See the Sights, Meet the Winners from 11th Annual Dance Challenge
Over 300 fifth grade students from 17 schools across the Jefferson Parish Public School System took part in Martin Marino’s 11th Annual Dance Challenge. This ballroom dance competition is the only...
View ArticleAirline Park Academy and George Cox Elementary Named May 2017 Campuses of the...
Congratulations to the staff members at Airline Park Academy and George Cox Elementary for being recognized as May 2017 JPPSS Campus of the Month. Airline Park Academy won the honor for the East Bank....
View ArticleJPPSS 2017 Regular Summer School Information
The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) will offer Summer School for credit recovery, removal of deficiencies or new credit for students presently enrolled in grades 8-12. All course work...
View ArticleMay 26 is the Last Day of School for Students
Friday, May 26 is the last day of the 2016-17 school year. The 2017-18 school year starts on August 10 for students in grades 1-12 and August 15 or 16 (depending on your school) for students in Pre-K...
View ArticleJPPSS Compliance Office Call Center Answers Your School Questions
Students may be out for summer vacation, but when it comes to assisting parents with questions about the upcoming school year…the Jefferson Parish Public School System is open for business The JPPSS...
View ArticleKindergarten Students Switch to Purple Uniform Shirts Starting in 2017-18
The Jefferson Parish School Board approved a new policy that will impact all of the district’s kindergarten students starting next school year. Jefferson Parish Public School System kindergarten...
View ArticleAdministration Building Annex Named June 2017 JPPSS Campus of the Month
Congratulations to the staff members at the JPPSS Administration Building Annex for being recognized as the June 2017 JPPSS Campus of the Month. Each month a committee of five will showcase a selected...
View ArticleJPPSS Offices Open, Student Activities & Classes Closed Thursday, June 22
All Jefferson Parish Public School System administrative offices will reopen on Thursday, June 22. All summer school classes, summer camps, Extended School Year (ESY) programs, driver’s education...
View ArticleTeacher of the Year Banquet Honors Best in JPPSS
The Jefferson Parish Public School System recognized excellence in education during its annual Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony Luncheon May 18 at The Four Columns in Harvey. The Teacher of the...
View ArticleJPPSS Graduation Rate Grows as More Students Earned Advanced Credentials
More students are graduating in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and more of those graduates are earning advanced credentials. The Louisiana Department of Education released its district and...
View ArticleJPPSS Offices & Schools Closed July 3-4 to Observe Independence Day
All Jefferson Parish Public School System offices and schools will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. JPPSS will resume its regular schedule on...
View ArticleSummer Classes at West Jeff High School Canceled
Summer classes have been canceled at West Jefferson High School for Monday, July 17th and will resume on Tuesday, July 18th due to an air conditioner malfunction. Students will be given the opportunity...
View ArticleJPPSS Expands Health Promotion Program to 16 More Elementary Schools
CATCH Global Foundation and the Jefferson Parish Public School System will expand implementation of a program that helps kids and parents learn to make healthier food choices and be more active in...
View ArticleAnthony Davis Basketball Camp in August
Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans will hold a basketball camp at the University of New Orleans on August 7 and 8 for kids between ages 7-15. This will be the first camp Anthony Davis has ever...
View ArticleJPPSS Speech & Hearing Dept. Named Outstanding Public School Program
The JPPSS Speech and Hearing Services Division has been named 2017 Outstanding Public School Program of the Year by the LSHA. Pictured are (back row from left) Pamela Culotta, Leigh Anne Vogt, Kathy...
View ArticleJPPSS Parents will Keep Up with Student Info on a New System
Jefferson Parish Public Schools parents will soon begin using a new system to access their child’s grades, attendance, and other important information. JPPSS will use the JCampus student information...
View ArticleServices for Ray St. Pierre Scheduled for Saturday, August 5
The Jefferson Parish Public School System family is deeply saddened by the loss of veteran educator and school board member Ray St. Pierre. Visitation will be Saturday, August 5 beginning at 9 a.m. at...
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