Homecoming Court To Be Honored October 6
Congratulations to the following members of the 2023 Jackson Academy Homecoming Court.
2024 National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognized Jackson Academy seniors Richard “Red” Deaton, Noah Pressler, Gautam Ray, and Titus Taylor as semifinalists on September 13.
FCA Speaker Talks to Students About Their Identity in Christ
Eleventh grader Thomas Blanks shared wisdom with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this week. “When someone asks, ‘Who are you?’, What do you think about?” he asked. “Do you identify with the sports you play? Your grades? Your accomplishments?”
Raiders Visit Football Buddies in Classrooms
Football Buddies is another JA tradition, but this year, teachers and coaches enhanced the program to include more opportunities for buddies to connect. The Raiders visited their first grade buddies in their classrooms for the first time.
Cheer and Accent Campers Perform at Game
The Cheer and Accent campers from this past JA Summer Camp performed at Friday’s football game with the Accents and cheer teams. The young, spirited campers showed off what they had learned during camps this summer. They experienced Friday night under the lights alongside their cheer and Accent role models.
Students Stretch Themselves as They Find Their Interests
Unique summer experiences create lifelong memories. Just ask three Jackson Academy students who spent their break pursuing scientific interests, learning through traveling, or becoming a published illustrator.
Upper School Hosts Club Fair
According to the Gitnux.com report, “The Most Surprising High School Extracurricular Activities Statistics and Trends in 2023,” students involved in extracurricular activities have a 19 percent higher GPA compared to non-participating students.
Ninth Grade SOARS
Ninth grade departed to TimberCreek Camp for the first SOAR Ninth Grade Class Day. The event included activities that challenged students’ communication and teamwork skills.
Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls 2022-2023
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the fourth quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Graduates Take Next Steps with School’s Blessings
The 85 graduates of the class of 2022-23 marched in procession into The Brickyard in what has become a Jackson Academy tradition. Conducting commencement ceremonies in the outdoor setting started during the pandemic but was so popular that it has continued.