Scholar Athletes Recognized for Success
Congratulations to Ava Ladner and Benjamin Watson who have been named WAPT Scholar Athletes!
Life Skills Day Puts Seniors One Step Closer to Well-Equipped Alumni
The motor won’t crank, and a job interview is today. Friends are coming this weekend, and the charcoal grill still has the new tags. The company president presented gifts to staff with the highest sales records. What are the life skills that are important to know in these scenarios?
JA Keeps Fresh a 120-Year-Old Story
Did you know that a real pet rabbit inspired the tales of Peter Rabbit? Beloved author Beatrix Potter began the stories of her pet in a series of letters written to cheer a boy who was ill. She started writing the notes in 1893 and published “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” in 1902.
Students Inducted into Subject and Language Honoraries
Jackson Academy is thrilled to celebrate the academic achievement of students in the core subjects of English, math, science, and history, and in languages of Spanish, French, and Latin.
Students and Faculty Look Forward to New Middle School
Did you know that “foundation” is mentioned 80 times in the Bible? Rising Middle School students and faculty gathered to sign their names and Bible verses on the last beam to go up in what will be the new Middle School.
Coaches Foster Culture of Togetherness with New Intramural Programs
Jackson Academy is in the pilot season of a new intramural athletic program. The program started with soccer this semester. Other sports will follow.
Grant Allows Teacher to Test Learning Modality
Financial management teacher Bronwyn Burford has been testing a customizable educational platform this school year. The Nearpod platform became possible through a grant.
Bailey Berry Named Star Student
Jackson Academy longtime Head Girls Basketball Coach Jan Sojourner now has her signature ingrained into the court of the Raider Dome. Saturday night at halftime of the boys basketball game, JA held a court dedication in Sojourner’s honor.
Tech Team Experience Yields Students Ready for Next Steps
In this blog post, we learn how Jackson Academy works to develop future leaders and prepare students for careers through student Tech Teams. Teen Tech Week is March 5-11.
Dental Awareness Month Motivates Students
Jackson Academy first and second graders learned lifelong lessons last week from the School of Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To make the lessons more meaningful, among those delivering the information about good dental health were recent JA alumni.