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![Career Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768932418/madisonschoolscom/faiingp5z90nsyphaele/Web-CareerFair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768932418/madisonschoolscom/faiingp5z90nsyphaele/Web-CareerFair.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768932418/madisonschoolscom/faiingp5z90nsyphaele/Web-CareerFair.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768932418/madisonschoolscom/faiingp5z90nsyphaele/Web-CareerFair.png","width":1040}])
Madison County Schools will be holding a district-wide career fair on Thursday, February 26, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Ridgeland High School.
![Austin Brown Named Next Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768482414/madisonschoolscom/q9cxhs5kzfly4hicdrqi/ABannoucement.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768482414/madisonschoolscom/q9cxhs5kzfly4hicdrqi/ABannoucement.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768482414/madisonschoolscom/q9cxhs5kzfly4hicdrqi/ABannoucement.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768482414/madisonschoolscom/q9cxhs5kzfly4hicdrqi/ABannoucement.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768482414/madisonschoolscom/q9cxhs5kzfly4hicdrqi/ABannoucement.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768482414/madisonschoolscom/q9cxhs5kzfly4hicdrqi/ABannoucement.png","width":1792}])
The Madison County Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Austin Brown as the next Superintendent of Madison County Schools, effective July 1, 2026.
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Madison County Schools has made an enhancement to its current safety plan that will require attendees to use clear bags inside the venues of all MHSAA-sanctioned events (including tailgating).
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Madison County Schools has again achieved an A-rating for 2025, marking the twelfth consecutive A grade for the district! MCS also celebrates earning the highest score in Mississippi among large school districts on state testing.
![Bus Zone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747875664/madisonschoolscom/qswaxkvi1pveowelashu/BusZone.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747875664/madisonschoolscom/qswaxkvi1pveowelashu/BusZone.png","width":412}])
A new and improved app to track your child’s school bus is ready to roll!
![Parent Seminar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746801498/madisonschoolscom/h9c5kya9lfhnwksqts5d/MCSParentSeminar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746801498/madisonschoolscom/h9c5kya9lfhnwksqts5d/MCSParentSeminar.png","width":416}])
Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World are now available to watch online!
![Calendar 25-26, 26-27, 27-28]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741102853/madisonschoolscom/ofnljjzl4ohapysckkea/MCS_2025-28_Calendar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741102853/madisonschoolscom/ofnljjzl4ohapysckkea/MCS_2025-28_Calendar.png","width":416}])
You can now access the school year calendar for the next three years.
Welcome!!
Welcome to Velma Jackson High School!
We are excited for the return of our students and families. After twenty-five years in education, the beginning of the school year always feels like the first year. This year, we will continue to focus on increasing student achievement and Moving the Mark in Academics.
Ms. Perry Green
At A Glance
“B” Rated
Mark of Excellence
Mississippi's First Model Academy of Multimedia
Digital Media Technology
Student Teacher Ratio
Low to Student to Teacher Ratio