Jackson Public Schools have announced a change of schedule at some public schools Monday and Tuesday due to projected flooding.
Officials have said the Pearl River in Jackson is expected to crest at 36 feet as early as Monday morning, flooding roads, homes and businesses in low lying areas.
Officials have said the same areas affected by a similar flood in 2020 are expected to be affected by this flooding and have asked residents and businesses to evacuate.
Here is the notice posted on the Jackson Public Schools District’s website Saturday night.
JPS Responds to Flood Threat with Adjustments for Schools on August 29-30
JPS Responds to Flood Threat with Adjustments for Schools on August 29-30
August 27, 2022
Due to the threat of flooding from the Pearl River outlined by public officials, scholars who attend McLeod Elementary School will shift to virtual learning on Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30.
Scholars who attend other JPS schools and live in impacted areas (see detailed list below) will have the option to attend school virtually or in-person. Transportation will be provided from Spann Elementary School, located at 1615 Brecon Drive, to those impacted scholars who attend their schools in-person using the following schedules:
| School | Bus Pickup Times | Bus Drop Off Times |
| Casey Elementary | 6:55 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 2:35 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
| McWillie Elementary | 6:45 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 2:35 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
| Obama Elementary | 6:45 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 2:40 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. |
| Wells APAC | 6:45 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. | 2:40 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. |
| Bailey/Northwest Middle | 6:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
| Chastain Middle | 7:15 a.m. – 7:25 a.m. | 3:40 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. |
| JTECH | 6:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. | 3:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. |
| Jim Hill High | 7:35 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. | 4:40 p.m. – 4:55 p.m. |
| Murrah High | 7:05 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. | 4:10 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. |
Meals for virtual scholars will be available at Spann Elementary, Chastain Middle and Murrah High schools. Breakfast is served from 8-9 a.m. and lunch will be available from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
We will continue to monitor the rainfall to determine if alternate plans are needed to address flooding in other parts of the city.
