Winter Break (districtwide closure)

All JPS schools and offices will be closed from December 19, 2025, to January 2, 2026, in observance of the Winter Break holiday. 

Teachers, Staff, and Students Return/3rd Nine Weeks Begin

All teachers, staff, and students return from Winter Break on Monday, January 5, 2025. The 3rd nine weeks begin.

2nd Term Report Cards Issued

2nd term report cards will be issued to students. 

Teacher Professional Development Day (no school for students)

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) has designated January 16, 2026, as a Teacher Professional Development Day, meaning students will not have classes on that day. These days are set aside for teachers to focus on training, planning, and collaborating to enhance their teachi......More

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) has designated January 16, 2026, as a Teacher Professional Development Day, meaning students will not have classes on that day. These days are set aside for teachers to focus on training, planning, and collaborating to enhance their teaching practices. 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (districtwide closure)

All JPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

JPS School Board Meeting

The Jackson Public SchoolsâŻBoard of Trustees will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the School Board Meeting Room at 621 South State Street.To make public comments, community members should:Email their request no later than 4:00 p.......More

The Jackson Public SchoolsâŻBoard of Trustees will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the School Board Meeting Room at 621 South State Street.To make public comments, community members should:Email their request no later than 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day to Rosalind Williams.Individuals must make public comments in person.The meeting will be broadcast live on JPS Instructional Television, available on Comcast Channel 19 and the JPS ITV YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/JPSITV).

JPS Board Room

Teacher Professional Development Day (80% day for students)

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) has designated January 27, 2026, as a Teacher Professional Development Day and an 80% day for students. These days are set aside for teachers to focus on training, planning, and collaborating to enhance their teaching practices. Please re......More

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) has designated January 27, 2026, as a Teacher Professional Development Day and an 80% day for students. These days are set aside for teachers to focus on training, planning, and collaborating to enhance their teaching practices. Please refer to the Student Bell Schedule for dismissal times. 

JPS School Board Meeting

The Jackson Public SchoolsâŻBoard of Trustees will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the School Board Meeting Room at 621 South State Street.To make public comments, community members should:Email their request no later than 4:00 p.m......More

The Jackson Public SchoolsâŻBoard of Trustees will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in the School Board Meeting Room at 621 South State Street.To make public comments, community members should:Email their request no later than 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day to Rosalind Williams.Individuals must make public comments in person.The meeting will be broadcast live on JPS Instructional Television, available on Comcast Channel 19 and the JPS ITV YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/JPSITV).

JPS Board Room

3rd Nine Weeks Midterm Reports

3rd nine weeks midterm reports will be issued to students.

Teacher Professional Development Day (no school for students)

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) has designated February 13, 2026, as a Teacher Professional Development Day, meaning students will not have classes on that day. These days are set aside for teachers to focus on training, planning, and collaborating to enhance their teach......More

Jackson Public Schools (JPS) has designated February 13, 2026, as a Teacher Professional Development Day, meaning students will not have classes on that day. These days are set aside for teachers to focus on training, planning, and collaborating to enhance their teaching practices. 

JPS School Board Meeting

The Jackson Public SchoolsâŻBoard of Trustees will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the School Board Meeting Room at 621 South State Street.To make public comments, community members should:Email their request no later than 4:00 p.......More

The Jackson Public SchoolsâŻBoard of Trustees will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the School Board Meeting Room at 621 South State Street.To make public comments, community members should:Email their request no later than 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day to Rosalind Williams.Individuals must make public comments in person.The meeting will be broadcast live on JPS Instructional Television, available on Comcast Channel 19 and the JPS ITV YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/JPSITV).

JPS Board Room