A Note to Parents from the School Nurse
Lower School Nurse Kathy Sheffield provided the following guidelines for parents to help their children navigate the coronavirus pandemic with good information and healthy practices.
Future Christian Leaders
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 with 21 other finalists. Miles Johnson, Sydney Morris, and Anna Katherine Ray will be recognized on March 3 at Belhaven University, from there, two students out of the 24 will be selected to receive scholarships.
JA Competes at Mu Alpha Theta Math Tournament
Congratulations to the Jackson Academy students who placed third overall in the Mu Alpha Theta math competition last week! The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has hosted the event for more than 20 years to give students from across the state the opportunity to engage in a competitive math tournament. Thirty JA students from grades eight through twelve traveled to compete against 27 other teams from across the state.
Alpha and Omega Sends Love Overseas
Each year at JA, kindergarteners and seniors are matched with one another to form a mentoring relationship through the Alpha and Omega program. Their connection is evident when they see each other, often greeting one another with a big hug. Throughout the year they do many activities together. At times they have played basketball together and enjoyed picnics on the football field, but this month things got a bit more meaningful.
Writing Students Honored for Creativity
JA creative writing students came away with recognition for their work in the 2020 Mississippi Scholastic Writing Awards again this year.
Student Creativity Celebrated by Scholastic Art Contest
Congratulations to the 18 Upper School students recognized in the 2020 Scholastic Art Competition!
Theatre Students Earn Recognition at Mississippi Theatre Association Festival
A record-breaking number of JA’s theatre students earned recognition at the Mississippi Theatre Association’s Statewide Festival last weekend.
2020 MAIS Bandmasters State Band Clinic
A record-breaking number of JA students represented the school at the MAIS Concert Band Clinic held at Hinds Community College Thursday through Friday of last week. The clinic offers students who are enrolled in MAIS band programs with an opportunity to compete, collaborate, and network with fellow musicians.
Heisman High School Winners
Azaria McDowell and Steven Chustz have been named Jackson Academy’s School Winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition! The Heisman High School Scholarship program recognizes scholar-athletes who perform with excellence in the classroom, on the field, and in their communities.
Two Students Named to 2020 Youth Leadership Class
Youth Leadership Jackson has selected Jackson Academy sophomores Anna Claire Bush and Annalee Willson for the organization’s annual program.
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