Jackson Public Schools Child Nutrition Services

Jackson Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Serving well-balanced, nutritious meals to all scholars, faculty, and staff members of JPS.

Help us wish Danielle Hannah, Child Nutrition’s Administative Secretary,a Happy Birthday!
03/02/2026

Help us wish Danielle Hannah, Child Nutrition’s Administative Secretary,a Happy Birthday!

Help us celebrate Sharon Howard, Manager at Boyd Elementary, for her Birthday!
03/01/2026

Help us celebrate Sharon Howard, Manager at Boyd Elementary, for her Birthday!

I work for JPS Child Nutrition because children are my passion. I love to cook and encourage kids to keep moving forward...
02/04/2026

I work for JPS Child Nutrition because children are my passion. I love to cook and encourage kids to keep moving forward, no matter how hard their day may be. I believe that God can make things better through every obstacle. I encouraged my scholars to have a blessed day, and to never give up.

Melody Ragsdale
Child Nutrition at Wilkins Elementary School

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as unto the Lord.”I live by this verse each day ...
01/23/2026

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as unto the Lord.”

I live by this verse each day as I proudly serve the scholars of Jackson Public Schools. Since 2011, I have had the opportunity to support students through various leadership roles, including managing Bailey Magnet School and Chastain Middle School. I currently serve as the Child Nutrition Manager at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School, where I remain committed to ensuring students receive nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

I am passionate about supporting student success by ensuring nutritious meals are served in a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment. It is truly an honor to support students, staff, and families each day through my role in child nutrition.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the Jackson Public Schools community and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact.

Stephanie George
Child Nutrition Manager at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School

Help us wish the CN Manager of Clausell Elementary, Falona Larkins a Happy Birthday!
01/23/2026

Help us wish the CN Manager of Clausell Elementary, Falona Larkins a Happy Birthday!

Child Nutrition has another Birthday! Help us wish the Manager at Casey Elementary, Jennifer Ragsdale a Happy Birthday!!...
01/22/2026

Child Nutrition has another Birthday! Help us wish the Manager at Casey Elementary, Jennifer Ragsdale a Happy Birthday!!!!

Bailey Child Nutrition Staff celebrating 100 days of school!!
01/20/2026

Bailey Child Nutrition Staff celebrating 100 days of school!!

I have dedicated my career to the Jackson Public Schools Child Nutrition Department for 43 years. I began my journey in ...
01/15/2026

I have dedicated my career to the Jackson Public Schools Child Nutrition Department for 43 years. I began my journey in 1983 as a Food Service Assistant, where I learned the importance of serving nutritious meals to children with care, dignity, and excellence. In 1985, I was promoted to Child Nutrition Manager at Van Winkle Elementary School, making history as the first Black male manager in the district.

In 2000, I transferred to Bailey High School, and in 2002, I moved to Peeples Middle School, where I am still proudly serving today. Throughout my career, I have trained and mentored many individuals, several of whom have gone on to become successful managers. Those I have had the privilege to mentor include Lisa Hatten-Moore, Kelly Powell, Melanie Ragsdale, and my oldest son, Algernon Fairley.

Seeing children happy and smiling each day because they have received a warm, nutritious, and well-prepared meal brings me great joy. Serving children, developing future leaders, and making a lasting impact through Child Nutrition is not just my career—it is my purpose and my legacy.

Al Fairley
Child Nutrition Manager at Peeples Middle School

I serve JPS Child Nutrition because school lunch is vital to student success. It provides essential nutrition, boosts ac...
01/15/2026

I serve JPS Child Nutrition because school lunch is vital to student success. It provides essential nutrition, boosts academic performance, improves health, increases attendance, supports cognitive development, fosters social skills, reduces food insecurity, enhances behavior, and offers a reliable, affordable meal for many children. School nutrition is truly a cornerstone of student well-being and educational success.

For more than 21 years in Child Nutrition, I have had the privilege of serving the children in the community where I live. Being able to make a difference in my own community is deeply fulfilling. Good nutrition positively influences mood, attitude, and enthusiasm while reducing stress and anxiety.

My staff and I absolutely love preparing and serving meals for our scholars. Seeing their smiles and excitement as they enter the cafeteria reminds us every day that the love and passion we put into our work truly makes a difference. Feeding souls, one scholar at a time!

Ebony Graves
Child Nutrition Manager at Bailey APAC Middle School

I came to Child Nutrition 20 years ago with the mindset of providing scholars with healthy, nutritious meals in a clean ...
01/13/2026

I came to Child Nutrition 20 years ago with the mindset of providing scholars with healthy, nutritious meals in a clean and safe environment. I have worked consistently toward that goal by encouraging staff to deliver the best service possible, ensuring that each scholar’s breakfast and lunch experience is both enjoyable and nourishing.

Rochay Johnson
Child Nutrition Manager at Bates/Cardoza

I serve JPS Child Nutrition because I love seeing the smiles on our scholars’ faces. I truly enjoy my work and take prid...
01/13/2026

I serve JPS Child Nutrition because I love seeing the smiles on our scholars’ faces. I truly enjoy my work and take pride in providing children with nutritious meals that support their health and learning.

Sandra Fuqua
Child Nutrition Manager at Murrah High School

I am proud to serve the Jackson Public School District through JPS Child Nutrition because this work is far more than a ...
01/13/2026

I am proud to serve the Jackson Public School District through JPS Child Nutrition because this work is far more than a job to me—it is truly a calling. For more than 18 years, I have poured my time, energy, and heart into ensuring that every child who enters our cafeterias is met with nutritious, appealing meals prepared and served with care, consistency, and love.

Throughout my journey with JPS Child Nutrition, I have worn many hats. I currently serve as the Child Nutrition Satellite Manager at Provine High School and as the concessions manager during football and track seasons. In addition, I am an Instructor for Child Nutrition Cooks Training, where I take great pride in educating, mentoring, and preparing staff to meet district standards while serving our scholars with excellence. I also willingly take on additional responsibilities as needed, always working in support of the greater mission of Child Nutrition.

What continues to drive me is a simple yet powerful belief: “Let no child go hungry.” I understand that what children eat affects more than their physical health—it impacts their focus, confidence, and ability to learn. For this reason, I am deeply committed to ensuring meals are not only healthy, but also flavorful and visually inviting, so students feel welcomed, valued, and excited to eat.

I genuinely love what I do, and that love is reflected in the way I support my staff and uplift those around me. I believe strong leadership is rooted in compassion, teamwork, and consistency. I give my best every day because our children—and the people who serve them—deserve to feel valued and supported.

Being able to nourish our scholars, strengthen my team, and contribute to their daily success is what keeps me committed year after year. This work allows me to make a difference where it truly matters, and that is what gives it meaning.

Lisa Hatten-Moore
Child Nutrition Satellite Manager at Provine High School

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Jackson, MS
39203

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