Northwest Headlines & Features
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Winter Holiday Community Service Day
December 3, 2023 - Thursday, December 21, 2023, has been designated as a “Winter Holiday Community and Service” day for our scholars. This is an event where students are required to contribute to their community and volunteer at any school-approved volunteer site. Our goal for each scholar is to have an impactful day of service they can reflect on and build upon as lifelong learners. This is an exam grade/project for students. Students are required to participate. The project will be due by 11:59 pm December 21, 2023. Please complete all the information on the permission form. This form should be returned by Monday, December 11, 2023. If you have further questions after reviewing this letter and the attached information, please contact your child’s Social Studies teacher via email.
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Fall Showcase and Exhibition
November 27, 2023 - Attention potential scholars and educators! Join us on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:00 P.M. in our annual Fall Showcase to learn about everything that the #1 Middle School in the State has to offer. Tour our building, learn about our program and extracurricular activities.
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Coronation of Mister and Miss Northwest 2023-2024
October 11, 2023 - Video of the Coronation of Mr. and Miss Northwest 2023, Mr. Charles Irvin and Miss Raelynn Austin, and their Royal Court.
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School Spirit Shirts
September 7, 2023 - We are offering multiple styles and colors of school apparel. The shirts can be worn to school on designated Spirit days deemed by administration. The cost of the shirts is $18 for sizes up to XL and $22 for 2XL and up. All orders must be submitted by Monday, September 11th with payment.
News & Features
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JPS Scholars Call on Jackson Citizens to Be Their Vote
October 31, 2023 – Recognize your key role in cultivating the civic engagement of future generations. Election day is Tuesday, November 7. Be informed, vote your values, and pass it on!
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Nine JPS Educators Honored as Outstanding Educators by Ask for More Jackson
October 17, 2023 – Ask for More Jackson proudly recognized nine exceptional JPS educators with the 2023 Outstanding Educator Awards.
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JPS Celebrates Improved Performance for the Second Consecutive Year
September 28, 2023 – Jackson Public Schools has achieved recognition as a highly successful school district with an accountability rating of 598 based on 2023 MAAP assessments.
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JPS Educator Micah Briggs Receives Fellowship with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
September 27, 2023 - Micah O. Briggs, Sr. has been accepted into Class Three of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership.
Northwest Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
5:30 PM JPS School Board Meeting
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December 19, 2023
5:30 PM JPS School Board Meeting
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December 22, 2023
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December 25, 2023
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December 26, 2023
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December 27, 2023
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December 28, 2023
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December 29, 2023
Bell Schedule
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7:25-7:56
99th Block
8:00 - 10:00
1st/5th Block
10:04 – 11:38
10:04 - 12:04
2nd/6th Block (6th & 8th grade)
2nd/6th Block (7th grade) Lunch
11:42 – 1:42
12:08 - 1:42
3rd/7th Block (6th & 8th grade) Lunch
3rd/7th Block (7th grade)
1:46 – 3:30
4th/8th Block