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![Peeples Middle School Announces 2026–2027 Student Council]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788626314/jacksonk12msus/ji9zqae1wwcjwvgem6f4/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL15.png","width":160}])
Peeples Middle School proudly celebrates our newly elected 2026–2027 Student Council as they begin a year of leadership, service, school spirit, and representing the voices of our scholars.
![Peeples Middle School Celebrates the 2026–2027 Royal Court]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788624120/jacksonk12msus/lafxfyioniz7jgkkkdll/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL13.png","width":160}])
Peeples Middle School proudly celebrates the 2026–2027 Royal Court as scholars prepare to lead with purpose, school pride, character, and service throughout the year.
![The Book Hive: A New Chapter of Reading and Connection Is Coming to Peeples Middle School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788622572/jacksonk12msus/iqzhkzeyfilosezkkchd/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL11.png","width":160}])
The Book Hive is a new literacy initiative where Peeples scholars in grades 6–8 can connect, discover great books, build confidence, and grow their love of reading.
![Meet The Hornets]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788621949/jacksonk12msus/y3isvmpyzhixwdatewdl/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL10.png","width":160}])
Meet the Hornets celebrated our scholar-athletes and performers while bringing families together to learn important school information and show their Hornet pride.
![JPS Launches Seven-Year GEAR UP Initiative to Expand College and Career Opportunities for Scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787680734/jacksonk12msus/f344gsli6sn8kcgvqail/JPSThumbnailImages224_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787680734/jacksonk12msus/f344gsli6sn8kcgvqail/JPSThumbnailImages224_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787680734/jacksonk12msus/f344gsli6sn8kcgvqail/JPSThumbnailImages224_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787680734/jacksonk12msus/f344gsli6sn8kcgvqail/JPSThumbnailImages224_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787680734/jacksonk12msus/f344gsli6sn8kcgvqail/JPSThumbnailImages224_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787680734/jacksonk12msus/f344gsli6sn8kcgvqail/JPSThumbnailImages224_1.png","width":2000}])
GEAR UP will follow participating scholars from middle school through high school graduation and into their first year of postsecondary education, providing sustained opportunities for academic preparation, career exploration, college exposure, mentoring and family support.
![Peeples Middle School Welcomes Families at Annual Open House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788623369/jacksonk12msus/bmlb4s9wiwryhvveg8gb/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL12.png","width":160}])
Peeples Middle School’s Open House brought scholars, families, staff, and community partners together to connect, explore resources, and prepare for a successful school year.
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The event marked a significant milestone for the district, showcasing a transformed learning environment designed to better serve scholars, educators, and the surrounding community.
![A blue and yellow flyer announces a school open house with event details in the foreground and the Jackson Public Schools logo in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783974422/jacksonk12msus/tufnbeg7crcz0vc6kd3p/JPSThumbnailImages215_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783974422/jacksonk12msus/tufnbeg7crcz0vc6kd3p/JPSThumbnailImages215_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783974422/jacksonk12msus/tufnbeg7crcz0vc6kd3p/JPSThumbnailImages215_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783974422/jacksonk12msus/tufnbeg7crcz0vc6kd3p/JPSThumbnailImages215_2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783974422/jacksonk12msus/tufnbeg7crcz0vc6kd3p/JPSThumbnailImages215_2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783974422/jacksonk12msus/tufnbeg7crcz0vc6kd3p/JPSThumbnailImages215_2.png","width":2000}])
Open House provides an excellent opportunity to meet school leaders and teachers, learn about academic programs and expectations, and prepare for a successful school year.
![Orange text reading "BACK TO SCHOOL 2026-2027 GUIDE" is centered on a dark blue background filled with white school-related icons.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782850884/jacksonk12msus/jvjjntbpiwfso3edk1ku/JPSThumbnailImages213_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782850884/jacksonk12msus/jvjjntbpiwfso3edk1ku/JPSThumbnailImages213_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782850884/jacksonk12msus/jvjjntbpiwfso3edk1ku/JPSThumbnailImages213_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782850884/jacksonk12msus/jvjjntbpiwfso3edk1ku/JPSThumbnailImages213_2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782850884/jacksonk12msus/jvjjntbpiwfso3edk1ku/JPSThumbnailImages213_2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782850884/jacksonk12msus/jvjjntbpiwfso3edk1ku/JPSThumbnailImages213_2.png","width":2000}])
As we prepare for a fresh new start, here's what you need to know for a successful first few days of school and beyond.
