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06/02/2026

We are having a DYNAMITE start to Summer School with new and returning friends! ☀️

FREE sports physicals are tonight, June 1!If your student plans to participate in athletic activities for the 2026-27 sc...
06/01/2026

FREE sports physicals are tonight, June 1!

If your student plans to participate in athletic activities for the 2026-27 school year (including marching band), we encourage you to attend the FREE pre-participation physical clinic Monday June 1, 2026, at the JHS gyms. No advance registration is necessary. Physicals begin at 5:30pm, offered with the help of Freeman Health System Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine staff. All middle school and high school athletes are welcome.

There's no need to bring anything with you, but it will be helpful for both parents and students to have the PowerSchool app downloaded on their phones in order to complete forms. Staff will be on site to assist with PowerSchool questions.

☀ Welcome to SUMMER SCHOOL, Eagle Nation! We have so much fun in store for you - learning, exploring, connecting, and pl...
06/01/2026

☀ Welcome to SUMMER SCHOOL, Eagle Nation! We have so much fun in store for you - learning, exploring, connecting, and playing your way into the next grade. We can't wait to see how far you grow this June!

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Summer Bus Routes are now available on our website!https://joplinschools.org/summerbusSummer bus routes are unique, as s...
05/28/2026

Summer Bus Routes are now available on our website!

https://joplinschools.org/summerbus

Summer bus routes are unique, as students from across the district are being transported to shared buildings that may not be in their typical zone. This means stops may not be within easy distance from your student’s home and may require families to bring their students to the closest available bus stop, or one that works well for the family’s morning schedule. If you have any questions about routes or stop locations, please contact the Transportation Office at 417-625-5300.

We're looking forward to a great summer! ☀

Calling all vendors!There are still a handful of booth spaces available at the annual Health, Benefits, and Retail Thera...
05/28/2026

Calling all vendors!

There are still a handful of booth spaces available at the annual Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair scheduled for Friday, July 31. Join area businesses, crafters, restaurants and more to showcase your goods and services to Joplin Schools staff and community members. This fun, well-attended event is a staple in our Back-to-School season, and we hope to see you there!

Contact [email protected] for booth details and to sign up today.

Learn more at https://joplinschools.org/38834_3

At Joplin High School’s graduation earlier this month, three seniors were recognized for their academic excellence and t...
05/26/2026

At Joplin High School’s graduation earlier this month, three seniors were recognized for their academic excellence and the example they’ve set for others: John Jasper, David Bhend, Jacob Tatum.

Each was invited to share a few words with their classmates. Their reflections are thoughtful, honest, and worth hearing beyond the ceremony.

David Bhend: "As we move into the future, I hope you all remember that growth doesn’t stop here. After tonight, we’re all going to take different paths. None of us will have everything figured out right away. But what matters is that we keep showing up, keep working hard, and keep surrounding ourselves with people who make us better. The best things in life take time. Sometimes we have to be uncomfortable now so that one day we can look back and be thankful we kept going."

John Jasper: "The people who end up happier in life aren’t necessarily the people who had everything planned perfectly. They’re the people who when given an opportunity weren’t scared of the moment or scared of being rejected. They’re the people who took the opportunity and ran with it. The people who tried even when they knew failure was possible. Because failure isn’t the worst thing that can happen to you. It's looking back years later wondering what could’ve been."

Jacob Tatum: "No matter which paths we take, there will always be challenges and obstacles in our way. Some of us might get lost or stuck at times, but there will always be an ever-expanding path before us. If we keep chipping away day in and day out, we WILL succeed and get to our desired destinations. Don’t be afraid to deviate from the norm in a society that worships fitting in, because today is proof that even with roughly 540 different versions of the same story, we still all achieved the desired outcome."

We’re proud of these students and the perspective they bring. Their words are a reminder that success looks different for everyone, and that the future is built one step at a time.

