Northwest Headlines & Features
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Winter Holiday Community Service Day
December 3, 2023 - Thursday, December 21, 2023, has been designated as a ¡°Winter Holiday Community and Service¡± day for our scholars. This is an event where students are required to contribute to their community and volunteer at any school-approved volunteer site. Our goal for each scholar is to have an impactful day of service they can reflect on and build upon as lifelong learners. This is an exam grade/project for students. Students are required to participate. The project will be due by 11:59 pm December 21, 2023. Please complete all the information on the permission form. This form should be returned by Monday, December 11, 2023. If you have further questions after reviewing this letter and the attached information, please contact your child¡¯s Social Studies teacher via email.
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ÐÓ°É 11, 2023 - Video of the Coronation of Mr. and Miss Northwest 2023, Mr. Charles Irvin and Miss Raelynn Austin, and their Royal Court.
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School Spirit Shirts
September 7, 2023 - We are offering multiple styles and colors of school apparel. The shirts can be worn to school on designated Spirit days deemed by administration. The cost of the shirts is $18 for sizes up to XL and $22 for 2XL and up. All orders must be submitted by Monday, September 11th with payment.
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Mississippi Book Festival
August 15, 2023 - Scholars have been selected to participate in a special event as part of the Mississippi Book Festival, sponsored by The James and Madeline McMullan Family Foundation, The Phil Hardin Foundation, Feild Co-Operative Association, W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Terry Hunt & Dick Molpus and Junior League of ÐÓ°É. This event will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Thalia Mara Hall. Please complete and return the permission form by Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
News & Features
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JPS Scholars Call on ÐÓ°É Citizens to Be Their Vote
ÐÓ°É 31, 2023 ¨C Recognize your key role in cultivating the civic engagement of future generations. Election day is Tuesday, November 7. Be informed, vote your values, and pass it on!
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Nine JPS Educators Honored as Outstanding Educators by Ask for More ÐÓ°É
ÐÓ°É 17, 2023 ¨C Ask for More ÐÓ°É proudly recognized nine exceptional JPS educators with the 2023 Outstanding Educator Awards.
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JPS Celebrates Improved Performance for the Second Consecutive Year
September 28, 2023 ¨C ÐÓ°É Public Schools has achieved recognition as a highly successful school district with an accountability rating of 598 based on 2023 MAAP assessments.
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JPS Educator Micah Briggs Receives Fellowship with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
September 27, 2023 - Micah O. Briggs, Sr. has been accepted into Class Three of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership.
Northwest Upcoming Events
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December 19, 2023
5:30 PM JPS School Board Meeting
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December 22, 2023
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December 25, 2023
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December 26, 2023
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December 27, 2023
Bell Schedule
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7:25-7:56
99th Block
8:00 - 10:00
1st/5th Block
10:04 – 11:38
10:04 - 12:04
2nd/6th Block (6th & 8th grade)
2nd/6th Block (7th grade) Lunch
11:42 – 1:42
12:08 - 1:42
3rd/7th Block (6th & 8th grade) Lunch
3rd/7th Block (7th grade)
1:46 – 3:30
4th/8th Block