Joplin Schools

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Joplin's students need YOU! 🦅

Now is the perfect time to begin a career in Joplin Schools! We are looking for a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is ready to join a supportive team to build student success while benefiting from the perks of a school-day schedule: home with your family in afternoons, evenings, holidays and summers.

COTA positions are full-time, salaried, and are eligible for district benefits.

Apply today at www.JoplinSchools.org/Careers and become part of a team that's For ALL Kids!

08/26/2026

What a great way to start the school year! JHS JAG teacher Janet Parker-Spain yesterday was awarded Educator of the Month by our neighbors at Joplin Kiwanis, and we couldn’t be more proud.

Janet, thank you for caring so deeply about the success of your students and inspiring them to dream big for their futures!

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08/24/2026

📸 Happy First Day of School, Eagle Nation!

Have a great breakfast, grab your backpacks and supplies, and share your Back-to-School smiles in the comments below. We can't wait to see you!

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08/23/2026

Just one more sleep until our favorite people are filling up our school buses, classrooms, playgrounds, and hallways - we're ready to welcome you back tomorrow, Eagles!

⭐ Prep your first day outfit and backpack
⭐ Charge your Chromebook
⭐ Set your alarm
⭐ Get to bed early
⭐ Leave time for back-to-school pics
⭐ Eat a good breakfast (hopefully in our cafeterias!)

We will see you in the morning! 🦅

08/22/2026

ICYMI: Tune into Fourstates Homepage to see Dr. Sachetta's back-to-school interview with our neighbors at KSN16!

⭐ Celebrating new additions at 3 elementary schools including 4-year-old classrooms for PreK right in the elementary building, plus major upgrades building-wide.
⭐ Looking forward to significant additions and upgrades at 4 more elementary buildings so that no matter where a child lives, their school is equipped for their needs.
⭐ Reminding the public that Joplin Schools is For ALL Kids and we are looking forward to a fantastic school year!

Watch here: https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/video/tiffany-and-joplin-superintendent-dr-kerry-sachetta-talk-back-to-school/12091782/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT1THZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUlFVmVZbVF6d2dXYTdrYjhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3SS44uTh51CUobTcsv6Thjktz3czKXKzZRZ6jTolEaNL8HfjEi_xxhikHYE_aem_DpLFP8gY0_RJVHKOpXzSxg

08/21/2026

Congrats Dr. Oliver!

08/21/2026

Joplin Schools are filled with the best of the best! 👏

Please join us in congratulating Franklin Technology Center Special Services Coordinator Betsy Anderson, recipient of the 2026 Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education Counseling & Career Development Professional Award!

Betsy’s dedication to career exploration, student credentials, and hands-on learning helps students discover what they’re capable of and provides them with incredible opportunities to grow beyond the classroom.

Congratulations, Betsy! We are so proud of the heart and hard work you bring to FTC and Joplin Schools! 🦅

08/21/2026

We LOVED seeing our new preschoolers and their families at JEC this week! Joplin Parents as Teachers does a fantastic job providing parent-education for early learning and preschool screenings, so we just know these little Eagles are ready for a great year.

Welcome to Eagle Nation! We're so glad you're here!

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08/19/2026

Welcoming one last group of new certified Joplin Eagles into the nest before school starts! These educators joined us just in time for a fantastic start to the year, and we are thrilled to see them jumping right into all things back-to-school.

Thank you for choosing Joplin Schools! We're excited to support the impact you'll make in your classrooms, teams, buildings and community!

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