Sarah Yung Commended by National Merit
Jackson Academy senior Sarah Yung has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the recognition this month.
Seniors Named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists
Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced this month that Jackson Academy seniors Bess Borne and Macy Garrard are semifinalists in the annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
JA Recognized for Innovation, Leadership, and Educational Excellence
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026 through 2029 term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
Three Named to Head Coach Positions
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.
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.
Seniors Honored at Annual Awards Night Celebration
The Class of 2026 marked Senior Awards Day last Tuesday with two celebrations: an awards presentation in the Performing Arts Center and a dinner at the Old Capitol Inn featuring an address by the Rev. Wes Ingram ’94 of Oxford, this year’s Distinguished Alumni of the Year. The day’s honors included the induction of students into the Hall of Fame.
Congressman Harper Challenges Scholars to Embrace Differences, Guard Their Words
Former U.S. Representative Gregg Harper brought both wisdom and candor to Jackson Academy’s Academic Signing Day, offering seniors a send-off filled with life lessons to begin their next chapter. His remarks touched on faith, relationships, and the responsibilities that come with living in a connected world.
Jackson Academy Celebrates Scholarship Days
Families gathered at Jackson Academy twice last week to celebrate milestone moments for the Class of 2026 as the school hosted Ole Miss and MSU Scholarship Days. The events honored Jackson Academy seniors earning academic scholarships to the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University.
Key Updates for the Year Ahead
Jackson Academy announced last week several changes for the 2026-2027 school year designed to build on our school’s existing strengths, taking what is already strong and making it even better.
Cum Laude Chapter Reflects a Culture of Achievement
Thirteen Jackson Academy students crossed the Performing Arts Center stage Wednesday to receive the Cum Laude Society pin, recognizing their superior academic achievement. They joined previous student and faculty inductees of JA’s chapter, one of only four Cum Laude charters granted in Mississippi.