News & Features

Captain Barrington Irving Headlines JPS Spring Parent Conference

April 30, 2019 – Captain Barrington Irving, a motivational speaker and aviator, shared his powerful story to inspire parents at the JPS Parent and Family Engagement Conference in April.

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Editorial: Transforming Jackson Public Schools

April 23, 2019 – In an editorial, JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene describes plans to reorganize central office that will save the district nearly $1 million.

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JPS Unveils Organizational Chart for the 2019-2020 School Year

April 18, 2019 – JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene proposed and the Board unanimously approved the restructure plan, which becomes effective July 1, 2019.

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JPS Superintendent Delivers Spring Address to Encourage District’s Teachers

March 22, 2019 – JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene encourages JPS teachers to continue with high-quality instruction as the final term of the school year begins.

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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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Spring Announcements

Posted 05/22/2019

The last day of school for JPS students is Friday, May 24. It will be a 60% school day. Early dismissal times are as follows:
- Elementary Schools, 12 p.m.
- Middle Schools, 12:30 p.m.
- High Schools, 1:30 p.m.
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Posted 03/06/2019

Early Registration for the 2019–2020 school year is March 20–May 31 for first-year kindergartners, first-graders and returning JPS students.

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School Event Elementary

School Opens 7 a.m.

Homeroom 7–7:45 a.m.

Instruction Begins 7:45 a.m.

Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time 2:15 p.m.

School Event	Elementary
School Opens	7 a.m.
Homeroom	7–7:45 a.m.
Instruction Begins	7:45 a.m.
Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time	2:15 p.m.