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Jackson Academy’s School Nurse and Preschool and Lower School Counselor Kathy Sheffield recently reviewed an article by Broward Health that highlights ways to keep students healthy as they return to school. She is sharing these tips with the school community.
The Brickyard was packed Tuesday night as the JA Athletic Booster Club hosted “Meet the Raiders,” the annual tradition that officially kicks off the Jackson Academy athletic year. Fans of all ages came out to meet their favorite players, collect autographs, and grab posters before settling in for a family-style pep rally featuring the band, spirit squads, and the introduction of every 2026–2027 athletic team. It was a great night to be a Raider.
Jackson Academy students in tenth through twelfth grade attended the Jackson Area Independent Schools College Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Lakeland Drive.
Join us tonight, August 18, at 6 p.m. in The Brickyard (JA’s football stadium) for Meet the Raiders hosted by the JA Athletic Booster Club. Meet the Raiders is an annual family event kicking off the new Jackson Academy school year and athletic seasons. Don’t miss this exciting opening event where sports and spirit teams are introduced.
An abundance of blue and white, along with Stetsons, denim, and boots mixed in, filled the Country Club of Jackson as more than 450 Jackson Academy family and friends gathered for A Blue & White Night, kicking off the new school year in Western style.
Jackson Academy welcomes three new head coaches for the 2026-27 school year: Head Baseball Coach and Associate Athletic Director Chuck Box, Head Fast Pitch Softball Coach Chad Hodges, and Head Girls Golf Coach Tyler Freeman.
Jackson Academy graduates who have gone into ministry share their walk of faith and its impact on their lives and work.
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the fourth quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The 104 members of the Jackson Academy Class of 2026 stepped forward to accept their diplomas on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in The Brickyard, JA’s on-campus stadium. The evening opened with a procession of faculty and students entering from the west end of the stadium, setting a tone of ceremony and significance. The outdoor evening ceremony beneath a clear May sky is a custom that has taken firm root at JA, offering a perfect setting for a moment years in the making. Each diploma represented not just the end of a high school career, but the beginning of a life shaped by the values and preparation JA has instilled along the way.
Families filled the Performing Arts Center auditorium Thursday morning as Jackson Academy’s Middle School paused to recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievement of its students at the annual Middle School Awards Day ceremony. The event brought together parents, teachers, and administrators to celebrate a year of academic excellence, leadership, and competitive achievement.