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Roxie Hood Presents at Statewide Mathematics Conference

/ Upper School

Upper School Teacher Roxie Hood attended the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference last week in Starkville. This year’s theme was “Rolling the Dice on Deep Mathematical Thinking,” and over 300 educators gathered to talk about exploring new strategies, taking calculated risks in their pedagogy, and deepening the mathematical journey for every student in Mississippi. Sessions ranged from individual lesson content to best pedagogical practices, from owning the AI moment to how to effectively use groups to maximize learning. 

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Prioritizing Good Sportsmanship

/ Athletics

Fall sports are in full swing, making now a good time to revisit Jackson Academy’s Code of Good Sportsmanship. As students take the field, court, and course each week, the atmosphere in the stands matters as much as the action on it, and Raider fans are in a position to set the tone. Fans who practice self-control become the role models students notice most. Cheering loudly, celebrating good plays, and supporting our teams make game day fun — and doing so with class makes it memorable for the right reasons.

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Swim Teams Open Season With Strong Showing

/ Lower School

Jackson Academy’s Swim Team is made up of students from first through twelfth grade. Students in the elementary division, which covers first through sixth grade, kicked off their season Sept. 1 with a dual meet against St. Augustine and Parklane. JA swimmers turned in several Top 5 finishes. The team returns to competition tomorrow afternoon at The Jackson Yacht Club.

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Doolittle Raid: The Story Behind JA’s Beloved Mascot

/ Athletics

Every time a Jackson Academy athlete pulls on a jersey, laces up a pair of cleats, or steps onto a field of competition, they carry a name with them. Raiders. It is a name that has defined this school’s athletic identity for more than five decades, but for many students, the story behind it has remained largely unknown. Chuck Box, in his first year as head baseball coach at Jackson Academy, intends to change that.

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Biomedical Sciences Program Inspires Future Career Possibilities

/ Upper School

Jackson Academy’s Biomedical Sciences program gives students a two-year, collegiate-level look at the medical field before they ever set foot on a college campus. The curriculum is expansive, covering anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, genetics, microbiology, healthcare careers, and healthcare ethics, while also bringing the profession to life through guest speakers and spring shadowing opportunities students choose themselves. As much as it is about building knowledge, it is about helping students discover whether medicine and science is the path they want to pursue. That kind of clarity heading into college is invaluable, and JA is committed to giving every student the tools and experiences they need to walk confidently into whatever comes next.

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‘Meet the Raiders’ Spotlights 2026–2027 Athletic Teams

/ Athletics

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.

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JA Athletic Booster Club Hosts Meet the Raiders

/ Athletics

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.

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