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JPS Launches New Five-Year Strategic Plan
June 7, 2024 - The Jackson Public School District unveiled its new 5-year Strategic Plan, “The Power of the People and Possibilities,” on June 5, 2024, at the Jackson Convention Center.
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JPS Names Director of English Learners and Special Populations
June 28, 2024 - Jackson Public Schools is excited to announce Patrice W. Razor, Ed. S, as Director of English Learners (EL) and Special Populations. With over 21 years of experience in education, Mrs. Razor has had the privilege of working in both public and private sectors, dedicating her career to enhancing student outcomes and educational equity.
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JPS Officer Dubbed 2024 'Top Cop' by Miss. Center for Police & Sheriffs, Central Miss. Crime Stoppers
June 28, 2024 - The Mississippi Center for Police and Sheriffs and Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers has awarded Jackson Public School Deputy Chief Corliss L. Harris as "Top Cop." The award, issued in May 2024 during the Police Memorial Day and TOP COP Luncheon, is a prestigious honor set aside for the best in law enforcement.
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JPS Names New Executive Director of Athletics
June 20, 2024 - Jackson Public Schools is excited to announce its new Executive Director of Athletics for the 2024-2025 school year. Kennieth Green currently serves as the Associate Director of Athletics, diligently leading the athletic department to achieve high standards both on the field and in the classroom.
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JPS Names New Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools
June 25, 2024 - Jackson Public Schools is excited to announce Dr. Alvanette Thomas Buchanan as its new Assistant Superintendent of Middle Schools for the 2024-25 school year.
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JPS JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge at Camp Shelby Tests' Scholars Endurance
June 13, 2024 - Instead of playing video games or watching movies in the cool of their homes, eight scholars from each high school endured a grueling, outdoor Jackson Public School JROTC camp that tested their endurance.
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‘You 2 Can Fly’: JPS Scholars Learn about Aviation at 5th Annual JET-A Camp
June 13, 2024 - Over 40 Central Mississippi scholars, hand-picked by their schools, enjoyed a week-long training camp learning about the future of aviation. The program known as JET-A, “Fueling the Future of Aviation - Get Set to Jet!” ran June 10 - 14, 2024.
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Eight-Year JPS History Teacher Nominated for International Award
Alexandria Drake, M.A., a U.S. History Teacher at the JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School Program was nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year. The prestigious award recognizes the best in teaching.
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JPS Celebrates Businesses, Adopters, and other Community Partners at Highlight Awards Ceremony
June 5, 2024 - Jackson Public Schools' Office of Partners in Education celebrated its school adopters at the 2023-2024 Highlight Awards Ceremony inside the Jackson Convention Complex on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
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EPA Awards JPS $9.5 Million to Fund 25 New Electric School Buses
June 5, 2024 - Jackson Public Schools recently announced that 25 new energy-efficient school buses will start operating in the 2024-2025 school year, thanks to a significant early gift for the District.
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Celebrating the Class of 2024
June 5, 2024 – Jackson Public Schools held celebrations in a final salute to the 1,147 graduating seniors of its seven high schools. Separate ceremonies were held for each school May 30 & 31, 2024.
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Murrah HS Freshman Wins State, National Esports Tournaments
June 5, 2024 - Warren Meeks would like you to remember his name. At just 15-years-old, he’s one of the best Esports players in the nation after winning his second Madden NFL MHSAA State Championship and placing 1st overall in the national PlayVS Cup.
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