JPS JROTC Cadets to Attend MOWW Youth Leadership Conference

October 23, 2018 – JROTC cadets Madysin Bratton, Talisha Brown, Jabria Fair, Jeremiah Meeks, Katelyn Russell, Kendra Sutton, and Darisha Williams, will represent six JPS high schools.

JPS JROTC Cadets Visit LSU Campus

October 16, 2018 – To inspire cadets to plan on attending college after high school, the JPS JROTC program sponsored a fact-finding trip to Louisiana State University.

JPS Schools Celebrate College Spirit Day

October 15, 2018 – For nearly two decades, JPS schools have been celebrating College Spirit Day to promote the expectation of going to college in our scholars.

Highlights of JPS Success From Mississippi’s District Accountability Results

October 12, 2018 – JPS had three elementary schools in the top 20. The number of A schools improved from four last year to nine this year.

JPS JROTC Conducts 11th Annual Military Jamboree and Career Fair

October 12, 2018 – More than 300 JROTC cadets from JPS and other area school districts attended the event to learn about college and career options after they graduate from high school.

JPS Fall Conference Draws Hundreds of Parents to Hear How They Can Help Students Succeed

October 9, 2018 – The program featured exhibitors, parent workshops, and a keynote presentation over dinner.

JROTC Takes Cadets to Adventure Training Camp

October 3, 2018 – The JPS JROTC program took 85 cadets, 15 instructors and three chaperones on its annual Adventure Training Unit Camping Experience in September.

Lanier Senior With ACT Score of 33 Not Stopping There

September 14, 2018 – Joseph Jiles is a graduating senior at Lanier High School pursuing a perfect score on the ACT.

JPS Celebrates Top Readers at Summer Reading Celebration

September 13, 2018 – Top Schools, Top Readers and Outstanding Readers received awards at the 2018 Summer Reading Celebration held September 6.

Jackson Public Schools Opens New South Jackson Football Field

September 11, 2018 – Jackson Public Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, September 7 to showcase the completion of the South Jackson Football Field.

JPS Joins MDE in Raising Attendance Awareness

August 31, 2018 – JPS is joining the Mississippi Department of Education's campaign to promote regular school attendance throughout the month of September.

Back-to-School Q & A

July 18, 2018 – What's new this year? How much is lunch? What supplies will students need? Here's what you need to know to get ready for the 2018-2019 school year.

Former JROTC Cadet Promoted to Captain in the United States Air Force

Sierra B. Richardson, a 2009 graduate of Murrah High School, was promoted to captain in the United States Air Force.