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Board Member Dr. Richard Lind Resigns
The Board currently has three sitting members, Camille Stutts Simms, Rickey Jones and Jed Oppenheim.
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Power APAC Visual Artists Claim Top Awards in Nationwide Art Contest
Power APAC sophomores Charles Rounds and Desmond Young won first and second place and will be recognized and receive their awards at the grand opening.
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Congratulations to Murrah High School for Having 10 AP Scholars
The AP Scholar award is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
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JPS Back-to-School Guide
What's new for 2017-2018 and other information families need to prepare for the upcoming school year.
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JPS Making Progress with Corrective Action Plan
According to Bailey Education Group, the District had completed 88 percent of corrective action at the time of the presentation in June 2017.
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APAC Program Returning to Forest Hill Next School Year
Qualifying students will be able to select APAC academic courses when registration begins this summer.
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Outgoing Board President Encourages Service in Departing Message
Board President Beneta Burt was honored for her service during the last regular meeting of 2017-18. Her last official order of business is the Budget meeting to be held on June 26
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JPS School Board Elects New Board Officers
Dr. Richard Lind, President; Camille Stutts Simms, Vice President; and Rickey Jones, Secretary.
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JPS Seniors Awarded Scholarships in Memory of Murrah Standout
The Michael D. Johnson Foundation awarded scholarships to JPS graduates as part of its annual 5K held in June. Ja'Driane Love of Murrah High School was the winner of the $1,500 grand scholarship.
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School Board Approves Policy Allowing Student Representation
New policy allows one student from each high school to serve as a representative to the Board. Members of the Board will mentor the representative in their ward.
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District Bids Fond Farewell to Retiring Employees
Jackson Public Schools paid tribute to retiring employees at a festive sendoff at Kirksey Middle School in May for more than 100 employees.
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Community-Focused Student Artwork on Exhibit Now at JSU
Parents for Public Schools of Jackson, Jackson Public Schools and Jackson State University are hosting the annual Ask for More Arts Exhibit through July 30 at Johnson Hall on the main campus of JSU.
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Local Pastors Join JPS to Improve Outcomes for Students
JPS hosts pastors' partnership breakfast with Pastor Jerry Young of New Hope Baptist Church to present opportunities to improve outcomes for students.
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JPS Shares the Benefits of Combi Ovens With Demonstration
Thanks to Jackson Heart Foundation, combination ovens offer healthier meal preparation option for JPS Food Service staff.
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Jackson Public Schools 2017 Graduation Highlights
JPS had a total of 1,451 seniors to graduate from its seven high schools. As a class, they received more than $20 million in scholarship offers.
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Murrah High School Adds Members to 30 Plus Club
This year, there are 14 members of the 30 Plus Club at Murrah High School, including 12 new qualifiers and two returning seniors.
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The Valedictorians and Salutatorians of the JPS Class of 2017
These graduates were offered more than $1 million in scholarships combined.
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JROTC Cadets Selected for West Point Prep School
Jaquan Byrd and Devario Marzittie of Jim Hill High School have been selected for admission to prestigious U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School.
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JCPTA Hosts 37th Annual Salute to Scholars
Jackson Public Schools honored the top ten seniors from each high school during the 37th Annual Salute to Scholars program.
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Get2College Helps Boost FAFSA Completion Rate for JPS Seniors
Thanks to vigorous support of Get2College, 15 percent more seniors completed the FAFSA compared to last year.
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Statewide STAR Program Recognizes Outstanding JPS Seniors and Teachers
Jailein Grant of Jim Hill, Sylvionna Horton of Forest Hill, and Jose Navas of Murrah were named STAR students for the 2016–17 school year.
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Over 90 Percent of JPS Third Graders Pass State Exam for Promotion
In JPS, 93.5 percent of third-graders have passed the 3rd Grade Reading Assessment after the first two administrations of the test.
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Murrah High School Ranked No. 10 Best High School in Mississippi
Murrah was recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as a Best High Schools bronze medal recipient. The school is No. 10 in Mississippi.
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Junior League and Agape North Donate Spirit T-shirts to Lake Students
The shirts were presented at a motivational pep rally to remind students that they have the power to excel on state tests.
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South Jackson Schools Celebrate Opening of New Grocery
Whitten Middle School celebrated the opening of the Jackson Cash and Carry. The grocery store is an adopter of the school.
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JPS Scholars Seeing their Way to Success Thanks to New Partnership
Vision To Learn and Jackson Public Schools have partnered to provide free eye care to K-12 students in Jackson Public Schools.
