Two weeks into the school year. Here is what that looks like at Joseph City.
FFA came back from their leadership campout at Big Lake with four other schools from our region. The automotive and welding programs picked up donated engines and tools from GoPowerSports and Harbor Freight. Environmental science buried trash in the ground to find out what actually breaks down, and they will dig it up in April to see. High school and junior high art started cyanotypes, a photo printing process from 1842, using sunlight. Sixth grade social studies became History Detectives. Kindergarten finished boot camp and earned dog tags. And auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ran this week.
That is two weeks.
If your student is not here yet, it is not too late. We enroll year round. Call the office at 928.288.3307 and we will walk you through it.
ESA families, this part is for you. Your student does not have to enroll full time to be part of Joseph City. You can buy individual classes here, and play our sports, join FFA, be in the band, be in the play. Our board adopted a fee schedule for exactly this and ESA funds pay for it through ClassWallet. Classes are $1,000 each. Sports and clubs are $500, or $250 if your student is taking two or more classes with us.
Homeschool families who are not on an ESA, call us. The rules for you are different and the cost is usually lower. We will tell you exactly what applies to your student instead of guessing.
Either way, a student can take chemistry here, run cross country here, and choose other options for everything else. Most families do not know that is allowed. It is.
We have been an A school and the best high school in this county. That is not nostalgia, it is the standard we are building back to. If you want your student in that, call us.
928.288.3307
FFA came back from their leadership campout at Big Lake with four other schools from our region. The automotive and welding programs picked up donated engines and tools from GoPowerSports and Harbor Freight. Environmental science buried trash in the ground to find out what actually breaks down, and they will dig it up in April to see. High school and junior high art started cyanotypes, a photo printing process from 1842, using sunlight. Sixth grade social studies became History Detectives. Kindergarten finished boot camp and earned dog tags. And auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ran this week.
That is two weeks.
If your student is not here yet, it is not too late. We enroll year round. Call the office at 928.288.3307 and we will walk you through it.
ESA families, this part is for you. Your student does not have to enroll full time to be part of Joseph City. You can buy individual classes here, and play our sports, join FFA, be in the band, be in the play. Our board adopted a fee schedule for exactly this and ESA funds pay for it through ClassWallet. Classes are $1,000 each. Sports and clubs are $500, or $250 if your student is taking two or more classes with us.
Homeschool families who are not on an ESA, call us. The rules for you are different and the cost is usually lower. We will tell you exactly what applies to your student instead of guessing.
Either way, a student can take chemistry here, run cross country here, and choose other options for everything else. Most families do not know that is allowed. It is.
We have been an A school and the best high school in this county. That is not nostalgia, it is the standard we are building back to. If you want your student in that, call us.
928.288.3307
What happens at auditions? 1. When you arrive there will be a short form to fill out and a packet about the show. Fill out the form and bring it to the director. This lets us stay organized. If there is a specific part or parts you think you would be a good fit for, there is a place to put that on the form. We always take these into consideration when casting. If you'd like a singing part, you will be asked to sing a short 45-60 second song. Sometimes you'll be asked to sing a different song that shows versatility. Within the show packet will be a list of monologues. You'll be asked to read one or two of these. Finally, in groups of 3-4 you'll be asked to act out an improv scene.
Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are TONIGHT and TOMORROW 5:30 - 7PM at the Joseph City BG Bennett Auditorium. The back door by the band room will be open.
See you there!
Auditions for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are TONIGHT and TOMORROW 5:30 - 7PM at the Joseph City BG Bennett Auditorium. The back door by the band room will be open.
See you there!
Environmental Science brought trash to school today.
Students used ChatGPT to figure out what their trash was made out of, then measured and weighed the trash, and then they buried the trash.
What will that trash look like in 8 months? In April, students will dig up their trash, re-measure and re-weigh it to see how it has changed.
Students used ChatGPT to figure out what their trash was made out of, then measured and weighed the trash, and then they buried the trash.
What will that trash look like in 8 months? In April, students will dig up their trash, re-measure and re-weigh it to see how it has changed.
