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Make a Difference This Giving Tuesday

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Each year on Giving Tuesday, Jackson Academy alumni, families, and friends join millions of people worldwide in expressing their generosity. Supporting JA’s mission with a gift is one significant way to benefit students as they grow to become people of purpose and significance. As JA guides students in developing bright minds and good hearts, students are better equipped to improve their world. Join alumni, families, and friends in raising funds to enhance the student experience on Giving Tuesday.

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Little Dribblers Turn 40!

/ Lower School

JA’s second graders spend time in physical education class developing fine motor skills, sequencing skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. Known collectively as the Little Dribblers, these hard-working students demonstrate what they have learned to a packed Raider Dome during halftime of the varsity girls basketball games. The Little Dribblers program continues as one of JA’s much-anticipated basketball season traditions.  It is fondly remembered, with Little Dribblers keeping their T-shirts and second-grader-sized basketballs throughout the years. Some Little Dribblers even remember their routines years after their performances.

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Volleyball Program Nurtures Outstanding Scholar-Athletes

/ Athletics

Members of the varsity and JA volleyball teams completed another year developing athletically, and academically, completing the season ranked at the top of their sport. The JV team finished as MAIS JV State Champions with a 29-1-1 record. The varsity team finished with a 30-16 season, 9-3 in conference play, and as MAIS Division 1 State Runner-Ups.

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Unplug to Connect with Family This Holiday Season

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With holiday breaks approaching, families are preparing for downtime from school and work—and time together. The seasons when people naturally gather offer moments to make meaningful, positive memories that become the stories of our lives. Read more from Director of Apple Educational Technology Lori Snider about ways to connect with family and friends without technology this year.

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SGA Raises Funds for Clean Up Jackson

/ Upper School

Jackson Academy students experienced a refreshing treat in the JA Amphitheatre last week. The Student Government Association sponsored an outdoor Soda Shop with proceeds going to support Clean Up Jackson, a local organization committed to keeping the city of Jackson clean.

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JA Students Thank U.S. Armed Forces Heroes

/ Preschool

On Veterans Day, the entire Jackson Academy community, including students, faculty, and parents, found many ways to show appreciation for those who have served our country and are currently serving. Activities included performances, parades, and classroom activities, demonstrating JA’s collective respect for our veterans.

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Santa’s Favorite Elves Return

/ Lower School

Over the next few weeks, JA’s talented theatre students will partner with enthusiastic second and third graders to create something magical for the upcoming “Christmas With the Arts” event on December 9.

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JA Alumnus Takes on 2025 World Marathon Challenge

/ Alumni

Dr. Clark Gamblin ’87 believes the body will do what the mind says. The Professor of Surgery and the Vice-Chair for Clinical Operations at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has tested this belief. He will test it again from January 31 to February 6, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. 

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