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JPS Saturday Registration | July 19, 2025
Parents, do you need a weekend option to get your child registered for school? We've got you!
Join us Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forest Hill High School for a weekend registration opportunity just for you.
Reminder: There will be NO registration during the first week of school, so don’t wait! The first day of the 2025-2026 school year is July 28, 2025.
All Hands On Deck: JPS Beautification Day | July 18, 2025
We're calling for All Hands on Deck for JPS Beautification Day to be held Friday, July 18, 2025, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Volunteers will be needed to:
- Help teachers set up their classrooms.
- Enhance school entrances.
- Clean up school grounds.
2025-2026 Convocation Ceremony | July 25, 2025
We will kick off the 2025-2026 school year with a Coachella themed Convocation Ceremony to be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2025. The program will be a vibrant music and arts festival celebrating the diverse talents of JPS performers.
Returning Student Registration for 2025-2026
Parents of current JPS scholars may complete registration for them online. Gather your Proofs of Residency and scan the QR code to get started.
JPS Pre-K Enrollment
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Give your child a strong start. JPS-Hinds Pre-K Collaborative accepting enrollment.
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JPS Strategic Plan (2024-2029)
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The Jackson Public School District unveiled its new Five-Year Strategic Plan, “The Power of People and Possibilities.” The plan makes five commitments focused on systemwide improvements leading to joyful learning & scholar engagement. | |
Marching Towards Excellence
At Jackson Public Schools, we develop scholars through world-class learning experiences to attain an exceptional knowledge base, critical and relevant skill sets, and the necessary dispositions for great success.
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