, English IV, Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Life Science, Physical Science, US History, American Government/Civics, Health, and Consumer Education. You can only complete 1 credit this summer. This could be split into two 1/2 credits, if needed.
Please see Mrs. Bellamey for an enrollment form. Space is limited!