Upper School News

Life Skills Day Prepares Seniors

All year long, Jackson Academy seniors look forward to their Life Skills Day, where they get out of the classroom, learn new skills, and gain new experiences. This program seeks to equip seniors with non-classroom experiences needed for daily living.

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Jackson Academy Celebrates Soccer Championship

The Raiders entered the postseason as the No. 2 seed in the Division 1 Soccer Semifinals, advancing to the State Championship Game yesterday. The Raiders won their second straight State Championship beating Hartfield Academy 4-2 for JA’s 10th State Soccer title.

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Honor Societies Induct New Members

The National Junior Honor Society and the National Honor Society recognize students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Today, JA inducted 29 Middle School students and 59 Upper School students.

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Mississippi Christian Living Leaders Named

Each year, Mississippi Christian Living magazine, in partnership with Belhaven University, recognizes high school seniors as future Christian leaders. We are pleased to announce that three JA students were chosen amongst many other finalists. Regan Felder, Anna Carlisle Nichols, and John Wicks III will be recognized on March 1 at Belhaven University.

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Who Really Wins the Super Bowl?

It’s not a question of which team is going to win, it is a question of which organization influences the most viewers. That’s one thing Bronwyn Burford’s Financial Management Class will consider when they complete a unit on “How Advertising Influences Consumer Spending” leading up to the Super Bowl.

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