News & Features

JPS Top Speller Finishes in 2nd Place in Hinds County Spelling Bee

February 13, 2020 – Amerie Thomas, a fifth-grader at Barack Obama Magnet School was named runner up in the 2020 Hinds County Spelling Bee.

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JPS School Board Approves 2020-2021 District Calendar

February 12, 2020 – Following Board approval last week, JPS is releasing the 2020-2021 District Calendar earlier than usual in support of our parents' and partners' efforts to plan for next school year.

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JPS Partnerships Selected for 2020 Governor's & Partnership Excellence Awards

February 5, 2020 – Spann Elementary, Lanier High, Barack Obama Elementary, Chastain Middle, and Arise2Read are among this year's MAPE Awards honorees.

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JPS Seeking Parent & Community Feedback in Assessing District Needs

February 4, 2020 – We are counting on JPS parents and community to share your feedback through our Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey. The survey ends February 26.

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Obama Magnet Announcements

Posted 02/01/20

The Parents of Obama Magnet School and the Obama Magnet PTA present the second annual The Vision Gala on March 14, 2020 at the Art Center of Mississippi. Click on this link to buy your tickets.

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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.