Staff Sergeant Elliot Vance presented Aubrey Stubblefield with the Mathematics and Science Award during today's awards' ceremony.
Scholarship recipients were recognized on April 29 during Awards Day. Congratulations to each of the recipients.
Matthew and Aubrey received their State Scholar certificates today during the Awards' ceremony. Congratulations!
We would like your help. This year has been a trying year for all. It is the expectation of the administration and the teachers that all students are present. If your student can not be at school for whatever reason, it is either a non excused or excused absence. The only students that are allowed to do remote from home are those that are already doing it. Typically, these are the students that have a health reason for not attending in person. We are having an issue with students thinking they can remote for a certain period of the day. Students do not have the option to switch to Remote Learning because they woke up late and want to remote in for their class. This is unexcused. Again, the expectation is for students to be present. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. ,
Earth Day in First Grade! Going on a nature walk and taking care of our play area.
Earth Day in the kindergarten class at Maple Grove Elementary
Kindergarten learned how to reduce, recycle, and reuse. They made Earth day headbands!
Kindergarten learned how to reduce, recycle, and reuse. They made Earth day headbands!
February and March Employees of the Month. Congratulations to Jeff Goddard, Leah Reichert, Crystal Forthman, Michelle Meyer, Lori Jones, Ashlin Lowery, Hunter Kreuter, Pete Duley, and Joe Phillips. Thanks for working so hard to make our schools great.
Congratulations to Deanna Latham and Donna Rushing on Administrative Professionals Day this week. You are both so important to our schools and we are blessed to have you working in our district. Thanks...
Tuesday, April 20th, Joppa FFA attended the Ag Mechanics competition at SIC in Harrisburg. There were 5 areas of mechanics at the contest. Welding consisted of a flat weld joining two pieces together, with a written exam. Ag Power was a small engine diagnosis, part identification, and exam. Surveying involved using a level to find angels of benchmarks and slope, with an exam. The carpentry area required finding the correct angle for a rafter, tool identification, and exam. The electricity portion required the contestant to wire a light switch or outlet, tool identification, and an exam. Our team members are: Electricity: Jaxon Mitchell 5th place, Construction: Brody Greer 2nd place, Surveying: Sky Keeling 1st place, Welding: Ava Stephens 8th place, and Ag Power: Gunner Johnson 9th place .
Joppa FFA placed 4th at the Virtual District 5 Horticulture contest last Friday hosted by SIU. Members of that team were: Cadence Mescher, Ava Stephens, Sky Keeling, Jordyn VanMeter, and Hannah Wilkins.
Congratulations to these amazing students.
Just a reminder to parents. Allergy season is here. If your child is not feeling well please do not send them to school. Thanks for your continued support and understanding.
A reminder to students to make sure chrome books are fully charged for our Illinois Assessment of Readiness the next few days. Please make sure you get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast prior to testing. Great work so far...
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8th Grade Cap & Gowns have been ordered. The $30 payment is to be paid to Joppa High School. Deadline has been set for Monday, April 19th. If payment cannot be paid by Monday, please contact Deanna at Joppa High School to make arrangements. dlatham@joppa38.com or 618-543-7589
Progress reports were distributed during last period and sent home with the junior high and high school students.
The Easter Bunny visited the 7th graders even after they pranked me!
6th Grade Basketball Schedule Girls and Boys
Joppa's WYSE or Academic Team placed first at Shawnee Community College's Regional Competition. The following individual medals were awarded from the regional competition: Sky Keeling, 1st in Engineering Graphics; Libbie Lumpley, 1st in English; Ava McNeill, 1st in Computer Science; Aubrey Stubblefield, 1st in Physics; Sky Keeling, 2nd in Mathematics; Cheyenne Lang, 2nd in Computer Science; Troy Latham, 2nd in Mathematics; Matthew McGinness, 2nd in Physics; Aubrey Stubblefield, 2nd in English; Troy Latham, 3rd in Biology; Libbie Lumpley, 3rd in Mathematics; and Carly Peck, 3rd in Chemistry. As a result of placing first, the team advanced to SIU's Sectionals. Rachelle Cox placed 3rd in Physics and will compete at the state level in April.
Happy last April Fools' Day at JHS, Mr. Jones! You will be missed!
