JPS School Board Elects New President

July 17, 2019 – Ms. Letitia S. Johnson will serve as president. Dr. Ed Sivak will continue as vice president, and Ms. Barbara Hilliard will remain as secretary.

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.

Pecan Park Principal Honored as Practitioner of Distinction

June 17, 2019 – The award was presented by the University of Mississippi School of Education to recognize honorees for exemplary service and leadership in education.

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.

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.