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The magic of Jackson Academy’s Carnival—full of laughter, childhood joy, and unforgettable moments—helps explain why the JAA-sponsored event is a regular recipient of the Community’s Choice Award for Best Festival. It’s a tradition that has been part of our community for generations. The JA Carnival is one of the longest-running festivals in the metro area.
In educational terminology, virtual reality engages students with learning, increases retention, builds emotional intelligence, fosters creative thinking, and challenges and motivates students. In kids’ terminology, virtual reality is fun.
The JA Band had a little fun Thursday morning by having senior parents shadow their band members during a rehearsal. Parents were asked to participate in the band’s usual performance without prior practice, leading to hilarious mistakes and improvisations.
n important part of the senior year at Jackson Academy is Life Skills Day, where seniors gain experience with tasks that may not be part of the classroom, but are part of adult life.
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the first quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Hundreds of popular children’s books have been written about “Things That Go” for fascinated young learners. JA teachers brought “Things That Go” out of the books and into real life for JA Preschool students.
Get your tickets today for an evening of laughter and toe-tapping entertainment, as JA Performing Arts presents “Anything Goes” next weekend, October 19-21. Shows are at 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday, and 7 p.m. on Monday.
Play break at school might just be the most exciting part of a child’s day. Not only is it a time for imaginations to run wild, friendships to form, and laughter to abound, but it is also a crucial time for social, physical, and cognitive development in growing children.
A whirlwind of events made homecoming weekend one of the most exciting times on the JA campus as the school acknowledged its 65th anniversary. Throughout the week, students dressed in themes leading up to Friday’s Spirit Day and homecoming festivities.
Can you run while carrying a Twinkie on your forehead? Students in ninth through twelfth grades were determined to find out while competing in the Snack Cake Stack ‘Em Relay at JA’s inaugural Clash of the Classes Friday morning. Held in the gym, Clash of the Classes also included Free Throw Knockout, Dodgeball, Blanket Pull Relay, Balloon Pop Relay, Over/Under Relay, Obstacle Course Relay, and Tug of War.