Welcome to JMCSS!

Welcome to Jackson-Madison County Schools where you will find academic excellence, quality programs, competitive sports, trained instructors, and students obtaining the preparation they need to become tomorrow's leaders.

We are home to 23 unique schools that offer quality educational programs and enrichment opportunities to a diverse population of nearly 13,000 students. We are delighted that you have chosen to visit the website of Jackson-Madison County Schools.

District News

Reading over summer break earns students invitation to governor’s mansion

When dinner is served at the governor’s mansion, Sunday, two elementary students from the Jackson-Madison County School System will be among the special guests.

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JMCSS teacher among select group of TNReady Ambassadors

Jackson-Madison County teaching veteran Tiffani Harris has been selected for an important role in the future of the state’s standardized test known as TNReady. She and just 36 other educators, selected from more than 900 applicants from across Tennessee, have been chosen as the first-ever TNReady Ambassadors.

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JMCSS teacher awarded Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award for Tennessee

Jana Young’s love for teaching middle school science is not just evident to her colleagues and students at the Academic Academy at Northeast Middle School. It has earned her the prestigious Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award for the state of Tennessee from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT).

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Back to School Bash

Join us this Thursday, August 16th for the Back to School Bash at the Ballpark at Jackson! Come support JMCSS students and staff who will participate in on-field activities. Click here for more information!

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Free Books through Imagination Library

JMCSS Parents, did you know that you can get FREE BOOKS for your child under 5 through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library?! We encourage all JMCSS parents who have children under age 5 to sign up here and take advantage of this great program.

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JMCSS School-level Leadership 2018-2019

The new school year will bring some changes in leadership at Jackson-Madison County Schools. Click here for a list of all principal and assistant principal assignments for the 2018-19 school year.

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Updated 2018-2019 School Calendar

The School Board voted in June to revise the 2018-19 school calendar. The revised calendar can be found here.

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Welcome to Jackson, Tennessee! Home of Blue Suede Shoes, Rockabilly and great barbecue! Also, Jackson is home to the Jackson-Madison County School System. In 2016, our Jackson-Madison County Schools are home to over 13,000 students that speak over 17 languages from very diverse backgrounds. Our district is home to nine elementary schools, three K-8 schools, four middle schools, three traditional high schools, one magnet high school and one early college high school.

Additionally, our district is also home to one Pre-K Center for the youngest citizens ages 2-4. Spend time visiting our school websites to see the unique educational offerings each school provides to the students of the Jackson-Madison County area.

If you are new to our district, visit our Prospective Families page to learn more!