1 Hour Late Start | Wednesday, February 4, 2026
2 months ago, Mandy
Graphic reads, “Wednesday, February 4 — 1 hour late start.” A cartoon groundhog is shown seeing it's shadowing saying "aww shucks". St. Joseph Public Schools logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1 Hour Late Start
3 months ago, Mandy
“Late Start Wednesday, January 28, 2026, shown with a winter illustration of a bear family reading by a fireplace.”

Two St. Joseph High School teams are competing in this year's 2026 Chili Tour!

WHEN: Friday, January 30
WHERE: Downtown St. Joseph!
MORE INFO: https://stjoetoday.com/events/2026-chili-tour

Come downtown and support our SJHS teams this Friday!

3 months ago, Alli Hoskins
Three SJHS Culinary students are posing in the kitchen with their winning chili.
Five SJHS Culinary students are posing in the kitchen with their winning chili.

Due to inclement weather, St. Joseph Public Schools are cancelled today, Monday, January 26, 2026.

3 months ago, Mandy
SJPS School Cancellation

Due to unsafe wind-chill temps, St. Joseph Public Schools are cancelled for tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026. Please stay warm.

3 months ago, Mandy
SJPS School Cancellation
The top ten spellers from Brown Elementary competed for three coveted spots at the Cloverleaf Regional Spelling Bee in February. We are so proud of each and every one of them and are impressed with all their hard work!
3 months ago, Alli Hoskins
Ten elementary spelling bee students from Brown Elementary are standing proud in a line with their teachers smiling behind them.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 1 Hour Late Start
3 months ago, Mandy
Graphic with blue sky and white clouds announcing a one-hour late start on Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Due to inclement weather, St. Joseph Public Schools are closed Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

3 months ago, Alli Hoskins
SJPS School Cancellation
Special thanks to Dale Stover for his dedication to our students and his years of service to St. Joseph Public Schools as a bus and van driver. We wish Dale all the best in his well-earned retirement!
3 months ago, Alli Hoskins
Retirement notification for Dale Stover, thanking him for his years of service as a bus and van driver.

Updated Semester 1 Exam Schedule:

January 15 - Thursday (NO SCHOOL, SNOW DAY)

January 16 - Friday (Half Day of School)

  • Exam Periods 3 & 4

January 19 - Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

  • No school for students

January 20 - Tuesday (Full Day of School)

  • Exam Periods 5 & 6, in the morning

  • In the afternoon students will attend shortened classes 1st - 6th hours

3 months ago, Alli Hoskins

Due to inclement weather, St. Joseph Public Schools are cancelled tomorrow, Thursday, January 15, 2026.

3 months ago, Alli Hoskins
SJPS School Cancellation

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!

3 months 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.
3 months 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
3 months 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
4 months 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.
4 months ago, Alli Hoskins
SJPS Interact Club Grant Award Photo
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!
4 months ago, Alli Hoskins
Upton JoeBots team photo
Late Start Wednesday | December 10, 2025
4 months ago, Mandy
Clip art image of wrapped gift with gift tag reading the words - Late Start Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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

4 months ago, Alli Hoskins
SJPS Logo
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Late Start Wednesday
5 months ago, Mandy
Wintery scene with snowman - December 3, late start Wednesday