JPS Teacher of the Year Announced at Forest Hill High School

January 21, 2019 – Forest Hill High School English teacher Adrienne McDowell has been named the 2018–2019 JPS Teacher of the Year.

JPS Welcomes New Chief of Staff and Transition Manager to its Executive Leadership

January 18, 2019 – Dr. Michael Cormack Jr. comes to JPS from the Barksdale Reading Institute where he was the CEO.

National Geographic Society Launches Partnership with Jackson Public Schools

December 18, 2018 – The partnership was announced at an event on December 5 at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School.

Registration for Students Entering JPS Schools

December 6, 2018 – Registration will take place at the Office of Enrollment Services for all students who are coming to JPS from another district, state, or country.

JPS Schools Celebrate College Spirit Day

October 15, 2018 – For nearly two decades, JPS schools have been celebrating College Spirit Day to promote the expectation of going to college in our scholars.

Highlights of JPS Success From Mississippi’s District Accountability Results

October 12, 2018 – JPS had three elementary schools in the top 20. The number of A schools improved from four last year to nine this year.

JPS Fall Conference Draws Hundreds of Parents to Hear How They Can Help Students Succeed

October 9, 2018 – The program featured exhibitors, parent workshops, and a keynote presentation over dinner.