Hello JCS Parents,
My name is Maya Junkins, and I am currently a senior at JCS. Each year, seniors are required to complete a senior project, something that benefits the community, aligns with a personal passion, or supports future career goals.
Last year, I was a foreign exchange student in France, where I became very involved with the AFS organization. AFS (American Field Service) is the program that allowed me to pursue my dream of studying abroad. I am incredibly grateful for the experiences AFS provided, and I knew I wanted to incorporate that into my senior project.
For my project, I will be hosting an AFS Information Night on February 20th at 5:30 PM at M. Crow, and pizza will be provided. This event is a great opportunity for anyone in the community who is curious about cultural exchange to learn more about what AFS offers. Whether you’re considering hosting an exchange student, exploring sending your child abroad, or simply wanting to understand how these programs work, this session will give you a chance to ask questions, hear personal experiences, and gather helpful resources. I firmly believe that cultural exchange can broaden perspectives and foster lasting connections, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with others.
I hope to see many of you there!
Sincerely,
Maya Junkins
My name is Maya Junkins, and I am currently a senior at JCS. Each year, seniors are required to complete a senior project, something that benefits the community, aligns with a personal passion, or supports future career goals.
Last year, I was a foreign exchange student in France, where I became very involved with the AFS organization. AFS (American Field Service) is the program that allowed me to pursue my dream of studying abroad. I am incredibly grateful for the experiences AFS provided, and I knew I wanted to incorporate that into my senior project.
For my project, I will be hosting an AFS Information Night on February 20th at 5:30 PM at M. Crow, and pizza will be provided. This event is a great opportunity for anyone in the community who is curious about cultural exchange to learn more about what AFS offers. Whether you’re considering hosting an exchange student, exploring sending your child abroad, or simply wanting to understand how these programs work, this session will give you a chance to ask questions, hear personal experiences, and gather helpful resources. I firmly believe that cultural exchange can broaden perspectives and foster lasting connections, and I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with others.
I hope to see many of you there!
Sincerely,
Maya Junkins
Senior Parent Meeting: Wednesday the 11th at 5:30pm in the library.
🚨 Joseph Charter School Parking Reminder 🚨
For the safety of all students, staff, and visitors, please remember:
Do not park in fire lanes, including the turnaround circle at the gym. Emergency personnel must be able to access the building quickly without obstruction.
During games and events, please use the lower parking lot, as the upper parking area along the fence is reserved for handicap parking only.
Thank you for helping keep our school community safe and accessible for everyone.
For the safety of all students, staff, and visitors, please remember:
Do not park in fire lanes, including the turnaround circle at the gym. Emergency personnel must be able to access the building quickly without obstruction.
During games and events, please use the lower parking lot, as the upper parking area along the fence is reserved for handicap parking only.
Thank you for helping keep our school community safe and accessible for everyone.
JOSEPH BASKETBALL
SATURDAY, FEB. 7TH
AT UNION
SATURDAY, FEB. 7TH
AT UNION
Wednesday, February 11th is our annual Speaking Day!
Students in the 7th-11th grades will be presenting a speech to a panel of judges, made up of community members, teachers, and senior students. Students have been working hard in various classes on their memorization and delivery, and should be working on their speeches this weekend in order to prepare for this event. We know they all can do an amazing job, and we wish all students the best of luck next week! You got this!
Students in the 7th-11th grades will be presenting a speech to a panel of judges, made up of community members, teachers, and senior students. Students have been working hard in various classes on their memorization and delivery, and should be working on their speeches this weekend in order to prepare for this event. We know they all can do an amazing job, and we wish all students the best of luck next week! You got this!
Joseph/Wallowa Wrestling
2/7 Girls at Irrigon
2/7 Boys at Pine Eagle
2/7 Girls at Irrigon
2/7 Boys at Pine Eagle
MARCH 7TH AT 2PM
AGRICULTURAL DRONE DEMONSTRATION
AGRICULTURAL DRONE DEMONSTRATION
5th Grade learning about the Moon and some constellations that are visible right now. We wrote moon stories, studied and then tried to create the Moon's phases, and created models of our constellations with marshmallows.
JOSEPH BASKETBALL VS. PINE EAGLE
SENIOR NIGHT
FEB 6TH
1/2 JV GAMES START AT 4:15
GIRLS VARSITY 6PM BOYS TO FOLLOW.
SENIOR NIGHT
FEB 6TH
1/2 JV GAMES START AT 4:15
GIRLS VARSITY 6PM BOYS TO FOLLOW.
No Basketball for High School Boys & Girls tonight due to sickness. Please rest up and stay home when you are sick.
Joseph/Wallowa Wrestling
School Lockdown Drill. Drill taking place from 8:30-8:50am. This is only a drill.
Students need warm coats and gloves for recess. Need a coat? We have some in the office. Have a great week Eagles!
The 5th Grade class explored the diameter of the planets in our solar system and created 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional models of the solar system. Good work 5th grade!
Jan. 18th at 8:00 PM there was a false fire alarm at the school. Thank you to Joseph Fire and the Wallowa County Sheriff’s Office for the quick response and for ensuring everything is safe.
Joseph Athletics Schedule
Jan. 19th-24th
Jan. 19th-24th
Monday, Jan. 19th: NO SCHOOL (Holiday)
Joseph School District Superintendent Search
January 14th, 2026
The Joseph School District has selected Northwest Leadership Associates (NWLA) to lead their superintendent search for the 2026-27 school year. Jon Peterson from NWLA will serve as the lead consultant throughout the process.
Current superintendent Lance Homan recently announced he will be stepping down at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
The Joseph Board of Directors and NWLA are currently soliciting feedback regarding
the next superintendent through an online survey. Parents, staff members, and
community members are encouraged to complete the survey. The survey link is here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JOSEPH2026
The search process will be ongoing over the next few months, with preliminary
interviews and finalist interviews occurring in April, 2026, and the announcement of the final selection shortly thereafter.
If you would like to contact Jon Peterson with NWLA directly, he can be reached at 541-377-1337 or jonapeterson57@gmail.com.
January 14th, 2026
The Joseph School District has selected Northwest Leadership Associates (NWLA) to lead their superintendent search for the 2026-27 school year. Jon Peterson from NWLA will serve as the lead consultant throughout the process.
Current superintendent Lance Homan recently announced he will be stepping down at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
The Joseph Board of Directors and NWLA are currently soliciting feedback regarding
the next superintendent through an online survey. Parents, staff members, and
community members are encouraged to complete the survey. The survey link is here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JOSEPH2026
The search process will be ongoing over the next few months, with preliminary
interviews and finalist interviews occurring in April, 2026, and the announcement of the final selection shortly thereafter.
If you would like to contact Jon Peterson with NWLA directly, he can be reached at 541-377-1337 or jonapeterson57@gmail.com.
Joseph Basketball will travel to Pine Eagle on Friday and then play Wallowa at home on Saturday.
Joseph/Wallowa Wrestling this week.
