News & Features

JPS Extends Support to Immigrant Families

August 8, 2019 - Jackson Public Schools is committed to educating children regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, country of origin, or a student’s immigration status.

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JPS Welcomes New Principals for 2019-2020

August 5, 2019 – We are proud to announce that 14 new administrators will be joining Team JPS as school principals for the 2019-2020 school year.

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2019 Back-to-School Basics

August 2, 2019 – Back-to-School basics for our scholars and families to help you prepare for the first day of school and as a handy reference for the entire school year.

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Transformative Strategic Plan Announced for Jackson Public Schools

July 24, 2019 – Partners reflected on historic effort to improve education in the capital city and discuss future plans to support children and families.

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Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Coaches of the Year

July 24, 2019 – The JPS Athletics Department honored the top head coaches of middle school and high school athletics programs.

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Student Moment of Inspiration

Posted 08/23/2019

Pre-Assessment Testing Schedule will be as follows:

Monday, August 26th ~ English II, Part I

Tuesday, August 27th ~ English II, Part II

Wednesday, August 28th ~ Algebra I, Part I

Thursday, August 29th ~ Algebra I, Part II

Friday, August 30th ~ Biology I & US History

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Posted 08/23/2019

Tuesday, August 27 will be a Professional Development Day for teachers. Scholars will be dismissed at 3 p.m.

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Posted 08/23/2019

Star Screening for 9th & 10th Grade Scholars will begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 and end on Friday, September 6, 2019.

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School Event High

School Opens 7:30 a.m.

Homeroom Block 8–8:40 a.m.

Instruction Begins 8:40 a.m.

Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time 4 p.m.

School Event	High
School Opens	7:30 a.m.
Homeroom Block	8–8:40 a.m.
Instruction Begins	8:40 a.m.
Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time	4 p.m.