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![Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Our Black History]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770043948/jacksonk12msus/rwnpt4wppq2ljhswvpwl/JPSThumbnailImages248.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770043948/jacksonk12msus/rwnpt4wppq2ljhswvpwl/JPSThumbnailImages248.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770043948/jacksonk12msus/rwnpt4wppq2ljhswvpwl/JPSThumbnailImages248.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770043948/jacksonk12msus/rwnpt4wppq2ljhswvpwl/JPSThumbnailImages248.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770043948/jacksonk12msus/rwnpt4wppq2ljhswvpwl/JPSThumbnailImages248.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770043948/jacksonk12msus/rwnpt4wppq2ljhswvpwl/JPSThumbnailImages248.png","width":2000}])
Jackson Public Schools proudly celebrates Black history by uplifting the people and stories that paved the way for our district’s growth and strength, shaping JPS into a thriving educational community at the heart of Mississippi.
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As part of our ongoing commitment to sustaining a strong and compliant School Nutrition Program, this notice is to inform you that, effective March 1, 2026, adult meal prices will increase.
![JPS Scholars Take Top Honors at Hinds County Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769622301/jacksonk12msus/ihaaqekc9tdqaayhaiiz/JPSThumbnailImages245.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769622301/jacksonk12msus/ihaaqekc9tdqaayhaiiz/JPSThumbnailImages245.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769622301/jacksonk12msus/ihaaqekc9tdqaayhaiiz/JPSThumbnailImages245.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1769622301/jacksonk12msus/ihaaqekc9tdqaayhaiiz/JPSThumbnailImages245.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1769622301/jacksonk12msus/ihaaqekc9tdqaayhaiiz/JPSThumbnailImages245.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769622301/jacksonk12msus/ihaaqekc9tdqaayhaiiz/JPSThumbnailImages245.png","width":2000}])
Dorothy Fyke, a 6th grader at Bailey APAC Middle School, claimed first place, and Avery Dantzler, a 4th grader at Obama Magnet Elementary School, earned second place.
![Peeples Pride in Action!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770067528/jacksonk12msus/zuisju8zqi7dqz7wm2zy/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL2.png","width":160}])
Peeples Middle School proudly celebrates our scholars, teachers, and administrative team for their continued commitment to growth and improvement.
![Turn the Page Event Brings Adventure to Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770062189/jacksonk12msus/avfesklejy2xuzuqp9lt/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL.png","width":160}])
6th-grade scholars attended the Turn the Page Event hosted by the Mississippi Book Festival. Scholars explored Chainbreakers by Julian Randall, learned about the adventurous journey of Violet Moon, and received a signed copy of the book, inspiring a love for reading and storytelling.
![Madison Upendo Selected as W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765835658/jacksonk12msus/hswwzhntwzyhi8lcrnrb/JPSThumbnailImages225_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765835658/jacksonk12msus/hswwzhntwzyhi8lcrnrb/JPSThumbnailImages225_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765835658/jacksonk12msus/hswwzhntwzyhi8lcrnrb/JPSThumbnailImages225_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765835658/jacksonk12msus/hswwzhntwzyhi8lcrnrb/JPSThumbnailImages225_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765835658/jacksonk12msus/hswwzhntwzyhi8lcrnrb/JPSThumbnailImages225_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765835658/jacksonk12msus/hswwzhntwzyhi8lcrnrb/JPSThumbnailImages225_1.png","width":2000}])
Madison currently serves as Chair of the Wells APAC Theatre Department within Jackson Public Schools, where he teaches acting, technical theatre, and career development across elementary, middle, and high school.
![A smiling young person wearing a pink hoodie and holding a trophy and medal stands in a room with wooden chairs and tables.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770062537/jacksonk12msus/qsykyeb9mddlzy50t44r/2.png","width":160}])
Peeples Middle School scholars competed in the annual Spelling Bee this week, with Journey Henderson named the 2025 School Spelling Bee Champion. She will represent Peeples at the District Spelling Bee on January 24.
![A stainless steel food preparation counter with various chopped vegetables and ingredients arranged in separate compartments, including cucumbers, onions, olives, and what appears to be a cooked dish in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761924268/jacksonk12msus/t0fl657fnaatgkxcsopz/JPSThumbnailImages232.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761924268/jacksonk12msus/t0fl657fnaatgkxcsopz/JPSThumbnailImages232.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761924268/jacksonk12msus/t0fl657fnaatgkxcsopz/JPSThumbnailImages232.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761924268/jacksonk12msus/t0fl657fnaatgkxcsopz/JPSThumbnailImages232.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1761924268/jacksonk12msus/t0fl657fnaatgkxcsopz/JPSThumbnailImages232.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761924268/jacksonk12msus/t0fl657fnaatgkxcsopz/JPSThumbnailImages232.png","width":2000}])
The Supper Meal Program reflects Jackson Public Schools’ ongoing commitment to addressing the whole child, ensuring that every scholar has access to the nourishment needed to learn, grow, and thrive.
