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JPS Job Fair | July 10, 2025
Jackson Public Schools invites passionate individuals to explore exciting career opportunities at its upcoming Job Fair. Whether you’re a certified educator, aspiring to take the classroom helm, or want to support students in integral roles, JPS wants to meet you!
JPS Saturday Registration | July 19, 2025
Parents, do you need a weekend option to get your child registered for school? We've got you!
Join us Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forest Hill High School for a weekend registration opportunity just for you.
Reminder: There will be NO registration during the first week of school, so don’t wait! The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is July 28, 2025.
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.
2025-2026 Convocation Ceremony | July 25, 2025
We will kick off the 2025-2026 school year with a Coachella themed Convocation Ceremony to be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025. The program will be a vibrant music and arts festival celebrating the diverse talents of JPS performers.
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 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
![JPS Student and Teacher at Forest Hill High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752164067/jacksonk12msus/yztzbyiosesr07fr6c57/JPSFreshmanTransitionProgram2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752164067/jacksonk12msus/yztzbyiosesr07fr6c57/JPSFreshmanTransitionProgram2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752164067/jacksonk12msus/yztzbyiosesr07fr6c57/JPSFreshmanTransitionProgram2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752164067/jacksonk12msus/yztzbyiosesr07fr6c57/JPSFreshmanTransitionProgram2025.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752164067/jacksonk12msus/yztzbyiosesr07fr6c57/JPSFreshmanTransitionProgram2025.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752164067/jacksonk12msus/yztzbyiosesr07fr6c57/JPSFreshmanTransitionProgram2025.png","width":2000}])
To help make the move from middle school to high school as seamless as possible, the Jackson Public School District is hosting a Freshman Transition Program at each high school from July 14–18.
![Stephanie Harris JPS Executive Director of Transportation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752089372/jacksonk12msus/qt5zqjuqtakiodqsihev/StephanieHarrisJPSTransporationDirector.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752089372/jacksonk12msus/qt5zqjuqtakiodqsihev/StephanieHarrisJPSTransporationDirector.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752089372/jacksonk12msus/qt5zqjuqtakiodqsihev/StephanieHarrisJPSTransporationDirector.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752089372/jacksonk12msus/qt5zqjuqtakiodqsihev/StephanieHarrisJPSTransporationDirector.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752089372/jacksonk12msus/qt5zqjuqtakiodqsihev/StephanieHarrisJPSTransporationDirector.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752089372/jacksonk12msus/qt5zqjuqtakiodqsihev/StephanieHarrisJPSTransporationDirector.png","width":2000}])
Mrs. Harris-Martin has served Jackson Public Schools for over 30 years and is now in her third year as Executive Director of Transportation.
![Student looking at phone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752008075/jacksonk12msus/e3tx8ra8uyycu5ft5sgc/JPSThumbnailImageCommunityListeningSession.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752008075/jacksonk12msus/e3tx8ra8uyycu5ft5sgc/JPSThumbnailImageCommunityListeningSession.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752008075/jacksonk12msus/e3tx8ra8uyycu5ft5sgc/JPSThumbnailImageCommunityListeningSession.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752008075/jacksonk12msus/e3tx8ra8uyycu5ft5sgc/JPSThumbnailImageCommunityListeningSession.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752008075/jacksonk12msus/e3tx8ra8uyycu5ft5sgc/JPSThumbnailImageCommunityListeningSession.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752008075/jacksonk12msus/e3tx8ra8uyycu5ft5sgc/JPSThumbnailImageCommunityListeningSession.png","width":2000}])
![JPS admins shaking hands at 2025 summer graduation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751561832/jacksonk12msus/mkjv5erjar9jxb9ah2gi/JPS-2025-summer-graduation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751561832/jacksonk12msus/mkjv5erjar9jxb9ah2gi/JPS-2025-summer-graduation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751561832/jacksonk12msus/mkjv5erjar9jxb9ah2gi/JPS-2025-summer-graduation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751561832/jacksonk12msus/mkjv5erjar9jxb9ah2gi/JPS-2025-summer-graduation.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751561832/jacksonk12msus/mkjv5erjar9jxb9ah2gi/JPS-2025-summer-graduation.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751561832/jacksonk12msus/mkjv5erjar9jxb9ah2gi/JPS-2025-summer-graduation.png","width":2000}])
Jackson Public Schools proudly hosted its Summer Commencement ceremony on Friday, June 17, 2025, celebrating the achievements of more than 30 graduates from the Class of 2025.
![Dr. Errick Greene presenting gavel plaque to Dr. Ed Sivak]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750887320/jacksonk12msus/t0rjdwvodmhwhxj2rwfz/sivak-appreciation-square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750887320/jacksonk12msus/t0rjdwvodmhwhxj2rwfz/sivak-appreciation-square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750887320/jacksonk12msus/t0rjdwvodmhwhxj2rwfz/sivak-appreciation-square.jpg","width":800}])
As Dr. Ed Sivak's tenure on the JPS School Board ends, members elect new members to serve as officers — Barbara Hilliard, President; Cynthia Thompson, Vice President; and Mitch McGuffey, Secretary.
![Lanier HS Educators Win Grants to Empower Scholars, Strengthen Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750970743/jacksonk12msus/v6n3dpn62d6bjqlonsz3/congratulations4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750970743/jacksonk12msus/v6n3dpn62d6bjqlonsz3/congratulations4.jpg","width":301}])
Three dedicated educators from Jackson Public Schools have been selected to receive Elevating Educators' Voices and Leadership in Community Schools mini-grants from the NEA Foundation.
![Are You Ready for School? Here's a quick checklist: Notebooks and folders; Pencils and pens; Glue; and Scissors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750879448/jacksonk12msus/gbpg8xly0lcvbuu8irqm/school-supplies-square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750879448/jacksonk12msus/gbpg8xly0lcvbuu8irqm/school-supplies-square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750879448/jacksonk12msus/gbpg8xly0lcvbuu8irqm/school-supplies-square.jpg","width":800}])
Get your basic school supplies for elementary and middle school scholars here. There are specific supplies for each grade level so be sure to download the list you need from our School Supplies page,
![Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750794768/jacksonk12msus/aoyrwtuyle8gam7zg3ki/CCLC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750794768/jacksonk12msus/aoyrwtuyle8gam7zg3ki/CCLC.jpg","width":301}])
Jackson Public Schools is providing this Notice of Intent to Apply for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant.