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Returning Student Registration for 2025-2026
Parents of current JPS scholars may complete registration for them online. Gather your Proofs of Residency and scan the QR code to get started.
JPS Job Fair | May 22, 2025
We're looking for passionate individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of our scholars. Whether you're an experienced professional or seeking a new career path, we have a place for you!
Job Positions:
- Child Nutrition Staff
- Certified Teachers (or those pursuing certification)
- Custodians
- Police Officers
- School Administrators & Leadership Professionals
Join us from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Blackburn Middle School located at 1311 West Pearl Street.
Scholars' Last Day of School | Friday, May 23, 2025
The last day of school for JPS scholars is fast approaching. Summer begins for them at the end of the school day on Friday, May 23, 2025.
2025 JPS High School Commencement Ceremonies | May 27 & 28, 2025
JPS high schools will hold commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors on Tuesday, May 27 & Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Mississippi Coliseum.
JPS High School Graduation 2025 Overview & Expectations (PDF)
All Hands On Deck: JPS Beautification Day | July 18, 2025
We're calling for All Hands on Deck for JPS Beautification Day to be held Friday, July 18, 2025, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteers will be needed to:
- Help teachers set up their classrooms.
- Enhance school entrances.
- Clean up school grounds.
JPS Pre-K Enrollment
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Give your child a strong start. JPS-Hinds Pre-K Collaborative accepting enrollment.
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Marching Towards Excellence
At Jackson Public Schools, we develop scholars through world-class learning experiences to attain an exceptional knowledge base, critical and relevant skill sets, and the necessary dispositions for great success.
JPS Strategic Plan (2024-2029)
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The Jackson Public School District unveiled its new Five-Year Strategic Plan, “The Power of People and Possibilities.” The plan makes five commitments focused on systemwide improvements leading to joyful learning & scholar engagement. | |
News & Features
![Dr. Amber Johnson-Avery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747256724/jacksonk12msus/jk3ycnuo1h97b7zrfm0r/amber-johns-avery-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747256724/jacksonk12msus/jk3ycnuo1h97b7zrfm0r/amber-johns-avery-accent.jpg","width":301}])
2006 Lanier graduate and NextGenEdu, Inc. CEO will use a $304K NSF grant to build a platform that addresses career guidance for students and others in Mississippi.
![boy smiling while eating in the lunchroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747064310/jacksonk12msus/tamsasc4l95jcm77ymxp/boy-eating-lunchroom-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747064310/jacksonk12msus/tamsasc4l95jcm77ymxp/boy-eating-lunchroom-accent.jpg","width":301}])
Children ages 18 and younger will be able to have breakfast and lunch meals at no cost throughout the month of June. The program will be offered at 12 JPS schools.
![More than 60 beloved members of the JPS family will retire by the end of the school year. We wish them well and continued in their future endeavors.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746814377/jacksonk12msus/eg5tkpas4uj57eyequnv/happy-retirement-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746814377/jacksonk12msus/eg5tkpas4uj57eyequnv/happy-retirement-accent.jpg","width":301}])
Jackson Public Schools honors the more than 60 beloved members of the JPS family who will be parting through retirement by the end of the school year. While they will be missed, we wish them well in their future endeavors.
![JPS Honors Our Teachers of the Year As Part of Teacher Appreciation Week Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746141658/jacksonk12msus/zhy7z2gfvmi6xqg0qyuz/teacher-appreciation-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746141658/jacksonk12msus/zhy7z2gfvmi6xqg0qyuz/teacher-appreciation-accent.jpg","width":301}])
JPS is honored to celebrate teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, 2025. In doing so, we take this opportunity to recognize the 2025 school Teachers of the Year.
![Dr. Michael Cormack & Dr. Errick Greene congratulate graduating student, all in ceremonial regalia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741205674/jacksonk12msus/i3r1futtjg6rup9xsxna/cormack-greene-graduate-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741205674/jacksonk12msus/i3r1futtjg6rup9xsxna/cormack-greene-graduate-accent.jpg","width":301}])
March 6, 2025 – JPS's own Dr. Errick L. Greene and Dr. Michael Cormack share how the 'District's Drive to 25/45/55' aligns with Mississippi's 'Ascent to 55%' in improving workforce participation in the state.
![Callaway JROTC Cadet Selected as the JPS JROTC 2025-26 Cadet of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741205664/jacksonk12msus/xfholu9h6nktprpplb1r/cadetfinalstory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741205664/jacksonk12msus/xfholu9h6nktprpplb1r/cadetfinalstory.png","width":301}])
March 5, 2025 - Cadet Captain Ashanti Odom of Callaway High School was selected as the JPS 2025-2026 Cadet of the Year. After a lengthy application process by a committee of education professionals, she was chosen on February 26 at an award ceremony at the Mississippi eCenter.
![JPS Honors School Counselor of the Year, Celebrates National School Counseling Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740773358/jacksonk12msus/e55zwqrvv2hsazmjma7o/canva.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740773358/jacksonk12msus/e55zwqrvv2hsazmjma7o/canva.png","width":301}])
February 26, 2025 - In a celebration of dedication, compassion, and the power of guidance, Jackson Public Schools (JPS) honored its 75 remarkable school counselors during the 2025 Counselor of the Year Annual Awards on Friday, February 7, 2025.
![WAPT Honors Lanier’s Mikel Houston with Alyce Clarke Excellence in Education Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740773353/jacksonk12msus/oj89wbduvhymgpe3lxgc/houston.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740773353/jacksonk12msus/oj89wbduvhymgpe3lxgc/houston.png","width":301}])
February 24, 2025 - On February 19, WAPT made a surprise visit to Lanier Jr.Sr. High School to announce Mikel Houston as the recipient of the prestigious Alyce Clarke Excellence in Education Award.