May 2, 2025 – JPS is honored to celebrate teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, 2025. Join the nationwide celebration with your show of support online (#ThankATeacher) or a handwritten note.
March 18, 2025 - JPS encourages parents to register today for the PowerSchool Parent Portal! This new tool allows you to register online for the 2025-2026 school year, monitor your child’s grades, assignments, and attendance.
March 21, 2025 – Jackson Public Schools will introduce a modified calendar in the 2025-2026 school year, meaning an earlier start and additional break time for scholars.
March 21, 2025 – JPS will be adjusting school boundaries in an effort to right-size classrooms and ensure access to resources for all scholars. The changes will affect 17 schools.
Wednesday Last Day for Teachers
Monday Summer School
Tuesday Summer School
Wednesday Summer School
Regular Schedule:
7:00 a.m. Drop-off for cars and buses.
7:30 a.m. Instruction Begins.
7:45 a.m. Tardy bell sounds.
2:30 p.m. School dismissed.
80% Days: 1:15 p.m. as specified by the District Calendar.
60% Days: 12:00 p.m. as specified by the District Calendar
Emergencies: Sign up for text and email alerts to receive information when school schedules change due to emergencies.
School Event | Time |
School Opens | 7 a.m. |
Homeroom Block | 7:30-7:45 a.m. |
Instructional Begins | 7:30 a.m. |
Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time | 2:45 p.m. |