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📵 OFF AND AWAY: Focused Today. Prepared for Tomorrow.🧡🖤

Jackson Public Schools is committed to creating focused learning environments where students can be fully engaged throughout the school day.

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Michigan law requires public school districts to implement a wireless communications device policy that prohibits student use of wireless communication devices during instructional time. Districts may also adopt additional restrictions.

In response to this requirement, JPS will implement our districtwide Off and Away expectations across elementary, middle, and high schools. Cell phones, earbuds, and headphones should be turned off and stored away from the first bell until dismissal, including during instructional time, hallways, and lunch.

Please review the flyer for school-specific information, contact numbers, exceptions, and additional details.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping us reduce distractions and keep the focus on learning.

🧡🖤 ALL IN FOR JPS! 🧡🖤

🧡🖤⏰🎒 Back-to-School Reminder: Know Your School Times! 🎒⏰🧡🖤

As we get ready to welcome students back for the 2026–27 school year, families are encouraged to review their school’s bus arrival, start, half-day dismissal, and regular dismissal times.

📚 The first day of school is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and it will be a HALF DAY for students.

Please take a moment to check the schedule for your child’s building so you know when school begins and what time students will be dismissed on that first day.

We’re excited to see our students back in classrooms and kick off another great year at Jackson Public Schools! 🧡🖤

🍔Build Your Own Burger or Hotdog🌭

Our next Meet Up & Eat Up Special Pop-Up is on:

🗓️ Thursday, August 6th
⏰ 12:45 pm-1:15 pm
📍 Worker’s Memorial Park - 701 S. MLK Dr.

Children 18 & younger free! Adult cost is $4.00 (cash only). We hope to see you there!

🍔Build Your Own Burger or Hotdog🌭

Our next Meet Up & Eat Up Special Pop-Up is on:

🗓️ Wednesday, August 5th
⏰ 11:30 am-12:30 pm
📍 Exchange Park - 300 E. Mansion St.

Children 18 & younger free! Adult cost is $4.00 (cash only). We hope to see you there!

🍔Build Your Own Burger or Hotdog🌭

Our next Meet Up & Eat Up Special Pop-Up is on:

🗓️ Friday, July 31st
⏰ 11:00 am-12:30 pm
📍MLK Center - 1107 Adrian St

Children 18 & younger free! Adult cost is $4.00 (cash only). We hope to see you there!

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2026 Mid Summer Checkin with JPS Superintendent Jeremy Patterson Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🍔Build Your Own Burger or Hotdog🌭

Our next Meet Up & Eat Up Special Pop-Up is on:

🗓️ Tuesday, July 28th
⏰ 11:30 am-12:30 pm
📍Shahan Apts - 109 Shahan Dr

Children 18 & younger free! Adult cost is $4.00 (cash only). We hope to see you there!

🎒📚 The Jackson Back to School Blast is TODAY! 📚🎒

Come see Jackson Public Schools and connect with local organizations at this free community event!

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 American 1 Event Center
Jackson County Fairgrounds
128 W. Ganson St., Jackson

Families can enjoy free backpacks, school supplies, books, lunch, socks, health screenings, face painting, emergency vehicles and more!

The event is indoors, air-conditioned and offers plenty of parking.

Stop by and see us—we look forward to helping your family get ready for the new school year! 🧡🖤