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Three JA Athletes Head to Next Level

Jackson Academy held a college signing event for three Lady Raiders who intend to continue their athletic careers in soccer and volleyball. Addison Comer, Mary Grace Foster, and Lakin Laurendine, surrounded by teammates, coaches, family members, faculty, fellow students, and media members, signed for college scholarships on November 9 in the Learning Commons.

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Parents Shadow Band Members

Learning how to play an instrument beautifully or twirl and toss a flag or rifle–while following marching patterns without colliding with other participants–are skills developed during band practice. Recently, Jackson Academy band parents shadowed their children to learn just how challenging these tasks can be.

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JA Student to Compete in Kentucky this Month

Growing up with a grandfather who is a veterinarian and a mom who manages the veterinary office, Jackson Academy senior Ann Cole Hammons is accustomed to being around animals. She rode horses and competed for several years. A JA student since K3, she began to show animals through the Mississippi 4-H program and is now in her tenth year as a competitor.

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2022 Art Competition Winners

JA student artists submitted their work to the 2022 Art Competition. Winners were recognized Sunday, October 16 in the Performing Arts Center. Fifty-four pieces of amazing talent, creativity, and imagination were submitted.

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JA Teachers Remain Active in Professional Development

Teachers at Jackson Academy are not only helping their students learn; they are also learning from one another. JA offers Upper and Middle School teachers monthly programs called Teacher Tidbits, which are after-school professional development sessions where teachers hone their skills or gain new information.

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JA Receives ‘Yes’ from Apple for Fifth Time

Apple, Inc. notified Jackson Academy this fall that the school had earned the Apple Distinguished School designation for the fifth time. The technology company reserves this designation for programs that meet innovation, leadership, and educational excellence criteria and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments. 

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