Junior, Senior Prom
Juniors and Seniors gathered under the Big Top Saturday night for the “Greatest Show on Earth!” They had the time of their lives together, experiencing a magical night of dancing, carnival games, and delicious carnival foods.
STAR Students and Teachers to Be Honored
The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) M. B. Swayze Foundation has named Jackson Academy seniors Gibson Cheney and Sandon Guild as STAR Students for the 2021-2022 school year. The STAR program encourages and promotes academic achievement among Mississippi’s high school seniors.
Regan Felder and Logan Huff Named Mississippi State University Presidential Scholars
Each year the university gives its most prestigious scholarship to 10-12 of the most outstanding incoming freshmen who demonstrate excellence in academics, test scores, and high school and community leadership.
Physics Class Wins
Stancie Ley’s sixth-period physics class is now full of award-winning students. Back in October, as part of the physics curriculum, Ley’s class created a Rube Goldberg machine. As a team, they used their physics knowledge of energy, momentum, and trajectory to design and create a working Rube Goldberg machine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Winterfest King and Queen Crowned Saturday
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Winterfest King and Queen and their court! Dakota Jordan and Ashley Runnels were crowned Winterfest King and Queen during the formal presentation of the court Saturday evening in the Performing Arts Center.