Jackson Public Schools continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and families, with two high schools, Callaway and Jim Hill, earning designation as Military Star Schools for 2026–2028 by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE).

This prestigious designation recognizes schools that go above and beyond to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of children of service members. With this honor, JPS reinforces its role as a Military School District dedicated to ensuring that every military-connected student receives the support needed to thrive.

Military Star Schools are required to implement a range of targeted supports, including appointing a dedicated liaison for military families, providing student-led transition and peer support programs, offering professional development for staff, and publicly recognizing the service and sacrifice of military members and their families.

All JPS high schools are now designated as Military Star Schools. Statewide, 103 schools now hold the Military Star designation, with eight new schools added for the 2026–2028 cycle. The program, established in 2022 through Executive Order 1561, highlights Mississippi’s leadership in supporting military-connected students.

The Military Star School designation is awarded for two years, with schools eligible to reapply to maintain their status.