Scholastic Honors JA Artists
Congratulations to the following Upper School art students for their winning artworks at the 2024 Scholastic Art Competition. This is a statewide competition with over 1,330 submissions from over 500 students.
Why We Should Know the Name Jerrie Cobb, The Woman Who Was Promised the Moon
In March, the country celebrates women’s achievements and the importance of math and science education, including Women’s History Month, Pi Day, and Celebrate Scientists Day observances. Coming in April, JA’s theatre department will shine a spotlight on the life of Jerrie Cobb, a pilot and aviator influential in the space program.
Raiders Making A Push for Soccer Playoffs
The Raiders were in Flowood on Monday night as they began their final push to the postseason.
Show Choir Season Off to a Strong Start
Jackson Academy Upper School and Middle School show choirs have begun their competition seasons, with two back-to-back exciting weekends of performances.
Scholastic Book Fair Encourages Love of Reading
Jackson Academy held the Scholastic Book Fair each day last week. Students discovered the latest books, journals, and other educational products. The book fair sparks students’ imaginations and ignites their love for reading, which aligns with JA’s start as a school founded to teach reading by phonics.
JA Theatre Takes MTA Stage
JA Theatre students traveled to Gulfport January 11-14 for the annually held Mississippi Theatre Association Festival, where schools from across the state converged for competition. The directors and students have been working incredibly hard this year in preparation for this one-of-a-kind theatre event.
JA Supports Local Fire Station as Service Project
As part of its celebration of being a member of this community for 65 years, Jackson Academy will pursue service, events, and creative endeavors throughout 2024. The initial service project to start the anniversary year is a campaign to help local firefighters renovate the station located within the JA neighborhood at Canton Mart Road.
Basketball Heating Up in Conference Play
With the conference schedule reaching the halfway mark tonight in Hattiesburg, the Raiders and Lady Raiders are both performing well. The Raiders are still unbeaten in 6A play at 4-0, while the Lady Raiders are sitting at 3-1 in second place.
Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2023-2024
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the second quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Students Collaborate to Present AP Art Portfolios
AP Art students are currently working on their portfolios. JA Art Instructor Susan Ingram invited the instructor and AP Art students from Prep to join JA students Wednesday, January 10, in the Learning Commons for a portfolio “Show & Tell.”