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All JA families, K2 through 12th grade, are invited to come out for an evening of games, prizes, delicious treats, and sweet memories. As one of Jackson’s longest-running outdoor festivals, the Carnival is a JA tradition that brings our whole community together, and the carousel makes this year’s celebration especially magical.
Jackson Academy’s volleyball team punched its ticket to the MAIS Division I State Championship with a commanding sweep of Jackson Prep in the state semifinals, winning three straight sets at A.E. Wood Coliseum on the campus of Mississippi Christian University in Clinton. The Lady Raiders took control early and never let up, winning 25-23, 25-12, and 25-8 to send a clear message heading into Tuesday night’s title game.
Two JA After School programs earned airtime this fall on WJTV-12’s “Cool Schools” segment.
Beaker Buddies, led by Middle School science teacher Beth Williamson, and Mahjong Club, led by Kindergarten assistant teacher Meredith Culpepper, are among the options that let students pick up new skills, unwind after classwork, and make friends across grade levels.
Homecoming Week was a storybook from start to finish. Students from K2 through twelfth grade celebrated with dress days, pep rallies, and class competitions. The week ended with a 34-0 Raider win and the community celebrating Homecoming Queen Liza Benner and her court.
Former Florida State University and Jackson Academy basketball coach Stan Jones joined the Raiders for Homecoming 2026 in a series of events on October 9. JA’s head basketball coach from 1990 to 1995, Jones was in Jackson to be honored at a Thursday night roast at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. He stayed through Friday to take part in Homecoming, starting with the 10:30 a.m. pep rally.
Current Lower School families filled campus last Tuesday for the Lower School Family Night. Parents followed their children through the halls, visiting classrooms, meeting teachers, and working on crafts together. Special visitors stopped by the STEM lab, tried activities in the gym, and gathered in the courtyard. Being able to show parents what their children have been working on is an important part of the school year, and the evening gave students the chance to explain their projects in their own words. A huge thank you to the all the families who were able to be there!
Homecoming week is here! Families can look forward to a week filled with themed dress days, class competitions, and plenty of Raider spirit before the week reaches its grand finale Friday night.
Coach Stan Jones spent five memorable seasons leading the Raiders basketball program. On Friday, he’ll spend a full day back on campus, from the morning pep rally to the Homecoming game broadcast.
A player who has never kept a scorecard and one who can play 18 holes in competition can both wear Raider blue on the course this spring. Under coach Tyler Freeman, the Jackson Academy girls golf team uses a two-division format that meets each player at her current level.
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!