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Cardozo Wins 2017 Middle School Tennis Championship
The Cardozo Lions defeated the Brinkley Eagles by a score of 3–2 to win the 2017 Middle School Tennis Championship.
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JPS Scholars Featured in Jackson Free Press Special Issue
Meet nine outstanding JPS scholars on the community's radar for excelling in academics, leadership and service.
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Power APAC, Partners Open New Playground
Power APAC and A-Cubed open new playground with ribbon-cutting. It is the culmination of the "Kids in Motion-Minds in Motion" project that was recognized with a statewide partnership award.
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Brinkley Students Focus on Global Economy at MCEE Summit
Students competed in a fun and challenging game. They developed skills in problem-solving, video, and design and gained knowledge about the gobal economy.
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Spann Elementary Gets a Makeover Thanks to Comcast and Volunteers
About 200 volunteers showed up at Spann Elementary to beautify the school's grounds, completing much-needed washing, painting and landscaping work.
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Provine App Creators Prove Girls Can Code at iD8 Hackathon
Four Provine High School girls participated in USM's iD8 Hackathon. African-American girl coders created apps based on the theme "Social for Good."
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JPS Students Headed to National ACT-SO Scholarship Competition
Jameia Boone of Murrah High School and Izaria White of Provine High School won Gold and will be competing for scholarships and prizes at the national level.
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Murrah Choir Shines at Festival of Gold
Murrah High School choirs earned accolades at the WorldStrides Festival. The Concert Singers, Boys, Girls, and Madrigal choirs received All Superior Ratings.
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In Observance of Teacher Appreciation Week
In observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8–12, we honor our teachers for their roles in educating our children to become productive citizens, educators, and business leaders.
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Middle Schools Kick Off Summer Reading with Motivation Showdown
JPS middle school students challenged each other with a Summer Reading Motivation Showdown.
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Academy Scholars Provide Screenings at Murrah Health Fair
Murrah Sports and Wellness Academy students conducted screenings of more than 300 of their classmates at the school's first Sports and Wellness Health Fair
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Lanier High School Teacher Wins National Science Award
Lanier High School teacher Kristen Barnes-Clay was awarded the 2017 Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award by the NSTA.
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New Stage Brings 'Underground Railroad' to JPS Schools
New Stage Theatre brings story of the Underground Railroad to more than 400 students at Blackburn, Wingfield and Forest Hill.
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Murrah Alum Honored for Achievements in Graduate School
Candace Chambers was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student award and the national Scholar for the Dream award.
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Students Enjoy Fun Day of Fishing at ELC's 20th Annual Rodeo
Students got to take part in a fun day of fishing while learning to take care of the environment. Alecyah Hick was the overall winner for Most Fish Caught.
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Wingfield Lady Falcons Basketball Player Agrees to Play at MGCC
Senior point guard Briana Thompson accepted a full scholarship to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the fall.
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Outstanding Murrah Scholars Receive Dave Cannada Scholarships
Brianna Jefferson and Mary Sampson, seniors at Murrah High School, received $5,000 Dave Cannada Scholarships.
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Jim Hill Continues Tradition of Excellence at 2017 Science Fairs
With projects like a voice-activated hand and a helmet to prevent brain injuries, Jim Hill scholars garner 42 region awards and 25 state awards in 2017 Science Fair competitions.
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Callaway Senior Scores a 31 on the ACT
Callaway high school senior Darryl Hampton IV scored 31 on the ACT, placing him in the 96th percentile nationally for all students who took the ACT.
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JPS Chooses Health Advocate for 2017 Parent of the Year
Shalonda Coleman of Bates Elementary was named the 2017 JPS Parent of the Year. Alisa Hughes, a Siwell Middle parent, and Erica Gibson, a Northwest IB Middle parent, were recognized as finalists.
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JPS JROTC Hosts 30th Annual Cadet Review Ceremony
The 2017 ceremony featured uniformed cadets from the seven JPS high schools as well as middle school students from the first-year Junior Cadet Corps at Powell Military Academy.
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Forest Hill Art Phenom Wins Multiple State, National Art Contests
Forest Hill High School senior Jeremy Donahue has been awarded two of the highest art awards in the state of Mississippi and one of the highest in the nation.
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Lanier JROTC Top Cadet Wins National Essay Contest
Lanier High School Cadet Lt. Col. Tiffany Bryant has won first place in the U.S. Army JROTC National Essay Contest. The contest's theme was "Service to Others."
