August 5, 2026
Get Ready for K-1 Bus Camp!
We hope you'll make time this weekend to attend the Joplin Schools K-1 Bus Camp! Area incoming Kindergarten and First Grade students and their families are welcome to visit Junge Field between
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Serving 450 Joplin students in kindergarten through 5th grade, Stapleton Elementary boasts an award-winning Nature Center, highly-skilled staff, and strong community and parent involvement. In addition to excellent classroom instruction, Stapleton students are offered opportunities in art, music, computer technology, library skills, and physical education. We are proud of our school and of the many successes achieved by our students!
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July 22, 2026
Announcing the Talon Center name and TAMKO partnership
The Joplin Schools Board of Education has unanimously accepted the “Talon Center” as the official name of the new indoor activity center to be constructed on the campus of Joplin High School. The n...
June 8, 2026
2026-27 Vacation Planner!
Eagles,Are you already mapping out your family's future vacations, trips, and getaways? Please consider traveling during one of the many multi-day breaks scheduled within the 2026-27 academic year!...
May 22, 2026
FREE summer meals: locations, dates, times
Save this post if you want to take advantage of FREE summer meals served by Joplin Schools this June through August! We're also partnering again with the Joplin Public Library for a portion of the ...
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