News & Features
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Jackson Public Schools Celebrates Black History Month
January 31, 2025 ¨C As we pay tribute to the generations of Americans who overcame adversity to achieve freedom, we celebrate our history by highlighting local history makers.
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Junior League of Jackson Awards Over $102,000 in ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ Teacher Mini-Grants
January 30, 2025 ¨C The Junior League of Jackson (JLJ), in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Mississippi, awarded $102,972.81 in grants through its ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ Teacher Mini-Grants Program.
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment: You Speak, We Listen
January 24, 2025 ¨C In anticipation of the release of our 2025 survey, we want to share how your feedback on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment helps us improve ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾.
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Dr. Errick Greene's Inspirational Leadership Earns Recognition by National Educators' Group
November 6, 2024 ¨C?Dr. Errick L. Greene, Superintendent of Jackson Public Schools (ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾), was named the 2024 recipient of the Josephine E. Hill Superintendent Award at a gala on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Obama Magnet Headlines & Features
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Obama Uniform Exchange
April 13, 2024- After completing their research and presenting their findings to the community, students decided to take action by hosting a Uniform Exchange at our school.
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4th Grade Poetry Cafe
April 5, 2024- Last night was the fourth grade Poetry Cafe. Scholars presented the poetry they created during their fifth unit of inquiry.
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Obama District Reading Fair Winners
March 20, 2024- Congratulations to the Obama scholars who placed at the District Reading Fair.
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2024 Obama Magnet Reading Fair Winners
March 4, 2024- Congratulations to the winners of the Obama Magnet Elementary Reading Fair. The first place winners in each division will represent the school at the District Fair.
Obama Magnet Upcoming Events
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February 13, 2025
Teacher Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
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February 14, 2025
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February 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ STEAM Expo
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February 17, 2025
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February 18, 2025
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February 19, 2025
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February 20, 2025
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February 21, 2025
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February 25, 2025
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March 13, 2025
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March 14, 2025
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March 25, 2025
Bell Schedule
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7:00 am- Student Drop- Off/ Breakfast Begins
7:30 am- Instruction begins/ Breakfast Ends
7:30 am- Tardy Bell
1:15 pm- 80% Early Release Days
1:30 pm- No dismissals after this time
2:30 pm- Dismissal
Elementary Schedule
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School Event Time School Opens 7 a.m. Homeroom Block 7:30-7:45 a.m. Instructional Begins 7:30 a.m. Instruction Ends/Dismissal Time 2:45 p.m.
Superintendent's Monthly Minute
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After the 2024 Winter Break, Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene welcomes ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ scholars and staff for the second half of the 2024-2025 school year by reflecting on highlights from 2024 while encouraging us to make a strong, productive start in 2025.
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