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JPS Career Development Center Tech Students Win Verizon App Challenge
Congratulations to the Simulation and Animation Design Technology Program at CDC for their award-winning mobile app called Be the Plug 4 Ya Community.
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JPS High School Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
A work by Jeremy Donahue of Forest Hill received an American Visions Nominee. Power APAC students Lucie Cooper and Charles Rounds received National Silver Medal Awards.
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Jim Hill Girls and Forest Hill Boys Win JPS Track Championships
The Jim Hill girls and the Forest Hill boys track teams won the 2017 JPS High School Track Championships.
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Mustangs Baseball Team Claims Spring Break Tournament Title
Murrah Mustangs are the 2017 Spring Break Tournament Champs after defeating the Greenville Hornets by a score of 12–2.
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Rotary Club Celebrates JPS Teachers for PBIS Practices
Rotary Club Teachers of the Quarter honorees for the third quarter are Adrienne Fleming, Power APAC; Tracey Frazier, McWillie Elementary; and Anna Hamilton, Hardy Middle.
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Hardy Students Get Hands-on Experiences at Career Fair
Hardy Middle School's annual Health Career Fair gives students a close look at health fields. Exhibitors included the Career Development Center.
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Murrah Basketball Gets $1,800 Thanks to Circle B Hardwood Hero
The school held a pep rally on March 31 where 99 JAMS WJMI presented a check for $1,800 to the Murrah basketball program in Thornton's name.
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Murrah Speech and Debate Team Headed to Nationals
Murrah High School's 55-member Speech and Debate team has secured 20 individual tournament wins and 18 national qualifier spots in 2016–17.
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Barbara Bush Foundation Commits to Three More Years of Teen Trendsetters
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has renewed its commitment to the strategic support of JPS elementary school readers for three more years.
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Power APAC Visual Arts Students Win National Art Contest
Rahzizi Ishakara won Best of Show. Christian Butler, Victoria Wright, and Ashton Hill were finalists. Their artwork is featured in a special exhibit through September 2017.
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Former Miss Jim Hill Featured in National Campaign
Former Miss Jim Hill High School Jazstiny Jackson is promoting the value of state colleges as part of a national campaign.
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JPS Scholars Win 2017 Nissan Resume Challenge
Ten JPS high school students earned a unique opportunity to travel to Nissan headquarters, meet Nissan employees and interact with area leaders.
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Wilkins Teacher/Mentor Nominated for National LifeChanger Award
Wilkins Elementary Academic Tutor Kalvin Randall is a 2016–2017 National LifeChanger of the Year nominee.
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100 Black Men After-School Program Aims to Improve Student Achievement
100 Black Men is partnering with JPS to improve student achievement. The group has invested $28,000 in an after-school program for students in grades 3–5.
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Board Approves Recommendation for Consolidation
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve the consolidation plan presented by Interim Superintendent Dr. Freddrick Murray.
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Provine Athlete Makes School History With Success in Soccer
Provine soccer player Tytianna Coleman signed with the Southwest Mississippi Community College, becoming the first ever to do so from the school.
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Wingfield Scholars Express Themselves Through Media
Wingfield students joined the Mississippi Youth Media Project for training on writing, video, photography, and web design.
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Callaway Senior Named 2017 JPS JROTC Cadet of the Year
Cadet Col. Kayla Pippins of Callaway High School was named the 2017 Jackson Public Schools JROTC Cadet of the Year.
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JPS Response to Water Outage by City of Jackson
Schools will dismiss at normal times on March 10. Drinking water will be supplied to high schools. Central Office and Enochs employees will be dismissed today at 4 p.m.
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JPS and Partners Honored for Outstanding School-Community Partnerships
JPS schools and partners received five MAPE awards for outstanding partnerships and four PREPS Value Added Awards for exemplary academic growth.
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McWillie Celebrates National PTA Award Mardi Gras Style
McWillie Elementary School hosted a Mardi Gras themed celebration to recognize their designation as a School of Excellence by the National Parent Teacher Association.
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Power APAC’s 'Colored Museum' Wins Awards at Statewide Competition
Every student from Power APAC that competed either advanced as a finalist in individual events, placed in the top three in their category, or received multiple scholarship offers from colleges.
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Key Scholars Celebrate Contributions of Black Historians
Key Elementary Black History celebration honored the inventors that helped shape America, including three NASA pioneers made famous by the movie "Hidden Figures."
