News & Features

JPS Announces Parent, Teacher, Administrator of the Year at Spring Convocation

January 17, 2020 – Dawson Principal Vicki Conley was named Administrator of the Year; Lanier teacher Tia Carr-Hall, Teacher of the Year; and Spann parent Mark Anthony Davis, Parent of the Year.

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Students at Wingfield Can Benefit from Ag Partnership with Hinds CC

January 14, 2020 – Wingfield High School Ag Academy scholars may now take advantage of a new career-readiness program.

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Board Approves Plan to Redesign Schools to Support 'Excellence for All'

January 8, 2020 – The JPS Board of Trustees unanimously approved the District's plan to redesign school in support of its five-year strategic action plan.

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The Case for Excellence for All JPS Scholars: Why We Must Consolidate Schools

January 7, 2020 – JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene will present the District's school redesign plan for Board consideration at the January 7 regular meeting of the Board.

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JPS Announcements

Posted 01/18/2020

Due to less rainfall expected and safer weather conditions, the District will move forward with the MLK Boys Basketball Tournament at Lanier High School and all other activities scheduled for Monday, January 20. Follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.

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Posted 01/07/2020

All JPS schools and offices will be closed Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Posted 01/07/2020

Tuesday, January 28 will be a Professional Development Day for teachers. Students will be dismissed on the 80% Day schedule as follows:
- Elementary, 1:55 p.m.
- Middle, 2:20 p.m.
- High, 3 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.