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.
West Shares Personal Experiences and Powerful Message at Chapel
Each morning during February, Upper School announcements featured a moment of reflection and inspiration drawn from Black history, and students paused to read from a “Histagram” bulletin board full of Instagram-styled pictures and biographies of famous Black men and women.
Teacher’s Influence Extends to Second Generation
A surprise reunion occurred in the Upper School hallway when Clinton resident Andrew Burgess and his parents visited JA at the end of his eighth-grade year.
Counselors All In For JA Students
During National School Counseling Week 2021 last week, counselors at Jackson Academy could be found across campus doing what they usually do—supporting students.