News & Features
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MDE Invites Applicants for New Mississippi Teacher Residency Program
February 13, 2019 – Applications for the 2019-20 school year will be accepted from February 15–March 15.
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Preventing the Spread of Flu
February 12, 2019 – Get a yearly flu vaccine. Avoid close contact with someone who is sick. Stay at home if you get sick. Read six more tips to help prevent the flu.
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Inclement Weather Makeup Day is February 18
February 6, 2019 – The Districtwide Parent-Teacher Conference Day will not be observed as originally planned. Monday, February 18 will be a full, regular school day.
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Jackson Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month
February 5, 2019 – In observance of Black History Month, Jackson Public Schools would like to share a brief history of the notable African-American namesakes of several of our schools.
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JPS Monitoring Weather Due to Winter Storm Watch
January 29, 2019 – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for our area. Watch our website for changes to school schedules should there be any.
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Barr Elementary School Principal Named 2019 JPS Administrator of the Year
January 25, 2019 – Linda Murray, who has served as the principal of Barr Elementary for the past five years, was named the 2019 JPS Administrator of the Year.
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JPS Employees Come Together for 2019 Spring Convocation
January 22, 2019 – JPS held a Spring Convocation on January 7 to rally employees around a unified mission of transforming the District through excellence.
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Bell Schedule
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7 a.m. Doors Open
7-7:35 a.m. Breakfast Served
7:40 a.m. Tardy Bell
2:15 p.m. School DismissalSee District Calendar for Early Dismissal Dates.
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