Lifechanger of the Year Nominee: LaKisha Ballinger of Baker Elementary

November 6, 2019 – Here's how you can support LaKisha Ballinger's Lifechanger of the Year nomination.

Junior League and Community Foundation Award Over $100,000 to JPS Teachers

October 28, 2019 – The mini-grants will fund 22 classroom, team, or school-wide projects for the 2019-2020 school year.

Attendance Matters: Strive for Less Than Five

October 21, 2019 – Did you know that poor school attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade?

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.

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.