Upper School News

Grandparents Spend School Day with Grandchildren

What is a day in the life of a Jackson Academy student like? Grandparents were on campus Friday to find out during Upper School Grandparents Day. They studied American history with Dr. Dennis Conklin and learned about physics in action with science faculty member Stancie Ley.

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Color Guard Has Winning Streak

Costumes, movement, and flashes of color draw the audience’s attention to centerfield as the band sounds its first few notes at halftime. The role of the color guard is central to a band’s overall impact, helping the musicians convey a story during each performance.

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Staff Debuts Fresh Look for ‘JA Chronicle’

The Jackson Academy student newspaper staff reimagined and redesigned “The JA Chronicle” for this school year. Debuted last week, much of the introductory issue focused on relationships, highlighting new students, coaches, and staff, and telling the stories of JA’s community through fun facts, summer trips, and trivia.

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National Merit Commended Students

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation have announced that JA seniors Elizabeth Copeland and Josh Watson received commendations in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. 

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JA National Merit Semifinalists Named

Officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Wednesday that Jackson Academy seniors Bailey Berry and Dev Sharma are semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. 

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