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Three JPS Schools Recipients of Library Grants from Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
May 23, 2022 - Lake Elementary, Obama Magnet Elementary, and Chastain Middle are 3 of 300 schools from 44 states across the country to receive a $5000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.
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JPS and the African Diaspora Consortium Explore the Impact of Multigenerational Living and Chronic Health Conditions
Dr. Errick Greene, in partnership with the African Diaspora Consortium (ADC), plan to launch an exploration about the experiences of JPSD middle and high school students living in multigenerational households.
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JPS Salutes Team Members Who Achieve Academic Advancement
Congratulations to the JPS team members who received advanced degrees during the 2021-2022 school year. You serve as a role models to our scholars for pursuing and achieving academic excellence.
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Sha'Merial Lacey is First JPS Female Athlete to Sign Powerlifting Scholarship
May 20, 2022 - Jim Hill scholar-athlete Sha’Merial Lacey signed a scholarship to power lift for Blue Mountain College.
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JPS Celebrates Summer Reading with Book Parade and Block Party
May 20, 2022 - JPS kicked off its summer reading initiatives with the 2022 Summer Reading Book Parade and Block Party on Saturday, May 14th at Forest Hill High School.
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Peeples Principal Selected as Presenter for Louisiana Educators of Color Collective
May 18, 2022 - Peeples Middle School Principal Dr. Spurgeon Banyard was selected as one of the featured presenters for the Louisiana Educators of Color Collective.
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Obama Magnet Hosts Special Playground Projects Dedication
May 17, 2022 - Obama Magnet Elementary hosted the celebration of special projects on Friday, May 13 to dedicate renovation projects from 2019 (just before the pandemic) through 2022.
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Wingfield Scholars Get Competitive in Biology Boot Camp
May 13, 2022 - Wingfield High School hosted its Biology Boot Camp on April 27.
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JPS Bids a Fond Farewell to 90 Retiring Team Members
May 12, 2022 - Jackson Public Schools bids a fond farewell to 87 employees who are retiring this school year. They have served faithfully in our District for many years.
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JPS Salutes School Nurses in Honor of National School Nurse Day
May 11, 2022 - National School Nurse Day is observed May 11 and is part of National Nurses Week May 6-12.
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Hundreds of JPS Scholars and Families Participate in the JPS STEAM Expo
May 10, 2022 - Over 350 scholars, teachers, and community members participated in the JPS S.T.E.A.M. Expo held on April 30, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Center.
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Green Elementary Receives over $1 Million in Bond Renovations
May 10, 2022 - JPS hosted the final in a series of ribbon cutting ceremonies at Green Elementary School on May 3rd.
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JPS Salutes the First Graduating Class of JTECHS
May 5, 2022 - JPS is proud to announce the graduation of 22 remarkable scholars in our first inaugural class from JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School.
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Three Murrah Scholars Won National Silver and Gold Keys at Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
May 5, 2022 - Three Murrah High scholars won national silver and gold keys at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: Saluting Our 2022 Teachers of the Year
May 2, 2022 - Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6. We would like to take this time to salute our 2022 school-level Teachers of the Year. These teachers represent a culture of transformational excellence in our schools.
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- JPS Celebrates Summer Reading with Book Parade and Block Party
- Peeples Principal Selected as Presenter for Louisiana Educators of Color Collective
- Obama Magnet Hosts Special Playground Projects Dedication
- Wingfield Scholars Get Competitive in Biology Boot Camp
- JPS Bids a Fond Farewell to 90 Retiring Team Members
- JPS Salutes School Nurses in Honor of National School Nurse Day
- Hundreds of JPS Scholars and Families Participate in the JPS STEAM Expo
- Green Elementary Receives over $1 Million in Bond Renovations
- JPS Salutes the First Graduating Class of JTECHS
- Three Murrah Scholars Won National Silver and Gold Keys at Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
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