News & Features

Parent-Teacher Conference Day Moved to Monday, October 21

October 11, 2019 – All JPS schools will have Parent-Teacher Conference Day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, October 21. Report cards will be issued to parents. There will be no school for students.

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MDOT Closure of I-20 in Jackson to Impact Routes for JPS Students and Employees

October 10, 2019 – Work begins Friday, October 18. JPS families and employees are encouraged to plan alternate routes in advance.

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19 JPS Teachers Awarded Scholarships To Pursue National Board Certification

October 9, 2019 – The scholarships were made possible through a partnership between Mississippi Professional Educators and the Mississippi Department of Education with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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Let's Celebrate, Appreciate and Advocate for Principals

October 3, 2019 – October is National Principals Month. Help us honor, thank, and advocate for principals. Use #ThankAPrincipal.

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JPS Accountability Rating Improves One Letter Grade

September 23, 2019 – The Jackson Public School District improved to a "D" rating based on the state's accountability system that evaluates how schools and districts performed in the 2018-2019 school year.

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Obama Magnet Announcements

Posted 10/14/2019

Unity Day is Wednesday, October 23. Please wear orange to show your support for no bullying at Obama Magnet!

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Posted 09/30/2019

The Obama Magnet Reading Fair will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019. All reading fair projects are due on Monday, October 14. Reading fair information is available under the library tab of the website.

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Posted 10/07/2019

Parent-Teacher Conference Day will be held from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Monday, October 21 at all JPS schools. There will be no school for students.

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Posted 10/14/2019

Tuesday, October 22 will be a Professional Development Day for teachers. Students will be dismissed on the 80% Day schedule at Obama Magnet at 1:55 p.m.

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School Event Elementary

School Opens 7 a.m.

Homeroom 7–7:45 a.m.

Instruction Begins 7:45 a.m.

Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time 2:15 p.m.

School Event	Elementary
School Opens	7 a.m.
Homeroom	7–7:45 a.m.
Instruction Begins	7:45 a.m.
Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time	2:15 p.m.