![Colorful graphics promote a summer reading program with free books available for Jackson Public Schools scholars, featuring icons of people, a saxophone, and open books against a sky-blue background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782916309/jacksonk12msus/kxditfautpkwtudyiakg/JPSThumbnailImages214_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782916309/jacksonk12msus/kxditfautpkwtudyiakg/JPSThumbnailImages214_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782916309/jacksonk12msus/kxditfautpkwtudyiakg/JPSThumbnailImages214_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782916309/jacksonk12msus/kxditfautpkwtudyiakg/JPSThumbnailImages214_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782916309/jacksonk12msus/kxditfautpkwtudyiakg/JPSThumbnailImages214_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782916309/jacksonk12msus/kxditfautpkwtudyiakg/JPSThumbnailImages214_1.png","width":2000}])
The Parent & Family Engagement Center is offering a variety of free materials designed to reinforce core skills, build academic confidence, and keep scholars reading all summer long.
![A red hexagonal outline frames a red circular logo with the word "CANVAS" and "BY INSTRUCTURE" below it, all set against a bright yellow background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778532364/jacksonk12msus/oigj4mg2o0vijzcc9cdg/JPSThumbnailImages2-2026-05-11T154607157.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778532364/jacksonk12msus/oigj4mg2o0vijzcc9cdg/JPSThumbnailImages2-2026-05-11T154607157.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778532364/jacksonk12msus/oigj4mg2o0vijzcc9cdg/JPSThumbnailImages2-2026-05-11T154607157.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778532364/jacksonk12msus/oigj4mg2o0vijzcc9cdg/JPSThumbnailImages2-2026-05-11T154607157.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778532364/jacksonk12msus/oigj4mg2o0vijzcc9cdg/JPSThumbnailImages2-2026-05-11T154607157.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778532364/jacksonk12msus/oigj4mg2o0vijzcc9cdg/JPSThumbnailImages2-2026-05-11T154607157.png","width":2000}])
Jackson Public Schools is continuing to monitor the cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides Canvas.
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It was a morning filled with gratitude, reflection, and a shared sense of purpose as Jackson Public Schools honored its community partners during the 2025–2026 Highlight Awards Celebration.
![A group of young people, wearing matching t-shirts, standing in front of a colorful backdrop with various logos and slogans.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773600560/jacksonk12msus/cwjw2lc31aylgbsqqjf9/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL5.png","width":160}])
The Peeples Middle School Robotics Team qualified for and competed in the Mississippi FIRST® Tech Challenge Championship on March 6–7, 2026, in Oxford, Mississippi. Our scholars proudly represented Peeples while showcasing their skills in engineering, coding, and teamwork against top robotics teams from across the state.
![The image displays a collage of various photographs and a poster for the film "Black Panther" against a vibrant orange background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773601316/jacksonk12msus/jkhmtaysg1dqnhffhbey/PEEPLESTHUMBNAIL6.png","width":160}])
Ms. Scales and her scholars won the Peeples Middle School Black History Door Decorating Competition by creating a display using AI that showed scholars in their future careers. The class was rewarded with a pizza party for their creativity and inspiring message.
![The book cover features the title "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas, with a graphic illustration of a person's legs and a police badge against a bright yellow background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770843125/jacksonk12msus/tqafcswhagzzjsds1bgq/JPSThumbnailImages255.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770843125/jacksonk12msus/tqafcswhagzzjsds1bgq/JPSThumbnailImages255.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770843125/jacksonk12msus/tqafcswhagzzjsds1bgq/JPSThumbnailImages255.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770843125/jacksonk12msus/tqafcswhagzzjsds1bgq/JPSThumbnailImages255.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770843125/jacksonk12msus/tqafcswhagzzjsds1bgq/JPSThumbnailImages255.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770843125/jacksonk12msus/tqafcswhagzzjsds1bgq/JPSThumbnailImages255.png","width":2000}])
In recognition of the importance of literacy and culturally relevant reading, the JPS Office of Library Services and Teaching and Learning team recommends a curated list of literary works for scholars, educators, families, and community members to explore during Black History Month.