Jackson Academy hosted its annual Showchoir Invitational February 6-7 in the school’s Performing Arts Center, drawing elite show choirs from across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee to compete for the Grand Champion title.
A winter storm sweeping across the country—bringing ice, snow, and temperatures in the teens to much of Mississippi—gave Jackson Academy’s annual Winterfest celebration an unexpectedly authentic winter atmosphere, even as it forced significant schedule changes.
Senior and kindergarten Alpha and Omega buddies gathered in the PAC lobby for a morning of reading Pete the Cat books together and enjoying snacks. The seniors settled in with their kindergarten buddies, reading the beloved children’s stories aloud while the younger students listened intently. Laughter and conversation filled the room as the pairs bonded over the colorful adventures of Pete the Cat. After finishing their reading time, kindergartners took their books home as keepsakes from their special friendship with their senior buddies. The morning combined literacy, mentorship, and meaningful connection as JA’s oldest and youngest students spent quality time together.
Jackson Academy is proud to be the only independent school and just the third school in Mississippi to offer the AP Capstone program, a distinguished two-year sequence that transforms how students think, research, and communicate. This rare opportunity positions JA students among a select group with access to college-level academic training unavailable at most schools in the state.
The Jackson Academy football team received special recognition at the Mississippi State Capitol during a Senate Floor Presentation. Senator Lydia Chassaniol, grandmother of wide receiver Vaiden Taylor, presented the Raiders with a resolution commemorating their 2025 MAIS 4A-DI state championship victory, honoring the team’s accomplishment in front of the Mississippi Senate.
Jackson Academy has been named to the College Board’s Advanced Placement® School Honor Roll for the 2024-25 school year based on its success in preparing students for college. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening student participation. Through AP coursework, students increase college readiness, earn college credit or advanced placement, and gain experience with college-level curriculum. Schools earn this distinction annually based on their performance during the previous academic year.
Jackson Academy’s Cancer Kids First Club was recognized last week by the organization’s national board for club members’ impact and dedication in 2025. The club placed in the top 15 out of 100 clubs nationwide.
Jackson Academy has a tradition of students participating in the Jackson Symphony League’s Sub Deb Program. Through Sub Debs, students gain experience as volunteers who assist with symphony concerts, support fundraising efforts, and receive professional development training.
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