School Needs for Beautification Day on July 18

Jul 14 2025

In preparation for the upcoming school year, Jackson Public Schools is hosting Beautification Day on Friday, July 18, 2025, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our focus areas for this event include:

Enhancing school entrances
Cleaning up school grounds
Helping teachers set-up their classrooms

The list below outlines specific projects for each school. Volunteers are needed to lend a hand to complete these requests.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the contact person listed. Thank you for your support of Jackson Public Schools.

School	Address	Contact Person	Requested Projects
Bailey APAC Middle School	1900 N State St. Jackson, MS 39202	Jason Eifling	Landscaping around the circle: removal of dead plants/bushes Power wash patio area: pick up limbs/debris, place potted plants at doors Spruce up entrances: chalk messages on sidewalk Motivational signs at entrance Trim tree limbs Unboxing various kits/books Dusting rooms/floors Signs: Room 123
Bates Elementary School	3180 McDowell Rd. Ext. Jackson, MS 39204	Michaela Barnes	Declutter Organize supplies Set up teacher work room Clean teacher's lounge Plants for the front entrance Display poster signs on the front lawn area and hallways, etc.
Blackburn Middle School	1311 West Pearl Street Jackson, MS 39203	Eric Jackson	Paint inside classrooms Potted plants outside the school’s entrance Trimming a tree near the bus line
Boyd Elementary School	4531 Broadmeadow Dr. Jackson, MS 39206	Joseph Collins	General assistance with classroom set up
Callaway High School	School 601 Beasley Road Jackson, MS 39206	Shemeka McClung	Painting of A200, A100 hallways Classroom helpers for teachers
Capital City Alternative School	2221 Boling Street Jackson, MS 39213	Tanyatemeika Mason	Classroom painting Mulch and lawn care Tree removal Mural painting
Cardozo Middle School	3180 McDowell Road Ext. Jackson, MS 39209	Bruce Sloan Dr. Cindy Thomas	Clean/ pressure wash entrance Remove dirt, stains, and cobwebs from walkways and clean front doors Replace broken flower pots in the front. Install or refresh signage: ensure the school name is clearly visible and welcoming Add outdoor welcome banners Welcome boards in or near front office: use colorful bulletin boards papers to decorate boards Organize the reception area: declutter surfaces, update any outdated materials Add Fresh Decor: Plants, framed inspirational quotes, or artwork by students/staff Scent diffuser or air freshener: keep the space smelling clean and pleasant Clean teachers' lounge thoroughly: wipe down all surfaces, appliances, and flooring. Choose a Theme: Cozy Café with themed tablecloths, posters A gratitude board or positive message wall
Career Development Center	2703 First Avenue Jackson, MS 39209	Kenneth Devine	Paint classrooms, labs, and hallways in trade building
Casey Elementary School	2101 Lake Circle Jackson, MS 39211	Vanessa Dean	Clean vegetable gardens Set up classrooms Cover bulletin boards Pressure wash sidewalks
Clausell Elementary School	3330 Harley Street Jackson MS 39209	April Benjamin	Set up classrooms Cover bulletin board Organize storage room Remove old paint from school signage and replace with fresh paint Repaint sidewalk Clean parking lot debris (front and back)
Forest Hill High School	2607 Raymond Road Jackson, MS 39212	Patrease Edwards	Spruce up Forest Hill signage Paint parking lot lines near cafeteria and the school entrance Replace or spruce up handicap signs (main parking lot) Trim trees and shrubs Power wash courtyard Clear drainage Plant flowers around sign(s) Decorate display cabinets Set up rooms: desks in rows, help teachers move items Clean the grounds around campus: band hall, gym and field house Organize track & field and football team practice areas Clean batting cage area and shed between the field house & gym Pressure wash the entrance areas of the gym
Galloway Elementary School	186 Idlewild Street Jackson, MS 39203	Jarett Benson	Assist teachers with classroom set-up Assist with school bulletin boards Clean grounds around campus
Green Elementary School	610 Forest Avenue Jackson MS 39206	Stephanie Lake	Pressure wash front entry Paint the inside rails Set up classrooms and hallway bulletin board Replace wood at outside deck Remove tree debris
Henry J. Kirksey Middle School	5677 Highland Drive Jackson, MS 39206	Ruthie Sayles	Paint hallways and classrooms Cleaning all glass windows and doors (inside and outside) Help teachers prepare classrooms, hallway bulletin boards, and assemble desks
Isable Elementary School	1716 Isable Street Jackson, MS 39206	Leslie Duvernay	Help teachers organize and set up classrooms Set up hall and classroom bulletin boards set up and organize classrooms Clean flowers beds and mulch Trim and hedge and low hanging tree limbs Remove dead limbs from campus grounds Paint sidewalks with tiger paws leading up to the entryway Paint exterior doors (if possible)
