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The pay raises come on the heels of a tough year for the school district. In December, the board voted to close 11 schools and merge two others.
On February 6, 2014, Jackson High graduate Jeffrey Beal was chosen unanimously to become the next Jackson Public Schools superintendent effective June 30, 2014. He will succeed former Superintendent Dan Evans who has been JPS’ superintendent since 1999. [3]
Jackson schools integrated by law as per Derek Jerome Singleton vs. the Jackson Public School District, decided in 1969. [4] In 1969, 47% of the students were black. [5] The enrollment declined by 5,000 students between the fall semester of 1969 and February 1, 1970, due to white flight. [4] In fall 1970 the percentage of black students was now 61.
Ten Jackson elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school will be closing or be consolidated in 2024. JPS Board votes to close 11 schools, merge 2 more in 2024 Skip to main content
Lanier was founded in 1925 as a junior and senior high school. It was named after William Henry Lanier (1855–1929), who was superintendent of black schools in Jackson from 1912 until his death. [1] Due to segregation, Lanier was reserved for black students until 1969, [7] when Jackson schools were integrated by law. [8]
Check the calendar for these Jackson-area grade schools Madison County School District Devona Dew will become principal at Rosa Scott School in Madison County starting fall of 2024.
John W. Provine High School is a public high school located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.It is part of the Jackson Public School District.Nicknamed "Ram City", the school serves students in grades 9–12 in the West Jackson area.
Enrollment at the start of the year was 1,208 seniors at JPS' seven high schools, according to a report by the Mississippi Department of Education. That means nearly 95% of JPS' class of 2024 ...