First Quarter Honor Rolls for 2026-2027
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the first quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2026–2027 academic year.
All Aboard the Carousel at the 2026 Carnival
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.
Lady Raiders Sweep Prep to Advance to State Championship
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.
JA After School Programs Get ‘Cool Schools’ Spotlights
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 2026: A Week to Remember
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.
College Basketball Coach Stan Jones Spends Homecoming Day With the Raiders
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.
Lower School Family Night Brings Parents Into the Classroom
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!
Once Upon A Homecoming
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.
Former Raider Coach Stan Jones Headlines Homecoming Day
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.
Girls Golf Opens the Course to Every Skill Level
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.
