JA Presents Capital Campaign Vision During Halftime
Jackson Academy announced Friday evening at the first Raider football game that $3.62 million has been pledged in the school’s capital campaign to initiate campus and academic improvements.
Summers Enriched by New Experiences and Artistry
Whether the school year ends with the ring of a bell, the final period written on a paper, or the last “Submit”-button clicked on a screen, summertime offers compelling opportunities for rest and recreation. It also provides opportunities for personal development.
Raider Network Launches New Level of Excellence
Jackson Academy’s Raider Network recently acquired a 36-foot production truck to enhance the school’s live stream and event production capabilities. Raider Network currently streams programming for athletics, performing arts, and various on and off-campus events.
A Dream, a Pandemic, and 15,249 Lines of Code
In first grade, Sandon Guild remembers being fascinated by how software programs worked. This year, the Jackson Academy senior has created two apps that have been granted copyrights and are in the App Store with a third app submitted for approval.
Rising Junior Leads at FBI Leadership Program
When JA eleventh grader Olivia Claire Williford began looking for summer internships, she never imagined she would end up in Quantico, Virginia at the FBI National Academy Associates’ Youth Leadership Program.
Jackson Academy Announces Middle School Leadership for 2021-22
Matt Morgan will serve as interim head of Middle School while continuing as associate head of school and academic dean, a position he has held since 2018. Brandt Walker will assume a new position as interim associate head of Middle School while serving as associate athletic director.
JA’s Next Jernberg Scholar Motivated to Be His Best by Teachers, Classmates
Rising junior Jeffrey Gao of Madison has been named a Jernberg Scholar for the 2021-2022 school year. Jackson Academy awards this scholarship to current and incoming students who enhance their school community through academic excellence and character. The scholarship honors JA President Emeritus Peter Jernberg, who significantly influenced independent education during his career in education that included 26 years at JA.
On the New iPads: JA Looks Forward to Seeing What Students Will Create!
Last week, there was a bit of excitement when a large delivery truck rolled into the JA Administration parking lot. It was full of iPads ready for the coming school year.
Class of 2021 Graduates
JA conducted graduation ceremonies in the Brickyard for the second year in a row, a location that was precipitated by the pandemic, but quickly was asked to become a tradition. At 7 p.m., the ceremony opened with Faculty Member Chris Tucker carrying the school banner onto the field. Administrators, faculty members, and seniors followed, processing from the west end of the field to the east before taking their seats.
Alpha and Omega Parades to Senior Chapel Together
For Senior Chapel each spring, the graduating students don their caps and gowns for the first time and, holding their Alpha and Omega friends by the hand, parade into a school chapel service for the last time. There’s nothing like this mentorship program. JA kindergartners have the opportunity to engage people older than them, which provides priceless self-confidence and many fun memories. Meanwhile, the seniors remember their experiences from elementary school and see the proof that they’ve grown into young men and women who are ready for the next chapter of their lives.