Attendance Matters: Strive for Less Than Five

October 21, 2019 – Did you know that poor school attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade?

Parent-Teacher Conference Day Moved to Monday, October 21

October 11, 2019 – All JPS schools will have Parent-Teacher Conference Day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, October 21. Report cards will be issued to parents. There will be no school for students.

MDOT Closure of I-20 in Jackson to Impact Routes for JPS Students and Employees

October 10, 2019 – Work begins Friday, October 18. JPS families and employees are encouraged to plan alternate routes in advance.

19 JPS Teachers Awarded Scholarships To Pursue National Board Certification

October 9, 2019 – The scholarships were made possible through a partnership between Mississippi Professional Educators and the Mississippi Department of Education with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Let's Celebrate, Appreciate and Advocate for Principals

October 3, 2019 – October is National Principals Month. Help us honor, thank, and advocate for principals. Use #ThankAPrincipal.