About MJCSMaureen Joy Charter School is a K-8 tuition-free Public Charter School located in the historic East Durham Community in Durham, N.C. Established in 1997 originally as Durham Community Charter School. With current enrollment for 2021/22 of 645 students. Our Athletics Programs have expanded over the years, we now field 11 competitive interscholastic athletic teams and 1 year long competitive step team at Maureen Joy Charter School. Home of the Jaguars, Maureen Joy Charter School student-athletes are students first with strong academic focus.
Student athletes at Joy see themselves as ambassadors for our school and represent themselves as such on the athletic field of play. Maureen Joy Charter School offers interscholastic athletics for our students in grades 6th-8th. Maureen Joy's Athletic motto Is "Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard" -Tim Notke |
" Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance , learning, studying , sacrifice and most of all, LOVE of what you are doing or learning to do."
-PELE , Legendary Soccer Player 3x World Cup Champion 643 goals in 659 games, Santos 77 goals in 92 games, Brazil National Team |
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Girl's Volleyball Girl's Cross Country Boy's Cross Country Boy's Soccer WINTER: Boy's Basketball Girl's Basketball Cheerleading Wrestling SPRING: Boy's Track & Field Girl's Track & Field Girl's Soccer Year Long Club : Step Team Ms. RobinsonMs. Denise Robinson served the students, staff and families of Maureen Joy Charter School for 15 years. Ms. Robinson was known for infectious laugh, big personality and commitment to safety and overall well being of everyone who walked the holds of Maureen Joy Charter School.
As a Grandmother, Mother and Supporter of Joy students past and present she remained unchanged in her love for Joy and the many branches she help to nurture over her tenure. With heavy hearts we have lost this pioneer and pillar of Maureen Joy Charter School as she passed away. We are reminded of her commitment to our kids and it continues to drive us. Ms. Robinson was truly influential in the growth of Joy Athletics over it's maturation over here 15 years. She made sure that her Transportation Engineers could safely transport athletes to and from practices, games, tournaments, championships and other events. On behalf of the Athletic Department , Ms.Robinson we salute you , we love you and we will continue to cultivate the seeds that you watered each day you walked into the building! February 20th, 2022 Physicals & Concussion Forms
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COVID-19 Pre-Screen Form
www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/Initial_Screening_Form.pdf Return to Play After Positive Covid-19 Test
www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/Return_to_Play_Form%C2%A0%C2%A0-_after_a_positive_COVID-19_test_result.pdf Return to Play After Negative Covid-19 Test
www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/Return_to_Play_Form%C2%A0-_after_a%C2%A0negative_COVID-19_test_result.pdf All Student-Athletes planing to participate in Athletics at Joy must have active physical examination, concussion & COVID-19 Pre-Screening forms on file with Athletics Department in order to tryout for any team at Maureen Joy Charter. Any Questions or Concerns please contact School Athletic Director.
" Coach K"2nd Annual Coach Kirkling Classic : RETURNS!Coach K Classic Director and Staff are working on our 2nd Annual Coach K Classic Middle School Basketball Tournament. After a 2 year hiatus, this Tournament to honor the legacy of the late O'neil Kirkling is slated to return in January 2023! Tournament Officials will be in contact with Middle School AD's, towards end of December 2022.
Updated May 18, 2022- WALL OF FAMESpecial Congratulations to our Former/Current Athletic Directors, Coaches, Athletic Advisors, Athletic Trainers & Athletic Parent(s) for being inducted into MJCS Wall of Fame!
C/O 2017 Tim Rhue- Former Athletic Director ,Wrestling Coach C/O 2018 Australia Clay -Step Team Founder, Step Team Director C/O 2019 Darius Long -Athletic Director, Head Boys Basketball, Head Boys Track & Field Elizabeth Young-Head Volleyball , Head Cheerleading , Head Girls Track & Field Raymond Melvin- Associate Head Basketball Coach, Athletic Advisor, Skill Development C/O 2020 O'neil Kirkling- Former Head Basketball , Program Director, Former Athletic Parent, Former PIAC Conference Founder, Athletic Advisor James Winston- Former Athletic Parent, MJCS Athletic Support Trainer, Track & Field Championships Athletic Trainer C/O 2022 Mark Manz- Head X-Country , Head Wrestling MJCS PE Teacher ,PE Department Lead Mrs. Terry - Former Athletic Parent, MJCS Advocate, Mother of 5 MJCS Graduates Congrats to all of our Hall of Fame members who have impacted our Athletic Department over the years. We salute you! JOY COACHES LEARNFred Lynch-(Micheal Jordans' High School Coach) Laney High AD & AD Coach Long Maureen Joy Charter at NC Coaches Clinic July 2019 Greensboro, NC!
Maureen Joy Charter School Athletic Coaches see coaching as more of a calling than a job. Coaches are considered as life long learners , always striving to gain more knowledge through coaches education. Joy Coaches participate in coaching trainings, coaches clinics, coaches learning courses and professional development in Athletics Education. Coaches on staff have attended training and are members of the following athletic organizations..
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JAGUARS | NEWSLeslie Dionna Wilson Riverside High School 22'
Howard University 26' (MJCS Alumni C/O 2018') Leslie " Dionna " Wilson, also known as " DD" one of Maureen Joy Charter School most notable Alumnae. Has decided on her collegiate decision. Diona wilson chose from some of the top colleges, and universities in the nation ( University of Alabama, Tuskegee University, Hampton University, Spellman College)- Ultimately Diona would select the the real "HU" Howard University! With one of the strongest Alumni basis in the country this incoming Howard Bison is in great hands. Diona earned Varisty Letters in both Cheerleading and Track & Field at Riverside High School in Durham, NC! The 2018' MJCS Alumnae is MJCS longest standing cheer leader in MJCS 25 year history! Darius Robinson Northern Durham High School 18'
Fayetteville State 22' (MJCS Alumni C/O 2014') Congratulations to Darius Robinson aka " DROB" , has been named Head Coach of Believe Then Swish Prep Durham, NC : Post Grad Basketball , Darius also serves as the Assistant Coach for AAU Powerhouse Durham Hurricanes! Darius earned Varisty Letters in both Basketball and Football at Northern Durham in Durham, NC! Also earning Basketball Scholarship to Roanake University 2018 , Transferred as walk on to Fayetteville State University Broncos Football Team The 2019'. This MJCS Alum is MJCS all-time single season rebounder with (350 rebounds 2013-14) We wish Darius best of luck as he pursues his coaching passion! A Few "KNIGHTED "Men
Both St. Andrews Knights Dyvai Robinson and Judah Day are former MJCS Jaguars Alumni 2016'. They would met back up to play collegiate sports at St. Andrews University. Dyvai Robinson a standout Track & Field Athlete from Durham Hillside High School and Judah Day a dominant Football Cornerback from Apex High School. Both Athletes look forward to continuing their Athletic and Academic Success at St. Andrews University! VENDORSMaureen Joy Charter School Athletic Department would like to thank the following vendors for outfitting our athletic teams with uniforms athletic equipment & coaches gear. BSN Sports, Nike, Under-Armour , Champion & Omni Cheer keep our teams and coaches looking our best and with the best quality training, practice and game equipment!
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