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Back-to-School Open Houses Scheduled for all JPS School Networks

July 26, 2024

JPS elementary, middle, and high school networks have scheduled Open House events to help incoming students and their families get acclimated to campus, meet their teachers and other educators, discuss expectations, and get their questions answered. Open House schedules for each network and/or school are listed below. If your scholar will be attending an elementary school, be sure to follow the guidance of that school for specific hours.

Schedules below include school addresses for these in-person events.

Elementary School Network Open Houses

Friday, August 2, 1-5 p.m.

NOTE: Elementary parents are encouraged to check with their schools for specific hours.

  • Bates – 3180 McDowell Road Ext., Jackson, MS 39204
  • Boyd – 4531 Broadmeadow Drive, Jackson, MS 39206
  • Casey   – 2101 Lake Circle, Jackson, MS 39211
  • Clausell   – 3330 Harley Street, Jackson, MS 39209
  • Galloway – 186 Idlewild Street, Jackson, MS 39203
  • Green – 610 Forest Avenue, Jackson, MS 39206
  • Isable – 1716 Isable Street, Jackson, MS 39204
  • John Hopkins – 170 John Hopkins Road, Jackson, MS 39209
  • Johnson – 1339 Oak Park Drive, Jackson, MS 39213
  • Key – 699 West McDowell Road, Jackson, MS 39204
  • McLeod – 1616 Sandlewood Place, Jackson, MS 39211
  • McWillie – 4851 McWillie Circle, Jackson, MS 39206
  • North Jackson – 650 James M. Davis Drive, Jackson, MS 39206
  • Oak Forest – 1831 Smallwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39212
  • Obama Magnet – 750 N. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39202
  • Shirley – 210 Daniel Lake Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39212
  • Spann – 1615 Brecon Drive, Jackson, MS 39211
  • Timberlawn – 1980 North Siwell Road, Jackson, MS 39209
  • Van Winkle – 1655 Whiting Road, Jackson, MS 39209
  • Walton – 3200 Bailey Avenue Ext., Jackson, MS 39213
  • Wells APAC – 1120 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
  • Wilkins – 1970 Castle Hill Drive, Jackson, MS 39204

Middle School Network Open Houses

Wednesday, July 31, 3-6 p.m.

  • Bailey APAC – 7020 Highway 49 North, Jackson, MS 39213

Friday, August 2, 3-6 p.m.

  • Blackburn – 1311 West Pearl Street, Jackson, MS 39203
  • Cardozo – 3180 McDowell Road Ext., Jackson, MS 39204
  • Kirksey – 5677 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39206
  • Peeples – 2940 Belvedere Drive, Jackson, MS 39212
  • Powell – 3655 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213

Sunday, August 4, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

  • Northwest IB MIddle School – 7020 Highway 49 North, Jackson, MS 39213

High School Network Open Houses

Sunday, August 4, 3-5 p.m.

  • Callaway – 601 Beasley Road, Jackson, MS 39206
  • Forest Hill – 2607 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39212
  • Jim Hill – 2185 Coach Fred Harris Street, Jackson, MS 39204
  • Lanier – 833 West Maple Street, Jackson, MS 39203
  • Murrah – 1400 Murrah Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
  • Provine – 2400 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209

At the beginning of the school year, a school's Open House offers parents a valuable opportunity to learn about their child's educational environment. During Open House, parents can take a guided tour of the school to familiarize themselves with the facilities, including classrooms, libraries, and common areas. They can meet their child's teachers and engage in conversations about the curriculum, classroom expectations, and learning goals for the year. Additionally, parents can learn about various school programs, extracurricular activities, and support services available to students. This event also allows parents to connect with other families and establish a sense of community within the school.