News & Features
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Dr. Errick Greene's Inspirational Leadership Earns Recognition by National Educator's Group
November 6, 2024 – JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene has been named the 2024 recipient of the NASBE's Josephine E. Hill Superintendent Award for leadership resulting in positive outomes for students.
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Jackson Public School District Maintains ‘C’ Rating on Mississippi Academic Assessment Program
September 17, 2024 – Jackson Public Schools maintained a "C" rating on the latest Mississippi Academic Assessment Program. Additionally, we saw slight increases in Science proficiency and grade level progress worth celebrating.
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JPS Educators Added to Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council
September 5, 2024 – Seven JPS educators were added to the Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council for 2024-2025. They will be among nearly 200 members advising the MDE and State Superintendent Dr. Lance Evans.
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High School Football Media Day Signals Start of New Season
August 29, 2024 – Before players take the field and cheerleaders strut their stuff, a sure indication that high school football season is here, is Media Day.
Oak Forest Elementary Upcoming Events
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Thursday
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 2024 Parent Conference: JPS Joy Parent Cruise
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Friday
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November 25, 2024
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November 26, 2024
Bell Schedule
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7:00 a.m.- 2:15 p.m.
Morning Schedule:- 7:00 a.m. Student Arrive/Breakfast
- 7:20 a.m. Bell for Teachers/Students Move to Classrooms for Instruction
- 7:30 a.m. Instruction Begins. Students areTardy/Breakfast Ends
Afternoon Schedule:- 2:00 pm Early Dismissals End
- 2:15 p.m. Student Dismiss
- 3:00 p.m. Instructional Teacher Assistants Dismiss
- 3:30 p.m. Teachers Dismiss
Early Dismissals (Teacher PD 80% Day)- 1:15 p.m. Bus/Car/Van Riders and Walkers Dismiss
Superintendent's Monthly Minute - October 2024
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Living in the now is one of the most powerful choices we can make. In the October 2024 edition of the Superintendent’s Monthly Minute, Dr. Errick L. Greene emphasizes the importance of embracing the present moment, creating unforgettable memories, and cherishing the experiences we are living today.
You can watch the Superintendent's Monthly Minute on YouTube. Subscribe to our YouTube page @JPSITV to view this and other JPS videos.