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University Presidential Scholarship Rewards Hard Work

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Seniors Brooke Dennis and Law Stanley have been named Mississippi State University Presidential Scholars. Each year MSU gives its most prestigious scholarship to a small number of its most outstanding incoming freshmen who demonstrate excellence in academics, test scores, and high school and community leadership. The scholarship covers their tuition and housing for four years of undergraduate study and significant stipends for study abroad and undergraduate research. The 2025 Presidential Scholarship was awarded to 40 students from a pool of more than 700.

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Eddie Wettach Named Incoming Head of School

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On behalf of the Jackson Academy Board of Trustees, it is our great pleasure to announce that Eddie Wettach has been appointed Jackson Academy’s Head of School effective June 1, 2025. The Board reached a unanimous decision to select Mr. Wettach after our Search Committee enthusiastically and unanimously recommended him to the Board upon the completion of a comprehensive search led by the committee.

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JA Service Project Supports Local Fire Station

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As part of its celebration of being a member of this community for 65 years, Jackson Academy will pursue service, events, and creative endeavors throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The initial service project to start the anniversary year is a campaign to help local firefighters renovate the station located within the JA neighborhood at Canton Mart Road.

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Perry Initiative Offers Hands-On Surgical Experience to Inspire Girls’ Career Choices

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Morgan Cheatham, Sarah Yung, Lydia Murphy, Caroline Flechas, Mamie Barton, and Crystal Gao were selected to participate in the highly notable Perry Initiative all-day event in September. This competitive program selects applicants around the country to participate in an educational event during which female students learn hands-on about the fields of orthopedic surgery and engineering. JA students attended the event at UMMC.

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JA Announces Partnership with Coca-Cola Distributor

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Jackson Academy is excited to announce the selection of Clark Beverage Group as the new beverage provider for the campus, supplying beverages for both athletics and campus-wide needs. This partnership will see Clark Beverage Group, a fourth-generation family-owned company and a leading distributor of Coca-Cola products, enhancing the beverage offerings at JA for students, staff, […]

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2023-2024 Years of Service Awards

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Jackson Academy has a tradition of honoring the dedication and loyalty of its employees by acknowledging their years of service. Recognizing milestones in increments of five years, employees are given the chance to designate a contribution from JA to a cause meaningful to them in support of the school. Those who have served for 25 years or more are honored with a plaque and special recognition.

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Teachers of the Year Honored

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Jackson Academy acknowledges and honors its Teachers of the Year every spring. The recognition is particularly noteworthy this year as it falls during National Teacher Appreciation Week. During the final chapel program on Tuesday, administrators called four teachers to the PAC stage where they formally expressed gratitude for the teachers’ dedicated service to the school. Faculty members vote for Teachers of the Year from among their peers by division.

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