MDE Invites Applicants for New Mississippi Teacher Residency Program

February 13, 2019 – Applications for the 2019-20 school year will be accepted from February 15–March 15.

Preventing the Spread of Flu

February 12, 2019 – Get a yearly flu vaccine. Avoid close contact with someone who is sick. Stay at home if you get sick. Read six more tips to help prevent the flu.

Inclement Weather Makeup Day is February 18

February 6, 2019 – The Districtwide Parent-Teacher Conference Day will not be observed as originally planned. Monday, February 18 will be a full, regular school day.

Jackson Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month

February 5, 2019 – In observance of Black History Month, Jackson Public Schools would like to share a brief history of the notable African-American namesakes of several of our schools.

JPS Monitoring Weather Due to Winter Storm Watch

January 29, 2019 – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for our area. Watch our website for changes to school schedules should there be any.

Barr Elementary School Principal Named 2019 JPS Administrator of the Year

January 25, 2019 – Linda Murray, who has served as the principal of Barr Elementary for the past five years, was named the 2019 JPS Administrator of the Year.

JPS Employees Come Together for 2019 Spring Convocation

January 22, 2019 – JPS held a Spring Convocation on January 7 to rally employees around a unified mission of transforming the District through excellence.