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Andrew Ritter’s story is one of those that sticks with you. In 2009, he graduated from Jackson Academy, where he was already making waves on the football field. His skills as a kicker landed him a spot at Ole Miss, where he played for four years, including a redshirt year. The highlight? Kicking the game-winning field goal against LSU, a moment Ole Miss fans won’t forget anytime soon.
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the third quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Twenty-five JA students, alums, and parents embarked on a tour of Italy during Spring Break. At Venice, the group quickly became acquainted with the Travel for Teens guides Leo and Max, who led the group on a 10-day exploration of Italy’s landscape, sites, people, and culture. A water taxi from the airport allowed for a quick introduction to the “city of canals.”
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.
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.
The Raiders were in Flowood on Monday night as they began their final push to the postseason.
Jackson Academy Upper School and Middle School show choirs have begun their competition seasons, with two back-to-back exciting weekends of performances.
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 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.
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.