News & Features
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Dr. Errick Greene's Inspirational Leadership Earns Recognition by National Educators' Group
November 6, 2024 – Dr. Errick L. Greene, Superintendent of Jackson Public Schools (JPS), was named the 2024 recipient of the Josephine E. Hill Superintendent Award at a gala on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
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Jackson Public School District Maintains ‘C’ Rating on Mississippi Academic Assessment Program
September 17, 2024 – Jackson Public Schools maintained a "C" rating on the latest Mississippi Academic Assessment Program. Additionally, we saw slight increases in Science proficiency and grade level progress worth celebrating.
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JPS Teachers Chosen to Influence Educators Nationwide to Advance Student Success, Opportunities
September 13, 2024 – JPS is well-represented in this year's Teach Plus Mississippi Policy cohort, an organization that advances equity, opportunity, and student success. Four JPS teachers are new 2024-2025 fellows, and one will serve as a Lead Senior Fellow.
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High School Football Media Day Signals Start of New Season
August 29, 2024 – Before players take the field and cheerleaders strut their stuff, a sure indication that high school football season is here, is Media Day.
Obama Magnet Headlines & Features
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Obama Uniform Exchange
April 13, 2024- After completing their research and presenting their findings to the community, students decided to take action by hosting a Uniform Exchange at our school.
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4th Grade Poetry Cafe
April 5, 2024- Last night was the fourth grade Poetry Cafe. Scholars presented the poetry they created during their fifth unit of inquiry.
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Obama District Reading Fair Winners
March 20, 2024- Congratulations to the Obama scholars who placed at the District Reading Fair.
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2024 Obama Magnet Reading Fair Winners
March 4, 2024- Congratulations to the winners of the Obama Magnet Elementary Reading Fair. The first place winners in each division will represent the school at the District Fair.
Obama Magnet Upcoming Events
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February 13, 2025
Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
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February 14, 2025
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February 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM JPS STEAM Expo
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February 25, 2025
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March 10, 2025
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March 11, 2025
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March 12, 2025
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March 13, 2025
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March 14, 2025
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March 25, 2025
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April 18, 2025
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April 21, 2025
Bell Schedule
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7:00 am- Student Drop- Off/ Breakfast Begins
7:30 am- Instruction begins/ Breakfast Ends
7:30 am- Tardy Bell
1:15 pm- 80% Early Release Days
1:30 pm- No dismissals after this time
2:30 pm- Dismissal
Superintendent's Monthly Minute
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After the 2024 Winter Break, Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene welcomes JPS scholars and staff for the second half of the 2024-2025 school year by reflecting on highlights from 2024 while encouraging us to make a strong, productive start in 2025.
You can watch the Superintendent's Monthly Minute on YouTube. Subscribe to our YouTube page @JPSITV to view this and other JPS videos.