Girl Scout Earns Scouting’s Highest Award
Mamie Barton received a letter with good news in early February. Then a second notice of good news arrived shortly thereafter. Mamie had achieved two top awards from the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Promising Leaders Gain Experience in Youth Programs
Jackson Academy students take advantage of opportunities to develop skills by applying for leadership programs through various organizations. We congratulate the following students for their initiative and interest in learning about leadership this academic year.
Theatre Students Rewarded for Competitive Performances
Jackson Academy students and faculty competed in the Mississippi Theatre Association State Festival January 16-19 in Meridian. They returned with numerous individual and group awards in multiple categories for both student and adult participants, including a perfect score in Musical Duet. The group’s earlier performance at the December Mississippi Theatre Association’s DramaFest earned the opportunity to advance to this statewide festival.
Talent and Creativity Yield Recognition in Art Awards
Congratulations to six JA students for their recognition at Scholastic Art Competition 2025. Scholastic received more than 1,100 entries from 400 students in this year’s statewide competition.
Seniors Hear Words of Wisdom from Recent JA Graduates
Twelve Jackson Academy alumni returned to campus on Monday to share what they have learned during their first semester of college. Sponsored by the JA College Counseling Office, this event helps upcoming graduates prepare for their next steps after graduation.
100 Percent of Test Prep Class Sees ACT Gains
Jackson Academy’s Test Prep course students are experiencing notable advances in their ACT scores. From August to December 2024, all students in the class made strides in testing.
Second Quarter Honor Rolls 2024-2025
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the second quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 academic year.
2024 Alphas Remember Their Omegas at Christmas
Jackson Academy not only fosters mentoring and learning across grades, but takes steps to help students maintain those mentoring relationships after graduation. This month, first graders wrote Christmas letters to someone special in their lives – the Alpha and Omega buddies they were paired with during their kindergarten year.
Theatre Students and Faculty Return with Awards
Students and faculty traveled to Mississippi State this past weekend to compete in the Mississippi Theatre Association’s DramaFest. The group returned with a number of awards for “no fury,” an original play written by JA’s Director of Performing Arts Kerri Sanders. Their performance of “no fury” earned the opportunity to advance to the MTA Statewide Festival.
SGA Raises Funds for Clean Up Jackson
Jackson Academy students experienced a refreshing treat in the JA Amphitheatre last week. The Student Government Association sponsored an outdoor Soda Shop with proceeds going to support Clean Up Jackson, a local organization committed to keeping the city of Jackson clean.