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Sophomores through seniors attended the annual College Fair by grade today, speaking with representatives about admission processes, entrance requirements, majors, activities, and student life. Students met face-to-face with Admission officers and alumni who represented colleges and universities throughout the nation. This year, JA welcomed 65 institutions of higher learning.
The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) once again offered a spectacular evening that fostered community among the families of JA. Parents, alumni, and faculty and staff gathered Saturday evening at the Country Club of Jackson for the 12th annual A Blue & White Night, happy to return after summer break to celebrate a great year ahead.
Academic excellence is the cornerstone of Jackson Academy’s identity as a college preparatory school in Jackson and as a leader in independent schools in the Southeast. Today, we highlight Eligibility for Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Requirements for Graduation policies as part of JA’s series about notable changes to our Student and Parent Handbook.
The 2025–2026 athletic year at Jackson Academy is officially underway, marked by the recent Meet the Raiders event at the Brickyard. This annual tradition brought the community together as fans cheered for athletic teams and spirit squads. Young Raiders enjoyed games, popcorn, and autographs from their favorite student-athletes and Raiderman before the program, fostering excitement and camaraderie across all age groups.
Goodwill Industries will honor Jackson Academy seniors Morgan Cheatham, Crystal Gao, and Shelby Grant on August 21 at the Country Club of Jackson as Goodwill Salute Outstanding Youth Volunteers for 2025. Each year, Goodwill recognizes young leaders who positively impact their schools and communities through compassion, leadership, and service.
It is a pleasure to welcome you and your children to Jackson Academy for another school year. A new beginning offers possibilities for wonderful things to come for our K2 through twelfth graders, and our faculty and staff are honored to do our part in creating an exceptional learning environment for your children’s education and growth.
The halls of Jackson Academy are once again buzzing with energy as the 2025–2026 school year officially begins. The week was a vibrant mix of tradition, new beginnings, and reconnecting with friends. Before the first day, students and families attended New Student Orientation and Meet the Teacher events. The air was filled with anticipation and the contagious excitement of a new year full of opportunity.
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the fourth quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Both the valedictory and salutatory addresses at Jackson Academy’s graduation ceremony on May 15 focused on themes of overcoming obstacles in the future. Valedictorian Sophie Henderson, who plans to attend New York University, spoke to her classmates about facing challenges and finding solutions when the path forward seems unclear. Salutatorian Aniya Bradley, who will be attending Spelman College, gave the opening remarks, emphasizing that the faculty had prepared the Class of 2025 with valuable lessons on treating others, leadership, critical thinking, as well as resilience and grace in the face of trials.
When Jackson Academy senior Emma Ray was in sixth grade, she volunteered to lead a Bible study for her classmates. That moment initiated five additional years of overseeing Bible study for sixth-grade girls.