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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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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Jackson Public Schools to Host Virtual Graduation Ceremonies for Class of 2020

May 6, 2020 – JPS will present virtual celebrations for the Class of 2020. Ceremonies, with key speakers and Pomp and Circumstance, will be pre-recorded and aired on originally scheduled dates.

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School Status Awards Chromebooks to JPS for Outstanding Parent Engagement

May 1, 2020 – As a result of logging more than 1.3 million engagements between schools and parents, School Status is awarding JPS 10 Chromebooks.

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High School Bell Schedule

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.

Posted 04/08/2020

Please visit our Graduation Information Page to view updates regarding Graduation Requirements and Updates from MDE.

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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.