May 05, 2023

JPS Seeks Excellent Musicians and Performers to Join the JPS Staff Band for the 2023-2024 Convocation

The Jackson Public School District is already planning for the 2023-2024 Convocation ceremony. In doing so, we are creating a JPS Staff Band to capture and showcase the greatest voices in our District. If you would like to be a part of this band, please click the link below and complete the form by June 9, 2023.

Please make sure you have signed it to your Gmail account to access the form.

If you do not have a Gmail account, please use your jpsms.org account to access this form. The username is yourusername@jpsms.org and the password is your regular email password. 

For more information, please contact Mr. Christopher Little at clittle@jackson.k12.ms.us.

JPS Staff Band for Convocation Form

May 11, 2023

JPS to Host a Fun Day Event for All Faculty and Staff

All JPS faculty and staff are invited to participate in Fun Day, Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Environmental Learning Center located at 6190 MS Highway 18 in Jackson. The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more details, see the flyer below. Please use the QR code on the flyer below to register for this event. To complete, use your Google Apps account. The username is yourusername@jpsms.org and the password is your regular email password. 

Participants should park at the former Siwell Middle School located at 1983 N. Siwell Road, Jackson, MS 39209. For more information, please contact Dr. Erica Brown-Gibson at 601-973-8548 or erbrown@jackson.k12.ms.us.

May 5, 2023

Semi-Monthly Payroll Announcement for May 2023

Semi-Monthly paycheck stubs are now available for review in Active Resources until Tuesday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m.  Should you have any corrections, please contact the Payroll Department at 601-960-8999 during this time.  

This will be your only available time to make corrections for your May 15, paycheck.  Active Resources will be unavailable after 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, and will not be available again until Friday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m.

May 4, 2023

Public Engagement to Host a Homebuyer's Seminar

Are you seeking to become a homeowner?

Are you having trouble qualifying for a mortgage and seeking counsel on how to improve your credit?

If so, you’re invited to the Homebuying Seminar to be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the JPS Board Meeting Room located at 621 South State Street in downtown Jackson from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

You will hear from industry professionals about programs for first-time homebuyers, grants available for educators towards down-payment and closing costs assistance, and how to qualify for homeowner's insurance.

Please register and sign up for this event by scanning the QR code on the flyer below or attached or click HERE.

April 27, 2023  

District Travel Requests

Due to the high volume of travel requests during this time of year, please be patient as the Business Services/ Accounts Payable Department works to reimburse travelers accurately. All travel reimbursements will be processed in the order that they were received.

April 26, 2023  

New Teacher Mentors Needed 

The New Teacher Induction and Mentoring program is seeking talented, experienced individuals to serve as mentors to beginning teachers (0-3 years) as they acquire the knowledge, skills, and values appropriate for working in Jackson Public Schools. The program will focus on enhancing professional practice and improving student learning amongst our newest JPS colleagues. The program will run for the 2023-2024 school year (9 months). Mentors will provide support, feedback, and guidance on career growth and professional development, specifically aligned to the Social and Emotional Framework.  The deadline to apply is May 12, 2023. 

Qualifications include: 

• Professional status and at least a minimum of 3 years of effective classroom teaching as demonstrated through data (district benchmark assessments, STAR universal screeners, etc.) 
• Excellence in teaching. Candidates should be established, effective and acknowledged by their peers. 
• Effectiveness in working with others. 
• Sensitivity to the viewpoints of others. Candidates should have demonstrated the sharing of ideas and materials willingly and the ability to learn from others.  
• Willingness to be an active and open learner. 
• Good communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills.  
• Knowledge and expertise in the art, craft, and science of teaching.  
• The ability to effectively solve problems.  
• Genuine interest in the task of mentoring. 
• Role model qualities.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

April 20, 2023  

Payroll Announcement for April 2023

Paycheck stubs are now available for review in Active Resources until Monday,  April 24, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.  Should you have any corrections, please contact the Payroll Department at 601-960-8999.  This will be your only available time to make corrections for your April 28, 2023, paycheck.  Active Resources will be unavailable after 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24, and will not be available again until Thursday, April 27, at 10 a.m.

