Joplin Schools Alumni Association

10/13/2026

Thank You To Our Generous Alumni Hall of Fame Sponsors! Our annual induction ceremony would not be possible without their generous support.

⭐ Hall of Fame Sponsor: Lemons Family Charitable Trust

⭐ Summa Cum Laude Sponsors: Anne Sharp, Jim Goodknight

⭐ Magna Cum Laude Sponsors: Crossland Construction, Freeman Health System, Mercy, Ron and Becky Mitchell, Henry Robertson

⭐ Eagle Patron Sponsors: Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc., Glenda and David Austin, Baker Davis Roderique, Sallie Beard, Kent and Karolee Blanchard, Gay Cragin Currence and Scott Cragin, Eagle Picher Technologies, Ellen and Mark Eastman, Edward Jones - Don Swanson and Christy Swanson, Missouri Southern State University Foundation, Southwest Missouri Bank, Dr. Mitch and Deborah Stinnett

Your support means the world to us and we look forward to celebrating with you at this year's event!

08/06/2026

Class of ’86 Alumni,

It’s hard to believe, but our 40th Class Reunion is right around the corner—and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with you!

Dates: October 2–3, 2026

We’re planning a fun-filled weekend full of memories, laughter, and a little throwback to the best of the ‘80s—think Friday Night Lights, big hair, mixtapes, MTV, and more! Whether you were a Memorial Eagle or a Parkwood Bear, this reunion is all about bringing everyone back together.

Tickets are now on sale at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/40th-class-reunion-for-joplin-class-of--1986

The $55 ticket price includes the following:

Friday, October 2, 5:00 PM – JHS Homecoming Football Game, Tailgating & Pizza
Guests are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. No alcohol, smoking, or va**ng permitted at this event.

Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM – Joplin High School Tour
Take a walk down memory lane and see how things have changed.

Evening Event – Holiday Inn (3402 Arizona Ave, Joplin, MO)
6:00 PM – Cocktails (Cash Bar)
7:00 PM – BBQ Buffet Dinner
7:30 PM – Midnight – Dancing

All proceeds from ticket sales and any donations will go directly toward supporting this reunion and future Class of ’86 gatherings and events. We encourage you to register early and spread the word to fellow classmates. The more, the better!

Need a Hotel?
Holiday Inn, 3402 Arizona Ave Joplin, MO, 417-624-9000
Block Under: JHS Class of 1986, $149/per night includes breakfast buffet

Downstream Casino, 69300 E Nee Rd, Quapaw, OK, 918-919-6000
Block Under: JOP86, $139/per night

Questions: contact [email protected]

05/26/2026

04/21/2026

The Joplin Eagles Class of 1986 is hosting a 40th reunion Friday, October 2 through Saturday, October 3, 2026! Itinerary, tickets, details and more are available on their website: www.JHSclassof86.com