New Stage Theatre Presents Anne & Emmett at Forest Hill

Forest Hill High School will host a FREE performance of Anne & Emmett at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the school located at 2607 Raymond Road. This production is part of NEW STAGE Performing Arts Center's Arts-in-Education statewide touring program. Through an imag......More

Forest Hill High School will host a FREE performance of Anne & Emmett at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the school located at 2607 Raymond Road. This production is part of NEW STAGE Performing Arts Center's Arts-in-Education statewide touring program. Through an imaginary conversation between two iconic figures of civil rights history, Anne & Emmett examines the innocence of children thrust into the most horrific of circumstances. This play is a history lesson about the importance of tolerance, compassion, and justice, to be acted on in life. Directed by New Stage Education Director Xerron Mingo, Anne & Emmett will be performed by New Stage Associate Artist Company actors Baxter Evans III, Morgan McKay, Jade Krystal Dyer, and Paul Pelletier Jr. Recommended for students in grades 6-12. Download New Stage Education's Anne & Emmett Study Guide (PDF).

2607 Raymond Road Jackson MS 39212

JPS Swim Team Tryouts

Swim team tryouts are open to any incoming 7th-12th grade scholar. Tryouts will be held at the Flowood Branch YMCA located at 690 Liberty Road. Swimmers will need to attend at least two tryout dates to be considered. Tryouts will be held on the following dates: Saturday......More

Swim team tryouts are open to any incoming 7th-12th grade scholar. Tryouts will be held at the Flowood Branch YMCA located at 690 Liberty Road. Swimmers will need to attend at least two tryout dates to be considered. Tryouts will be held on the following dates: Saturday May 4 &ndash 12:30-2 p.m.Sunday May 5 &ndash 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday May 8 &ndash 6:30-7:30 p.m.Thursday May 9 &ndash 6:30- 7:30 p.m. The deadline to complete the registration form is Friday May 3 2024. Registration JPS Swim Team Tryouts Registration Form

690 Liberty Road Flowood MS 39232

Memorial Day (Districtwide Closure)

All JPS schools and offices will be closed for Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024.

Last Day for Students

2024 High School Graduations

JPS will celebrate the graduating class of 2024 in commencement ceremonies to be held Thursday May 30 & Friday May 31 2024. Each program will last about one hour with an hour between ceremonies for attendees to exit and enter. Thursday May 30 2024SchoolCommencement Time......More

JPS will celebrate the graduating class of 2024 in commencement ceremonies to be held Thursday May 30 & Friday May 31 2024. Each program will last about one hour with an hour between ceremonies for attendees to exit and enter. Thursday May 30 2024SchoolCommencement TimeMurrah High School1:30&ndash 3 p.m.Provine High School4&ndash 5 p.m.Jim Hill High School6&ndash 7 p.m. Friday May 31 2024SchoolCommencement TimeCallaway High School12:30&ndash 1:30 p.m.Forest Hill High School2:30&ndash 3:30 p.m.Wingfield High School4:30&ndash 5:30 p.m.Lanier High School6:30&ndash 7:30 p.m. The Mississippi Coliseum requires only clear bags to be allowed when entering the building. Additionally each guest will be required to enter through a metal detector. No balloons signs or noisemakers will be allowed during JPS graduation ceremonies. The graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed on the Jackson Public Schools YouTube channel.

Mississippi Coliseum

2024 High School Graduations

JPS will celebrate the graduating class of 2024 in commencement ceremonies to be held Thursday May 30 & Friday May 31 2024. Each program will last about one hour with an hour between ceremonies for attendees to exit and enter. Thursday May 30 2024SchoolCommencement Time......More

JPS will celebrate the graduating class of 2024 in commencement ceremonies to be held Thursday May 30 & Friday May 31 2024. Each program will last about one hour with an hour between ceremonies for attendees to exit and enter. Thursday May 30 2024SchoolCommencement TimeMurrah High School1:30&ndash 3 p.m.Provine High School4&ndash 5 p.m.Jim Hill High School6&ndash 7 p.m. Friday May 31 2024SchoolCommencement TimeCallaway High School12:30&ndash 1:30 p.m.Forest Hill High School2:30&ndash 3:30 p.m.Wingfield High School4:30&ndash 5:30 p.m.Lanier High School6:30&ndash 7:30 p.m. The Mississippi Coliseum requires only clear bags to be allowed when entering the building. Additionally each guest will be required to enter through a metal detector. No balloons signs or noisemakers will be allowed during JPS graduation ceremonies. The graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed on the Jackson Public Schools YouTube channel.

Mississippi Coliseum