Middle School News

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.

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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.

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Teachers of the Year Honored for 2025

Jackson Academy recognized the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year award recipients during a professional development day assembly held this spring. Each year, one teacher from each division is selected by their peers to receive this distinction.

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Show Choir Closes Out Award-Winning Season

Jackson Academy’s show-stopping show choir groups rocked the stage with incredible performances last week on the Performing Arts Center stage. The two-time Grand Champion Middle School group, Showtime, opened the show with an eye-catching production, while Upper School Encore blew the crowd away with an incredible closer. To celebrate the completion of an award-winning season, these groups performed for an audience of students, faculty, and family members. The show choir program ended its competition season at the Brandon ELITE Show Choir competition located at the Brandon Amphitheater on March 29.

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