Upper School News

Roxie Hood Presents at Statewide Mathematics Conference

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Upper School Teacher Roxie Hood attended the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference last week in Starkville. This year’s theme was “Rolling the Dice on Deep Mathematical Thinking,” and over 300 educators gathered to talk about exploring new strategies, taking calculated risks in their pedagogy, and deepening the mathematical journey for every student in Mississippi. Sessions ranged from individual lesson content to best pedagogical practices, from owning the AI moment to how to effectively use groups to maximize learning. 

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Swim Teams Open Season With Strong Showing

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Jackson Academy’s Swim Team is made up of students from first through twelfth grade. Students in the elementary division, which covers first through sixth grade, kicked off their season Sept. 1 with a dual meet against St. Augustine and Parklane. JA swimmers turned in several Top 5 finishes. The team returns to competition tomorrow afternoon at The Jackson Yacht Club.

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Biomedical Sciences Program Inspires Future Career Possibilities

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Jackson Academy’s Biomedical Sciences program gives students a two-year, collegiate-level look at the medical field before they ever set foot on a college campus. The curriculum is expansive, covering anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, genetics, microbiology, healthcare careers, and healthcare ethics, while also bringing the profession to life through guest speakers and spring shadowing opportunities students choose themselves. As much as it is about building knowledge, it is about helping students discover whether medicine and science is the path they want to pursue. That kind of clarity heading into college is invaluable, and JA is committed to giving every student the tools and experiences they need to walk confidently into whatever comes next.

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With a Prayer and a Promise, JA Sends the Class of 2026 on Their Way

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The 104 members of the Jackson Academy Class of 2026 stepped forward to accept their diplomas on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in The Brickyard, JA’s on-campus stadium. The evening opened with a procession of faculty and students entering from the west end of the stadium, setting a tone of ceremony and significance. The outdoor evening ceremony beneath a clear May sky is a custom that has taken firm root at JA, offering a perfect setting for a moment years in the making. Each diploma represented not just the end of a high school career, but the beginning of a life shaped by the values and preparation JA has instilled along the way. 

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Class of 2026 Set to Cross the Stage May 14

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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

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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

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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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