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
A colorful school announcement graphic with abstract shapes in green, blue, purple, and orange on a light background. Centered text reads “March 25, 2026” in orange and “1 HOUR LATE START” in purple. Below the text is the St. Joseph Public Schools logo, featuring a stylized bear head and the district name in blue.
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.”
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.”
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
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
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
SJPS School Cancellation
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.

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
Election day! Polls are open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
over 1 year ago, Mandy
Election Day
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
What to expect Nov 5
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
Not a new tax
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
Nonhomestead
Tuesday, November 5: Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and will be open until 8:00 p.m.!
over 1 year ago, Mandy
Nov 5 Election
Halloween fun at Upton Middle School!
over 1 year ago, Mandy
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