Middle School News

Fourth Graders Preview Middle School

Last Thursday, fourth graders ventured to the fifth grade hallway to preview their upcoming entry into Middle School. They met their future fifth grade teachers here, visited future fifth grade classrooms, practiced switching classes, and heard testimonies from current fifth graders.

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MSMS Math Competition Results

Last Thursday, 20 students traveled to Columbus, Mississippi, to represent Jackson Academy at the annual MSMS Math Competition. After meeting virtually last year, the students were glad to be able to compete in person this year. 

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Honor Societies Induct New Members

The National Junior Honor Society and the National Honor Society recognize students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Today, JA inducted 29 Middle School students and 59 Upper School students.

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Seventh Graders Hear Living History

Seventh graders learned about history from someone who was thrust into the civil rights movement at their very age. Seventh graders visited three destinations in downtown Jackson as a part of their study of Mississippi history.

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Together at JA

Sharing one campus means so much to the JA family. Yesterday, Book Buddies, a pairing of sixth graders and first graders, enjoyed the sunshine while conducting interviews. Sixth graders queried their first grade counterparts, using questions prepared in advance.

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Carrying for CARA

A stroller. A garment bag. A trash bag. A suitcase. A briefcase. A rolling cart. A wagon. For a fun diversion, seventh and eighth-grade students will have the opportunity to carry their school books and supplies in anything other than a backpack on Wednesday, February 2. 

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Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022

Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade Abby Arnett, Barton Boyll, Fowler Boyll, Kathleen Bronzi, Anna Claire Bush, Sarah Carnathan, Gibson Cheney, Jalia Coins, Caroline Courtney, Gunner Cress, Caroline Crisler, Kendrick Davis, Rachel Beth Deaton, Ridley Dehmer, Wilson Eatherly, Regan Felder, Matthew Frost, Tye Gardner, Connor Gee, George Giddens, Sandon Guild, Samuel Hadley, Logan Huff, Anthony Jasinski, […]

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First Quarter Honor Rolls 2021-2022

Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade Abigail Addison, Abby Arnett, Anna Claire Bush, Sarah Carnathan, Elizabeth Castle, Gibson Cheney, Joseph Ciaccio, Jalia Coins, Caroline Courtney, Gunner Cress, Kendrick Davis, Rachel Beth Deaton, Wilson Eatherly, Regan Felder, Matthew Frost, Cade Gadman, Tye Gardner, Connor Gee, George Giddens, Sandon Guild, Samuel Hadley, Logan Huff, Anthony Jasinski, Maggie Koury, […]

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Professional Development Enhances Educational Experience for Everyone

Jackson Academy invests in professional development throughout its academic divisions, supporting and inspiring teachers to explore innovative teaching methods and provide the priceless gifts of attention and compassion to their students. Sixth grade English teacher Mallory Gnemi was appointed to serve as the Middle School’s professional development coordinator for 2021-2022.

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Seventh Graders Study in World’s Biggest Classroom

Last Friday, 65 seventh graders faced canoes and kayaks down the Okatoma river and pushed off on an adventure. After an early departure from campus and an hour and a half long bus ride, the students were eager to study in the biggest classroom in the world – the great outdoors.

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