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This transformative investment will enable the district to replace aging Class 6 and Class 7 diesel school buses with modern, zero-emission electric buses, significantly reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality for scholars and the broader Jackson community.
![Peeples Middle School Celebrates 2025 Homecoming Court Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770069935/jacksonk12msus/uivv9ji9mbpajrqakt3l/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL4.png","width":160}])
Pride, pageantry, and school spirit lit up the halls of Peeples Middle School as scholars, faculty, and families came together to celebrate the 2025 Homecoming Court
![The image shows a classroom setting with students engaged in various activities at their desks. The foreground features a smiling young student, while the background reveals a colorful and vibrant classroom environment with educational materials and displays.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758815317/jacksonk12msus/csz3g7rsctjmpwjw7veb/JPSThumbnailImages222.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758815317/jacksonk12msus/csz3g7rsctjmpwjw7veb/JPSThumbnailImages222.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758815317/jacksonk12msus/csz3g7rsctjmpwjw7veb/JPSThumbnailImages222.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758815317/jacksonk12msus/csz3g7rsctjmpwjw7veb/JPSThumbnailImages222.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758815317/jacksonk12msus/csz3g7rsctjmpwjw7veb/JPSThumbnailImages222.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758815317/jacksonk12msus/csz3g7rsctjmpwjw7veb/JPSThumbnailImages222.png","width":2000}])
The Jackson Public School District maintained its “C” rating for the 2024 – 2025 school year, according to the Mississippi Department of Education accountability model.
![A person in a red jacket and hat stands next to a large tire-like object, with an excavator visible in the background and a wooden structure in the distance.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758142351/jacksonk12msus/euqrp09vd4uupqea9efh/JPSThumbnailImages219.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758142351/jacksonk12msus/euqrp09vd4uupqea9efh/JPSThumbnailImages219.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758142351/jacksonk12msus/euqrp09vd4uupqea9efh/JPSThumbnailImages219.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758142351/jacksonk12msus/euqrp09vd4uupqea9efh/JPSThumbnailImages219.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758142351/jacksonk12msus/euqrp09vd4uupqea9efh/JPSThumbnailImages219.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758142351/jacksonk12msus/euqrp09vd4uupqea9efh/JPSThumbnailImages219.png","width":2000}])
The project will expand opportunities for environmental education by creating a dedicated outdoor classroom space that integrates core curricula and provides hands-on learning for scholars and the broader Jackson community.
![The image displays the text "TEACH + PLUS" in large, colorful letters against a bright yellow background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758124674/jacksonk12msus/m79jz7or7kwkxzz03g9e/JPSThumbnailImages218.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758124674/jacksonk12msus/m79jz7or7kwkxzz03g9e/JPSThumbnailImages218.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758124674/jacksonk12msus/m79jz7or7kwkxzz03g9e/JPSThumbnailImages218.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758124674/jacksonk12msus/m79jz7or7kwkxzz03g9e/JPSThumbnailImages218.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758124674/jacksonk12msus/m79jz7or7kwkxzz03g9e/JPSThumbnailImages218.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1758124674/jacksonk12msus/m79jz7or7kwkxzz03g9e/JPSThumbnailImages218.png","width":2000}])
These teachers will join a statewide network of policy fellows working to expand opportunities for students through stronger college and career readiness initiatives.
![Peeples Welcomes our New Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770061268/jacksonk12msus/ai6kv0lnoadoc5zdzg3b/original-2A012176-5032-4393-A36F-9E4B9C3FE54F.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770061268/jacksonk12msus/ai6kv0lnoadoc5zdzg3b/original-2A012176-5032-4393-A36F-9E4B9C3FE54F.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770061268/jacksonk12msus/ai6kv0lnoadoc5zdzg3b/original-2A012176-5032-4393-A36F-9E4B9C3FE54F.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770061268/jacksonk12msus/ai6kv0lnoadoc5zdzg3b/original-2A012176-5032-4393-A36F-9E4B9C3FE54F.jpg","width":828}])
![A group of diverse individuals, including both men and women, standing in front of a banner for the Mississippi School Boards Association's Prospective Superintendent Leadership Academy, a professional leadership development program.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756995812/jacksonk12msus/t4kry3jfanjrwmj4e5b4/JPSThumbnailImages213.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756995812/jacksonk12msus/t4kry3jfanjrwmj4e5b4/JPSThumbnailImages213.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756995812/jacksonk12msus/t4kry3jfanjrwmj4e5b4/JPSThumbnailImages213.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756995812/jacksonk12msus/t4kry3jfanjrwmj4e5b4/JPSThumbnailImages213.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756995812/jacksonk12msus/t4kry3jfanjrwmj4e5b4/JPSThumbnailImages213.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756995812/jacksonk12msus/t4kry3jfanjrwmj4e5b4/JPSThumbnailImages213.png","width":2000}])
The PSLA is a yearlong program designed to prepare potential candidates for superintendent positions in Mississippi’s public schools.