Eagle Bond Ancillary Projects
Indoor Practice Facility
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Why is an Indoor Facility on the Ballot?
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Extracurricular Impacts on Academic Success
In Joplin Schools, we encourage every student to join a club, activity, sport, or group that will boost their educational experience and grow them into the best versions of themselves. In fact, one annual accreditation measure on which our district is monitored by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education depends on how well we provide, support, and encourage extracurricular activities for every student.
This is because extracurricular activities are crucial for academic success and belonging. Student involvement in activities enhances time management skills, self discipline, and cognitive focus while reducing stress for our students. Studies indicate participants often have higher GPAs, improved attendance, and stronger college prospects due to increased engagement, leadership development, and stronger, more tangible connections between classroom learning and real-world application.
We’re proud to provide the opportunities and to see so many students taking advantage of them; now we are seeking the space to adequately support those opportunities for every student who wants to participate, now and in the future.
All-Purpose Indoor Spaces for Academics, Arts, Athletics and More
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Winter Use
- During School hours: Physical Education classes, FTC Events, JROTC, Band, School Ceremonies, Testing Events
- Morning/Afternoon practices for In-Season Indoor Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Girls Wrestling, Boys Wrestling, Cheer, Dance
- Pre-Season practices: Girls Soccer, MS Softball, Boys Tennis, Speed School, Baseball, Track, Boys Golf
- Evenings/Weekends/Events: JROTC, Eagle Baseball Club, Crush Softball, Drumline, Color Guard, JSA Events, Joplin Youth Basketball Association, Joplin Youth Wrestling Association, YMCA Youth Programs, FTC Events, Robotics, Power Lifting, Archery, Esports.
Spring Use
- During School hours: Physical Education classes, FTC Events, JROTC, Band, School Ceremonies, Testing Events
- Morning/Afternoon practices for In-Season Sports (during inclement weather): MS Softball, Baseball, Girls Soccer, Girls Track, MS Track, Boys Golf, Boys Tennis, Boys Track
- Pre-Season practices: Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Speed School, Softball, Girls Tennis, Cheer, Dance, Volleyball (2 gyms)
- Evenings/Weekends/Events: Graduation, JROTC, FTC Events, Eagle Baseball Club, Esports, Bright Futures, Robotics, Philanthropic Society, Band and Aux Groups, Orchestra.
Summer Use
- Weights & Conditioning: JHS serves as the home for all summer weightlifting and conditioning for 7th-12th grade students-athletes, equaling about 500 students per day. Gym #3 is converted into a makeshift weight room to accomodate the number of lifters, further restricting available indoor space for activity programming.
- In-Season Activities: All 22 JHS sports plus 11 Middle School sports are allowed 20 contact days in the summer. Many times due to heat or inclement weather, outside sports are forced inside. Currently, many JHS programs are forced to use off-campus facilities due to extreme numbers of summer events in the gyms. Band is also very active in the summer and is in need of indoor practice space during heat and inclement weather.
- Evenings/Weekends/Events: Joplin Youth Cheer Association, Band and Aux Groups, JSA Events, Baseball Camp, Tennis Camp, Football Camp, Softball Camp, Wrestling Camp, Basketball Camp, Soccer Camp, etc.
Junge Campus Improvements
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Proposed Junge Campus Improvements
Building, Grounds & Transportation
- Addition for restrooms and meeting space in a building that houses about 100 staff members daily.
- Move gas pump in stadium parking to secure area.
- Add concrete bus parking areas.
Junge Stadium
- Renovate original stadium locker rooms and restrooms.
- Add visitor locker rooms, restrooms, and concessions on east side of field.