About Peeples

  • Peeples Middle School is one of 7 middle schools in the Jackson Public School District. The school serves students in grades 6-8.

    Vision

    At Peeples Middle School, we strive to create a community of leaders and life-long learners who are prepared for high school and equipped to succeed in a global society. 

    Mission

    Peeples Middle School, with the support of all stakeholders, will provide each scholar with a quality education in a safe, clean, positive, and supportive environment. 

    Motto

    Providing Excellence in Education, and Producing Leaders Equipped to Succeed

    Goals

    • Increase academic proficiency and growth in all academic areas by 15%.
    • Decrease discipline by 25%.
    • Increase average daily attendance to 95%.
    • Increase parental and community involvement.

    Positive Behavior and Intervention System (PBIS)

    Peeples Middle School H.O.R.N.E.T.S. are:

    Helpful, Organized, Responsible, Noble, Enthusiastic, Trustworthy, and Scholarly!

    Profile

    School Colors:

    Black and Gold

    Mascot: 

    Hornet

    Student Uniforms:

    Students may wear these colors as part of the school uniform: khaki and navy bottoms, skirts, and dresses. Additionally, each grade level is assigned the following color for their uniform tops: 

    6th Grade: White

    7th Grade: Gold 

    8th Grade: Black

    Students will have the option of wearing school t-shirts and jeans only on announced Fridays. Notification will be provided in advance for these special days. 

    Adopters:

    Merit Health

    Specialty Partners: 

    Youth Solutions, Sure Secuity, and Terry Road Tire and Alignment

    Special Programs

    English Language Learners

    The goal of the ELL program is to ensure students’ English language development, language proficiency and academic success. The ELL program serves students whose primary language is not English in grades Pre-K through 12. Sample is one of five district schools that offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses through this program.

     

Contact Us

  • Peeples Middle School

    Paula Epps, Principal

    Address

    2940 Belvedere Drive
    Jackson, MS 39212

    Phone

    (601) 346-5660

    Bell Schedule

    7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Directory

    Faculty/Staff Directory

Last Modified on August 4, 2024