Jackson Academy Breaks Ground on Middle School Expansion
December 13, 2022 /
Middle School/All News
Members of the Jackson Academy Board of Trustees, administrators, and capital campaign chairs were on campus today for the official groundbreaking of the new Middle School expansion. Second grader Ford Clark, (center) and his class joined the dignitaries for the groundbreaking photo. Ford was serving as honorary Head of School for the Day with JA’s Head of School Palmer Kennedy.
This morning Jackson Academy trustees, faculty, staff, and students gathered for a celebration. The groundbreaking for expanding the Middle School is part of JA’s multi-phase facilities master plan that launched in August 2022 with infrastructure improvements. The infrastructure phase, which included reworking on-campus parking and all underground utilities, was completed in November. The next phase, which includes adding six new classrooms for Middle School grades, will begin immediately.
Fourth through twelfth grades gathered with Jackson Academy trustees, administrators, and faculty to celebrate the Middle School expansion groundbreaking Tuesday morning. (Drone photo by JA student Samuel Long)
Preschool through first-grade students were the first to visit the site for the groundbreaking of Jackson Academy’s Middle School expansion this morning, all decked out in hard hats and safety vests.
Last week marked another milestone in the storied history of Jackson Academy Volleyball as Head Coach Melissa Denson celebrated her 300th career victory. The win came in decisive fashion, with the Lady Raiders sweeping Pillow Academy in straight sets.
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.
