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JA Band members and some special guests — including Upper School Dean Steve McCartney on trombone, President Elect Cliff Kling on sax, and others — have been preparing for the Gyros & Jazz event on May 6. The event is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For $25 per person, each guest will receive a delicious […]
The Jackson Academy Upper School newspaper and staff members were recognized for excellence in the 2014 Mississippi Scholastic Press Association Competition through the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media. Receiving awards were (from left) Price Waltman – honorable mention in entertainment writing, Caroline Duncan – first place in advertising design, Elizabeth […]
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students enjoyed a visit to a transformed music room this week where they enjoyed tea parties. The students have been reading the Peter Rabbit stories and delighted in seeing scenes from the book. Beatrix Potter Photo Album
Davis Rogers Vivian Lang Joseph Maxwell One of the strengths of the well-rounded […]
Congratulations to the students recognized at last week’s Upper School Awards Day. 2014 Hall of Fame JA seniors earned spots in the Hall of Fame for their qualities of leadership and citizenship, versatility in activities, service to the school, scholastic achievement, and exemplification of honorable standards in all areas of school and community life. Chosen […]
Congratulations to the Varsity and Junior High Girls Track Teams for repeating as North AAA Track & Field Champions last week in Greenville, MS. Congrats to Kate McDowell for breaking the JA School Record for 3200 meters at 12:37 previously set by Taylor Pearson in 2008. Curt Knight also set a new MAIS North AAA […]
Jackson Academy was recently featured in the April/May issue of Pitsco Network Magazine. The article, written by Patti Wade, JA’s director of marketing and communications, highlights the STEM program and the benefits it provides to students. Read the full article on Pitsco.com.
A scholarship honoring Peter Jernberg was announced at an April Board of Trustees event celebrating his 26 years of leadership at Jackson Academy. On June 1, Jernberg begins his service as president emeritus. The James Peter Jernberg, Jr. Scholarship is aimed at attracting, retaining, and recognizing students with outstanding academic performance who also have demonstrated […]
[slideshow_deploy id=’7403′] Several hundred colleagues and friends attended retirement celebrations honoring Peter Jernberg held April 9 and 10 in the Gallery of the Performing Arts Center. The April 9 event was a gathering for faculty and staff. Students presented a special choral presentation of “Unforgettable” and “It Is Well with My Soul,” favorite selections of […]
Due to Monday’s rain in Columbus, the JA vs Heritage Varsity and B-Team games scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th have been moved to Wednesday April 16th. The new times are as follows: JA Varsity vs Heritage – 5:00pm JA B-Team vs Heritage – 7:00pm