Joplin High School offers a Summer School Physical Education and Conditioning Program at no cost. The program is open to any upcoming 7th-12th student enrolled in the Joplin School District. Students may elect to take the course for school credit.
The purpose of the course is to develop speed, strength, agility and flexibility along with the skills required for a healthy lifestyle. Athletes from all sports are highly encouraged to enroll in the course.
To enroll your student in the Summer School Physical Education and Conditioning Program please fill out the appropriate form on the Summer School page.
Joplin Schools offers a robust summer athletics schedule. Many sports offer affordable summer camps for students ranging from elementary school to high school. These summer camps introduce students to various sports and help students learn new skills and improve performance. Most of the camps are held in June or July.
2025 Youth Basketball Summer Camps
MS Boys Basketball Schedule
MS Girls Basketball Summer Schedule
JHS Boys Basketball Summer Schedule
Click here for a printable PDF
JHS Girls Basketball Summer Schedule
2025 Joplin MS Cross Country
June 2nd: Summer Running Begins
● Monday - Thursday
● Meet at Joplin High School Track @6:30am-8:00am
● Weights will follow @10:30-12:00.
● If going to full day summer school, there is a bus that picks students up at the HS at 8:20am.
June 2nd: Free Physicals
● At Joplin High School @ 5:30
June 29th-July 6th: Mid-Summer Off Week
● If possible, this is a great time to schedule family trips.
July 7th: Summer Running Resumes
● Meet at Joplin High School Track @6:30am
Aug TBD: End of Summer Bash!
● Pool Party/Food TBD
● All Student Athlete (students and Parents)
●Paperwork is Due
○ Physical
○ Medical History
○ Insurance Cross Country
Aug 9th - Aug 17th: Dead Week
● No practice, rest week, prepare for the season
August 18th: First Official Day of 2025 Season
Contact Information: You can contact me directly through school email or parent square: jamesspencer@joplinschools.org, doraeastin@joplinschools.org
2025 Joplin Football Youth Camp
This camp is designed for players entering grades 3 thru 6. The instruction will focus on technique and proper application of that technique as it applies to the Joplin Football Program. Instruction will occur by both middle school and high school coaches.
Schedule:
Location:
Joplin High School
Football Field
2025 JHS Football Schedule and Activities
2025 MS Football Schedule and Activities
Free Physicals:
June 2 Time 5:30 @Joplin High School
You must have a physical to participate in school sports. If you have one on file from 7th grade, it is good for one more year. If you are not sure, go ahead and get the free physical so you do not have to pay for one later.
Contact Days:
July - 7, 8, 10, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, 31 Time 6-8 pm @ Joplin High School
We will lift for an hour and then do other activities for the other hour. It is important that you attend as many of these days as possible
MS Camp:
July 14, 15, 16 Time 4-6 pm @ Joplin High School
This is a camp that the high school puts on for the middle school athletes. This is a great way to get ready for the upcoming year and to meet some the varsity players and coaches!
Equipment Check Out:
August 17 Time 6-8 @ Junge Stadium
First Day Of Practice:
August 18 Time 6-8 @ Junge Stadium
All paperwork will need to be turned in prior to the 18th for them to participate in practice.
8th Grade- Remember that grades will determine your eligibility. If you have more than one F you will not be eligible.
Dead Week:
June 30th - July 6th
August 2nd - August 10th.
No football activity these two weeks mandated by MSHSAA. This is an ideal time for summer vacations or trips to ensure students do not miss any football (or other sport) activities.
The Joplin Softball Program will be hosting a Youth Softball Camp for softball players in 3rd through 6th grade.
Camp fee is $10, which includes a camp T-shirt. Please pre-register by Friday, June 13th.
Join us for two fun-filled evenings of skill development and excitement!
2025 JHS Summer Softball Schedule
2025 MS Summer Softball Schedule
2025 Girls Soccer Schedule
2025 Boys Soccer Schedule
Boys Summer Schedule
Girls Summer Schedule
High School Summer Schedule
8th Grade Summer Schedule
7th Grade Summer Schedule
🏐 Joplin Eagles 7th Grade Volleyball Contact Days Announcement 🏐
Calling all incoming 7th grade volleyball players!
Join us for summer contact days and get ready for an exciting season with the Joplin Eagles!
Location: North Middle School Gym Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 Contact Day Dates:
● June: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 (no cost)
● July: 8, 15, 22 (no cost)
● June 27 – Spike Wars (Coach Selection--Invite Only--Contest Fee)
No physical required for contact days, but you will need one for tryouts.
🩺 Free Physicals
When: Monday, June 2, 2025
Where: Joplin High School
Time: 5:30 PM
All athletes must have a current physical on file to try-out in the fall — don’t miss this opportunity!
Other forms required for participation need to be filled out in PowerSchool via student and parent accounts.
🏋 Summer Weights for Middle School
When: 10:30 AM
Who: 7th & 8th Grade Boys and Girls
Sign-Up Link: PowerSchool Sign-up
Summer school students will be bussed to weights, then bussed back to summer school.
Open-gym will take place after summer school.
Go Eagles!
Mr. Jody Williams
Email questions to: jodywilliams@joplinschools.org