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PIE Highlight Awards Celebrate Progress Through Partnership
Themed "All Hands on Deck" the program honored groups and individuals who have contributed to enhancing the educational experiences of our scholars.
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Forest Hill Seniors Score 30 on ACT in Reading
Forest Hill High School seniors Sylvionna Horton and Martio Silas also achieved composite scores above the national average.
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Kirksey, Casey Winners of 2017 Chess Tournament
School winners of the 2017 JPS Chess Tournament included Kirksey Middle, 1st; Casey Elem., 1st; Power Elem., 2nd; & Davis Elem., 3rd.
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Springhill Suites Hotel Donates Supplies to Power APAC Arts Program
Power APAC fourth- and fifth-grade art students will make great use of the supplies donated by Springhill Suites and delivered by the Ridgeland location manager, Jimmy Stuart.
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JPS Board Temporarily Ends Superintendent Search
JPS School Board votes to keep Interim Superintendent Dr. Freddrick Murray in that role through the 2017-2018 school year.
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Celebrated Literacy Leader Named JPS Administrator of the Year
Baker Elementary Principal Dr. Shauna Nicholson-Johnson is the 2017 JPS Administrator of the Year. She led Baker Elementary to an A-rating and outstanding growth in reading.
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Green Elementary Educator is JPS Teacher of the Year
JPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Murray announced that Ashley Hewitt Rogers, a fifth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Green Elementary, is the 2017 JPS Teacher of the Year.
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Over 1,000 Turn out for Power APAC's Broadway Revue
Under the direction of instructor Malaika Quarterman, elementary, middle, and high school theatre students performed scenes from three different Broadway musicals.
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JPS Scholars of the Week for February 3, 2017
Scholars of the Week are nominated by their schools for demonstrating leadership skills, a positive attitude, exemplary behavior and commitment to achieving their academic goals.
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JPS Must and Will Succeed
An Editorial by JPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Freddrick Murray highlighting the District's progress toward meeting the CAP requirements and its plans to move forward.
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JPS Football Players Make Commitments at National Signing Day Event
Twenty-seven football players from JPS high schools accepted athletic scholarship offers from postsecondary institutions.
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2017 JPS Middle School Basketball Championships
Congratulations to the Brinkley Lady Eagles and Siwell Cougars, winners of the 2017 JPS Middle School Basketball Championships.
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Rowan Scholars Learn a Lesson in African Culture Through Art
Nigerian artist Osi Anakor conducted an African art clinic for art students at Rowan Middle School.
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A-TEAAM Joins Presidential Medal of Freedom Campaign for Medgar Evers
Ambassadors of the Evers Academy for African-American Males presented a special book of letters to Myrlie Evers, the widow of slain Mississippi civil rights icon Medgar Evers.
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Rotary Club Honors JPS Teachers for PBIS Best Practices
Congratulations to the Teacher of the Quarter honorees for the second quarter—Mary McCormick, Richard Jones, and Ariana Stokes.
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JPS Teachers Honored as Metro Teachers of the Year
Vicki Latham of Spann Elementary, Shalonda Stewart of Pecan Park Elementary, and Malaika Quarterman of Power APAC named Metro Teachers of the Year.
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JPS Making Progress Executing Corrective Action Plan
The District has seen significant improvements in addressing several areas of the Corrective Action Plan approved by MDE in December 2016.
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2016 Pepsi Tournament Winners
Callaway defeats Forest Hill for the Boys title, and Warren Central of Vicksburg defeats Jim Hill for the Girls title.
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2017 Middle School Soccer Championship
Congratulations to the Bailey APAC soccer team. The Knights beat the Blackburn Jaguars in an overtime shootout.
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High School Seniors Encouraged to File FAFSA before March 31
There's still time to file the Free Application for Student Aid for JPS high school seniors and their families.
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JPS Legion of Valor Recipient Recognized by MDE
State Superintendent Dr. Carey M. Wright recognized Cadet Lt. Col. Victoria Hawkins as a recipient of the prestigious Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement.
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JPS Early Child Hosts Pre-K Family Engagement Night
Pre-K parents experience firsthand the effectiveness of learning through play as they were introduced to the Frog Street curriculum.
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JPS 'Top Coach' Clinton Johnson Presented State Award of Merit
Mississippi Athletic Administrators Association presented the NIAAA State Award of Merit to Clinton Johnson at its annual conference in January 2017.
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Murrah High School Choir Invited to Festival of Gold in Los Angeles
On the heels of its Riverland Choral Festival win last fall, Murrah singers are headed Festival of Gold.
