KEY COMMUNICATOR | JULY 2021
The first day of school for JPS scholars is Monday, August 9. We are planning for a safe full return for all scholars. Visit our special website landing section to learn more about, safety measures, school schedules, registration, shared responsibilities, and more.

RETURN TO LEARN QUICK FACTS
  • Jackson Public Schools is moving to 100% in-person instruction with limited exceptions for documented health reasons.

  • With the technology resources and know-how gained over the last school year, we are prepared to move to virtual instructions for emergency situations provided scholars and faculty have uninterrupted access to internet and power. Each JPS scholar will receive a device along with training on how to navigate the online class environment and properly disinfect the device.

  • In the event of quarantine, schools will provide asynchronous virtual assignments for all scholars.
SAFETY MEASURES

  • Everyone screened at school entry.
  • Handwashing stations throughout buildings.
  • Face coverings will be required.
  • Symptomatic or sick students will be isolated at school until they can be picked up.
PROCEDURES

  • Daily cleaning of high touch-point areas in all buildings.
  • Drivers and scholars will be required to wear masks. Buses will be cleaned daily.
  • Lunch will be served in cafeterias.
SCHEDULES

  • Elementary
7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
  • Middle
8 a.m.-3:20 p.m.
  • High
8:40 a.m.-4 p.m.

Elementary schedules have been extended to align with instructional time in other Mississippi districts.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Basic school supplies for elementary scholars are listed below. If your scholar will be in middle school or high school in the fall, contact the school for details. Visit the School Supplies page on our website for more.

  • Crayons
  • Washable Markers
  • School Glue
  • Glue Sticks
  • Manila Paper (12” X 18”)
  • Scissors
  • # 2 Pencils
  • Manuscript Tablets
  • Erasers
  • Pocket Folders
  • 12” Plastic Ruler
Download our updated School Supply lists at www.jackson.k12.ms.us/SchoolSupplies.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Click to download the District Calendar At-A-Glance.
Visit www.jackson.k12.ms.us/DistrictCalendar for the online version.
REGISTERED FOR SCHOOL?

  • Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will resume at all school locations on Wednesday, July 21. 
  • Returning student registration can be completedthrough ActiveParent.
  • New students can call (601) 960-8852 or visit our School Registration page to schedule a registration appointment.
SUMMER READING REMINDER!

There are just weeks remaining before the first day of school. Don't let your scholars forget about Summer Reading. They are required to read three books and complete logs for each. Encourage them to read lots of books about whatever interests them. Visit our Summer Reading page for required and recommended reading lists and to get extra reading logs.
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DISTRICT NEWS
State Sets Policies To Resume In-Person Schooling

The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) passed two policies that call for all school districts to resume in-person instruction as the primary mode of teaching starting in the 2021-2022 school year.

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JPS To Continue Offering No Cost Breakfast & Lunch Meals

JPS Child Nutrition will continue serving breakfast and lunch meals at no cost to our scholars and their families. The free meal program is made possible through the extension of a USDA waiver for pandemic relief.

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Janet Wallace Joins Office of Recruitment

As the Manager of Teacher Support and Retention, Wallace will contribute to the development of highly effective teachers in support of the District's teacher pipeline and retention goals.

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New Principals Named at Four Schools

Welcome to new principals for 2021: Rachea Williams (Marshall), LaRoy Merrick (Walton), Glenn Kane (Blackburn) and Dr. Shemeka McClung (Callaway).

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Outstanding Alumni News: Murrah Grad Joins The Cadets

Murrah graduate Rigel Robinson Jr. is on tour this summer with The Cadets Drum Corps, a world-class competitive drum and bugle corps.

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