Lower School News

Third Graders Bring Stories of the Ingalls Family to Life

/ Lower School

Parents, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the PAC Friday for an unforgettable performance by talented third grade students. With heartwarming tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder, students took the audience on a journey through key moments of her life. From the chores and square dances to the joy of Christmas at the Ingalls home, this performance transported audiences back in time to the 19th century when families churned butter and stored food for the long winter.

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Veterans Day Celebrated with Parade and Program

/ Preschool

Last week, JA celebrated the heroes of the United States who have served in the military, both past and present. At the Lower School Patriotic Day on November 9, honored guests from the Armed Forces were invited to stand while the song that represented their branch of service played. Students presented the flags of the Armed Forces during the recognition.

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First-Ever Buddy Run

/ Lower School

One campus yields significant results for mentorships among grades. Our cross country team serves as role models for JA’s Running Club members. Students ran together at The Brickyard while chatting about running, school, and more.

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Cheer and Accent Campers Perform at Game

/ Preschool

The Cheer and Accent campers from this past JA Summer Camp performed at Friday’s football game with the Accents and cheer teams. The young, spirited campers showed off what they had learned during camps this summer. They experienced Friday night under the lights alongside their cheer and Accent role models.

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JAA Fundraising Activities Support School

/ Head of School

The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) is the parent organization of the school that raises funds to support classroom and extracurricular activities. One of the JAA’s fundraising events, A Blue & White Night, will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Country Club of Jackson.

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