October 18, 2022
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Jackson Public Schools recognized its top readers at the 2022 Summer Reading Kickback Celebration on Thursday, October 6 at the JPS Environmental Learning Center. Scholars from across the District, their families, and JPS staff gathered to accept awards, participate in interactive activities, fellowship over great food, and dance at the silent headphone party sponsored by the United Way of the Capital Area.
The following scholars and parents were honored for their academic achievements during the event:
Top Readers - Elementary
Alaina Hatcher, 3rd grade - Casey Elementary (73 books)
De'Niylah Parker, 4th grade - Obama Magnet Elementary (100 books)
Top Reader - Middle
De'Nahri Middleton, 6th grade - Northwest IB Middle (35 books)
Top Reader - High
De'Nahjae Trimble, 9th grade - Wingfield High (25 books)
Top Schools - Most Books Read
Obama Magnet Elementary
McWillie Elementary
Northwest IB Middle
Parents of top readers:
Decembra Middleton, parent of: De'Niylah Parker, 4th grade - Obama Magnet Elementary; De'Nahri Middleton, 6th grade - Northwest IB Middle; De'Nahjae Trimble, 9th grade - Wingfield High
LaQuita Hatcher & Aytti Hatcher, parents of: Alaina Hatcher, 3rd grade - Casey Elementary
During the summer months, all scholars are required to read three books and complete a log or summary for each book. Scholars in grades PreK-3 must read the required summer reading book, select two additional titles from a list of ten, and complete a log or summary of each book read during the summer. Scholars in grades 4-12 must read the required summer reading book, select to read by choice or preference from a list of categories of books from any source, and complete a log or summary of each book read during the summer. After completing a minimum of three books, scholars are encouraged to continue reading and writing their logs or summaries. Summer reading is fun and helps students grow academically. Scholars who read and write logs/summaries on more than three books will earn additional incentives such as the Summer Reading Kickback Celebration.
“We’re so thankful that so many of our young people have taken on this challenge and that you as parents and others from their village are helping us to promote reading,” said JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene. “Our accomplishments on this accountability system and our C rating, we know that that was largely because of the partnerships we have with you. We’re looking forward to continuing our rise as a school district, continuing to see our young people live out their purpose and to really drive their success.”
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