About Cardozo

Overview

Cardozo Middle School is one of seven middle schools in the Jackson Public School District. It serves students in grades 6 - 8.

 

School Colors

Orange and Navy Blue

School Mascot

Lion

Uniforms

• 6th Grade - White Tops, Navy Blue or Khaki Bottoms
• 7th Grade - Navy Blue Tops, Navy Blue or Khaki Bottoms
• 8th Grade - Orange Tops, Navy Blue or Khaki Bottoms

 

History

Thomas Cardozo Middle School opened its doors on September 12, 2010, under the leadership of Dr. Josephine Kelly. Cardozo Middle School is named after Thomas W. Cardozo, the first African American to serve as superintendent of education for the state of Mississippi in 1873.

Cardozo was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to a freeborn African American and a Jewish Journalist. After he was married, he moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he became involved in building up the education, economics, and political power of African Americans in Mississippi. He was the first African American to serve as superintendent of education for the state of Mississippi. As state superintendent, he was interested in the education of all children even though the public schools were segregated. The statewide adoption of uniform textbooks was a reform that he supported. After serving as state superintendent, he moved to Massachusetts where he died in 1881.

With more than 114,600 square feet of indoor space, Cardozo Middle School has a maximum enrollment capacity of 650 students. The school's instructional facilities are made up of 32 classrooms, an art room, choral music room, band room, and four computer labs. Rounding out the numerous amenities at Cardozo, including a Gymnatorium and Library/Media Center.

Vision Statement

The vision of Cardozo Middle School is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. In partnership with families and the community, our goal is to create relevant learning opportunities and positive cultural foundations that help them develop the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and character necessary to succeed in a technologically advanced world. 

Mission Statement

The mission of Cardozo Middle School is to provide a supportive and rigorous learning environment that empowers students to excel academically and advance positively, culturally.

Motto

Empowering the Pride to R.O.A.R., one scholar at a time!

Tagline

L.I.O.N.S. R.O.A.R.

Leaders Intellectually and Obediently Navigating Scholarship 

Raising the Standard. Operating in Excellence. Achieving Greatness. Reigning Supreme.