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Dive into a world of music, adventure, and underwater magic as Jackson Academy presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid!” Sponsored by Mississippi Sports Medicine, this beloved classic comes to life in three performances at the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center.
More than 300 grandparents who visited Jackson Academy on Friday discovered firsthand what makes their grandchildren’s Upper School experience special, with many calling the day “wonderful.”
Twenty-eight Jackson Academy students gathered at Parham Bridges Park on Saturday afternoon, October 4, for friendly competition with a philanthropic purpose—the SGA Pickleball Tournament benefiting the Jackson Free Clinic.
Congratulations to the members of the 2025 Homecoming Court! Homecoming festivities are Friday, October 17. JA will present its court at the pep rally that morning and again Friday evening during the formal half-time court presentation, where JA will crown the Homecoming queen. The game with Madison St. Joe begins at 6:30 p.m. Join your friends and fellow alumni at JA’s Homecoming!
“Every single day, I get to be the person I needed when I was in high school,” said Ann Boswell Carlson ’03. That deep understanding of the student experience is one of the invaluable advantages JA alumni bring to campus as teachers and coaches.
The magic of Disney’s beloved classic is coming to life at Jackson Academy! Join us for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, presented by Mississippi Sports Medicine, with three enchanting performances in the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Jackson Academy’s Service Fair inspired students to make a difference. The Performing Arts Center Gallery was bustling as 20+ service organizations shared their missions, motivating many students to get involved and contribute to their community.
Jackson Academy senior Natalie Roberson has excelled in academics, athletics, service, and leadership. On Thursday, the National Merit Corporation announced that she has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Education Matters Tutoring executed a fundraising campaign this summer to support an early literacy initiative for infants and young children in underserved areas of Mississippi. Funds raised will primarily benefit the statewide initiative “Talk from the Start.” The campaign’s goal was to provide funds to purchase reading resources for the parents and caretakers of newborns in areas of Mississippi where access to quality educational material is limited.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Wednesday that Jackson Academy seniors Morgan Cheatham and Crystal Gao are semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. “Jackson Academy is thrilled that Morgan and Crystal are being recognized. For many years, they have represented the best of Jackson Academy in the classroom and the greater community,” said Head of Upper School Kyle Nichols. “As long as they have attended JA, these students, their families, and Jackson Academy have partnered to foster their pursuit of excellence.”