Whitten Middle News Today

Some schools are still experiencing challenges with low water pressure and heating at various schools within the district.

16 schools proposed for consolidation

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) met with families of Peeples and Whitten Middle School students. The two schools will soon merge following a testing irregularities investigation. During a packed meeting on Monday, JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene met with the families. The two schools will temporarily consolidate next [...]

The main water treatment plant in the city of Jackson, Mississippi failed on Monday, Aug. 29, adding to the woes of a population already struggling with a crumbling water infrastructure for may [...]

JPS Back to In Person Leanrning

Wilkins ES remains closed due to water woes, students virtual Wilkins Elementary is still experiencing little to no water pressure. By WLBT Digital | February 2, 2021 at 8:54 AM CST - Updated February 2 at 8:55 AM JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - All students at Wilkins Elementary School are virtual Tuesday due to ongoing issues with Jackson’s water supply. Water pressure has been restored at Key Elementary, Lester Elementary, Peeples Middle, Wingfield High, and Whitten Middle schools, but Wil...