Murrah News

We are pleased to announce new principals at eight JPS schools for the 2025-2026 school year. They all bring years of experience and outstanding accomplishments to the schools they will serve in the new year.

JPS announced the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2025 at its annual Salute to Scholars program held May 19, 2025. They were recognized for their outstanding academic performance and other factors.

Jackson Public Schools celebrated the inaugural cohort of graduates of the Jackson Middle College. While completing their high school graduation requirements, these future educators also completed significant coursework toward their undergraduate degrees in mathematics education.

Murrah High School senior Kristen Celeste Rhodes has been awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. She is one of 2,500 recipients chosen nationwide through a highly selective qualifying process that considers academics, service and leadership activities of honorees.

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. 

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 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.

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.

February 25, 2025 – Jackson Public Schools (JPS) has launched an exciting new partnership with the Jackson Zoo, aimed at enriching scholars' wildlife education.

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.

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.

December 10, 2024 - JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene acknowledged five remarkable individuals for their impactful contributions, which uphold the District's dedication to its scholars, families, and staff.