One Joplin

06/02/2026

What a great opportunity!! Who is signing up?

🚔🎓 JPD Kids’ Academy is Back!
Joplin Schools, in partnership with the Joplin Police Department, invites incoming 6th graders to take part in the JPD Kids’ Academy—an exciting, hands‑on summer experience!

Students will get an inside look at law enforcement through activities like:
🚓 Police Department Tour
🏫 Training Center Simulator
🏃 Obstacle Course
🚦 Traffic Training
🚨 SWAT Team
🐕 K9 Unit
🔍 Investigations
🚁 Law Enforcement Drones

🕗 Camp Hours: 8:20 AM – 3:40 PM (daily)
✅ Breakfast, lunch, snacks, supplies, and field trips are all provided by Joplin Schools

📅 Session Dates (assigned after enrollment):
• June 1–5
• June 8–12
• June 15–19
• June 22–26

This unique collaboration gives students a rare opportunity to explore careers in law enforcement while learning from Joplin’s finest in a fun and interactive environment.

👉 To participate, students entering 6th grade can be enrolled in summer school and join the fun!
Additional details and a parent permission form will be provided after enrollment.

📨 Still Have Questions? Contact: [email protected]

05/28/2026

Stop by the mall to pick up free children’s books!

We can't wait to see you on May 30 to pick up some summer reading for the kiddos in your life!!!

05/24/2026

This Tuesday!

05/23/2026

Thank you Operation BBQ for all you do!

05/21/2026

We are so excited for our partner agencies to receive PHIL Awards!! Congratulations Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri, God's Resort, God's Resort, and Aspire of Southwest Missouri. Your work makes a meaningful impact on our region every day. We appreciate you!!

Four Joplin groups each received $50,000 Wednesday from the Philanthropic Society. Read about it in Thursday's Joplin Globe and at joplinglobe.com.

05/19/2026

This is a great opportunity for community members to access fresh produce. Great work The Alliance of SWMO and Byers Avenue United Methodist Church!

Byers Avenue UMC, in partnership with the Alliance of SW Missouri, will be distributing free fresh produce on Monday, June 1st at 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 1730 S. Byers Ave. in Joplin. Food will be distributed in the church parking lot on a first come, first serve basis. Please help spread the word!

05/15/2026

This is a great opportunity!