Students Donate 4,292 Pounds of Food to Combat Holiday Hunger
Jackson Academy students took action in November and December, amassing an impressive 4,292 pounds of food and $300 to help community members facing food insecurity during the holidays.
TJ White Named Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year
Jackson Academy linebacker TJ White has been named the Mississippi Gatorade Football Player of the Year, becoming the first football player in school history to earn the prestigious honor. TJ’s award marks the eleventh time a JA athlete across all sports has been named the Gatorade Player of the Year, cementing his place among the elite student-athletes in Jackson Academy’s storied athletic history.
JA Claims Mississippi Title in National Vocabulary Bowl
Jackson Academy students have once again proven their mastery of the English language, claiming the state championship title in the fall Vocabulary Bowl competition and securing an impressive ranking at the national level.
Raider Football Claims State Championship with Dominant Victory
In a decisive fashion, Jackson Academy converted a championship mentality into championship reality on November 22, defeating Hartfield Academy 50-14 at Mississippi College’s Robinson-Hale Stadium. The victory secured the program’s tenth state title and capped an 11-1 season under second-year Head Coach David Duggan.
Students Embrace Service Above Self Through Interact Club
Jackson Academy’s Interact Club provides students with meaningful opportunities to serve others while building leadership skills and lasting friendships. The international youth service organization operates in partnership with the Rotary Club of Jackson, embodying the motto “Service Above Self.”
Accents and Cheerleaders Represent JA in NYC
JA senior State Champion cheerleaders and Accents once again performed at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thanksgiving Day. All of JA’s seniors performed together in the cheer segment between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Prior to the parade, Accents and cheerleaders participated in daily clinics to learn choreography with hundreds of other cheerleaders and dancers from all over the country.
Raiders Advance to Championship After Strong Semifinal Win
Jackson Academy returns to the state championship stage with a chance to claim its first title since 2011 after a dominant 35-0 win over top-seeded Madison-Ridgeland Academy in the MAIS 4A Division I semifinals.
Upper School Art Classes Study Mississippi Abstract Artist
Upper School JA students enrolled in art classes visited the Mississippi Museum of Art last week to study a special exhibition of abstract art. The exhibition is devoted to the work of a pioneering, Mississippi-born painter. “Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight” brings together examples of three phases of the artist’s painting practice and features 25 works.
New Issue of ‘True Blue’ Magazine Available Now
The latest issue of “True Blue,” Jackson Academy’s award-winning magazine, is now available online and in print. Published by the Marketing & Communication and Advancement departments, “True Blue” features stories about students, faculty, campus events, alumni, and donor news. You can access the online version now and the print edition begins arriving in mailboxes this week.
Students Honor Veterans Through Song and Celebration
On November 11, 1919, Americans observed the first Armistice Day to honor those who served in World War I. Now known as Veterans Day, this special observance offers Americans the opportunity to express gratitude to all who have served our nation in uniform. Jackson Academy honored veterans through meaningful programs and activities that united students, faculty, and families in appreciation.