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Vote on the Best Remix Challenge Video

September 10, 2019 – Help us pick the top three. Vote on the best submissions in our Video Remix Challenge.

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Compulsory School Attendance Law Requirements for School-Aged Children

August 20, 2019 – The Mississippi Department of Education reminds area parents about the law governing school attendance.

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JPS Extends Support to Immigrant Families

August 8, 2019 - Jackson Public Schools is committed to educating children regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, country of origin, or a student’s immigration status.

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JPS Welcomes New Principals for 2019-2020

August 5, 2019 – We are proud to announce that 14 new administrators will be joining Team JPS as school principals for the 2019-2020 school year.

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2019 Back-to-School Basics

August 2, 2019 – Back-to-School basics for our scholars and families to help you prepare for the first day of school and as a handy reference for the entire school year.

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Obama Magnet Announcements

Posted 08/30/2019

The deadline to order an Obama Magnet School t-shirt is Friday, September 6. The order form can be found at this link .

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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.