JPS District Mobile App
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The District's official mobile app is available in app stores today. Get access to news, events, the district directory, and even our DonorsChoose site right in the palm of your hand. You can customize your experience by selecting which schools you want to follow. Customize your experience with the app through Notifications settings. We hope you will enjoy having access to the tools and information you need on a daily basis in one amazing app!
Mobile App Features (Video)
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To download or update on your mobile device, iPad, or Tablet:
- Visit iTunes App Store® or Google Play®
- Search "ÐÓ°É Public Schools MS"
- Then select the “ÐÓ°É Public Schools MS” app for FREE download.
For information and support, call Public Engagement at (601) 960-8935.
- Visit iTunes App Store® or Google Play®
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am a staff member and a parent. Would I get separate notifications?
Posted by:Everyone who downloads the app will receive district-level notifications. If you are a school-based ÐÓ°É Public Schools employee, you can choose to receive notifications from your school. We will also have a staff option so we can share information with ÐÓ°É Public Schools employees who have downloaded the app regardless of where they are assigned.
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I am a volunteer with the district. Can I get notifications for the schools where I volunteer?
Posted by:Yes, the app is a great way to keep up with district news and events and also receive notifications. When prompted to set up the app after downloading, choose the schools you are interested in from the menu. You will start receiving notifications when the schools send them. You will also get notifications from the district. If you want to add schools or want to stop receiving notifications from a school on your list, go to Settings and turn your preferences on or off.
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What if I don't want to get notifications?
Posted by:If you want to download the app but do not want to receive notifications, you can deactivate this feature for the app in the phone settings. However, notifications will include emergency announcements when appropriate, so we recommend not turning off the notification feature.
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Will the school still send me calls and emails or just notifications through the app?
Posted by:Yes, the schools will continue to use all available channels of communication to share important information with parents. The new mobile app is just an additional way through which we can communicate the great things that are happening at the district and let parents and employees know about important updates.
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Will notifications come as text messages? Will it cost me anything to receive them?
Posted by:All notifications are free and there will be no charges for the recipient.
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Will there be updates and will I have to dowload it again?
Posted by:If any updates are made to the app, users will receive a notification to update the app to the latest version in the same way that is done for any other mobile app.
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Will I receive notifications in my language of choice?
Posted by:Notifications are not automatically translated by the app and will retain the language in which it was sent.
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What languages will the app be available in?
Posted by:The app is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, French, and other 200 languages.
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Can I download the app on several devices at the same time?
Posted by:Yes, you can download the app on your phone, tablet, or any other mobile device. Because the app doesn't require unique sign-in credentials, it will not be linked to all devices. You will have to set up the app each time you download it to a new device—a quick, simple process that includes step-by-step guided instructions.
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What information is available on the app?
Posted by:In addition to the latest news, calendars, and updates, as a parent, you can find direct access to your Active Parent, transportation updates, directions, and contact information to schools, and menus, as well as information on district sporting events. You will also have direct access to the district's social media accounts.
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What systems can I download the app on?
Posted by:The app was designed to work with iOS (Apple) and Android systems.
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Why should I download the ÐÓ°É Public Schools MS app?
Posted by:By downloading the ÐÓ°É Public Schools MS app, you can easily stay in touch with ÐÓ°É Public Schools and your children's schools. You will receive timely push and emergency notifications and have access to the latest news, calendars, and updates from the district and your children's schools.
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How much of my phone's memory will the app take up?
Posted by:The ÐÓ°É Public Schools app uses 26.9MB.
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Do I have to pay anything to download the app?
Posted by:The ÐÓ°É Public Schools MS app is completely free to download.
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Where can I find the ÐÓ°É Public Schools MS app?
Posted by:The ÐÓ°É Public Schools MS app can be found in the App Store for Apple devices and in Google Play for Android Devices.