St. Joseph Schools

"Traci is so tuned into her students,” said E.P. Clarke Elementary School Principal Jesseca Lafayette. “She is a careful listener to the stories her little learners share. Traci knows her students and families deeply. Her learners love the way she makes them feel!" #learnbyheart

When 5 of Josh Doe’s band students wanted to compete in Solo & Ensemble, he wrote them a special music piece called “The Attack of the Brass Monkeys.” The students used The Brass Monkeys as their group name and won a Division 1 rating at the competition. #learnbyheart

Teacher Nita Nicholie has facilitated a program where mentors from NHS engage in a collaborative partnership to help students who need additional academic support to help them get back on track. #learnbyheart #AllMeansALLSJPS

When a snowstorm hit southwest Michigan, Upton Middle School Custodians, Wes Eichler and Jeff Kennedy, came in on their day off to clear parking lots and sidewalks for teachers coming in for professional development. At St. Joseph Public Schools, we Learn by Heart!