News & Features

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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19 JPS Teachers Awarded Scholarships To Pursue National Board Certification

October 9, 2019 – The scholarships were made possible through a partnership between Mississippi Professional Educators and the Mississippi Department of Education with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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Let's Celebrate, Appreciate and Advocate for Principals

October 3, 2019 – October is National Principals Month. Help us honor, thank, and advocate for principals. Use #ThankAPrincipal.

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JPS Accountability Rating Improves One Letter Grade

September 23, 2019 – The Jackson Public School District improved to a "D" rating based on the state's accountability system that evaluates how schools and districts performed in the 2018-2019 school year.

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Watkins Announcements

Posted 10/07/2019

Parent-Teacher Conference Day will be help from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, October 21 at all JPS schools. There will be no school for students.

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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.