News & Features
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We Want Your Feedback on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey
February 12, 2024 – JPS seeks input of stakeholders each year on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey to improve services to scholars. The survey ends March 11, 2024.
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Celebrating Our Black History
February 1, 2024 – Black History Month is a time to recognize our heritage and achievements as Black Americans. This year, we recognize some homegrown history makers.
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JPS Will Continue Districtwide Virtual Learning Friday, January 19, 2024
January 18, 2024 – Due to issues with water pressure and heat, we are continuing to implement virtual learning until we can ensure facilities are adequate for our students to return.
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JPS Scholars Call on Jackson Citizens to Be Their Vote
October 31, 2023 – Recognize your key role in cultivating the civic engagement of future generations. Election day is Tuesday, November 7. Be informed, vote your values, and pass it on!
Obama Magnet Headlines & Features
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2024 Obama Magnet Reading Fair Winners
March 4, 2024- Congratulations to the winners of the Obama Magnet Elementary Reading Fair. The first place winners in each division will represent the school at the District Fair.
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Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
March 1, 2024- Shops are now open for business for our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser. Learn how you can participate and see the prizes.
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2024 Obama Magnet Science Fair Winners
February 13, 2024- Congratulations to the winners of the Obama Magnet Elementary Science Fair. The first place winners in each division will represent the school at the District Fair.
Bell Schedule
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7:00 am- Student Drop- Off/ Breakfast Begins
7:30 am- Instruction begins/ Breakfast Ends
7:30 am- Tardy Bell
1:15 pm- 80% Early Release Days
1:30 pm- No dismissals after this time
2:30 pm- Dismissal
Superintendent's Report - March 5, 2024
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In the March 5, 2024, Superintendent's Board Report, we discuss our Strategic Plan Stakeholder session, the inaugural Read Across Jackson event with the JPS-Hinds Pre-K Collaborative, the most recent Districtwide Job Fair, and the JPS Cadet of the Year. For more JPS videos, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube page @JPSITV.