Jackson Public Schools’ Post

🎉 A big shout-out to Mayor Chokwe Lumumba for spreading JPS Joy during his State of the City address on October 10 at the Ice House! Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene, a special invited guest, thanked Mayor Lumumba for his support and partnership with JPS over the past seven years. Dr. Greene also highlighted the 📈 significant gains in academic achievement the district has made despite past challenges. As a proud Callaway alumnus, Mayor Lumumba shared the stage with many talented scholars. The event featured performances by scholars from the Wells APAC program and the Callaway High School Mixed Chorale. Wells APAC Performers: 📜 Poem: Future Written and performed by Hannah King 🎤 Song: I Know Where I've Been From the musical Hairspray, arranged by Mac Huff 🎤 Soloist: Landon Carter-Price 🎶 Vocal Ensemble: Ethan Brown, Saniya Coleman, Regan Huddleston, Raylan McKinest, Reyunna Oatis, Ava Reed 🎼 Callaway High School Mixed Chorale Director: Jaime Jones Accompanist: Montre Walker Performances: What’s Going On – Arr. Rolio Dilworth This Will Be – Arr. James Rose United in Purpose – Arr. Rolio Dilworth 🎓 Scholars: Jamiya Allen Makayla Baldwin Aryana Cuba Krvin Edwards Saniah Evans Rodrick Finley Rodney Hawthorne Toussaint Hayden Cameron Lambert Bristol Myles Alayshia Newson Ashanti Odom Keelonna Sanders Morgan Smith Nicholas Stuckey Zechariah Tolliver Charles Travis Laila Williams

Ask for More Jackson proudly celebrated ten exceptional JPS educators with the 2024 Outstanding Educator Awards! 🎓✨ Nominated by their school principals, these amazing teachers were honored for their remarkable ability to connect with scholars, ignite imagination, and create a lifelong love for learning. 🌟💡 The celebration took place on Tuesday, October 8, at the Jackson Medical Mall, where families, friends, principals, and district leaders gathered to applaud their success. 🎊 In addition to a well-deserved certificate, each recipient was gifted a generous monetary award, thanks to an anonymous Ask For More donor. 💌🎁 "There are so many outstanding teachers in the district, and we commend them all for their dedication and commitment to educating scholars," shared Gwen Gardner of Ask for More Jackson. "We truly appreciate teachers for planting the seed of knowledge that continues to flourish." 🌱🍎 Join us in congratulating our shining stars: 🎖️ Dr. Diane Smith – Wells APAC 🎖️ Tanya Fortenberry – John Hopkins Elementary 🎖️ Jacqueline Bell – Johnson Elementary 🎖️ Tora K. Jones – Walton Elementary 🎖️ Katrina Jones – JPS Elementary Network II 🎖️ Tameka J. Battle – Callaway High School 🎖️ Taylor Gabrielle Hyde – Pecan Park Elementary 🎖️ Sophelia Sykes – Spann Elementary 🎖️ Monique Mapp – Shirley Elementary 🎖️ Shanieca Adams – Key Elementary 🌟 Let's continue to celebrate and support the incredible educators who are shaping the future, one scholar at a time! 🌟 📸 (L-R) Vanessa Gray (front) Edie Graham (front) Gwen Gardner (front) Ben Torrey (back) Dr. Errick Greene (back) Tamika Battle (front) Tanya Fortenberry (back) Katrina Jones (front) Gabrielle Hyde (back) Sophelia Skyes (front) Jacqueline Bell (front) Tora Jones (back) Shamieca Adams (front) Roy Miller (front) Dr. Michael Cormack (back) Dr. Diane Smith (front) Monique Mapp (front)

Still celebrating our SUPER superintendent!! Congratulations again, Dr. Greene. The Council of the Great City Schools announced that Dr. Errick L. Greene, is one of five finalists for the Green-Garner Award, the highest honor in urban education. ▶️ https://bit.ly/4eOB3Bp

A powerful read! 🔥 Aisha Nyandoro, "showed America what happens when you give mothers cash." She also happens to be a 1997 graduate of Forest Hill High School! Nyandoro was named to TIME’s annual #TIME100Next list. It's a list that recognizes leaders and innovators across a variety of disciplines and from across the world, who are rising leaders shaping society’s future. #StrongFinish #JPSJoy | See the full story here. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3U0bUMl

The Jackson Public School District, remaining steadfast in its commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement, maintains a “C” rating on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP). See all results here: https://bit.ly/3B9XK4A

A big thank you to Celebrity Nick Wallace & US Foods for Wednesday's speciality menu for hundreds of scholars at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School in celebration of National Hunger Action Month. You filled bellies, created smiles and inspired culinary awareness. We appreciate you! #JPSJoy https://bit.ly/3zT00g6

Congratulations Dr. Greene!! 🎉 The Council of the Great City Schools has announced Jackson Public School Superintendent, Dr. Errick L. Greene, as one of five finalists for the prestigious Green-Garner Award, recognized as the nation’s highest honor in urban education. Dr. Greene, who has served as superintendent since 2018, expressed his excitement: “I'm truly honored to be recognized for the work that we're doing here in Jackson. This continues to be the most rewarding experience of my career, and I'm so pleased to be serving alongside such talented and committed educators and on behalf of such amazing scholars.” Each candidate was evaluated on their efforts to improve student achievement, narrow achievement gaps, demonstrate governance skills, and increase public confidence in their respective school districts. The five finalists for the 2024 Green-Garner Award are: Romules Durant, CEO/Superintendent, Toledo Public Schools Errick L. Greene, Superintendent, Jackson Public Schools Roger León, Superintendent, Newark Public Schools Alex Marrero, Superintendent, Denver Public Schools Sonja Brookins Santelises, CEO, Baltimore City Public Schools Full story: ▶️ https://bit.ly/4eOB3Bp

We have been awarded a COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) Hiring Grant in the amount of $515,776. JPS will be able to hire more sworn officers over the next five years. Full story: ▶️ 🚔 https://bit.ly/4gRbFgn

Congratulations again to our teachers chosen to influence educators nationwide to advance student success and opportunities. Meet them all here. ▶️ https://bit.ly/3XswQMV