Upper School News

Class of 2026 Set to Cross the Stage May 14

The 104 members of the Jackson Academy Class of 2026 will cross the stage to receive diplomas on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in The Brickyard, JA’s stadium. The outdoor evening ceremony under the lights has become a cherished tradition, offering a fitting backdrop for one of the most meaningful milestones in a young person’s life.

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Awards Night Honors Seniors

Congratulations to Jackson Academy’s 2026 senior beauties and beaux, who were recognized during Senior Awards Night, an annual event that honors seniors selected for a variety of end-of-the-year awards.

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Seniors Honored at Annual Awards Night Celebration

The Class of 2026 marked Senior Awards Day last Tuesday with two celebrations: an awards presentation in the Performing Arts Center and a dinner at the Old Capitol Inn featuring an address by the Rev. Wes Ingram ’94 of Oxford, this year’s Distinguished Alumni of the Year. The day’s honors included the induction of students into the Hall of Fame.

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AP Art Students Display Year’s Work in PAC Exhibition

Each spring, Upper School AP Art students display selected pieces from their portfolios in the Performing Arts Center Gallery, offering the JA community a window into a year’s worth of creative work, growth, and artistic discipline. On display this year are selected pieces created by Crystal Gao, Ellie Morgan, Preston Perkins, and Justina Visgarra.

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Jackson Academy Celebrates Scholarship Days

Families gathered at Jackson Academy twice last week to celebrate milestone moments for the Class of 2026 as the school hosted Ole Miss and MSU Scholarship Days. The events honored Jackson Academy seniors earning academic scholarships to the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University.

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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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A Glimpse Into Their Future

Led by dental students, JA Upper School students toured the Human Gross Anatomy lab at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and observed dissections, giving students their first exposure to human dissection in the health professional schools.

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Families Share Devastating Stories to Help Others

Two families, along with representatives of the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, and Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office were at Jackson Academy last week for presentations about misuse of controlled substances, such as Fentanyl, recognized in recent years as the leading cause of death for ages 18-45.

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