JA After School Chess Team Captures State Championship
Jackson Academy’s After School Chess Team recently claimed first place at the K-3 MAIS State Championship, defeating seven other teams in impressive fashion.
Christmas with the Arts Celebrates Student Talent
Jackson Academy hosted its annual Christmas with the Arts celebration, bringing together students from across the visual and performing arts programs for an evening of festive performances. The Performing Arts Center lobby showcased artwork from Lower School students, including elf creations from second and third graders. Ten of these student-designed elves were brought to life on stage by JA Theatre students in a special performance that connected younger artists with the Upper School performers.
JA Claims Mississippi Title in National Vocabulary Bowl
Jackson Academy students have once again proven their mastery of the English language, claiming the state championship title in the fall Vocabulary Bowl competition and securing an impressive ranking at the national level.
Community Spirit Shines at 2025 JA Carnival
The spirit of community blossomed Tuesday evening as students, families, and friends gathered for the 2025 Jackson Academy Carnival. From 5 to 8 p.m., Raider Field on Sheffield Drive buzzed with excitement as attendees enjoyed a fresh lineup of activities alongside traditional favorites.
Eighth Grade Students Tour the Nation’s Capital
Fifty Jackson Academy eighth graders recently discovered that history feels different when you’re standing in it. During four intensive days in Washington, D.C., students explored the nation’s capital through museums, monuments, and meaningful encounters that transformed textbook lessons into tangible experiences.
First Quarter Honor Rolls for 2025-2026
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the first quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Alumni Find Fulfillment Working at Their Alma Mater
“Every single day, I get to be the person I needed when I was in high school,” said Ann Boswell Carlson ’03. That deep understanding of the student experience is one of the invaluable advantages JA alumni bring to campus as teachers and coaches.
Bell Schedule Modifications and Phone-Free Environment Enhance Learning
As an Apple Distinguished School since 2013, Jackson Academy has been at the forefront of educational technology usage and innovative educational practices. The school adapts policies as it evaluates the latest information on technology in education, its benefits, and its effects
JA Policy Changes Maximize Climate for Learning
Academic excellence is the cornerstone of Jackson Academy’s identity as a college preparatory school in Jackson and as a leader in independent schools in the Southeast. Today, we highlight Eligibility for Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Requirements for Graduation policies as part of JA’s series about notable changes to our Student and Parent Handbook.
Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls for 2024-2025
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the fourth quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 academic year.