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For the fourth year in a row, the Jackson Academy Lady Raider volleyball program boasts the top player in the state. Senior Lakin Laurendine was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Mississippi Volleyball Player of the Year this past week.
Leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, young Raiders learned the importance of the holiday that celebrates his life and work. Classmates worked together to create an MLK masterpiece of colorful painted hands. Using teamwork, they witnessed the magic made when people set aside differences and work together.
How many commonwealths are in the United States? On the series “The Brady Bunch,” what is Carol Brady’s maiden name? The Jackson Academy Athletic Booster Club announces JA’s second Trivia Night at Bridlewood on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Jackson Academy’s annual Winterfest was held Friday, January 6. The celebrations included dress up days for the Upper School, breakfast with the court members and families, an informal court presentation at break, a formal court presentation at the Raider Dome Friday evening, and the Winterfest Bow Tie Ball at Bridlewood of Madison.
Melissa Denson’s Upper School science class learned about the effects the environment has on memory. The students participated in a three-day lab where they practiced memory skills.
For the past four years, the broadcasting class at Jackson Academy has produced a commercial for the JA Campus Store, and this year was no different. The class produced a holiday-themed ad for the store for the month of December.
Jackson Academy’s volleyball team and fans enjoyed a spectacular season, culminating in the MAIS Overall Volleyball Championship last semester, which marked the eighth state title since volleyball began at JA in the 2011-12 school year. At the JA volleyball banquet, varsity and junior varsity awards were presented
Jackson Academy Head of School Palmer Kennedy announced Friday that Marcy McDonald of Jackson will lead the Lower School beginning June 1, 2023. McDonald will fill the role currently held by Head of Lower School Sarah Love, who retires at the end of this academic year.
The first grade had its annual Grinch Day Monday. The young students, dressed in their best Grinch and Christmas outfits,. started the day off with coloring and writing on a heart “What is love to you?”
At Christmas, thoughts turn to others in the spirit of giving. Jackson Academy seeks to foster this spirit of caring for others year-round. The school provides ample opportunities for students to participate in service.