News & Features

Vote on the Best Remix Challenge Video

September 10, 2019 – Help us pick the top three. Vote on the best submissions in our Video Remix Challenge.

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Compulsory School Attendance Law Requirements for School-Aged Children

August 20, 2019 – The Mississippi Department of Education reminds area parents about the law governing school attendance.

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JPS Extends Support to Immigrant Families

August 8, 2019 - Jackson Public Schools is committed to educating children regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, country of origin, or a student’s immigration status.

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JPS Welcomes New Principals for 2019-2020

August 5, 2019 – We are proud to announce that 14 new administrators will be joining Team JPS as school principals for the 2019-2020 school year.

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2019 Back-to-School Basics

August 2, 2019 – Back-to-School basics for our scholars and families to help you prepare for the first day of school and as a handy reference for the entire school year.

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Student Moment of Inspiration

Posted 09/10/2019

Tuesday, September 24 will be a Professional Development Day for teachers. Scholars will be dismissed at 3 p.m.

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Posted 09/03/2019

School Portraits for 9th - 11th Grade Scholars will be taken on Thursday, September 26, 2019 beginning at 9a.m.

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Posted 09/03/2019

Senior Portraits and Cap & Gown Portraits will be taken on Friday, September 27, 2019 beginning at 9a.m.

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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.