KEY COMMUNICATOR | AUGUST 2021
JPS OFFERS VIRTUAL LEARNING
FOR GRADES PRE-K-6
In response to guidance by the Mississippi Department of Education, stakeholder feedback, and data related to COVID cases among younger scholars we are providing a more flexible learning option for those who are not vaccine eligible.

To learn more, please visit the Virtual Learning Option FAQs which we've added to our Return to Learn Page.
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DISTRICT NEWS
Virtual Learning Option for Grades Pre-K-6

In the interest of prioritizing scholar health and safety, we are moving forward with plans to offer a virtual learning option for our youngest scholars who are ineligible for a COVID vaccination.

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W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellows

Dr. Robert Luckett Jr., Board Secretary, and Thea Faulkner, Director of Partners in Education, have completed an 18-month fellowship as part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership.

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Jim Hill Tiger Cheer Gives Back to Shirley Scholars

Jim Hill cheerleaders delivered 100 book bags filled with supplies to Shirley Elementary following a four-day drive held at their school.

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Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council Members

JPS teachers Vicki Latham, Lynsey McQueen, and Kandice Taylor joined MDE's Mississippi Teacher Advisory Council, which was formed by MDE to contribute to the success of teachers statewide.

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MCSB Donation Supports Expansion of Lanier Band

Thanks to the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band, Lanier High School became the 16th JPS school to receive much-appreciated band instruments.

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Junior League of Jackson Donates Backpacks to Marshall

JLJ volunteers delivered backpacks filled with school supplies to Marshall Elementary in time for them to be distributed to scholars during the school's back-to-school open house.

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District-Based After-School Open to Grades K-12

Applications may be submitted by parents at their child's home school through August 30. After-School programs begin Tuesday, September 14.

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Murrah Cadet of the Year Receives Legion of Valor Award

Cadet Hawkins was nominated by MAJ Robert Morton, Senior Army Instructor of Murrah's JROTC Program, and was endorsed by the District Army Instructor and her school's principal.

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Murrah Teacher Selected for National Summer Institute

Kathryn James McGraw was one of only 25 Summer Scholars chosen from a national applicant pool of 70 to attend the NEH Institute from July 12–16.

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