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Metairie Academy Teacher Celebrates 20 Years of Making Walt Disney World...
Jemal Taylor, senior sales manager for Youth Programs, presented gifted teacher Mona Herbert of of Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies with a limited edition picture of one of her favorite...
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ESL Students Make Impact on the Environment & Ehret High
The U.S. Green Building Council Louisiana Chapter awarded John Ehret High second place in the high school division of this year’s Green Schools Challenge Competition. It was a remarkable group of...
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JPPSS Offices and Schools Closed July 1 and 4 to Observe Independence Day
All Jefferson Parish Public School System offices and schools will be closed on Friday, July 1 and Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. JPPSS will resume its regular schedule on Tuesday,...
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Special Event Invites Parents to “Explore” Our Many Resources
Click for larger image Did you know the Jefferson Parish Public School System offers a virtual academy? Have questions about the many translation services we offer our families who speak a language...
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New Student Registration Window Open July 25 – August 10
Parents of students new to the Jefferson Parish Public School System can still take advantage of an early registration period for the 2016-2017 school year. New student registration will take place...
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UNO Partnership Gives Grace King Students Head Start on College and Career
Students in the Jefferson Parish Public School System now have even more avenues to get a head start on their education after high school. Grace King High recently announced a partnership with the...
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2016-2017 School Year Starts on Thursday, August 11 Across JPPSS
Students across the Jefferson Parish Public School System will soon return to class for the 2016-2017 school year. School starts for students in grades 1-12 on Thursday, August 11. Students in Pre-K...
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Transportation Hotline Available to Parents August 8-19
Each school in the Jefferson Parish Public School System has received student transportation assignments. Please contact your child’s school with questions about your child’s bus assignment. You can...
View ArticleJefferson Parish Community Groups to Hold School Supply Give-a-Ways
Two community groups will hold school supply give-a-ways this weekend in Jefferson Parish. The Second Zion Baptist Church, 6520 Second Zion Street in Marrero, will distribute free school supplies for...
View ArticleStudents in Grades 6-12 May Wear Shorts from Aug. 11 until Sept. 30
The Jefferson Parish Public School System’s uniform policy has been altered to allow students in grades 6-12 to wear shorts. The Jefferson Parish School Board voted unanimously to the change during the...
View ArticleJPSB Special Session Meeting: August 11, 2016
The Jefferson Parish School Board (JPSB) will hold a Special Session meeting on Thursday, August 11 at the JPPSS Administration Building at 501 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey. The meeting will be held at...
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KPMG Helps Audubon Elementary Start the Year Right
On Tuesday August 9th, Audubon Elementary was buzzing with activity. This was due to company interns from KPMG swarming the school’s campus. Over 45 young people volunteered their time to spruce things...
View ArticleJPPSS Hosts School Supply Drive for Districts Impacted by Flooding
The Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) is hosting a school supply drive this week for Louisiana school systems that have been impacted by the recent flooding. JPPSS employees, students,...
View ArticleJPSB Special Session Meeting: August 18, 2016
The Jefferson Parish School Board (JPSB) will hold a Special Session meeting on Thursday, August 18 at the JPPSS Administration Building at 501 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey. The meeting will be held at...
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JPPSS Work Ready U Adult Education Program Registration August 22 & 23
The Jefferson Parish Public School System Work Ready U Adult Education Program is offering free day and night classes. Registration takes place on August 22 and 23. Classes begin on August 29. Classes...
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JPPSS Teacher Recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence
A teacher with the Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) has been awarded the 2016 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Kristen Mason will travel to...
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Driver’s Education Fall Session Seats Still Available until August 26
Seats are still available for the Driver’s Education Fall Sessions. Westbank classes take place at Ehret High. Eastbank classes take place at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High. Classes are held ten nights...
View ArticleJPPSS Resumes Normal Take-In and Bus Pick-Up Times on Thursday, August 25, 2016
The Jefferson Parish Public School System will take it at its normal time tomorrow, Thursday, August 25, 2016. Please follow your regular bus schedule.
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NBA Standout, JPPSS Product Hosts 2nd Annual Back to School Celebration
To help celebrate the school year for local students, NBA Player Elfrid Payton and the Elfrid Payton Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual Back to School celebration at Gretna Middle School on Friday,...
View ArticleJPPSS Teachers Achieve Together Through Professional Learning Communities
Thanks to the use of Professional Learning Communities in the Jefferson Parish Public School System, our students now have a team of teachers dedicated to their success. In PLCs, teachers from similar...
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