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JPS Scholars of the Week for January 9
The "Scholar of the Week" program highlights great students in Jackson Public Schools who are achieving great things. The honorees for January 9 are Brianna Brown, Kejuan Evans, and Tarmario Sumler.
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Smith Students Learn How Government Works During State Capitol Visit
Student council members from Smith Elementary School learned firsthand how state government works when they visited the state capitol in the fall of 2016.
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JROTC Gala Showcases District's Bright Stars
Jackson Public Schools held its 5th Annual JPS JROTC Military Gala in December at the Jackson Convention Complex. Over 900 cadets, parents, educators and community members attended the formal event.
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UPDATE: Water Supply Improving at Several JPS Schools
The water pressure at south Jackson schools is improving. Thanks to the many parents and supporters across the community who have reached out to support schools.
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JPS Holds School Ratings Celebration to Honor A, B, and C Schools
Jackson Public Schools recognized 16 schools for achieving successful ratings of A, B, and C during a reception and awards ceremony held December 19.
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Power APAC Receives High Honors From the Arts Schools Network
Power Academic and Performing Arts Complex has been designated a 2016-2018 Exemplary School for a second time. They previously received this award in 2014.
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Brown Bottling Donation Supports Pepsi Basketball Tournament
Brown Bottling presented a donation of $7,000 to the JPS Athletics Department to support the upcoming Pepsi/JPS Basketball Tournament.
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JPS, UMMC Celebrating 25 Years of Base Pair Partnership
The Base Pair program at Murrah has contributed to significant achievements of graduates over the years, including 23 Doctor of Medicine degrees and many students in health-related careers.
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Power APAC Theatre's 'Colored Museum' Earns Drama Festival Awards
Performance of George Wolfe play wins the Peer Choice Award and the Distinguished Play Award, qualifies troupe for a spot in Mississippi Theatre Association competition to be held January 12–15, 2017.
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JPS Scholars of the Week for December 16, 2016
Scholars of the Week are recognized for leadership, positive attitudes, exemplary behavior, and scholarship. The honorees are JaQuavion Young, Aquarianna Hooks, and Joshua Mannery
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Provine JROTC STEM Team Wins Fall Competition
The Provine High School JROTC STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) team won the Mississippi State University 2016 STEM Fall Competition.
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JPS Students Selected for Youth Leadership Jackson
Nine JPS high school students were selected to participate in Greater Jackson Chamber's Youth Leadership Jackson program.
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Chick-Fil-A Establishes Scholarship for Callaway Students
The WT3 Second Mile Scholarship Award will provide $500 annually to a college-bound Callaway High School graduate.
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State Board of Education Approves JPS Corrective Action Plan
The Mississippi State Board of Education voted to approve the corrective action plan for JPS during a regular meeting held Thursday, December 15, 2016.
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JPS Scholars of the Week for December 8, 2016
Scholars of the Week are recognized for leadership, positive attitudes, exemplary behavior, and scholarship. The honorees are Meagan Young, Myesha Coleman, and Kayla Pippins.
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Murrah Freshman Football Standout to Play in Two Elite Bowl Games
Joseph Perkins, a Murrah High School freshman and standout defensive back for the Mustangs football team, has received invitations to play in two elite bowl games in January 2017.
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Kicks for Kids Rewards Scholars for Developing Healthy Habits
The United Healthcare Community Plan of Mississippi announced the launch of its Kicks for Kids initiative at Kirksey Middle School.
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Twelve JPS Middle School Students Qualify as Duke TIP Scholars
In the 2015-2016 school year, Jackson Public Schools had 12 seventh-grade scholars who qualified to participate in the Duke Talent Identification Program based on their ACT scores.
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State Superintendent Applauds JPS Schools for Academic Excellence
Mississippi Department of Education made stops at Baker and Davis elementary schools to recognize their top achievements in the reading component of the state accountability model.
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Rowan Teacher to Present at National Art Educator Convention
Rowan educator Christy Khurana has been selected as a conference presenter at the National Art Education Association Convention next spring in New York City.
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Brown Elementary Celebrates Scholar Academic Achievement
Brown Elementary School celebrated its B rating based on 2015-2016 Mississippi Assessment Program results.
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Isable Scholars, Parents and Community Celebrate School's 'B' Rating
Isable Elementary School held a "B" Outstanding parade and pep rally to celebrate its rise to a B rating for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Isable Elementary Principal Nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award
Isable Elementary Principal Dr. Micca Knox has been nominated for the 2016-2017 national LifeChanger of the Year Award.
