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About Bates

Overview

Bates is one of 22 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School district. It serves students in grades K-5.

School Namesake

Gladys Noel Bates

Gladys Noel Bates, born in 1920 in McComb, Mississippi, is the school's namesake. She was an African-American Civil Rights pioneer and educator who filed a lawsuit, Gladys Noel Bates vs. the State of Mississippi, in 1948 charging salary discrimination against African-American teachers and principals. Ms. Bates resided in Denver, Colorado, where she has received numerous awards for her achievements as an educator and a community leader. She passed away Friday, October 15, 2010. Her family continues to work closely with Bates' staff and students.

Our Vision

The vision of Bates Elementary school is to create students of intellectual dexterity in a gregarious atmosphere in order to become a High Performing School.

Our Mission

Our mission is to S.P.L.A.S.H. our stakeholders (staff, students, parents, and the community) through rigor, relevance, and relationships.  We want to...

  • Serve
  • Protect
  • Love
  • Accept
  • Support and
  • Honor our school.