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JPS JROTC Cadets Visit LSU Campus

October 16, 2018 – To inspire cadets to plan on attending college after high school, the JPS JROTC program sponsored a fact-finding trip to Louisiana State University.

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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.

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Mississippi District Accountability Results Released

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.

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JPS JROTC Conducts 11th Annual Military Jamboree and Career Fair

October 12, 2018 – More than 300 JROTC cadets from JPS and other area school districts attended the event to learn about college and career options after they graduate from high school.

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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.

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JPS Issues Apology for Insensitive Forest Hill High School Band Performance

October 7, 2018 – JPS superintendent issues deep and sincere apologies for Forest Hill High School halftime show during a football game in Brookhaven.

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JROTC Takes Cadets to Adventure Training Camp

October 3, 2018 – The JPS JROTC program took 85 cadets, 15 instructors and three chaperones on its annual Adventure Training Unit Camping Experience in September.

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FAFSA Days Scheduled for JPS High School Students

October 2, 2018 – FAFSA Days will be held at each JPS high school and the Get2College Center for Jackson families to get help with the first step toward getting money for college.

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Lanier Alum Recognized by Mississippi State Board of Architecture

October 2, 2018 – Akili J. Kelly is a 2001 graduate of Lanier High School. He was recently recognized by the Mississippi Department of Architecture

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Provine Football Player to Play in Under Armour All-America Game in January

October 1, 2018 – Under Armour announced DeMonte Russell of Provine will be playing in the 2019 Under Armour All-America High School Game.

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JPS School Board Accepting Applications for Bond Oversight Committee

October 1, 2018 – The deadline to submit applications is October 15. One representative from each of the city's seven wards will be selected to serve.

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JPS School Board Approves Contract for New Superintendent

September 28, 2018 – The Board approved a three-year contract for Dr. Errick L. Greene to serve as the District's superintendent. He starts on October 1.

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Mississippi Students Have New High School Diploma Options

September 27, 2018 – This year's freshman can work towards a traditional diploma or add endorsements for academic, distinguished academic, or CTE.

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JPS and UMMC Open Health Clinic at Galloway Elementary School

September 26, 2018 – JPS and UMMC introduced to the community the Galloway Health Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held September 20.

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Lanier Senior With ACT Score of 33 Not Stopping There

September 14, 2018 – Joseph Jiles is a graduating senior at Lanier High School pursuing a perfect score on the ACT.

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JPS Football Livestream Schedule

September 14, 2018 – JPS will livestream select football games throughout the year on our YouTube and Facebook channels.

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JPS Teachers Recognized as Outstanding Educators

September 14, 2018 – Congratulations to the Ask for More Jackson Outstanding Educators Carrie Chadic, Richard Lee Jones, Renna Moore, Yoshawda Trotter, Dedgra Whitley

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JPS Celebrates Top Readers at Summer Reading Celebration

September 13, 2018 – Top Schools, Top Readers and Outstanding Readers received awards at the 2018 Summer Reading Celebration held September 6.

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Jackson Public Schools Opens New South Jackson Football Field

September 11, 2018 – Jackson Public Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, September 7 to showcase the completion of the South Jackson Football Field.

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Congratulations to the 2018 Coaches of the Year

September 5, 2018 – Jackson Public Schools Athletics honored 20 of their own as Coaches of the Year for exemplary leadership in coaching student sports programs.

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Upcoming Events

Today

5:30 PM JPS School Board Regular Meeting
October 22, 2018

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Parent-Teacher Conference Day
October 25, 2018

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM Better Together Commission Meetings
6:00 PM P-16 Council Meeting
November 6, 2018

5:30 PM JPS School Board Regular Meeting

TutorMate 2018

TUTORMATE 2018

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2018 College Spirit Day

2018 COLLEGE SPIRIT DAY

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Schools throughout the Jackson Public School District celebrated College Spirit Day on the last Friday in September.

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