Jackson Academy students in tenth through twelfth grade attended the Jackson Area Independent Schools College Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on Lakeland Drive.
Join us tonight, August 18, at 6 p.m. in The Brickyard (JA’s football stadium) for Meet the Raiders hosted by the JA Athletic Booster Club. Meet the Raiders is an annual family event kicking off the new Jackson Academy school year and athletic seasons. Don’t miss this exciting opening event where sports and spirit teams are introduced.
An abundance of blue and white, along with Stetsons, denim, and boots mixed in, filled the Country Club of Jackson as more than 450 Jackson Academy family and friends gathered for A Blue & White Night, kicking off the new school year in Western style.
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.
The 104 members of the Jackson Academy Class of 2026 stepped forward to accept their diplomas on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in The Brickyard, JA’s on-campus stadium. The evening opened with a procession of faculty and students entering from the west end of the stadium, setting a tone of ceremony and significance. The outdoor evening ceremony beneath a clear May sky is a custom that has taken firm root at JA, offering a perfect setting for a moment years in the making. Each diploma represented not just the end of a high school career, but the beginning of a life shaped by the values and preparation JA has instilled along the way.
Families filled the Performing Arts Center auditorium Thursday morning as Jackson Academy’s Middle School paused to recognize the hard work, dedication, and achievement of its students at the annual Middle School Awards Day ceremony. The event brought together parents, teachers, and administrators to celebrate a year of academic excellence, leadership, and competitive achievement.
Tickets, please! Fourth graders opened the gates to a one-of-a-kind amusement park for kindergarten visitors last Tuesday. Using K’NEX sets, fourth graders spent several weeks engineering functional rides, such as Ferris wheels, roller coasters, and swing rides, bringing concepts of physics, engineering, and design to life.
The 104 members of the Jackson Academy Class of 2026 will cross the stage to receive diplomas on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in The Brickyard, JA’s stadium. The outdoor evening ceremony under the lights has become a cherished tradition, offering a fitting backdrop for one of the most meaningful milestones in a young person’s life.