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Justin Word Named 2026 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen Selection

Jackson Academy senior shortstop Justin Word has been named a 2026 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection for baseball, joining one of the most recognized groups in Mississippi high school sports. The Dandy Dozen, published annually by the Clarion-Ledger, highlights the top high school baseball prospects in the state. The list has long served as a barometer […]

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Blast Off with JA Summer Camps!

Jackson Academy Summer Camps have something for everyone, from rising sports or stage stars to future artists, scientists, and chefs. With more than 50 camps to choose from, there is fun to be had by ALL AGES! Camps are for RISING grades, so make sure to select the grade level appropriate for the 2026-2027 school year.

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Party at the Park: A Day of Raider Baseball

Raider Park has hosted countless memorable moments throughout the years —  walk-off hits, championships won, Run with the Raiders, Color Me Raider. But on Saturday, April 4, the familiar athletic facility takes on a new kind of magic. Presented by the Jackson Academy Athletic Booster Club, the inaugural Party at the Park is a full-day community event that opens the gates to students, families, alumni, and fans of all ages for a celebration of good food and a shared love of the game. Admission is free.

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Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service: Honor Society Members Inducted

Tenth through twelfth grade students were inducted into the National Honor Society and seventh through ninth grade students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this past week, highlighting their scholarship, character, leadership, and service. The National Honor Society started in 1921 as a way to cultivate these qualities in students. Inductees are expected to maintain the characteristics throughout their high school years. In 1929, the National Honor Society expanded into middle school grades, offering it as the National Junior Honor Society.

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Grandparents visited their first graders at JA for Grandparents Day.

Grandparents Step Back into School with JA First Graders

Grandparents didn’t mind returning to school one bit—as long as they got to sit near their grandchildren in class. More than 200 grandparents, relatives, and special friends attended First Grade Grandparents Day on Friday, rotating through a full day of learning experiences alongside JA’s young Raiders.

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Boys Basketball Claims 4A DII State Title; Boys and Girls Teams Head to Overall Tournament

Jackson Academy’s boys and girls basketball programs have both punched their tickets to the MAIS Overall Basketball Tournament, with the boys claiming the 4A Division II State Title and the girls advancing to the 4A Division II championship game. Both teams will now compete against the top programs of every classification from across the MAIS at Mississippi College in Clinton for the overall championship title.

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