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“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.”
Jackson Academy’s beloved Alpha & Omega program kicked off another year of meaningful connections this morning as seniors and kindergartners came together for their first meeting. Excitement filled the amphitheater as JA’s oldest students and those just beginning Lower School discovered their special buddy or buddies for the year ahead.
The JA Raider football team treated the school’s spirit squads to cookie cake leading up to the MAIS Spirit Competition. The activity was a great way to show appreciation for the hard work of the cheer squads, Accents, and Steppers, who show so much support for sports teams throughout the year.
As an Apple Distinguished School since 2013, Jackson Academy has been at the forefront of educational technology usage and innovative educational practices. The school adapts policies as it evaluates the latest information on technology in education, its benefits, and its effects
Sophomores through seniors attended the annual College Fair by grade today, speaking with representatives about admission processes, entrance requirements, majors, activities, and student life. Students met face-to-face with Admission officers and alumni who represented colleges and universities throughout the nation. This year, JA welcomed 65 institutions of higher learning.