JPS Student-Athletes Participate in Districtwide Signing Day Event

February 15, 2019 – Senior athletes from several JPS high schools signed scholarship acceptance letters during a Districtwide National Signing Day event held February 6, 2019.

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.

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.

Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi Awards 'Culture of Health' Grants to Six JPS Schools

February 8, 2019 – The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi has awarded grants of $1,000 each to seven JPS schools for projects designed to create healthier learning environments.

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.

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.

Hardwood Hero of the Week for January 28

January 31, 2019 – Timisha Smith, a 5-7 junior guard at Murrah High School, is the Hardwood Hero of the week for January 28.