News & Features

JPS Appoints Executive Director of Climate and Wellness

June 18, 2019 – Amanda Thomas has been appointed to serve as Executive Director of the Office of Climate and Wellness for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Pecan Park Elementary Principal Wanda Quon Recognized as Practitioner of Distinction

June 17, 2019 – The award is presented by the University of Mississippi School of Education and recognizes exemplary service and leadership in education.

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JPS Educator Selected for Two MCATE Outstanding Administrator Awards

June 13, 2019 – JPS Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools Dr. Kathleen Grigsby will be recognized July 8 during the MDE Elevate Teachers Conference.

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Memory of Murrah Grad Honored with Scholarships for Senior Athletes

June 10, 2019 – Scholarship winners Rodreekas Bush of Forest Hill, Hayley Craddieth of Murrah and Jordan Holt of Jim Hill were recognized at the annual Michael D. Johnson 5K Walk/Run held June 1.

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Bond Construction Expected to Begin This Summer

June 7, 2019 – According to Don McCrackin, Executive Director of Facilities, construction is scheduled to begin in June on Phase I. This includes completing Corrective Action Plan projects.

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Summer Announcements

Posted 06/03/2019

Early Registration for the 2019–2020 school year will take place from 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5-July 12 at the Office of Enrollment Services.

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Posted 05/28/2019

The JPS Summer Food Service Program will run from June 3–July 12. Children 18 and younger will be served from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. each weekday.

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School Event High

School Opens 7:30 a.m.

Homeroom Block 8–8:40 a.m.

Instruction Begins 8:40 a.m.

Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time 4 p.m.

School Event	High
School Opens	7:30 a.m.
Homeroom Block	8–8:40 a.m.
Instruction Begins	8:40 a.m.
Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time	4 p.m.