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Homecoming festivities are Friday, October 9. JA will present its court at the pep rally that morning and again Friday evening during the formal halftime presentation, where JA will honor members of the court and crown the Homecoming queen. The game with Magnolia Heights begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Brickyard. Join your friends and fellow alumni at JA’s Homecoming!
Jackson Academy’s Alpha and Omega program held its first meeting of the 2026–2027 school year, and true to tradition, it started with socks. Kindergartners received their own pair of fun and colorful socks before making their way to the amphitheatre, where they searched the crowd of seniors until they found the one wearing the exact same pair. That matching moment marks the beginning of a friendship that will carry both students through the rest of the school year, built on the simple but meaningful idea that the oldest and youngest Raiders belong together.
Jackson Academy was named Best Private School in the Clarion Ledger’s 2026 Community’s Choice Awards. The annual reader poll recognizes the most admired businesses, organizations and people in the metro area, and this year’s win is the school’s sixth.
Jackson Academy senior Sarah Yung has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the recognition this month.
Jackson Academy English teacher Sara Bannerman had her scholarship on one of Mississippi’s most celebrated authors published this year in a national academic journal.
Several Jackson Academy staff members and alumni are regular presences on Jackson-area stages, with five recently performing — or about to perform — in area productions. For the teachers among them, performing professionally keeps their craft sharp and gives them additional stage experience to bring back to their own students.
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this month that Jackson Academy seniors Bess Borne and Macy Garrard are semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026 through 2029 term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
The Jackson Academy Accents are the 2026 MAIS Spirit Competition State Champions in the Kick Large Division, claiming their eighth consecutive title. The Accents also earned Runner-Up honors in the Pom Large Division. Varsity Cheer had a strong showing in the Tumbling Large Division, bringing home Runner-Up recognition. The Silver Steppers, JA’s middle school dance team, also delivered an impressive performance, earning a Runner-Up distinction in the Jr. High Pom Large Division. Congratulations to all of our Spirit Teams on an outstanding day of competition!
Upper School Teacher Roxie Hood attended the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference last week in Starkville. This year’s theme was “Rolling the Dice on Deep Mathematical Thinking,” and over 300 educators gathered to talk about exploring new strategies, taking calculated risks in their pedagogy, and deepening the mathematical journey for every student in Mississippi. Sessions ranged from individual lesson content to best pedagogical practices, from owning the AI moment to how to effectively use groups to maximize learning.