Jackson Academy is proud to recognize this year’s STAR students and their chosen teachers: Morgan Cheatham, who selected chemistry teacher Richard West, and Crystal Gao, who selected French teacher Zoubir Tabout.
There is no more fitting time to reflect on third grade teacher Beckie Lee’s completion of her doctorate in education than during Women’s History Month. Teaching, she believes, is one of the most powerful forces for change that exists. It works quietly, one classroom at a time, shaping not just what young people know but how they see themselves and the world around them. For her third graders and the faculty she works alongside every day, her achievement is a living reminder that education never stops.
Jackson Academy senior Shelby Grant has been awarded the Jefferson Scholarship at the University of Virginia. The full-ride scholarship covers four years of undergraduate study, paid study abroad opportunities, and access to a distinguished alumni network.
Jackson Academy senior shortstop Justin Word has been named a 2026 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection for baseball, joining one of the most recognized groups in Mississippi high school sports.
Jackson Academy Summer Camps have something for everyone, from rising sports or stage stars to future artists, scientists, and chefs. With more than 50 camps to choose from, there is fun to be had by ALL AGES! Camps are for RISING grades, so make sure to select the grade level appropriate for the 2026-2027 school year.
Raider Park has hosted countless memorable moments throughout the years — walk-off hits, championships won, Run with the Raiders, Color Me Raider. But on Saturday, April 4, the familiar athletic facility takes on a new kind of magic. Presented by the Jackson Academy Athletic Booster Club, the inaugural Party at the Park is a full-day community event that opens the gates to students, families, alumni, and fans of all ages for a celebration of good food and a shared love of the game. Admission is free.
Tenth through twelfth grade students were inducted into the National Honor Society and seventh through ninth grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this past week, highlighting their scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The National Honor Society started in 1921 as a way to cultivate these qualities in students. Inductees are expected to maintain the characteristics throughout their high school years. In 1929, the National Honor Society expanded into middle school grades, offering it as the National Junior Honor Society.
Physical education took on a new dimension at Jackson Academy as students stepped into the world of heart rate monitoring and discovered that fitness is about much more than breaking a sweat.
The Performing Arts Center was filled with proud smiles and warm applause on Friday as second graders took the stage for their annual program, a heartfelt celebration of the character lessons they’ve been exploring through “Aesop’s Fables.”