Congratulations again to our class of 2026! 🦅

Joplin middle schoolers are about to have the best Summer Camp experiences, and we hope your students will join them! Th...
05/26/2026

Joplin middle schoolers are about to have the best Summer Camp experiences, and we hope your students will join them! The following camps are available to students enrolled in Summer School at East Middle School this June. Learn more and get registered for Summer School on our website at https://joplinschools.org/summer

⭐ JPD Kids' Academy: ALL incoming 6th graders will participate in a one-week collaborative camp with the Joplin Police Department.

⭐ Healthcare Careers Camp: Incoming 6th and 7th graders have the option to join a hands-on camp offered in partnership with Freeman Health System.

⭐ Outdoor Careers Camp: Incoming 7th and 8th graders have the option to join an immersive camp to discover future pathways from local outdoor employers.

⭐ Media Careers Camp: Incoming 7th and 8th graders have the option to join a camp that will showcase a variety of careers in communications and audio/visual work.

For questions, reach out to [email protected]

Welcome to Summer Break, Eagle Nation! Pop into the Fourth Quarter newsletter for everything you need to know about summ...
05/26/2026

Welcome to Summer Break, Eagle Nation! Pop into the Fourth Quarter newsletter for everything you need to know about summer school, summer meals, summer enrollment hours, summer sports camps, and more.

Once more for those in the back: SUMMER! ☀

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Joplin graduates are doing incredible things!JHS and JETHD alumna Alexandra Carson (Class of ’24) is directing and produ...
05/23/2026

Joplin graduates are doing incredible things!

JHS and JETHD alumna Alexandra Carson (Class of ’24) is directing and producing a feature-length documentary titled Mother Road, filming from May 21 through June 3.

The project will follow a cross-country journey beginning in Joplin, Missouri and ending in California. Mother Road offers a fractal and delicate view of the daily lives of Americans through the eyes of four filmmakers on the verge of adulthood as they explore Route 66 during its Centennial, creating a humanistic yet eccentric portrait of the country and its people.

Alex and her team are currently raising funds to support travel and production costs, and they welcome recommendations for people, places, or events to feature, as well as support from the Joplin Schools community to help bring this ambitious project to life.

Learn more about the project here: https://motherroad.squarespace.com/

Congratulations to our very hardworking 2026 IRON EAGLES! 🏆🦅These students participated for three full seasons of sports...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to our very hardworking 2026 IRON EAGLES! 🏆🦅

These students participated for three full seasons of sports at Joplin High School, maintaining conditioning, contact, and focus throughout the entire school year.

Roman Cole: Football, Basketball, Baseball
Max Finley: Football, Basketball, Track
Jaxdyn Hackett: Football, Basketball, Track
Colsen Harding: Football, Basketball, Baseball
Serkan Kurt: Football, Wrestling, Track
Rhett Perigo: Football, Basketball, Baseball
Giselle Stutson: Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Samantha Thom: Cheer (2 seasons), Track
Payton Cunningham: Volleyball, Basketball, Track
Karlie Harris: Cross Country, Swim, Soccer
Grayson Heritage: Football, Wrestling, Track
Arvinson Komet: Cross country, Wrestling, Track
Isabella Munn: Softball, Basketball, Track
Grace Riggs: Softball, Basketball, Track
Nicholas Ruport: Football, Wrestling, Track
Xavier Scribner: Cross Country, Wrestling, Track
Anissa Spiering: Cross Country, Wrestling, Soccer
Jackson Lewis: Football, Basketball, Tennis
Nalyjah Madison: Cross Country, Basketball, Track
Catherine Williams: Dance Team (2 Seasons), Track
David Bhend: Football, Basketball, Baseball
Ilannah Burtrum: Football Manager, Wrestling, Track
John Jasper: Football, Basketball, Baseball
Shanya Love: Cheer (2 seasons), Track
Julia Reyes-Alvarado: Tennis, Swim, Soccer
Kylea Thullesen: Tennis, Swim, Soccer

District coaches and educators are proud to accommodate each student-athlete who desires to supplement their education with these activities and work hard to support their goals. Congratulations to each of these Iron Eagles on a fantastic year!

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