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![Magnet Program Admissions Open March 2-27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770304355/jpschoolsorg/blw3sfdxhrumjjbwlswh/MagnetApplications26-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770304355/jpschoolsorg/blw3sfdxhrumjjbwlswh/MagnetApplications26-27.png","width":380}])
Alani Morales-Paulino
The 2026-2027 magnet school application window will open at 8:00 a.m. Monday, March 2 and will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2026.
Jefferson Parish Schools is pleased to offer several magnet schools specializing in STEM, Arts Integration, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Language Immersion. Enrollment is application based and seats are granted on a first come, first serve basis. For more information please visit jpschools.org/magnet.
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at (504) 349-7792 or magnetadmissions@jpschools.org.
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![9th Grade Choice Application Window Opens Feb. 23]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770304261/jpschoolsorg/tyqzuafo6a8ygkxwr6hx/9thGradechoiceApplications26-27.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770304261/jpschoolsorg/tyqzuafo6a8ygkxwr6hx/9thGradechoiceApplications26-27.png","width":380}])
Alani Morales-Paulino
The application window for 9th Grade Choice is February 23 through March 27. Visit jpschools.org/9thgradechoice for more information and/or to apply.
JP Schools 9th Grade High School Choice Program allows current JP Schools 8th Grade students to apply for a high school outside of their Attendance Zone for the upcoming school year.
9th Grade High School Choice does not remove attendance and transportation zone schools. Only families wishing to attend a school OUTSIDE of their Attendance Zone School need to apply for 9th Grade High School Choice.
- Bonnabel
- East Jefferson
- Fisher
- Grand Isle
- Higgins
- K-8
- Middle
- West Jefferson
![Talented Visual Arts Program celebrated Black History Month with Creativity in Color art exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770312984/jpschoolsorg/u2d4lyduhgpe4yaq9t6j/CreativityinArtExhibit2026Newsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770312984/jpschoolsorg/u2d4lyduhgpe4yaq9t6j/CreativityinArtExhibit2026Newsroom.png","width":380}])
Alani Morales-Paulino
JP Schools Talented Visual Arts Program proudly celebrated Black History Month with the Creativity in Color art exhibition, showcasing the incredible talents of our students.
This inspiring event highlighted student artwork honoring the past and present achievements of Black creatives across visual art, music, dance, theater, film, fashion, and more.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum located inside the Morial Convention Center, Hall A, to celebrate culture, creativity, and the next generation of artists shaping our future. The exhibition will remain on view through March 3 during regular museum hours.
Special thanks to Talented Art teachers Angel Omoike and Elizabeth Arias for organizing this exhibition.
Winners announced below:
Take a look inside the art exhibit by watching our video below.
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![Graphic that says "FREE EXPERT TUTORING FOR EVERY K-12 JP SCHOOLS STUDENT" with a JP Schools logos, a Varsity Tutor logo, and graphic of a girl popping out of the screen with her thumb up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769097810/jpschoolsorg/cwfx0yq0v02hozmu8ijn/VarsityTutorsNewsroom.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769097810/jpschoolsorg/cwfx0yq0v02hozmu8ijn/VarsityTutorsNewsroom.png","width":380}])
Alani Morales-Paulino
We are excited to announce a new partnership to provide high-quality, personalized
learning experiences that help every student thrive.
To view our flyer, please use the links below.
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![9th Grade Choice School Informational Nights]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770223124/jpschoolsorg/qtboveg1p2fvikyamh1s/9thGradeInfoNights_Newsroom1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770223124/jpschoolsorg/qtboveg1p2fvikyamh1s/9thGradeInfoNights_Newsroom1.png","width":380}])
Alani Morales-Paulino
Current 8th Grade students are invited to visit their school of choice in-person to learn more about their programs.
To learn more about the 9th Grade School Choice, click the button below.
- High
- K-8
- Middle