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![boy smiling while eating in the lunchroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747064310/jacksonk12msus/tamsasc4l95jcm77ymxp/boy-eating-lunchroom-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747064310/jacksonk12msus/tamsasc4l95jcm77ymxp/boy-eating-lunchroom-accent.jpg","width":301}])
Children ages 18 and younger will be able to have breakfast and lunch meals at no cost throughout the month of June. The program will be offered at 12 JPS schools.
![More than 60 beloved members of the JPS family will retire by the end of the school year. We wish them well and continued in their future endeavors.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746814377/jacksonk12msus/eg5tkpas4uj57eyequnv/happy-retirement-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746814377/jacksonk12msus/eg5tkpas4uj57eyequnv/happy-retirement-accent.jpg","width":301}])
Jackson Public Schools honors the more than 60 beloved members of the JPS family who will be parting through retirement by the end of the school year. While they will be missed, we wish them well in their future endeavors.
![JPS Honors Our Teachers of the Year As Part of Teacher Appreciation Week Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746141658/jacksonk12msus/zhy7z2gfvmi6xqg0qyuz/teacher-appreciation-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746141658/jacksonk12msus/zhy7z2gfvmi6xqg0qyuz/teacher-appreciation-accent.jpg","width":301}])
JPS is honored to celebrate teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, 2025. In doing so, we take this opportunity to recognize the 2025 school Teachers of the Year.
March 5, 2025 - Cadet Captain Ashanti Odom of Callaway High School was selected as the JPS 2025-2026 Cadet of the Year. After a lengthy application process by a committee of education professionals, she was chosen on February 26 at an award ceremony at the Mississippi eCenter.
![JPS Honors School Counselor of the Year, Celebrates National School Counseling Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740773358/jacksonk12msus/e55zwqrvv2hsazmjma7o/canva.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740773358/jacksonk12msus/e55zwqrvv2hsazmjma7o/canva.png","width":301}])
February 26, 2025 - In a celebration of dedication, compassion, and the power of guidance, Jackson Public Schools (JPS) honored its 75 remarkable school counselors during the 2025 Counselor of the Year Annual Awards on Friday, February 7, 2025.
![Celebrating Black History Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740773299/jacksonk12msus/txn9kiivwb0xopsi4tac/black-history-accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740773299/jacksonk12msus/txn9kiivwb0xopsi4tac/black-history-accent.jpg","width":301}])
February 1-March 1, 2025 – As we pay tribute to the generations of Americans who overcame adversity to achieve freedom, we celebrate our history by highlighting local history makers.
![Jerry Jenkins is a West African storyteller who flawlessly integrates academics and the arts.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740776343/jacksonk12msus/ufszuhy6y0ychbrunzvr/JerryJenkins3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740776343/jacksonk12msus/ufszuhy6y0ychbrunzvr/JerryJenkins3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740776343/jacksonk12msus/ufszuhy6y0ychbrunzvr/JerryJenkins3.jpg","width":640}])
December 2-6, 2024 - Casey Students played djembes as they sang "Funga Alafia", meaning welcome and blessings in Yoruba, capturing a true sense of community.
![In The Beginning Was the Story, Led by Da Terrence Roberts (Da Story Weaver)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740776340/jacksonk12msus/dqnsoa6g2hrhsdunamsj/MrRobertsstorytelling6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740776340/jacksonk12msus/dqnsoa6g2hrhsdunamsj/MrRobertsstorytelling6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740776340/jacksonk12msus/dqnsoa6g2hrhsdunamsj/MrRobertsstorytelling6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740776340/jacksonk12msus/dqnsoa6g2hrhsdunamsj/MrRobertsstorytelling6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740776340/jacksonk12msus/dqnsoa6g2hrhsdunamsj/MrRobertsstorytelling6.jpg","width":1500}])
February 9, 2024 - K-5 students learned the elements of storytelling, and used them to tell or retell traditional folktales in their own way.
![Visiting MAC teaching artist, Kat Wilson, teaches 2nd grade students to dance moon phases..]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740776338/jacksonk12msus/ufqrhpknx1ybonychqj4/KatWilsonCMplanets1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740776338/jacksonk12msus/ufqrhpknx1ybonychqj4/KatWilsonCMplanets1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740776338/jacksonk12msus/ufqrhpknx1ybonychqj4/KatWilsonCMplanets1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740776338/jacksonk12msus/ufqrhpknx1ybonychqj4/KatWilsonCMplanets1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740776338/jacksonk12msus/ufqrhpknx1ybonychqj4/KatWilsonCMplanets1.jpg","width":1500}])
January 23, 2024 - Kat Wilson, artistic director of Kinetic Etchings, teaches creative movement to Casey Elementary 2nd grade students.
![Your Voice Matters! Comprehensive Needs Assessment - February 12-21, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740773301/jacksonk12msus/opf2dsvsy4pzstsynnzx/your-voice-matters-accent-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740773301/jacksonk12msus/opf2dsvsy4pzstsynnzx/your-voice-matters-accent-2.jpg","width":301}])
January 24, 2025 – In anticipation of the release of our 2025 survey, we want to share how your feedback on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment helps us improve JPS.
![The impact of the Arts in Education at Casey Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740776330/jacksonk12msus/mcfyx4s7kcd6tbbirmum/theimpactofthearts2023accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740776330/jacksonk12msus/mcfyx4s7kcd6tbbirmum/theimpactofthearts2023accent.jpg","width":320}])
JPS superintendent Dr. Errick Green speaks with principal Vanessa Dean and visual art teacher Anne Walker about the impact of arts in education.
![Secretary Miguel Cardona and Principal Anthony Moore with two students at Casey Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740772037/jacksonk12msus/m8tnw2ggws4bqidgdjbn/CardonaatCaseyx.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740772037/jacksonk12msus/m8tnw2ggws4bqidgdjbn/CardonaatCaseyx.jpg","width":301}])
February 17, 2023 - Secretary Cardona’s visit to Casey Elementary School shined a positive light on Jackson Public Schools and the importance of providing all JPS Scholars with opportunities to succeed.
![New Stage Theatre cast and Casey students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740776327/jacksonk12msus/kezlwpodvwoy6juqzqkx/Newstage2023accent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740776327/jacksonk12msus/kezlwpodvwoy6juqzqkx/Newstage2023accent.jpg","width":301}])
March 10, 2023 - New Stage Theatre presented an in-school performance of Click Clack Moo: Cows at Casey Elementary as part of their Arts-in-Education program.
![Casey Elementary Strings Performance Wows Parents Before Holiday Break]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740776322/jacksonk12msus/ijtiggplrhykjlcyjufj/strings1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740776322/jacksonk12msus/ijtiggplrhykjlcyjufj/strings1.png","width":301}])
December 20, 2024 - Just before the holiday break, 3rd-5th graders at Casey Elementary School took center stage for a Strings Performance that left parents beaming with pride. The event, held in front of a packed audience of over a hundred proud family members, showcased the students’ impressive progress in the school’s Strings program.
![Casey Elementary Celebrates "A" Rating on Mississippi Academic Assessment Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740776318/jacksonk12msus/ygckfwo7wrbdxnzhtjsf/caseyA.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740776318/jacksonk12msus/ygckfwo7wrbdxnzhtjsf/caseyA.png","width":301}])
September 18, 2024 - Casey Elementary stood out as a beacon of excellence on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program, earning an impressive “A” rating on the statewide assessment.