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[slideshow_deploy id=’7336′] Escorted by Spanish teacher Cecilia Busching, a group of our students enjoyed a whirlwind nine day European tour over Spring Break. The group visited London, Paris, and Madrid. Among the places they explored were St. Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Puerta de Sol, and many other famous landmarks.
Jackson Academy alumnus Brad Nesbit returned to campus to speak to a fourth grade class about the dangers of smoking through the Tar Wars program. Tar Wars is a tobacco free education program designed to teach students about the long term consequences of tobacco use.
[slideshow_deploy id=’7236′] Our Showtime middle school show choir and Encore upper school show choir participate in competitions across the southeast. This year both groups had outstanding seasons and brought home numerous awards. Showtime won its division in two competitions and received numerous awards for vocals, choreography, and show design. Encore won its division at the […]
The third annual Spring Swing tennis and golf tournament (formerly Raiders & Blues) sponsored by the Jackson Academy Athletic Booster Club is scheduled for Monday, April 14, at the Jackson Country Club. Tennis round robins begin at 9. Lunch for all participants will be served beginning at 11:30. Golf will have a shotgun start at […]
Academy Honor Rolls Seventh Grade Skylar Alexander, Ashton Berry, Elliott Butler, Jasmyne Cleaver, Lucy Clement, Camille Couey, Mary Beth Dyess, Camille Felder, Avery Hederman, Erin Hederman, Ramey Hogue, Katherine Kelly, Megan Lacey, Sean Lackey, Lexi Lomax, Anne Marie Lundy, Ashley Manning, Kit McCormack, Preston McWilliams, Brandon Miller, Gabrielle Morris, Reese Overstreet, Charlotte Palmer, Will Spence, […]
Daniel Kennedy and Grace Golden were named Mr. and Miss Jackson Academy at the annual Features Pageant. Students were also recognized for being elected class favorites, beauties and beaux, and other special awards for seniors. Click on the link below to see photography from Horrell Photography. 2014 Features Pageant Photo Gallery and List of Recipients
[slideshow_deploy id=’7072′] After reading the book Charlotte’s Web, third grade students invited their parents to a picnic with a County Fair theme from the story. The families met in the Activities Building and enjoyed lunch. During the morning, students participated in some old fashioned style of relay events including wheelbarrow and potato sack races.
Celebrating the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel is a favorite event for Kindergarten students. They enjoy a parade through the preschool dressed in clothes styled after characters from the Dr. Seuss books. Click here to view more photos!
[slideshow_deploy id=’6976′] Preschoolers had a fun week building up to Patriotic Day. From “Betsy Ross” appearing in the library to making props for the parade, there were all kinds of activities surrounding the annual Patriotic Day parade and assembly. Officer Joseph Chatman was the special guest at the event.
Inspirational speaker Dwight Owens told the story of his recovery from being horrifically injured by a drunk driver to our middle and upper school students. Owens challenged students to recognize the potential damage caused by using drugs or alcohol, including citing how his life was forever changed due to irresponsible drinking. He also encouraged students […]