News & Features

MDE Seeks Public Input on Prioritizing Federal Funds for School Restart and Recovery

May 20, 2020 – MDE is seeking public input to help the state prioritize the use of CARES Act funds. The deadline to complete the survey is June 1.

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A Salute to the Top 20 Scholars

May 18, 2020 – Presenting the Top 20 Scholars of the Jackson Public Schools Class of 2020 from each of our seven high schools.

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Saluting the Valedictorians & Salutatorians of the JPS Class of 2020

May 13, 2020 – Today we unveiled the valedictorians and salutatorians of all seven high schools. Please join us in saluting these outstanding scholars.

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Proofs of Residency Waived for Students with No Address Change

May 8, 2020 – The Mississippi Department of Education has approved a waiver of the two proofs of residency requirement for returning students with no address change.

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Bell Schedule

School Event High

School Opens 7:20 a.m.

Homeroom Block 7:20–8:00 a.m.

Instruction Begins 8:00 a.m.

Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time 3:30 p.m.

Due to the current school closure, the application window for the Michelle Obama Early College High School Program will reopen upon our return to school. Although the initial application window closed on Friday, March 20, it will reopen at a later date upon the reopening of schools.

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School Event	High
School Opens	7:20 a.m.
Homeroom Block	7:20–8:00 a.m.
Instruction Begins	8:00 a.m.
Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time	3:30 p.m.