2020-2021 Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the third quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2020-2021 academic year.
No. 1 and No. 4 Ranked Female Tennis Recruits Sign with Mississippi College
Jackson Academy seniors, sisters, and multi-sport athletes Emma and Elena Roberts, daughters of Colleen and Stan Roberts of Jackson, signed to play tennis at Mississippi College on Thursday, April 1.
STAR Designation Reflects Students’ Focus, Teachers’ Contributions
Congratulations to Jackson Academy’s 2021 STAR students, Isabelle Lee and Priya Ray! Each STAR student selects a STAR Teacher, recognizing those individuals who have contributed to their scholastic achievements and personal development. Priya designated former JA foreign language teacher Judy McKeigney as STAR teacher. Isabelle selected chemistry teacher Richard West as her STAR teacher.
Senior Wins National Gold Medal in Scholastic Art
Congratulations to senior Kaylee Ashford, who recently won a national Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition!
Life is Good on the Rio Grande
The Big River or Great Waters, known in the U.S. as the Rio Grande, runs from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. During spring break, a JA group explored, camped, and went canoeing on a Texas portion of this big river, specifically Boquillas Canyon’s 32 miles.
Grant Dean Receives Appointment to United States Naval Academy
It’s not every day that a U.S. Senator calls a high school senior and begins his message with, “You probably already know what I’m about to say,” but Jackson Academy senior Grant Dean received such a call yesterday.
C.A.R.E. Grant Provides Fifth and Sixth Grade Hall with Book Nook
The Book Nook, established by Middle School Literature teachers Nan Dear and Shelle Pinkard through a JAA C.A.R.E.
Students Find Clarity through JA’s Mentoring Program
Jackson Academy juniors and seniors, like all students who are approaching their college years, think frequently about career aspirations.
Champions! Boys Soccer Takes the Title
Soccer players celebrated a big win Saturday that earned the Raiders the MAIS Division 1 State Soccer Championship.
Lady Raiders Capture 11th State Basketball Championship
Congratulations to the Lady Raiders, who took the Class 5A State Championship Saturday, positioning the team as the No. 1 seed going into the MAIS Overall Tournament.