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Errick L. Greene, Ed.D., Covid-19 Message, March 29, 2020 | JPS ITV

Navigating the Coronavirus Response Web Page | JPS ITV

While Coronavirus remains an evolving public health concern, we will maintain this space to keep our public informed of the District's decisions related to maintaining the well-being of scholars, staff and our community. We will continue to monitor the latest developments and collaborate with the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the City of Jackson.

Below you will find updates from Jackson Public Schools as well as resources and advisories from health agencies and others leading the effort to control the spread of the illness in our area. Learn what you can do to prepare and prevent the spread of infectious diseases like coronavirus and flu.

Contact Us

Contact us with your COVID19-related questions at COVID19@jackson.k12.ms.us.

Get Information From Knowledgable Experts

Mississippi State Department of Health

Mississippi Coronavirus Hotline: (8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday): 877-978-6453

Mississippi State Department of Health

Toll-free: 1-866-HLTHY4U (866-458-4948)

Public Health Emergencies: (601) 576-7400

msdh.ms.gov

Mississippi Department of Education

Safe and Orderly Schools: (601) 359-1028

Healthy Schools: (601) 359-1737

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

News & Features

Change to Schedule for JPS Grab-And-Go Feeding Program

April 6, 2020 – Jackson Public Schools announced its grab-and-go meal program will be extended through April 17 in accordance with Gov. Tate Reeves order for schools to remain closed until then.

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Term 3 Report Cards Available March 30 through ActiveParent

March 25, 2020 – Report cards for JPS scholars will be posted and available on ActiveParent. Report cards will be mailed to high school juniors and seniors and those taking AP courses.

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Atmos Energy and Mississippi Food Network Partner with JPS to Feed Families

March 23, 2020 – The backpack bags that were distributed to JPS students included breakfast items, soup and pasta meals, juice boxes, fruit cups, and shelf-stable dairy.

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MDE Press Release Regarding Assessments. Accountability, Missed School Days

March 19, 2020 – The SBE voted today to suspend federal and state assessments in accordance with Governor Tate Reeves' executive order closing schools through April 17.

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