April 19, 2023  

Employee Alert Regarding Workers’ Compensation Reporting

Due to technical issues with Medcor’s workers’ compensation reporting system today, April 19, 2023, all on-the-job injuries should be reported as follows: 

Step 1 - Report injury or illness to their supervisor immediately. 

Step 2 - Contact Tawana Bumphis for the required documents and approval for medical visit via email at thawkins@jackson.k12.ms.us or call 601-960-8916. 

Step 3 - Seek medical treatment if necessary. (All medical visits must be approved prior to visit.) 

All on-the-job injuries or illnesses must be reported within 24 hours per District Policy GADEAA.   

March 30, 2023  

The Cutoff Date is April 14, 2023, for Spending District Funds

Dear Marathon Users,

The District deadline is April 14, 2023, for funds (1120, 1130, 1140, 2901, 2711 & 2714). 

They will not be available beyond the April 14, 2023, cutoff date.  As a reminder, requisitioning for goods and services using District funds will end April 14, 2023.  Please visit your Master Listing for requisitions that may have not been upgraded to a purchase order.  Back up the requisition date to July 01, 2022, to pull all items into view and delete them if no longer needed or applicable.  If you have any questions, please contact the Purchasing department at  (601) 973-8582.

March 27, 2023  

FY23 EEF Card Update

The JPS Budget Department has been notified by the Office of School and Financial Services (OSFS) that FY23 EEF procurement cards will remain deactivated and cannot be reactivated.  They will work on an alternative plan to provide the remaining funds to all applicable cardholders.  

Principals and administrators, please continue the process of having teachers sign cards back in and begin collecting all EEF cards to be returned to the Budget Department beginning April 1, 2023. 

If a teacher does not have a card to turn in, please have them write and sign a statement explaining their inability to return their card.  

We will continue to provide updates as they become available from OSFS. 

March 27, 2023

FY23 EEF Card Alert  

The JPS Budget Department is aware that FY23 EEF cards have been deactivated before the scheduled deactivation date of March 31, 2023.

UMB Bank is working on this issue and will provide an update once this has been resolved.

March 08, 2023

JPS Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey

We are seeking your feedback on what’s working and areas we can improve. Now through Friday, March 10th, please take a few moments to complete our Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey. By completing the survey, you will help us better serve you. You may access the survey by clicking the link here: CNA Survey 2023.

March 06, 2023

New Teacher Mentoring Program

The New Teacher Induction and Mentoring program is seeking talented, experienced individuals to serve as mentors to beginning teachers (0-3 years) as they acquire the knowledge, skills, and values appropriate for working in Jackson Public Schools. The program will focus on enhancing professional practice and improving student learning amongst our newest JPS colleagues. The program will run for the 2023-2024 school year (9 months). Mentors will provide support, feedback, and guidance on career growth and professional development, specifically aligned to the Social and Emotional Framework.  The deadline to apply is May 12, 2023.

Qualifications include: 

• Professional status and at least a minimum of 3 years of effective classroom teaching as demonstrated through data (district benchmark assessments, STAR universal screeners, etc.).
• Excellence in teaching. Candidates should be established, effective and acknowledged by their peers. 
• Effectiveness in working with others. 
• Sensitivity to the viewpoints of others. Candidates should have demonstrated the sharing of ideas and materials willingly and the ability to learn from others.  
• Willingness to be an active and open learner. 
• Good communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills.  
• Knowledge and expertise in the art, craft, and science of teaching.  
• The ability to effectively solve problems.  
• Genuine interest in the task of mentoring.
• Role model qualities.

March 06, 2023

Semi-Monthly Payroll Announcement

Semi-monthly paycheck stubs are now available for review in Active Resources until Wednesday, March 8, at 10:00 a.m.  Should you have any corrections, please contact the Payroll Department at 601-960-8999 during this time.  

This will be your only available time to make corrections for your March 10th paycheck.  Active Resources will be unavailable after 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, and will not be available again until Thursday, March 9, at 10 a.m.

