Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls for 2025-2026
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the fourth quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2025–2026 academic year.
With a Prayer and a Promise, JA Sends the Class of 2026 on Their Way
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.
Middle School Students Honored at Annual Awards Day Ceremony
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.
Building More Than Rides: Fourth Graders Discover the Joy of Teaching
Tickets, please! Fourth graders opened the gates to a one-of-a-kind amusement park for kindergarten visitors last Tuesday. Using K’NEX sets, fourth graders spent several weeks engineering functional rides, such as Ferris wheels, roller coasters, and swing rides, bringing concepts of physics, engineering, and design to life.
Class of 2026 Set to Cross the Stage May 14
The 104 members of the Jackson Academy Class of 2026 will cross the stage to receive diplomas on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in The Brickyard, JA’s stadium. The outdoor evening ceremony under the lights has become a cherished tradition, offering a fitting backdrop for one of the most meaningful milestones in a young person’s life.
Lady Raiders Claim Seventh State Title With Dominant Championship Run
Jackson Academy’s Lady Raider soccer program added another chapter to its storied history, defeating Madison-Ridgeland Academy 2-0 in the MAIS DI State Championship to claim the program’s seventh all-time state title.
Thursday Is Graduation Giving Day!
Celebrate our graduating seniors with a gift of $26 in honor of your favorite JA senior or any JA student who is a Raider through and through.
Awards Night Honors Seniors
Congratulations to Jackson Academy’s 2026 senior beauties and beaux, who were recognized during Senior Awards Night, an annual event that honors seniors selected for a variety of end-of-the-year awards.
Jackson Academy Earns Honor from Public Relations Association of Mississippi
Jackson Academy earned a Prism Award from the Public Relations Association of Mississippi, one of the organization’s highest honors in professional communications. The award for JA’s 2025 Communication Survey was presented at PRAM’s annual conference in April at the Mill Conference Center in Starkville.
Bestselling Author Visits JA
Lemuria Books brought Sherri Duskey Rinker, author of the beloved Construction Site series, to Jackson Academy, where kindergarten through second graders were among the first school children to hear her newest book, Construction Site Firefight, read aloud by the author herself.
