JA Celebrates Homecoming and Alumni Reunion Weekend
Jackson Academy celebrated Homecoming on Friday, October 17, with a full day of festivities that brought together students, families, and alumni under this year’s theme, “Under the Sea.”
Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Brought to Life with Aerial Magic
Jackson Academy’s theatre department transformed the Performing Arts Center into an underwater kingdom as Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” splashed onto the stage for three memorable performances.
First Quarter Honor Rolls for 2025-2026
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the first quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Secure Your Seats for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
Dive into a world of music, adventure, and underwater magic as Jackson Academy presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid!” Sponsored by Mississippi Sports Medicine, this beloved classic comes to life in three performances at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.
Grandparents Day Offers Window Into Upper School Experience
More than 300 grandparents who visited Jackson Academy on Friday discovered firsthand what makes their grandchildren’s Upper School experience special, with many calling the day “wonderful.”
SGA Pickleball Tournament Raises Funds for Jackson Free Clinic
Twenty-eight Jackson Academy students gathered at Parham Bridges Park on Saturday afternoon, October 4, for friendly competition with a philanthropic purpose—the SGA Pickleball Tournament benefiting the Jackson Free Clinic.
Fifth Grader Steps Into Leadership Role for a Day
Thanks to a winning bid at A Blue & White Night, the Jackson Academy Association’s annual fundraiser, Tybell Steadman earned the chance to shadow Head of School Eddie Wettach for an entire day. The silent auction experience has become one of the event’s most popular items, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how JA operates from the top down.
Community Helpers Week: A Preschool Adventure
Jackson Academy’s Preschool students discovered last week that the everyday heroes in our community are worth celebrating. During Community Helpers Week, Preschoolers engaged in fun, interactive activities, encountering along the way important people who keep our community safe and healthy. They learned about helping others with a positive attitude while meeting real-life heroes, including dentists, doctors, nurses, highway patrol officers, and firefighters.
Let’s Get Ready for Homecoming Day at JA
Please join us Friday, October 17, for Homecoming Day at JA on campus and Sheffield Drive for all the festivities. All families are invited to the morning Pep Rally with an informal Homecoming Court presentation and the “Under the Sea” Homecoming Parade that evening before the game. Bring your JA family and friends to experience all the excitement of this year’s Homecoming!
2025 Homecoming Court Named
Congratulations to the members of the 2025 Homecoming Court! Homecoming festivities are Friday, October 17. JA will present its court at the pep rally that morning and again Friday evening during the formal half-time court presentation, where JA will crown the Homecoming queen. The game with Madison St. Joe begins at 6:30 p.m. Join your friends and fellow alumni at JA’s Homecoming!