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JPS adopts animals at Jackson Zoo as part of school partnership for experiential learning
Summary
Jackson Public Schools began a partnership with the Jackson Zoo in which high schools 'adopt' animals for hands‑on volunteer visits, fundraising and career exposure; district staff said the goal is to build in‑house talent and give students career exploration opportunities.
Jackson Public School District announced a partnership with the Jackson Zoo that assigns an adopted animal to each participating high school and gives students volunteer, learning and fundraising responsibilities.
District science staff said the kickoff aligns each high school with a specific animal: Callaway — American cougar; Forest Hill — chimpanzee; Jim Hill — Sumatran tiger; Lanier —…
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