Galloway
Elementary School
Galloway News
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It was a morning filled with gratitude, reflection, and a shared sense of purpose as Jackson Public Schools honored its community partners during the 2025–2026 Highlight Awards Celebration.
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📅 Date: March 27
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Galloway Elementary School
💲 Cost: $10 per scholar
🍿 Includes: Movie and refreshments
🎥 Come relax, enjoy a great movie, and have fun with friends!
🍿 Lights, Camera, Action! 🎬
![A green leprechaun-style hat with a large green bow, a wooden block calendar displaying "17 March", and a shamrock-shaped decoration sit on a wooden surface against a rustic brick wall background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773335676/jacksonk12msus/ce9uke4j9xtivgyw9qgk/march17.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773335676/jacksonk12msus/ce9uke4j9xtivgyw9qgk/march17.jpg","width":299}])
Galloway is asking all scholars and staff to wear green.
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In recognition of the importance of literacy and culturally relevant reading, the JPS Office of Library Services and Teaching and Learning team recommends a curated list of literary works for scholars, educators, families, and community members to explore during Black History Month.
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The two-day event highlighted innovation, creativity, and academic excellence from scholars across the district.
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Each month, we celebrate positive behaviors at Galloway Elementary!
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Please join us for Galloway's Masquerade Gala. February 27th from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
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Please come out and join us as we celebrate and remember important people and events in the history of the African American history with our scholars.
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Jackson Public Schools proudly celebrates Black history by uplifting the people and stories that paved the way for our district’s growth and strength, shaping JPS into a thriving educational community at the heart of Mississippi.
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As part of our ongoing commitment to sustaining a strong and compliant School Nutrition Program, this notice is to inform you that, effective March 1, 2026, adult meal prices will increase.
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Dorothy Fyke, a 6th grader at Bailey APAC Middle School, claimed first place, and Avery Dantzler, a 4th grader at Obama Magnet Elementary School, earned second place.
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The annual award honors advancing student literacy and includes a school library makeover for Shirley Elementary.
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Thomas most recently served as the Executive Director of Climate and Wellness for Jackson Public Schools, overseeing the nursing department and counseling services.
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Madison currently serves as Chair of the Wells APAC Theatre Department within Jackson Public Schools, where he teaches acting, technical theatre, and career development across elementary, middle, and high school.
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The Supper Meal Program reflects Jackson Public Schools’ ongoing commitment to addressing the whole child, ensuring that every scholar has access to the nourishment needed to learn, grow, and thrive.