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JPS To Honor the Legacy of Mr. William Trammell III
The Jackson Public School District honors the life of Callaway High School Principal William Trammell III. We are thankful for the outpouring of kindness and tributes from the community.
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JPS JROTC Student Receives Legion of Valor Award
Cadet Lt. Col. Victoria Hawkins of Jim Hill High School is a recipient of the prestigious Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award for Achievement. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Margaret E. Barnes presented the award during an assembly at the school.
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Kindergartners at Spann Take Part in National READ Together Program
Spann Elementary School took part in a nationwide program conducted by the Kids Need to Read organization with headquarters in Mesa, Arizona.
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JPS Open Doors Scholars Compete in 2016 Scrabble Tournament
Congratulations goes out to all of the contestants along with first place overall winners Cohen Siwisa, grade 4, Davis IB; Joshua Bennett, grade 5, Davis IB; and Victoria Akins, grade 6, Bailey APAC.
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Career Fair Brings Future into Focus for JPS Freshman
Nearly 2,000 JPS freshman got a first-hand look at possible options for their future employment at the 3rd Annual Career Exploration Fair on November 16.
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Bailey APAC Teacher Uses Creativity in the Classroom and Beyond
Bailey APAC Middle School teacher Rose Wright portrayed Fannie Lou Hamer as part of a historic re-enactment at the Old Capitol Museum.
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Dr. Freddrick Murray Appointed Interim Superintendent
The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees announced Dr. Freddrick Murray has been appointed interim superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, starting November 17, 2016.
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JPS Scholars of the Week for November 14-18, 2016
The "Scholar of the Week" program highlights great students in Jackson Public Schools who are achieving great things. Each scholar demonstrates leadership skills, a positive attitude, exemplary behavior and commitment to achieving their academic goals.
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Rotary Club Supports JPS Scholars through Dictionary Donation
The Rotary Club of Jackson delivered dictionaries to students at Marshall Elementary. They also donated student dictionaries to each third grade student throughout the school district.
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Mayor Pledges Citywide Support for Students Taking First Step to College
Mayor Tony Yarber proclaimed October through May "FAFSA Completion Season" for the City of Jackson in an effort to increase those numbers across the entire school district.
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Jim Hill JROTC Cadet Named Top Student at Youth Leadership Conference
Cadet Ruben M. Banks of Jim Hill High School was selected as the top performing student at the 2016 Military Order of World Wars Youth Leadership Conference
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Michael D. Johnson Foundation Awards Scholarships to JPS Athletes
Jim Hill graduate Isaiah Rush was the recipient of a $1,500 Michael D. Johnson Foundation scholarship.
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Wingfield Robotics Team Places in First Competition
The Wingfield High School Falcon Robotics team earned 2nd place overall out of 26 teams in the VEX Robotics Starstruck competition held at Olde Towne Middle School in Ridgeland on Saturday, November 5.
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JROTC Cadets Learn About Scholarships, Careers at Jamboree
Forest Hill High School hosted more than 300 JROTC cadets from JPS and three other central Mississippi school districts.
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Watkins Adopters Work with Agape North to Donate Uniform Shirts
School adopters Southern Farm Bureau Insurance worked with clothing company Agape North to provide over 400 monogrammed uniform polo shirts to Watkins Elementary scholars and teachers.
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Key Elementary Principal Honored by Alma Mater
Key Elementary Principal Dionne Woody was honored by the Jackson State University National Alumni Association during its biennial Black Tie Scholarship and Recognition Gala on October 14
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Murrah Base Pair Grad Gets Co-Author Credit in Research Publication
Murrah High alum Nathan Campbell co-authored a published paper which recently appeared in a peer-reviewed journal.
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Entergy Funds $10K Grant for Ed Tech at Van Winkle Elementary
The Entergy Corporation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Van Winkle Elementary School to purchase devices for scholars and teachers to enhance available technology at the school.
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1975 Callaway Chargers Honor History with Hall of Fame Display
More than 40 years after they won a historic state championship, players from the 1975 Callaway football team enshrined their trophy at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
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JPS Football Highlights Week 11
Callaway wins cross-town rivalry against Murrah. Get more scores and schedules.
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Baker Scholars Learn About Sharing Through a Production of 'The Selfish Giant'
New Stage Theatre brings Oscar Wilde's "The Selfish Giant" to Baker Elementary to teach sharing, friendship and other positive lessons to students.
