Jennings School District

05/07/2026

Pre-K Enrollment Now Open!

04/22/2026

Just four months after a devastating flood forced JSD administrators to institute a hybrid schedule for Jennings Senior High School students, doors are set to open for all to return en masse on Thursday, April 23, just in time to finish this school year JHS-strong and start state testing next week. For more details, visit www.JenningsK12.org/JHSreturn.

04/18/2026

Phones were flying up the second Tim Cunningham and his band hit the stage last night! 🎷✨ What an incredible night of music and community. We loved seeing the Jennings High School marching band bring that signature energy to the room at the Renaissance Hotel! A massive thank you to everyone who supported the Friends of Jennings School District Foundation in making this evening a sold-out success and culminating a Great Day in the J. Stay tuned—more photos and event highlights are on the way! 📸🙌
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03/02/2026

We’re celebrating the power of reading across the district with special activities, guest readers, and classroom literacy fun! Strong readers become strong leaders — and at Jennings, we’re building both every day.

Join us by encouraging your child to read at home this week. Let’s keep turning pages and building bright futures — the Warrior Way!

02/27/2026

Born Feb. 26, 1928, Fats Domino helped bring Black rhythm and blues into the heart of rock ’n’ roll — and onto national TV on his 28th birthday, when he performed on The Steve Allen Show. His sound changed music forever. What’s your favorite Fats Domino song — and why does it still hit today? Learn more about this piano-playing “soft” activist at bit.ly/JSD2026BHM.

Click on highlighted text below to learn more about each day's topics: February 1: Langston Hughes, an American poet, playwright, social activist and leader of Harlem Renaissance, born in 1901. February 2: Alfred L. Cralle, patented the one-handed Ice Cream Scoop February 3: Andrew “Rube” Foster...

02/27/2026

02/20/2026

Actor Sidney L. Poitier broke barriers in 1964 as the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, transforming Hollywood—and America—while advancing the civil rights movement through dignity and quiet strength—on and off the screen. From “sir” on screen in 1967 to KBE knighthood as “Sir” in real life in 1974, his life his impact is timeless. Which of his films impacted you most? Learn more about this grounding force of a man at

02/18/2026

“If there’s a book you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Toni Morrison did exactly that–from The Bluest Eye to Beloved, changed American literature forever, reminding us that our stories are worthy of depth, beauty and honesty. What lesson from her life or work stays with you? Learn more about this truth-teller at bit.ly/JSD2026BHM.

Click on highlighted text below to learn more about each day's topics: February 1: Langston Hughes, an American poet, playwright, social activist and leader of Harlem Renaissance, born in 1901. February 2: Alfred L. Cralle, patented the one-handed Ice Cream Scoop February 3: Andrew “Rube” Foster...

02/18/2026

Born Feb. 17, 1963, Michael Jordan didn’t just change basketball—he changed business and culture. During Black History Month, we honor a legend whose excellence inspired generations on and off the court. How has Michael Jordan’s legacy influenced you or your community? Learn more about the MBA MVP at bit.ly/JSD2026BHM.

02/13/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of nonviolence and justice transformed our nation and the world. On Feb. 13, 1957, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference was establish with Dr. King as its president. Through the SCLC, Dr. King mobilized countless communities — and his legacy still echoes today. What actions do you think would make Dr. King proud in our world right now? Learn more about this visionary and other civil rights leaders at bit.ly/JSD2026BHM.