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JPS Geography Crusader Named 2019 Mississippi Geographic Alliance Travel Fellow
February 25, 2019 – Sylvia Leggette will travel to Ethiopia with the Global Exploration for Educators Organization in order to bring geography lessons back to JPS classrooms.
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Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Hardwood Heroes for Basketball
February 22, 2019 – Ten outstanding JPS high school basketball players were recognized throughout the season as Hardwood Heroes. One of them will receive a donation to their school's basketball program.
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Hardwood Hero of the Week for February 4
February 21, 2019 – Daeshun Ruffin, a 5-10 sophomore at Callaway High School, is the Hardwood Hero of the week for February 4.
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Eight Young Men Selected to Attend 2019 Nissan Resume Challenge
February 18, 2019 – These scholars traveled to Nissan's corporate offices in Franklin, Tennessee to attend a leadership development summit.
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JPS Student-Athletes Participate in Districtwide Signing Day Event
February 15, 2019 – Senior athletes from several JPS high schools signed scholarship acceptance letters during a Districtwide National Signing Day event held February 6, 2019.
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MDE Invites Applicants for New Mississippi Teacher Residency Program
February 13, 2019 – Applications for the 2019-20 school year will be accepted from February 15–March 15.
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Forest Hill Wins 9th Grade Basketball Championship
February 13, 2019 – Congratulations to the Forest Hill Patriots 9th grade boys basketball team on winning the JPS 2018-2019 9th Grade Boys Championship.
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Lanier Girls Win Junior Varsity Basketball Championship
February 13, 2019 – Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs of Lanier High School, winners of the 2018-2019 JV Championship
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Callaway Students Win Healthcare Essay Contest and Cash
February 13, 2019 – The Callaway healthcare essay winners are Evelyn Henderson, Kameron Odies and Nijah Horn. They received cash prizes of $300, $200, and $100, respectively.
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Siwell Girls, Chastain Boys Claim Middle School Basketball Titles
February 12, 2019 – The Siwell Lady Cougars defeated the Powell Lady Trojans and the Chastain Warriors defeated the Peeples Hornets to claim their respective titles.
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Preventing the Spread of Flu
February 12, 2019 – Get a yearly flu vaccine. Avoid close contact with someone who is sick. Stay at home if you get sick. Read six more tips to help prevent the flu.
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Health Officials Investigate Tuberculosis at Provine High School
February 11, 2019 – MSDH will hold an informational meeting with parents at the Provine High School Auditorium on Thursday, February 14.
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JPS Leaders Named W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellows
February 11, 2019 – Board member Dr. Robert Luckett and Partners in Education Director Thea Faulkner have been selected as W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network fellows.
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Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi Awards 'Culture of Health' Grants to Seven JPS Schools
February 8, 2019 – The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi has awarded grants of $1,000 each to seven JPS schools for projects designed to create healthier learning environments.
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Important Parent Notification Regarding ActiveParent Maintenance
February 7, 2019 – Maintenance on the ActiveParent Portal will take place March 1, 2019. Find out what you can do if your account becomes deactivated.
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G.N. Smith Elementary Welcomes New Principal Stephanie Wilson
February 6, 2019 – Stephanie Wilson, former assistant principal of McLeod Elementary, has been appointed the Interim Principal of G.N. Smith Elementary.
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Inclement Weather Makeup Day is February 18
February 6, 2019 – The Districtwide Parent-Teacher Conference Day will not be observed as originally planned. Monday, February 18 will be a full, regular school day.
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Jackson Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month
February 5, 2019 – In observance of Black History Month, Jackson Public Schools would like to share a brief history of the notable African-American namesakes of several of our schools.
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CDC Robotics Team Pitches Project to Members of Manufacturers Association
February 1, 2019 – The Horlucks Robotics Team from the JPS Career Development Center presented at the Mississippi Manufacturers Association reception.
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Recent
- Jackson Middle College Scholars Awarded at 2024 Miss. Educators Rising Competition
- Thirty-year McLeod Elementary Teacher Receives Alyce Clark Award
- Here are Winners of the 2024 JPS Reading Fair
- Wells APAC Theatre Scholars to Represent Miss. at International Thespian Festival
- JPS Elementary Principal Becomes Finalist for 2024 State Administrator of the Year
- Robotics Team at McWillie Elementary Wins First Place in Computer Science Competition
- Callaway High School Scholar Selected as JROTC Cadet of the Year
- Trustmark, United Way help create Soul Café Reading Space at McWillie Elementary School
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