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Wilkins Elementary Hosts Breast Cancer Walk to Raise Awareness
Students at Wilkins Elementary School made strides against breast cancer during their annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, October 22.
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Northwest Claims JPS Middle School Football Championship
Northwest defeats Blackburn 14-12 in final game.
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JPS Fall Job Fair Attracts Hundreds of Applicants
Hundreds of applicants interviewed for vacancies at the Jackson Public Schools Fall Job Fair held on a Saturday, October 22.
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Housework Becomes Classwork When School Gets Washer and Dryer
North Jackson Elementary school third-grade scholars got a crash course in home economics as PTA president Michelle Henry leads engaging lesson in laundry 101.
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JPS Observes School Lunch Week with Mock Debates and Wellness 5K
JPS schools celebrated National School Lunch Week October 12-14, 2016, around the nationwide theme, "Show Your Spirit."
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JPS Athletics Highlights Week 10
Callaway Chargers running back La'Kenith Thompson was nominated for WAPT’s Blitz 16 Player of the Week. Wingfield defeats Natchez 42-28.
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Letter Grades for Schools and Districts Released by MDE
The Jackson Public School District announces response to the downgrade to its letter grade based on the results from the Mississippi Assessment Program (MAP).
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JPS Scholars of the Week for October 11-17, 2016
The "Scholar of the Week" program highlights exceptional students in Jackson Public Schools who are achieving great things.
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Hardy Middle Wins Volleyball Championship
Congratulations to the Hardy Lady Panthers volleyball team on winning the 2016-2017 JPS Middle School Volleyball Championship.
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JPS Needs Your Help to Reach Its Potential
JPS School Board President Beneta Burt responds after letter grades released by MDE for districts and schools.
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Kristy D. Johnson Captures Title of Miss Black Mississippi USA 2017
Kristy Johnson, a 2009 graduate of Jim Hill High School and alumna of Jackson State University, proves beauty queens are more than a pretty face.
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JPS Schools Promote Safe Schools, Unity with Walk to School Day Celebrations
JPS elementary schools joined schools from around the world on October 5, 2016, to celebrate International Walk to School Day.
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JPS Scholars of the Week for October 4-11, 2016
The Scholar of the Week program highlights exceptional students in JPS schools who are achieving great things. Each scholar demonstrates leadership skills, positive attitudes, exemplary behavior and academic achievement.
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Power APAC Theatre Department Presents 'A Night of One Acts'
Power APAC Middle School scholars display their acting talents and honed other theatre skills in the “A Night of One Acts.”
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Top Ten Strategies for Parents on Parent-Teacher Conference Day
Parents, are you ready for Parent-Teacher Conference Day on October 11? Here are some expert tips that may help.
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JPS Schools and Partners Encourage Scholars to Strive for College
Scholars in JPS schools participated in activities throughout the week designed to promote a college-going culture.
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Mountain Dew Shares 'Pete the Cat' and Love of Reading with Walton Scholars
Walton Elementary's adopters, Mountain Dew, surprised each of the school's first-grade students by sharing various "Pete the Cat" stories with each class.
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Blackburn Educator Nominated for National Award
Blackburn Laboratory Middle School band instructor Cedric Eubanks has been nominated for the 2016-2017 national LifeChanger of the Year Award.
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Bank Plus Donation to Support Scholars at Rowan Academy of Achievement
Debra McGee, Senior Vice President/Director of Minority Business Development at Bank Plus, presented a donation of $300 to the Rowan Academy of Achievement.
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JPS Early Childhood Teachers Enhance Pre-K Curriculum with Frog Street
Jackson Public Schools pre-K teachers attended a two-day workshop at Jackson State University with other early childhood providers to learn how to implement Frog Street Pre-K curriculum.
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Highlights from JPS High School Football Week 6
Provine High School wins against Natchez. Junior running back Quindarious Washington is a Blitz 16 Player of the Week nominee.
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National PTA Names McWillie Elementary School of Excellence
National PTA School of Excellence program, helps PTAs partner with their schools to achieve high levels of family engagement and student success.
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Highlights from JPS High School Football Week 5
Vote for the Wingfield End Zone Play of the Week. Callaway, Forest Hill, Provine, and Wingfield celebrating wins this week.
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Jackson Public Schools Remembers Champion of Education Dr. Ollye Shirley
Ollye Brown Shirley, Ph.D., described as a Mississippi icon in education and civil rights, died September 10 of natural causes at her home in Jackson. She will be remembered during a service at 11 a.m. September 17 at the Jackson Medical Mall.
