Casey
Elementary School
Casey News
![Instructure (Canvas) Cybersecurity Incident]([{"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.
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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.
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The two-day event highlighted innovation, creativity, and academic excellence from scholars across the district.
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The Mississippi Poetry Project Contest Winners
This year's theme was nature. The goal of the Mississippi Poetry Project is to help students experience the joy and accomplishment that can come from writing poetry, and from sharing their own voices, words, and experiences.
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The Casey Newsletter showcases academic achievements, visual and performing arts programs, community events, school activities, and much more.
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Jackson Public Schools proudly celebrates Black history by uplifting the people and stories that paved the way for our district’s growth and strength, shaping JPS into a thriving educational community at the heart of Mississippi.
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As part of our ongoing commitment to sustaining a strong and compliant School Nutrition Program, this notice is to inform you that, effective March 1, 2026, adult meal prices will increase.
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(3rd-5th Grade) MAC Teaching Artist Chris Espinosa visits Casey Elementary!
We are incredibly grateful for the talent, passion, and creativity that Chris, improv and melodrama extraordinaire, brought to Casey Elementary last Friday!
Chris flawlessly engaged our 3rd–5th grade scholars in an unforgettable drama experience that was not only entertaining, but deeply instructional. Through performance, students strengthened their understanding of point of view in a way that was meaningful and fun.
He also lead a PD with our lower elementary teachers, demonstrating innovative ways to bring learning to life by dramatizing shapes based on their attributes, which is perfect for our youngest scholars!
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Dorothy Fyke, a 6th grader at Bailey APAC Middle School, claimed first place, and Avery Dantzler, a 4th grader at Obama Magnet Elementary School, earned second place.
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Joe Overstreet Contest Winners!
25 of our 4th and 5th grade scholars earned an unforgettable experience after winning our school writing competition tied to the powerful work of Mississippi artist Joe Overstreet.
Last week, those winning scholars attended the Taking Flight exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Art, and what a time we had! Curiosity, creativity, and deep thinking filled EVERY moment.
Thank you to the Museum of Art for providing such a meaningful opportunity for our students to connect literacy and art!
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Casey Elementary's 1st-3rd grade scholars attended the musical Frozen, presented by the professional theater company in Jackson, New Stage Theatre!
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The annual award honors advancing student literacy and includes a school library makeover for Shirley Elementary.
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Thomas most recently served as the Executive Director of Climate and Wellness for Jackson Public Schools, overseeing the nursing department and counseling services.
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Madison currently serves as Chair of the Wells APAC Theatre Department within Jackson Public Schools, where he teaches acting, technical theatre, and career development across elementary, middle, and high school.