March 03, 2023

MHSAA Class 5A Girls Basketball Championship

The Callaway Girls Basketball Team will play West Jones for the MHSAA 5A Girls Championship tonight, Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Mississippi Coliseum located at 1207 Mississippi Street. The game begins at 5:00 p.m. Come out and wear your orange colors and show support for the Lady Callaway Chargers! 

Download Basketball Championship Flyer

March 02, 2023

Are you a JPS teacher that is seeking Praxis support?

JPS is continuing its partnership with Edustars, LLC, to provide intensive test preparation coursework for JPS employees seeking standard educator certification or needing to add an endorsement to their educator license in a critical area.

Support through EDUSTARS, LLC is being provided in the following areas:

• 5354 - SPECIAL EDUCATION: Core Knowledge and Applications
• 5024 - EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
• FOUNDATIONS OF READING ASSESSMENT (Now required for SPED k-12 Certification)
• 5018 - Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
• 5162 - ALGEBRA I
• 5165 - MATHEMATICS: Content Knowledge

Spots are limited and will be issued to qualifying employees on a first come first served basis.

Click here to register for session 3

February 21, 2023

Monthly Payroll Announcement for February 2023

Paycheck stubs are now available for review in Active Resources until Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.  Should you have any corrections, please contact the Payroll Department at 601-960-8999 during this time.  This will be your only available time to make corrections for your February 28, 2023, paycheck.  Active Resources will be unavailable after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22, and will not be available again until Monday, February 27, at 10 a.m.

February 21, 2023

Free Praxis Study Prep Now Available 

Are you a current teacher and need to obtain your license? We partnered with Study.com to launch our Keys to the Classroom program. Qualified teachers can gain FREE access for one year to the Study.com PRAXIS study prep by showing interest: https://loom.ly/iIEuKz4

February 7, 2023

Semi-Monthly Payroll Announcement for February 2023

 Semi-monthly paycheck stubs are now available for review in Active Resources until Thursday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m.  Should you have any corrections, please contact the Payroll Department at 601-960-8999 during this time.  

This will be your only available time to make corrections for your February 15 paycheck.  Active Resources will be unavailable after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, and will not be available again until Tuesday, February 14, at 10 a.m.

February 7, 2023

District Reading Fair 2023

On March 3, 2023, JPS will host its annual District Reading Fair at Cardozo Middle School.  The purpose of the Jackson Public Schools Reading Fair is to provide scholars with an opportunity to highlight their favorite books through the use of a storyboard or various media source displays.  The project enables scholars to connect to the core of designated Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards at each grade level.   

All 1^st place division school winners will compete in the annual District Reading Fair on March 3^rd.  The deadline for all school reading fairs to take place is February 24, 2023. 

January 23, 2023

2023 Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2) Are Now Available

The 2023 Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2) are now available electronically for all employees via Active Resources.  You may review, email, or print copies of Form W-2 as needed.  Form W-2 should be printed with black ink on white paper only.

By January 31, 2023, hard copies of Form W-2 will be printed and distributed to locations only for those employees who opted “No” to electronic receipt.   

All employees are encouraged to consent to receive Form W-2 electronically.  You may email your questions to the Payroll Department at payroll@jackson.k12.ms.us.

Please also see the attached related resources:

W-2 Active Resources Instructions

W-2 Related Q & A

January 19, 2023

Belhaven Announces 2023 Online Graduate Program

Please use the information below as you wish. The distribution of this material does not constitute an endorsement or an indication of support by the Jackson Public School District. Employees should determine for themselves if they want to use the services. The school district accepts no liability in this matter.

Download Belhaven 2023 Online Graduate Program Flyer

January 17, 2023

School Support Office Temporarily Relocation

The phone number to School Support has been forwarded to 601-624-1552 while the office is temporarily relocated to the School Support professional development room at Central Office. 

January 12, 2023

Human Resources Closure and Relocation

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) will close at 12:00 p.m. on January 13, 2023, to prepare for a temporary relocation.

On Tuesday, January 17, OHR will be temporarily located in the I.T. building at 630 South State Street.

OHR will also be temporarily located in the Board Room (621 South State Street) from January 18 – February 3.

January 10, 2023

Semi-monthly Payroll Announcement