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Why We Strive for Less Than 5
Excused or unexcused, chronic absence can influence whether children read proficiently or decide to drop out of school. Recognizing the connection between good school attendance and academic achievement, Jackson Public Schools initiated “Strive for Less Than Five.”
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JPS Educators Honored For Challenging, Inspiring and Engaging Scholars
Parents for Public Schools of Jackson (PPSJ) with support from the Community Foundation of Greater recognized four teachers from the Jackson Public School District as Outstanding Educators for 2015-2016.
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Davis Magnet IB Elementary Named Top School in the State
SchoolDigger.com ranked Davis IB the No. 1 elementary school in the state. Power APAC elementary ranked No. 4. Bailey APAC is No. 11 and Northwest IB is No. 23 among middle schools.
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Highlights from JPS High School Football Week 4
Callaway's Aaron Odom nominated for Blitz 16 Player of the Week as Chargers top Forest Hill, Jim Hill and Provine post wins, and Wingfield defeats Heidelberg on the road.
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FAFSA Days for JPS High School Seniors
High school seniors, can start applying for FAFSA in October this year. Ask your school counselor for an appointment for FREE assistance to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
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Highlights from JPS High School Football Week 3
A Wingfield pass producing a win over Forest Hill makes EndZone Play of the Week. Murrah squeaks out a one-point win over Jim Hill and Callaway wins against Provine.
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Call Me MISTER® Program Prepares Murrah Graduate to Teach
Murrah graduate is now a first-year teacher at John Hopkins Elementary School.
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JPS Educators Named Among Mississippi Business Journal's 2016 50 Leading Business Women
Chinelo Bosah Evans, Chief Academic Officer, and Tabatha Kenney, Lead Career and Technical Counselor were honored.
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Brown Elementary School Opens STEM Maker Space Studio
Brown Elementary School scholars celebrated the grand opening of their Maker Space studio on August 19.
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Highlights from JPS High School Football Week 2
Callaway, Forest Hill, and Provine post wins for week 2 of the 2016-2017 football season.
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Merrill Lynch Donates School Supplies to Lake Elementary
The generous donation of school supplies came with a grant check for $250.
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Internship Experience Prepares JPS Scholars for College & Careers
Sixty-three JPS scholars completed the PPSJ's E3 program in July after experiencing an engaging internship aligned to their career interests.
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Highlights from JPS High School Football Week 1
Callaway 80-yard touchdown featured as MS News Now Play of the Week. Murrah, Forest Hill, and Wingfield also celebrate wins.
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Soul City Donation to Rowan Gives Scholars a 'Feeling of Readiness'
Pastor Scott Fortenberry and Soul City Church delivered 150 backpacks to the school on Friday, August 5, 2016.
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Baker Educator Finalist for Nation's Highest Math & Science Teaching Award
Adrine Williams was recognized by the State Board of Education as a state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program.
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Junior League Continues Tradition of Generosity with Backpack Donations
The Junior League's annual Backpack Buddies giveaway benefits hundreds of JPS scholars at five different elementary schools.
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JSU Lady Tigers Soccer Team Delivers School Supplies to Key Elementary School
The Jackson State Lady Tigers soccer team delivered school supplies to Key Elementary School on Monday, August 8.
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JPS High School Students Learn Video Production at MPB
JPS students learned video production techniques and more at MPB's Can I Kick It? Youth Movement Through Media Summer Institute
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Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
Board re-elects Ms. Beneta Burt to serve as President for another year.
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Jackson Public Schools Welcomes New Board Member Kimberly Campbell
Kimberly Campbell's appointment by Mayor Tony Yarber was approved by the City Council in July. She takes the oath of office before the JPS Board on August 4.
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Back-to-School Guide 2016
This annual guide primes JPS parents and students for the first days of school. Check out the Quick Contacts list and the District Calendar. Learn how "Strive for Less than Five Absences" can improve scholar achievement.
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After Being Crowned Miss Black Mississippi USA, JPS Alum Sets Higher Goals
Arekia Bennett graduated from Bailey Magnet High School in 2011.
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JPS Educator Receives Geospatial Technology Fellowship
JPS Instructional Technology Facilitator Sylvia Leggette was accepted to Esri's T3G conference and will receive funding to attend.
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Isable Elementary Receives Share of $1 Million Grant to Expand Technology Access in State Schools
Isable Elementary is a recipient of the Digital Interactive Learning Grant (Wi-Fi) in the amount of $70,400.
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