Good Afternoon Joplin High School Eagles Family!
We had another outstanding week at JHS. I am so excited to see all the teaching and learning occurring every day.
If there is anything you ever need, please feel free to call me at 417.625.5230 or email me at randyoliver@joplinschools.org. I would like to remind our students as we head for Spring Break in a few weeks to WORK HARD, BE KIND, and GO EAGLES!
Your Proud Principal,
Dr. Oliver
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Meet Mr. Michael Lawrence better known as Coach Lawrence, a longtime member of the JHS family who has spent nearly 20 years pouring into students through strength training, conditioning, and mentorship. A proud JHS graduate, Mr. Lawrence’s journey has taken him across the country but ultimately brought him back home where he belongs.
After graduating from JHS, he attended Missouri Southern State University, earning a degree in Marketing and Management, before returning to complete his education certification. He later earned his Master’s in Education from Delta State University. Along the way, Mr. Lawrence built an impressive background in strength and conditioning, holding coaching positions in Florida, Detroit, Mississippi, and New York. After working in New York, he returned home to the area and worked at Missouri Southern before eventually joining JHS, where he has been ever since.
At JHS, Coach Lawrence teaches strength training all day and runs Speed School after school, helping countless students improve their athletic performance, confidence, and discipline. His passion for fitness and student growth is evident in everything he does.
Coach Lawrence has a wife, Lisa, works as a Lab Director at Mercy. Their daughter, Allie, is currently in pharmacy school at UMKC, and their son, Cole, attends Crowder College. Much of their time is spent traveling to Kansas City to visit their daughter and enjoying time together as a family. Outside of school, Coach Lawrence loves to work out, tinker in the garage, and do woodworking projects. He and his family are homebodies at heart, happiest just spending time together and enjoying simple moments. Looking ahead, Coach Lawrence and his wife dream of building a home on their land, raising horses, and enjoying a well-earned slower pace of life.
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Dedicated School Time for Extra Support
Starting in January 2026, all Joplin High School students will have the opportunity to receive dedicated, in-school support services to help them Level Up their academic success in the classes and subjects they need it most. Level Up options will fill the former Transitions period, and will be offered every day of the week.
Level Up is designed to help students improve grades, build skills, and stay on track for graduation before small problems become large obstacles. The time is focused on individual growth and success, not punishment. We understand that everyone needs support sometimes, even when the grade card shows an A or a B, and Level Up is designed to meet those needs right in the middle of the school day, without asking students to come early or stay late for tutoring. The goal is effectively to help students take ownership of their own learning so they can Level Up their academics.
Three Levels of Opportunity
Intervention: Targeted Support
This is a 30-minute session that provides focused help on a SPECIFIC LEARNING STANDARD. Students will work with a teacher to relearn, practice, and retest to master a specific standard in a specific content area.
Academic Opportunity: The Catch-Up
This is 30 minutes of structured time for students who have a D or an F to work with a teacher to improve their grades, complete missing work, retake assessments, and get help.
Eagle Time: The Reward
This is a 30-minute reward period for students who are meeting expectations and mastering standards as expected. Students can choose from a variety of non-classroom locations to socialize, get ahead on work, read, or relax.
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Students and Parents Reminders & Updates |
On April 7, Joplin voters will decide on the Eagle Bond—a community-driven plan to improve elementary schools and create safe, healthy spaces for students across the district.
This bond puts kids first, strengthens our schools, and does not raise the school tax rate.
For more information about the No-Tax Increase Bond Issue, please click HERE. The website will provide you all the information to make an informed decision on April 7th.
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I have had some stakeholders and students ask me how they could get registered to vote, so I wanted to include some communication about how to do so. Please see the information below:
How do I register to vote?
In our offices at:
Jasper County Clerk’s Office 302 S. Main, Room 103 Carthage, MO 64836 417-358-0413
OR
Jasper County Clerk’s Office 633 S. Pearl Room 198 Joplin, MO 64801
Phone Number:
417-625-4307
Website:
https://www.jaspercountymo.gov/county-clerk
Register on-line at: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register
You can also click the QR Code in order to register to vote.
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Please nominate a teacher for this year's Golden Apple Awards, hosted by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce! Nominations are open from Monday, Feb. 9 through 5pm Monday, March 9 at https://joplincc.com/goldenapple/. Nominations must be accompanied by a parent and student letter of recommendation.
This local program works to recognize PreK-12th grade teachers from public and private schools in Joplin. They are looking to celebrate teachers who demonstrate the ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to reach their full potential. We have amazing teachers who do this every day, and it means the world to them to be nominated by their students. Nominate early and often to help us celebrate our amazing teachers!
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We would like to shout out the following people:
Ms. Janet Parker Spain and her 4 JAG Students for creating the Homeless Website of Resources. Thank you Ms. Parker Spain and your students for recognizing a need in our community and finding ways to assist.
Mr. Dan Gilbert for working so closely with Ms. Yust in figuring out exactly what senior students need and creating a plan to get them to graduation. Thank you Mr. Gilbert for being forward-thinking and proactive with these senior students.
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Bell Schedule This Week and Important Upcoming Dates |
Monday, February 23, 2026 - Regular Bell Schedule
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - Regular Bell Schedule
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - Regular Bell Schedule
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Regular Bell Schedule
Friday, February 27, 2026 - Regular Bell Schedule
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March
3 - Tornado Drill - 3rd Hour
4 - Block Day Schedule - ODD
4 - SIT Team Meeting - All Day - 2 Sessions
5 - Block Day Schedule - EVEN - FTC Career Fair
6 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - TEACHERS - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
9 - Fire Drill - 5th Hour
10 - Lockdown Drill - 6th Hour
12 - ODD Block Day
13 - EVEN Block Day WITH TRANSITIONS - Food Truck Friday Sponsored by PBIS
16-20 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
25 - Site Council Meeting - Black Box - 7:30 AM
26 - Josten's Graduation Announcements Delivered
April
11 - Prom
23 - ODD BLOCK DAY
24 - EVEN BLOCK DAY (2, 4, Transitions, 6) With Food Trucks - Staff vs Students Volleyball & Basketball Games
29 - Mental Health Fair - FTC Parking Lot (Gym 3 if rain) - 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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Senior Class of 2026 Info |
Attention Seniors and Senior Parents / Guardians, please see the link below. This will take you to some timely information for all Seniors in the Class of 2026.
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
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Link for Class of 2026 Graduates to Apply for Scholarships:
Every year thousands of dollars of scholarship money is awarded to JHS seniors for their post-high school plans. Now is the time to begin checking the JHS Scholarship website and get those applications in! The dates listed on the site are the due dates, but start early and get those applications in NOW!
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COUNSELORS BY ALPHABET:
Students are assigned to counselors by the student’s last name:
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“The importance of education lies in its ability to transform lives; learning opens doors to endless opportunities.” ~ Unknown
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