Skip to main content

General Enrollment

A row of capped-and-gowned graduates enters a gymnasium full of spectators. One particular female graduate is in focus, smiling warmly up at the crowd.
Two elementary girls work at a library table using STEAM kits.
High School culinary students wearing aprons and chef caps work quietly on cooking and baking projects in an industrial kitchen.
A group of high-school students using studio-quality film equipment stand in a semi-circle in an outdoor courtyard in a sunny day, training their cameras on a fellow student with arms wide and smiling.
Members of the high school girls show choir group, Touch of Class, perform on a black stage while wearing brightly colored tops and skirts.
Members of the Varsity Dance Team pose gathered around the school mascot, Eddie the Eagle, outside the JHS performing Arts Center.
A high school student plays the violin on stage.
Two middle school students work at a shared laptop in a dimly lit classroom with more of their peers viewing a slideshow on a projector in the background.
A preschool student wearing a cap and gown smiles before a poster congratulating students on their kindergarten promotion.

Welcome to Joplin Schools!

Stay Connected

Whether it’s celebrating student achievements, sharing resources for parents, or providing essential updates, our social media channels are a great way to stay informed. Follow us now and never miss a moment!


A green and blue graphic with the text                 </div>
                <div class=

Please bring the following information with you for all children needing to be enrolled: 

  • Your photo ID (any valid state or federal government-issued photo ID is acceptable, such as a driver's license, state ID card, U.S. passport, military ID, or tribal photo ID)
  • Child's legal, state-issued birth certificate
  • Child's up-to-date immunization records as required by the state of Missouri
  • Proof of residency (examples of acceptable documents include: mortgage documents, house-closing documents, lease/rental agreement, construction contract with proposed occupancy date, current utility bill such as water, gas, or electricity)
  • Proof of guardianship if the student lives within district boundaries with someone other than a parent
  • If applicable, any legal documents regarding custody arrangements, etc.

For students transferring from another district, please bring:

  • Name and address of the previous school attended or an unofficial transcript from that school
  • Special Education records, if applicable, such as an Individual Education Plan and a current diagnostic summary

Additional information you will need to complete the enrollment process:

  • Phone numbers and addresses for primary contacts and all parents/guardians for the student
  • Names/phone numbers for emergency contacts 

School staff will work with you during your visit to check that the enrollment process is fully complete or to inform you of additional documentation needed.

Joplin High School Enrollments

Stay Connected

Whether it’s celebrating student achievements, sharing resources for parents, or providing essential updates, our social media channels are a great way to stay informed. Follow us now and never miss a moment!


A green and blue graphic with the text                 </div>
                <div class=

Enrollment During Summer Months

Stay Connected

Whether it’s celebrating student achievements, sharing resources for parents, or providing essential updates, our social media channels are a great way to stay informed. Follow us now and never miss a moment!


A green and blue graphic with the text                 </div>
                <div class=

Summer enrollment information for the Fall 2025 semester, with dates, times, and locations.