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All JPS Schools Back to In-Person Learning

February 2, 2022 - The following schools experiencing low or no water pressure, due to the City of Jackson’s challenges, will report for in-person learning at alternate sites on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

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JPS Appoints New Grant Writer to Administrative Team

January 31, 2022 - Long time educator, David Schommer, was recently named JPS Grant Manager.

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JPS Salutes Principals of Excellence for the Month of January 2022

January 28, 2022 - Each month, the JPS administration honors principals who exhibit the core values of equity, excellence, growth mindset, relationships, relevance, and a positive and respectful culture.

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JPS Scholars Win Big at Congressional App Challenge

January 26, 2022 - JPS scholars enrolled in the Simulation and Animation Design Program at the Jackson Public Schools Career Development Center created a national award-winning app for the 2021 Congressional App Challenge.

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JTECHS Senior Receives Nearly $2 Million in Scholarship Offers

January 25, 2022 - Jim Hill High senior Jahliyah Readus has been awarded nearly $2 million in academic scholarships.

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Area Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Donate Art Supplies to Schools Across JPS

January 21, 2022 - On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) donated art supplies to scholars at Casey Elementary, Baker Elementary, and Provine High.

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Lit ‘N Lifted Truck Club Donates Bikes to Scholars and Care Packages to First Year Educators

January 21, 2022 - In temperatures that dipped below freezing, members of the Lit ‘N Lifted Truck Club visited eight JPS schools to deliver two bikes at each location.

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Jim Hill Cheerleaders Awarded Opportunity to Compete in National Cheer Competition

January 21, 2022 - The award-winning Jim Hill Tiger Cheerleaders recently earned the distinguished privilege of competing at the National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida.

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3rd Grade Reading Assessment will be Administered from April 4-22, 2022

January 20, 2022 - The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing that the 3rd grade reading assessment will be administered from April 4-22 across the state.

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Jim Hill Alum Attorney Keith B. French Donates Designer Basketball Uniforms to Alma Mater

January 14, 2022 - Attorney Keith B. French, a Jackson native and Jim Hill High graduate, donated custom uniforms to Jim Hill High School’s girls and boys basketball teams.

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Jackson Public Schools Recognizes The Excellence of JPS

January 12, 2022 - On Tuesday, January 11, Jackson Public Schools recognized team excellence throughout the District.

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JROTC Military Gala Celebrates Excellence and 85 Years in JPS

January 7, 2022 - Jackson Public Schools hosted the 9th Annual JPS Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Military Gala on December 17, 2021, at the Jackson Convention Complex.

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JPS Hosts 2022 Virtual Winter Convocation Panel

January 6, 2022 - The second semester of the 2021-2022 school year kicked off with a virtual winter Convocation on January 5th.

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Superintendent's Monthly Minute: Visionary Leadership

January 5, 2022 - In the January edition of the Superintendent’s Monthly Minute, our lead educator focuses on visionary leadership.

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JPS Limits Attendance for Indoor Athletic Events Due to Recent COVID-19 Surge

January 5, 2022 - Due to the recent surge in positive COVID-19 cases in the Jackson area, we are reducing attendance by 50% at all indoor athletic events effective immediately.

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JPS Prepares for Return to In-Person Learning January 6, 2022

January 4, 2022 - All Jackson Public School District schools will return to in-person learning on Thursday, January 6.

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