The Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment of Joplin School District Education Facilities is now available for public viewing. Find a copy of the assessment here.

On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Joplin Schools will mark the one year anniversary of the May 22, 2011 tornado with groundbreaking ceremonies for its new schools. The public is invited to attend and join Joplin Schools as we celebrate our ongoing recovery efforts and honor all of those who have shared in our story of "Hope." Find a schedule of events here.

Graduation ceremonies for Joplin High School will be held Monday, May 21, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center at Missouri Southern State University, 3950 Newman Rd, Joplin. President Obama will deliver the commencement address. Governor Nixon will also speak during the ceremony. Tickets are required to attend the event. As in past years, graduating seniors each receive eight tickets for the ceremony to distribute to their families and friends.

Overflow seating with video and audio access to the Joplin High School graduation ceremony will be available in Taylor Performing Arts Center, Missouri Southern State University, 3950 E Newman Rd, Joplin. No tickets will be required for the overflow seating. The theater seats 2,000 and seating is first come, first served.

Media representatives interested in covering the ceremony should contact the Communications Department at Joplin Schools, 417-625-5200, ext. 2224 or kprice@joplin.k12.mo.us. Additional details for the media will be released as more information becomes available.

Bid packages for site grading & earthwork and site utilities & footings for the new East Middle School & Elementary No. 2 projects are now available. Find more information here.

The summer school session for Joplin Schools will be held June 4 through June 29 for elementary, middle, and high school students. Find detailed information and enrollment forms here.

You can now purchase custom-imprinted Joplin High School bricks for $50 each. All proceeds raised from the brick campaign will benefit Operation Rising Eagle, the rebuilding fund for Joplin Schools. Americorp volunteers hand-cleaned and painted each brick. The bricks were then sealed and volunteers applied the image by hand before it was permanently set. Click here for more information and to purchase your brick.

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