KEY COMMUNICATOR | DECEMBER 2021
We are proud to present the Superintendent’s Holiday Message! Our lead educator, Superintendent Errick L. Greene, Ed.D., takes a moment to commend Team JPS on a successful first semester amid a continuing global pandemic, and he looks forward to a promising second semester filled with excellence!

Watch it here and subscribe to @JPSITV. Happy holidays!
UPCOMING EVENTS
EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENT ACADEMY
Do you want to ensure your 3-5 year old has a strong start in school? Join us for our Early Childhood Parent Academy beginning Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Sessions will be held from 6-7 p.m. The Academy will consist of six free interactive training sessions delivered online and free materials to practice with at home.

You will:

  • Understand Kindergarten Readiness
  • Identify Childhood Development Milestones
  • Practice Readiness Skills
  • Connect with Teachers and Other Families

Complete the Parent Academy Registration Form to register.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL PROGRAMS APPLICATION
Middle School Special Program applications for the 2022-2023 school year will be accepted from December 1, 2021, to January 31, 2022. 

Applications are being accepted for the programs below:

  • Bailey APAC Academic and Performing Arts (APAC)
  • Northwest International Baccalaureate (IB)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION!

Congratulations to our teachers who had 22 DonorsChoose projects funded on Giving Tuesday (November 30th)! Thanks to donors from across the country and our innovative teachers, over $3,451 in funded projects will be shipped to our schools in the coming weeks.

DISTRICT NEWS
JPS Administrators of the Month for December

The Jackson Public School’s team is ending 2021 on a big note by recognizing 4 outstanding educators as December’s administrators of the month! These 4 individuals have over 70 years of combined experience in education and have served JPS in various roles throughout their matriculation.

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JPS Superintendent Selected to Serve on Board of the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce

Superintendent Errick L. Greene, Ed.D. has been selected to serve on the Board of Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership is the leading economic and community development organization in Mississippi's Capital Community.

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JPS Hosts First Annual "A Night of Stars" Gala

Jackson Public Schools hosted an amazing Night of Stars celebration honoring its Rock Star team members on December 9th. During this special semi-formal gala, the superintendent, board president, and other district leaders acknowledged many of...

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JPS Scholars in GJAC Program Perform at Capital City Lights

Arts Infusion/JPS scholars performing on Capital City Lights mainstage. Photo credit: Mark Sullivan Art Infusion Mentor Zuri Williams rehearses with JPS scholars before the show. Photo credit: Mark Sullivan JPS scholars enrolled in the Greater...

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Lee Elementary Renamed After Dr. Aaron and Ollye Shirley

Lee Elementary, named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee, was renamed after healthcare and education advocates Dr. Aaron and Ollye Shirley to Shirley Elementary on December 6, 2021. In 2017, JPS officials decided that the district would...

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Junior League of Jackson Donates to Partners in...

Partners in Education and Junior League of Jackson Junior League of Jackson Thea Faulkner, PIE Director Once again, the Junior League of Jackson has donated uniform bottoms to Partners in Education for JPS scholars in need. The Pile O' Pants...

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2021 District Reading Fair Winners Announced

December 6, 2021 - The JPS District Reading Fair was held November 18-19 at Cardoza Middle School for students in grades Pre K-12.

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The Superintendent's Monthly Minute: The Gift of Feedback

We are proud to launch the Superintendent’s Monthly Minute featuring Superintendent Errick L. Greene, Ed.D. This new, monthly video series will provide insightful and encouraging words to you from our superintendent. In the December edition, our lead educator focuses on the power of giving feedback. Dr. Greene emphasizes the important roles we play in each other’s lives and how providing feedback is another way of showing how much you care.

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