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We are pleased to announce new principals at eight JPS schools for the 2025-2026 school year. They all bring years of experience and outstanding accomplishments to the schools they will serve in the new year.
Callaway High School inducted the newest members of Mu Alpha Theta and recognized scholars for outstanding contributions in mathematics and leadership during a ceremony held at the school on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Five Jackson Public School Police Officers have earned their School Resource Officer Certification after completing a 40-hour training program focused on school safety, relationship-building, and crisis response.
We are thrilled to welcome George Slade to head up one of the District's most critical departments. He brings decades of experience to his new role as Executive Director of Information Technology Services.
JPS announced the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2025 at its annual Salute to Scholars program held May 19, 2025. They were recognized for their outstanding academic performance and other factors.
Jackson Public Schools celebrated the inaugural cohort of graduates of the Jackson Middle College. While completing their high school graduation requirements, these future educators also completed significant coursework toward their undergraduate degrees in mathematics education.
Forest Hill High School boasts at least one multi-million dollar scholar in the graduating class of 2025. Jayme Anderson has earned over $10 million in scholarship offers recognizing his outstanding achievements in academics and musicianship.
Murrah High School senior Kristen Celeste Rhodes has been awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. She is one of 2,500 recipients chosen nationwide through a highly selective qualifying process that considers academics, service and leadership activities of honorees.