Jim Hill High School	2185 Coach Fred Harris Street Jackson, MS 39204	Kela Horton	Spruce up planters in the front of the school Till the soil and plant flowers Cut and remove the brush from around the fence of the graveyard Paint the front rails and stairs for safety Paint the rear of the school rails and walls near the football field Declutter debris from the rear of the auditorium stage
John Hopkins School	170 John Hopkins Rd Jackson, MS 39209	Amanda Terrell	Remove weeds from the flower beds in the front of the building; clear and cover with mulch Plant flowers in at least 5 flower pots to beautify the front of the building
Johnson Elementary School	1339 Oak Park Drive Jackson, MS. 39213	Anna Alderman	Plant flowers Decorate hallways and classrooms Paint staff bathrooms upstairs and downstairs
Key Elementary School	699 West McDowell Road Jackson, MS 39204	Kymberly Hulitt-Griggs	Paint entry/exit doors and outside post Assist with hallway bulletin boards Set up teacher classrooms Clean out clutter from storage spaces
Lake Innovation Center - Virtual High School Academy	472 Mt. Vernon Jackson, MS 39209	Dr. Shelita McCadney	Update the outside plaque Dust and sanitize classrooms Move furniture
Lanier Jr Sr High School	833 W Maple Street Jackson MS 39203	Rodney Johnson	Paint hallways paint Landscape Set up teacher classrooms
McLeod Elementary School	1616 Sandlewood St. Jackson, MS 39211	Dr. McDuffy-Oatis	Landscape: mulch, garden beds, flowers Decorate hallways Outdoor/indoor wall murals with pictures of Mustangs (horses) and/or specific quotes Help with decorating the building to fit the school's theme: Music Paint the walkway: McLeod Elementary - One School, One Sound, walk of fame
McWillie Elementary School	4851 McWillie Circle Jackson, MS 39206	Ashley Rogers	Chalk walkways Clean windows Help with classroom setup and photo booth Pick up trash
Murrah High School	1400 Murrah Drive Jackson MS 39202	Lynnita Balu	Decorate front foyer and exterior with planters Paint railings Post signage Clean lockers exterior
North Jackson Elementary School	650 James M. Davis Dr. Jackson, MS 39206	Regina Carpenter	Spruce up flower beds Clean front entrance (windows and ledges) Wash walls Help with classroom setup
Northwest Jackson IB Middle School	7020 Highway 49 North Jackson, MS 39213	Kim Bracey	Paint front gate Clean patio in library atrium Clean back patio by gym
Oak Forest Elementary School	1831 Smallwood Street Jackson, MS 39212	Millicent Steverson	Mulch and plant flowers in flower bed Assist in classrooms
Obama Magnet Elementary School	7020 US 49 Jackson, MS 39213	Dana Roilton	Plant a garden Build flower beds Beautify the entrance of the Obama wing Beautify the teachers' lounge Help teachers set up their classrooms Help organize storage rooms
Pecan Park Elementary School	415 Claiborne Ave. Jackson, MS 39041	Temeka Griffin Sarah Nicholson	Clean flower beds Plant flowers clean desks and bookshelves Assist teachers with classroom setup
Peeples Middle School	2940 Belvedere Drive Jackson, MS 39212	Ethel Mayberry-Luckett	Pressure wash outside of building Remove graffiti from school walls Paint murals/inspirational messages Landscape courtyard areas
Powell Middle School	3535 Albermarle Drive Jackson, MS 39213	Talinceya Finley	Paint Pick up trash
Provine High School	2400 Robinson Street Jackson, MS 39209	Tonya Hughes	Pressure wash the building, including the auditorium Landscape with rocks and greenery around the building entrance Place furniture/desks back in classrooms Clean/wipe out the windows and walls with Pine-Sol Replace molded/stained ceiling tiles Clean behind the stage, in the gym and under the bleachers Add shelving in the band hall Repaint red trim on the walls and steps
REAP	472 Mt. Vernon Ave Jackson, MS 39209	Rebecca Allen	Pressure wash Set up classrooms
Shirley Elementary School	210 Daniel Lake Blvd. Jackson, MS 39212	Elana Tate	Plant flowers and maintain lawn Paint murals Help set up classrooms Organize uniform and hygiene closets Clean around the school campus
Spann Elementary School	1615 Brecon Drive Jackson, MS 39211	Lori G. Torrey Mary Hebblethwaite	Paint paw prints on the front entrance way Mulch the front flower beds Clean out teachers' classrooms Discard old items Paint book cases in classrooms
Timberlawn Elementary School	1980 North Siwell Road Jackson, MS 39209	Dr. Lynn Horton	Decorate bulletin boards Paint bulldog paws at front entrance Decorate doors
Van Winkle Early Childhood Center	1655 Whiting Road Jackson, MS 39209	Ashanti Barnes	Add plants in pots in each of our (3) sunrooms, (5) window sills, rotunda with skylight, and office suite to add air-cleaning foliage to enhance the atmosphere throughout the building
Walton Elementary School	3200 Bailey Ave. Jackson, MS 39213	LaRoy Merrick	Help teachers set up classroom Set up hall bulletin boards
Wells APAC School	1120 Riverside Dr. Jackson, MS 39202	Alfie Clark	Clean grounds and courtyard Pressure wash entry/courtyard: edging the grounds and courtyard Remove graffiti and litter
Wilkins Elementary School	1970 Castle Hill Dr. Jackson, MS 39204	Carla B. Thomas	Assist with unpacking boxes and storing Set up classrooms set-up Paint educational/ positive messages on the side walks leading to the building Support with the marquee