KEY COMMUNICATOR
SPECIAL EDITION – MAY 22, 2020
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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2020
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To the Jackson Public Schools Class of 2020:
As you chart your path and continue learning along the way, I wish you peace, love and light; and I look forward to celebrating your greatness as you continue to live in your purpose—overcoming any and all challenges that come your way.
Congratulations and best wishes!
-- Errick L. Greene, Ed.D., Superintendent
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We have created a special website just for the Class of 2020. It is Graduation Central where you will find all graduation-related information, including important dates and opportunities to share your photos.
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JPS will present virtual celebrations for the Class of 2020 on
May 26 & 27. Watch online or on Comcast Channel 19. The schedule is as follows:
- Murrah—Tuesday, May 26, 1 p.m.
- Provine—Tuesday, May 26, 2:30 p.m.
- Jim Hill—Tuesday, May 26, 4 p.m.
- Callaway—Wednesday, May 27, 1:30 p.m.
- Forest Hill—Wednesday, May 27, 3 p.m.
- Wingfield—Wednesday, May 27, 4:30 p.m.
- Lanier—Wednesday, May 27, 6 p.m.
Ways to Watch:
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Jackson Public Schools extends special gratitude to Woodward Hines and the Get2College Center for doing their part to celebrate this unique class. The organization donated a yard sign to each JPS 2020 graduate. They designed and printed 1,511 yard signs and delivered them to our high schools.
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Callaway High School, Dr. Chuconna Anderson, Principal
- Alicia Love, Valedictorian
- Audria Jackson, Salutatorian
Forest Hill High School, Mr. Torrey Hampton, Principal
- Victoria Harrison, Valedictorian
- Courtni Sutton, Salutatorian
Jim Hill High School, Mr. Bobby D. Brown, Principal
- Jamerial Coy, Valedictorian
- Jada Kelly, Salutatorian
Lanier High School, Dr. Valerie Bradley, Principal
- Zakia Crisler, Valedictorian
- Jada Fleming, Salutatorian
Murrah High School, Dr. Alvanette Buchanan, Principal
- Jeffrey Caliedo, Valedictorian
- Jessie James III, Salutatorian
Provine High School, Dr. Shelita Brown, Principal
- Alandria Galloway, Valedictorian
- Brandie Wigley, Salutatorian
Wingfield High School, Mr. Roderick Smith, Principal
- Crystal Smith, Valedictorian
- Chloe' Smiley-Tart, Salutatorian
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As part of our ongoing online Celebration of the Jackson Public Schools Class of 2020, we present the Top 20 Scholars of each of our seven high schools. Congratulations to these hardworking seniors.
Click any thumbnail to view the full size image and see the names of that school's Top 20.
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We've made it easy for graduates and their families to share their senior memories with Jackson Public Schools and the community. This was indeed a very special year, and these events should be recorded and shared widely. Consider this a time capsule for your 2020 graduation celebration.
Send us your senior photos
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CLARION-LEDGER VIDEO:
Callaway seniors proudly walk the graduation stage observing current health guidelines.
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Charles Rounds, a graduating senior at Murrah, is one of 16 recipients of the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Gold Medal Portfolio. The recognition includes a $10,000 scholarship.
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20 senior student-athletes announced their commitments on National Signing Day.
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Forest Hill basketball standout Keondre Montgomery accepted a full-ride offer from Mississippi State.
(WJTV News/WAPT Photo)
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Several JPS scholars, including two seniors–Kelvin Gardner and Courtni Sutton–were profiled as Jackson Free Press 2020 Amazing Teens.
(JFP News/Photo)
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Seniors Shamar Stamps and Shamya Robinson were members of the winning team along with junior Kameron Lewis.
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Murrah senior Zacchaeus Wallace was one of four winners from Mississippi at Jobs for America's Graduates national conference.
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