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This year, our district grew by 3.8 points, moving from a 71.2 C rating to a 75 B rating—only the second time in our history that we’ve achieved a B.
Jefferson Parish Schools is pleased to host an Open House for Jefferson Virtual High School, February 20 for 6 p.m.
Jefferson Parish is celebrating its Bicentennial in 2025, and they are inviting the community to join them in a year-long celebration to recognize their 200-year history!
The 2025-2026 Magnet Application Window will be open February 3, 2025 at 8 a.m. and close February 28, 2025 at 5 p.m.
9th Grade High School Choice Program allows current JP Schools 8th Grade students to apply for a high school outside of their Attendance Zone for the upcoming school year.
Jefferson Virtual High School (JVHS) offers online instruction through an advanced online curriculum. JVHS is an ideal program for self-motivated students who excel in online instruction.
The students of JP Schools will celebrate along the parade routes during Carnival season.
The Spanish Dual Language Program at JP Schools develops bilingualism, biliteracy, and a strong academic foundation.
Congratulations to all of the Jefferson Parish Schools musicians who were selected to the various Louisiana Music Educators Association All State Ensembles!
JP Schools is proud to announce four of our elementary schools rank among the top 10 in Louisiana!
Congratulations to our JP Schools Students of the Year! You have been recognized by your school for your outstanding achievements, academically and within your community.
We are excited to announce a new attendance incentive for seniors, fully sponsored by community partner Premier Automotive!
JP Schools in-house productions air on our local access COX cable channel 8 and AT&T U-verse channel 99 (select Jefferson Parish TV, then JP Schools TV) twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
As we continuously work towards improved outcomes for our kids, we are excited to launch district-wide school culture surveys beginning in fall 2024.
Woodmere School is named Campus of the Month at the October 2, 2024 School Board Meeting.
Harold Keller Elementary School is named School of the Month at the October 2, 2024 School Board Meeting.
In partnership with Delgado Community College, NIET & Jefferson Parish Schools, funding aims to address continued specialized teacher shortage challenges in the state’s largest K-12 parish.
Jefferson Parish Schools is looking to hire Stadium Security Screeners to work at Hoss Memtsas (West Jefferson) and/or Joseph Yenni (East Jefferson) stadiums.
We are excited to welcome our JP Schools athletics fans back into our stadiums this year. Please note the Stadium Safety Bag Policy.
JP Schools Families,
We are writing with important information regarding cell phone use in our schools. The Louisiana Legislature passed a law this spring that prohibits students from using electronic devices (cell phones) on school property during the school day.
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 JP Schools graduating seniors to the Military Enlistment. The students joined one of the following: Army, Army Reserve, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Marines, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, National Guard, National Guard Reserve, Coast Guard, or Coast Guard Reserve.
#1 - Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
#2 - Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
#9 - Thomas Jefferson Academy for Advanced Studies
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