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JPS Announces Plan to Redesign Schools to Increase Equity and Support Districtwide Academic Excellence

December 6, 2019 – District Plan Will Increase Scholar Access to Rigorous Course Offerings and Provide Opportunities for Additional Strategic Investments Over Next Three Years

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Junior League and Community Foundation Award Over $100,000 to JPS Teachers

October 28, 2019 – The mini-grants will fund 22 classroom, team, or school-wide projects for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Attendance Matters: Strive for Less Than Five

October 21, 2019 – Did you know that poor school attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade?

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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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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.