Wednesday was Kindergarten Boot camp. We practiced what to do with all of our supplies and earned dog tags to show we knew how to use our supplies correctly. Ask us how to use our markers, scissors, and how to go down the slide!
"I don't know what I've been told, but Kindergarten is good as gold!"
Students in both HS and JH are beginning their journey through the history of photography by creating cyanotypes, one of the earliest photographic printing processes, using sunlight to produce beautiful blue-and-white images.
Fun fact: cyanotypes were invented in 1842, and the process was famously used by botanist Anna Atkins to create some of the world’s earliest photographic books of plants!
Earth & Space science using clay to understand the 3 types of tectonic plate movements and Biology finding single celled organisms swimming around . . .there was one named Chuck.
Always a good day when we are in the lab.
Always a good day when we are in the lab.
Mrs. Birk's junior high English students practiced plotting stories on a plot line today. They read children's books together and then created a poster identifying important elements of the plot.
A huge thank you to @GoPowerSports and @Harbor Freight for supporting our Automotive and Welding programs! GoPowerSports generously donated engines for our students to learn hands-on engine repair and rebuilding, while Harbor Freight donated $100, which we used to purchase new ratchets and measuring tapes for our shop. These donations make a real difference in giving our students the tools and equipment they need to learn valuable, hands-on skills. We are excited for another great year!
Congratulations to these students on being elected Junior High Student Council Officers today!
President: Auna Dobbs
Vice President: Sawyer Frost
Secretary: Logan Gardner
Social Secretary: Carlee Fish
President: Auna Dobbs
Vice President: Sawyer Frost
Secretary: Logan Gardner
Social Secretary: Carlee Fish
Our 6th grade Social Studies students have been having a great time becoming History Detectives!
Today, students have been moving around the classroom through hands-on stations where they match historical eras, examine different types of evidence, identify primary and secondary sources, spot bias, and use clues to make careful conclusions about the past.
The goal is to help students see that history is more than memorizing dates—it’s about asking questions, examining evidence, and thinking critically.
It has been wonderful to see them working together, discussing their ideas, and genuinely enjoying the challenge!
Today, students have been moving around the classroom through hands-on stations where they match historical eras, examine different types of evidence, identify primary and secondary sources, spot bias, and use clues to make careful conclusions about the past.
The goal is to help students see that history is more than memorizing dates—it’s about asking questions, examining evidence, and thinking critically.
It has been wonderful to see them working together, discussing their ideas, and genuinely enjoying the challenge!
FFA started the year off with a leadership training campout, COLT! Along with four other schools from our Northern Region we traveled to Big Lake and met with our state officers. The activities helped build unity, focused on leadership skills, and taught us how to lead our FFA Chapter. It was an opportunity to meet new people, bond as a group, and create memories that we will take with us for years.
We include everyone in science—including our favorite stuffed animal friends! Grab your index card and get ready to write down your big ideas.
Welcome to upper elementary reading. Be proud of the reader you will become!
Choo-choo! All aboard the Preschool Express!
The doctor is in—and superhero training starts now! Some of our students are stepping into physical therapy to power up their muscles. They will stretch, jump, and build super strength to reach their goals!
Teamwork makes the reading dream work with Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Young.
Mrs. Morales says it's time to build our skills! Occupational therapy is our workshop for success. We use fun tools and games to practice writing, cutting, and moving. Let’s work together to build strong muscles and sharp minds!
Mr. Hutchens and 5th Grade started Band this week. Let's team up, practice hard, and rock 5th grade!
At JCES, our growth mission starts this week!
First, we finish our IXL benchmarks to see where we stand.
Next, we start our specialized booster classes.
Together, we will build skills, smash goals, and achieve more this year!
First, we finish our IXL benchmarks to see where we stand.
Next, we start our specialized booster classes.
Together, we will build skills, smash goals, and achieve more this year!
Our Varsity Football scrimmage this Friday, Aug. 14th has been cancelled. Instead, our boys will travel to Maryvale Prep on Thursday to scrimmage at 6 PM. We can't wait to see you all for our football home opener on Aug. 28th vs Valley Lutheran.
