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JPS Seeking Parent & Student Feedback on Needs Assessment Survey

April 15, 2019 – Jackson Public Schools is seeking feedback from parents and students on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment. The submission deadline for both surveys is May 3.

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JPS Superintendent Delivers Spring Address to Encourage District’s Teachers

March 22, 2019 – JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene encourages JPS teachers to continue with high-quality instruction as the final term of the school year begins.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Posted 04/08/2019

All JPS schools and offices will be closed for Easter Break from Friday, April 19–Monday, April 22, 2019.

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Posted 03/28/2019

Join Jackson Public Schools for its Spring Parent and Family Engagement Conference. The event will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Callaway High School.

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Posted 03/28/2019

Early Registration for the 2019–2020 school year is underway through Friday, May 31, 2019, for first-year kindergartners, first-graders and returning JPS students.

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JPS Seeking Parent & Student Feedback on Needs Assessment Survey

JPS Superintendent Delivers Spring Address to Encourage District’s Teachers

MDE Invites Applicants for New Mississippi Teacher Residency Program

Preventing the Spread of Flu

Inclement Weather Makeup Day is February 18

Jackson Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month

JPS Monitoring Weather Due to Winter Storm Watch

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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.