News & Features
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We Want Your Feedback on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey
February 12, 2024 – JPS seeks input of stakeholders each year on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey to improve services to scholars. The survey ends March 11, 2024.
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Celebrating Our Black History
February 1, 2024 – Black History Month is a time to recognize our heritage and achievements as Black Americans. This year, we recognize some homegrown history makers.
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JPS Will Continue Districtwide Virtual Learning Friday, January 19, 2024
January 18, 2024 – Due to issues with water pressure and heat, we are continuing to implement virtual learning until we can ensure facilities are adequate for our students to return.
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JPS Scholars Call on Jackson Citizens to Be Their Vote
October 31, 2023 – Recognize your key role in cultivating the civic engagement of future generations. Election day is Tuesday, November 7. Be informed, vote your values, and pass it on!
Van Winkle Headlines & Features
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Alesia White Named JPS Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
Van Wonderful teacher is doing wonderful things!
Bell Schedule
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Regular Schedule:
7:00 a.m. Drop-off begins for Cars and Buses.
7:30 a.m. Instruction Begins.
7:45 a.m. Tardy bell sounds.
2:30 p.m. School dismissed.80% Days: 1:15 p.m. as specified by the District Calendar.
60% Days: 12:00 p.m. as specified by the District Calendar
Emergencies: Sign up for text and email alerts to receive information when school schedules change due to emergencies.
Superintendent's Report - March 5, 2024
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In the March 5, 2024, Superintendent's Board Report, we discuss our Strategic Plan Stakeholder session, the inaugural Read Across Jackson event with the JPS-Hinds Pre-K Collaborative, the most recent Districtwide Job Fair, and the JPS Cadet of the Year. For more JPS videos, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube page @JPSITV.