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Scholastic Book Fair Encourages Love of Reading

Jackson Academy held the Scholastic Book Fair each day last week. Students discovered the latest books, journals, and other educational products. The book fair sparks students’ imaginations and ignites their love for reading, which aligns with JA’s start as a school founded to teach reading by phonics.

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JA Theatre Takes MTA Stage

JA Theatre students traveled to Gulfport January 11-14 for the annually held Mississippi Theatre Association Festival, where schools from across the state converged for competition. The directors and students have been working incredibly hard this year in preparation for this one-of-a-kind theatre event.

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JA Supports Local Fire Station as Service Project

As part of its celebration of being a member of this community for 65 years, Jackson Academy will pursue service, events, and creative endeavors throughout 2024. The initial service project to start the anniversary year is a campaign to help local firefighters renovate the station located within the JA neighborhood at Canton Mart Road.

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Basketball Heating Up in Conference Play

With the conference schedule reaching the halfway mark tonight in Hattiesburg, the Raiders and Lady Raiders are both performing well. The Raiders are still unbeaten in 6A play at 4-0, while the Lady Raiders are sitting at 3-1 in second place.

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Students Gain Valuable Experience in JA Tech Center

JA students stop by the Tech Center for various reasons, whether it is to ask a question about their school-issued iPad or because it’s a fun place to be as it looks like a real Apple Store complete with a “Genius Bar!” Other times, it is because they actually work there.

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