Archive of News Headlines

2009-2010 School Year

• TSA Advisor Selected for National Trainer Position
• TSA Students Win at National Competition
• Dr. Angie Besendorfer Named One of Joplin's 15 Most Influential Women
• Joplin Schools Recognized for "Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support"
• Holt Receives Teacher of the Year Award from Troops to Teachers Program
  Students Prepare for National Competitions
  JHS Commencement Ceremony
  Outstanding Business Partner of the Month (May)
  Joplin Schools Earns "What Parents Want" Award
• Leatherman Named Joplin Teacher of the Year
  Elementary Transfer Permits Accepted Starting June 9th
• Sexson Named East Middle School Principal for 2010-2011
• Bobbi Sexson Named Royal Heights Principal for 2010-2011
• 70 Joplin Teachers Named as Golden Apple Nominees
• Publication: 2010 Annual Report to the Community (pdf)
• Vann Named Community Development Coordinator (1/22/10)
• Photos: South Middle School Ribbon Cutting
• District Receives Sixth “Distinction in Performance” Award (12/18/09)
  Videos: Graduation Matters!
• H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for Elementary Students (12/02/09)
  Parent Resource: Seasonal & Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents (pdf; 2 pages)
• Joplin TV Production Students Win Big at 2009 Southern Media Showcase (11/09/09)
• 9th Annual Academic All-Stars Program will Honor 1,600 Students (11/11/09)
• Joplin School Buses Pass Surprise State Safety Inspection with Perfect Score (10/15/09)
• Adult Education & Literacy Program Celebrates New Location (09/18/09)
• New Staggered Start Times (06/19/09)

2008-2009 School Year

• Publication: Top Honors 2009 – A Celebration of Student Achievement (pdf; 3.5MB)
  Emerson’s Successful Behavior Program Garners State Honors (06/26/09)
• District Receives State and National Recognition for iTEK Program (06/15/09)
• Elementary Transfer Permits Accepted Starting June 3rd (5/18/09)
  Bay Named 2009 Joplin Teacher of the Year (04/22/09)
• JHS Principal Named 2009 Missouri High School Principal of the Year (04/15/09)
• Two Joplin Elementary Teachers Selected as Golden Apple Winners (05/04/09)
• New Principals Chosen for Cecil Floyd and Stapleton Elementary Schools (04/03/09)
• Joplin Schools Rank 9 Times on State's Elite Top Ten Lists (03/25/09)
• 2009 Annual Report to the Community (pdf)
• JHS Earns Bronze Medal from U.S. News & World Report (01/06/09)
• District Celebrates 5th Consecutive Distinction Award (12/11/08)
• Record Number of Students Honored as “Academic All-Stars” (10/02/08)
• District Breaks Ground for North Middle School Renovation/Expansion (10/01/08)
• Memorial Middle School leaders participate in the Missouri Integrated Model (09/16/08)
• Joplin Alumni: Share Your Story About High School Life!
  
• Stapleton Elementary students & staff celebrate a new addition to their building!
• 2008 Olympic-Themed Opening Day Held for District Staff (08/14/08)
• Free Preschool Screenings Offered for Joplin 3 and 4-Year Olds (5/2/08)

2007-2008 School Year

• TOP HONORS 2008 – Our annual publication celebrating Joplin student achievements (pdf)
• District Holds Ribbon Cutting at Eastmorland Elementary & Groundbreaking for New Bus Maintenance Facility (6/16/08)
• Elementary Transfer Permits Accepted Starting June 4th (5/12/08)
• District Remembers FTC Graphic Arts Instructor Kathy Rountree (5/12/08)
• Rutledge Named Joplin Schools’ 2008 Teacher of the Year (5/09/08)
• District Kicks Off Final Phase of Expanded TLA Program (5/07/08)
• Three Joplin Teachers Named Golden Apple Winners (4/29/08)
• 25 Joplin Teachers Named Golden Eagle Award Winners (4/08/08)
• District Welcomes Dr. C.J. Huff as New Superintendent (4/03/08)
• South Middle School Groundbreaking & Eastmorland Ribbon Cutting Held (3/27/08)
• Joplin Earns 8 Spots on State’s Top Ten Highest-Performing Schools Lists (03/27/08)
• 2008 Kindergarten Registration (02/07/08)
• East Middle School Groundbreaking Held (12/06/07)
• Over 1,500 Joplin Students Honored at "Academic All-Stars” Celebrations (12/06/07)
• District Receives Distinction in Performance Award for 4th Year (12/03/07)
• Two JHS Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists (09/13/07)
• Eight JHS Students Named AP Scholars (10/23/07)
• District Boasts Low Teacher Turnover for 2nd Straight Year (09/04/07)
• District's 2007 MAP Results Announced (08/21/07)
• Groundbreaking at FTC for Leadership Training Center (09/04/07)
• Opening Day Activities Held for District Staff (08/14/07)

2006-2007 School Year

• Top Honors 2007 (publication celebrating Joplin student achievement) (pdf, 2 MB)
• Wunderlin Honored for Refunction Junction Program (06/07/07)
• Belinda Brumfield Named 2007 Teacher of the Year for Joplin Schools (05/16/07)
• Wal-Mart & Sam's Club Recognize 3 Joplin Teachers (05/16/07)
• Elementary In-District Transfer Permits Accepted Starting May 30, 2007 (05/10/07)
• Joplin Teachers Sweep 2007 Golden Apple Awards (05/04/07)
• Duenweg Elementary Named a "Top 10 Highest-Performing School" in Missouri (04/05/07)
• New Middle School Plan Approved by Voters (04/07/07)
• Visit the new Joplin High School website: www.JoplinEagles.org (02/01/07)
• Trailers at 3 Schools to be Eliminated (12/2007)
• District Receives "Distinction in Performance" Award for 3rd Year! (11/15/06)
• Over 1,700 Joplin Students to be Honored at 6th Annual “Academic All-Stars” Celebration (11/08/06)
• SMS Student Project Receives National Recognition (11/06/06)
• Two JHS Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists (09/13/06)
• District's 2006 MAP Results Announced (09/01/06)
• MMS Student to Compete in Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (09/06/06)
• Two JHS Instructors Honored for Service to Students in JAG Program (09/06/06)
• District Receives Award for 10 Years of Exemplary Bus Maintenance (08/21/06)