Lower School News

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: JA Brings Mardi Gras Magic to Prom Night

JA juniors and seniors took prom downtown in 2026, celebrating at the Railroad District with a Mardi Gras-themed night of music, dancing, and great food. Earlier in the evening, the Railroad District welcomed a younger crowd for Prom Jr., where girls in kindergarten through third grade got their own taste of the magic, dressed up and escorted by their dads and father figures for a special date night of their own.

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The Day A Pigeon Asked to Drive the Bus

New Stage Theatre presented a performance of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical” as part of the theatre’s Arts-in-Education statewide touring program. Kindergarten through second graders were entertained with catchy tunes and wild antics on the JA PAC stage Friday morning.

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On Teaching, Sharing, and Changing Lives

There is no more fitting time to reflect on third grade teacher Beckie Lee’s completion of her doctorate in education than during Women’s History Month. Teaching, she believes, is one of the most powerful forces for change that exists. It works quietly, one classroom at a time, shaping not just what young people know but how they see themselves and the world around them. For her third graders and the faculty she works alongside every day, her achievement is a living reminder that education never stops.

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Blast Off with JA Summer Camps!

Jackson Academy Summer Camps have something for everyone, from rising sports or stage stars to future artists, scientists, and chefs. With more than 50 camps to choose from, there is fun to be had by ALL AGES! Camps are for RISING grades, so make sure to select the grade level appropriate for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Grandparents visited their first graders at JA for Grandparents Day.

Grandparents Step Back into School with JA First Graders

Grandparents didn’t mind returning to school one bit—as long as they got to sit near their grandchildren in class. More than 200 grandparents, relatives, and special friends attended First Grade Grandparents Day on Friday, rotating through a full day of learning experiences alongside JA’s young Raiders.

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Scholastic Book Fair Inspires Young Readers

There’s nothing like watching your child choose their very own book based on their own interests and reading level! Join us for the annual Scholastic Book Fair, February 9-13, in the Lower School Library. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will explore hundreds of titles, and every book purchased supports reading programs that benefit all Lower School students.

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