St. Joseph Public Schools

St. Joseph Public School was ranked by Niche as the #1 BEST school district in Berrien County! Go Bears!

3 months ago, Alli Hoskins

Congratulations to our talented Upton artists who have earned Scholastic Arts Competition Awards. The Scholastic Arts Competition is the nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.

Violet (Gold Key Painting) This painting of a whale will now be judged on the national level. If it is accepted by the judges, it will be displayed at Carnegie Hall.
Fernando (Honorable Mention Painting)
Carter (Honorable Mention Ceramics)
Violet (Honorable Mention Animation*)
Daphne (Honorable Mention Animation*)

*See our Facebook post to watch the Animation!

about 15 hours ago, Alli Hoskins

Scholastic Art Award Gold Key Painting: Violet

Scholastic Art Award Honorable Mention Painting: Fernando

Scholastic Art Award Honorable Mention Ceramics: Cater

Wednesday, January 14:
NO LATE START WEDNESDAY!
MS and HS Exams, 1\2 day for grades 6-12 ONLY.

Thursday, January 15:
MS and HS Exams, 1\2 day for grades 6-12 ONLY.

Friday, January 16:
MS and HS Exams, 1\2 day for grades 6-12 ONLY.

about 15 hours ago, Mandy

Rulers and Pencil Poster Image with dates for Upcoming student exams for the week of January 14-16.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 1 Hour Late Start

7 days ago, Mandy

Cartoon penguins sledding in a winter scene with the wording "Wednesday, January 7. 1 hour late start".

December 17, 2025 | Late Start Wednesday

29 days ago, Mandy

Cartoon Grinch Hand holding a red christmas ornament with the words Late Start Wednesday Decemeber 17

A huge thank you to the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Rotary Club Foundation...

The SJPS Interact Club was excited and honored to receive a grant to help fund their next community service project of installing inclusive playground equipment at Brown Elementary School! The Interact Clubs are looking forward to breaking ground this Spring.

about 1 month ago, Alli Hoskins

The JoeBots Robotics teams from Upon Middle School competed this past weekend in at the Big Rapids Qualifier for First Tech Challenge Robotics. There was a field of 36 teams at the event and all 3 teams made it to the Semi Finals! JoeBots White and Blue ended the completion in 3rd place, and Maize achieved 2nd place. All 3 teams won a judged award separate from their competition, and all 3 teams will head to the State Competition this Friday and Saturday to compete as part of a field of 72 teams. Go JoeBots!

about 1 month ago, Alli Hoskins

Late Start Wednesday | December 10, 2025

about 1 month ago, Mandy

Our SJPS website now has info about school delays or cancellations! Go to sjschools.org and click School Delays / Cancellations to learn more.

about 1 month ago, Alli Hoskins

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Late Start Wednesday

about 1 month ago, Mandy

Wintery scene with snowman - December 3, late start Wednesday

Happy Thanksgiving - The District will be closed Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28, 2025. School will resume Monday, December 1, 2025.

about 2 months ago, Mandy

Cartoon images of pumpkins, leaves and turkey. Happy Thanksgiving - District Closed November 26 - November 28, 2025

Coming soon to a morning near you! November 5, 2025 - Late Start Wednesday.

2 months ago, Mandy

"coming soon to a morning near you" Late Start Wednesday - November 5, 2025

Late Start Wednesday | November 12, 2025

2 months ago, Mandy

It's a great day to be a BEAR!

2 months ago, Alli Hoskins

We are proud to announce the community approved the St. Joseph Public Schools bond proposal! We are so thankful for your continued support of our students and the future of SJPS!

2 months ago, Alli Hoskins

Today is election day! Voters may cast a ballot at the polling location established by their city/township. Voters may cast a ballot at the polling location established by their city/township. Your polling location may be different for this election, visit www.michigan.gov/vote to verify your polling location and to learn more.

Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, November 4, 2025

2 months ago, Alli Hoskins