E.P. Clarke Elementary School

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone lines across the district. If you need to contact your student's school, please send an email to the front office staff:

Brown Elementary: msmith@sjschools.org
Clarke Elementary: mdurczak@sjschools.org
Lincoln Elementary: mkauffman@sjschools.org
Upton Middle School: lkoetsier@sjschools.org
St. Joseph High School: aessig@sjschools.org

10 days ago, Alli Hoskins

Wednesday, March 25 | Late Start Wednesday

10 days ago, Mandy

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 1 Hour Late Start

about 1 month ago, Mandy

Graphic with abstract pastel shapes and decorative elements surrounding a peach-colored square note taped at the top. The note reads: “Wednesday, March 4 – 1 Hour Late Start.”

Tomorrow, Friday 27, is a half day of school for our elementary students ONLY. Schools will be dismissed at 12:21 p.m.

about 1 month ago, Mandy

Colorful announcement graphic on a white background with scattered paint supplies and splashes of bright colors. Watercolor paints, small paint bottles, chalk sticks, and paintbrushes surround the edges of the image. A child’s hands, covered in paint, are visible at the bottom and right side, with one hand holding a paintbrush writing in blue paint. Centered text reads: “Friday, February 27 1/2 day Y5/K-5 ONLY” The words “Friday, February 27” appear in green, “1/2 day” in blue, and “Y5/K-5 ONLY” in red.

Young Five/Kindergarten Round-Up
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:00 p.m. at Brown Elementary
(2027 Brown School Road, SJ)

For parents (only) of students who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026.

about 1 month ago, Mandy

Black-and-white flyer featuring a cartoon bear cub at the top and bottom, holding a rectangular sign. Text reads: “CALLING ALL BEAR CUBS St. Joseph Public Schools Young Five/Kindergarten Round-Up Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. at Brown Elementary (2027 Brown School Road, SJ) For parents (only) of students who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026. Meet our staff, see the facilities, learn about our comprehensive curriculum, and pick up enrollment materials. If you are unable to attend, material will be available at all elementary buildings for you to pick-up (after 3/13)

Late Start Wednesday | February 25, 2026

about 1 month ago, Mandy

Graphic with a light blue background and abstract decorative shapes in navy, yellow, and white. Centered dark blue text reads: “WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25 1 HOUR LATE START” Yellow zigzag lines appear above and below the text, with small geometric shapes scattered around the design.

Late Start Wednesday | February 18, 2026

about 2 months ago, Mandy

Clipart graphic on a blue background with decorative stars and curved accents. Centered light gray box reads: “Reminder – Now. Wednesday, February 18, 2026. LATE START WEDNESDAY.” Two buttons at the bottom of the box read “OK” and “Close.”

Thursday and Friday of this will be half days for our Bear Cubs for parent-teacher conferences. School will be dismissed at 12:21 p.m. This is for grades Y5/K-5 only.

about 2 months ago, Mandy

$Sticky Note Image with a reminder note: Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13 will be 1\2 days of school for ELEMENTARY students ONLY for Parent-Teacher Conferences.$

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11, is Late Start Wednesday and Count Day. Please ensure your students are in attendance and arrive on time.

Student attendance on Count Day is especially important, as it is one of only two days during the school year when attendance is used to help determine the amount of state aid schools receive.

about 2 months ago, Mandy

Two cartoon bears holding blue heart shaped ballons with a reminder that Feb. 11 is Late Start Wednesday and Student Count Day.

1 Hour Late Start | Wednesday, February 4, 2026

about 2 months ago, Mandy

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1 Hour Late Start

2 months ago, Mandy

“Late Start Wednesday, January 28, 2026, shown with a winter illustration of a bear family reading by a fireplace.”

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

2 months ago, Mandy

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 1 Hour Late Start

2 months ago, Mandy

Graphic with blue sky and white clouds announcing a one-hour late start on Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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.

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

3 months ago, Alli Hoskins

Election day! Polls are open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

over 1 year ago, Mandy

What to expect on the November 5th Ballot: Non-Homestead Millage - The continuation of the millage on non-homestead properties and businesses would account for about 20% of the school district's total general fund. Sinking Fund Millage - The current sinking fund millage will expire in 2025. If approved, this proposal would RENEW the current sinking fund millage for another 5 years.

over 1 year ago, Mandy

Did you know? The Operating Millage Proposal is NOT a new tax and does NOT impact the taxes on residential or agricultural property.

over 1 year ago, Mandy

Did you know? A homestead property is your primary residence (the home you live). Non-homestead properties include land and buildings such as businesses, rental properties and vacation homes that have not been designated as a primary residence. If approved, the operating millage WOULD NOT change the taxes on our primary residence.

over 1 year ago, Mandy

Tuesday, November 5: Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and will be open until 8:00 p.m.!

over 1 year ago, Mandy