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Providing Guidance to Develop Perspective and Purpose

(From Left): Steven Irby, Allie King, Chaplain John Hugh Tate, Bryan Sumner, Bailey Wood, and Eliza Lundy Students at JA have abundant ways to build a rewarding life found in serving God and others. Chapel, Bible elective, mentoring, service, and initiating small groups are opportunities students can find here. Chaplain John Hugh Tate sees potential […]

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PSAT/NMQT Testing

Students in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade will be taking the PSAT/NMQT on Wednesday, October 16th. Students need to be well rested and come to school focused for this important test. To provide proper testing accommodations for both space and proctors, seniors will be excused from school for the day. Students who take the PSAT […]

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JA Band Magazine Sale

JA Band Magazine goes on-sale Wednesday, October 2nd The award winning Jackson Academy Band will kick off their annual magazine sale on Wednesday, October 2nd. All Lower and Middle School students will receive a packet containing order forms and prize sheets. You may purchase new subscriptions or renew your existing subscriptions. Please consider buying/renewing your […]

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MAIS Overall Swim Champions

(Back, from left): Parker Alexander, Cole Phillips, Robert Crisler, and Rob Hall (Front, from left): Malon Stratton and Dray Willson Congratulations to the JA Raiders Swim Team for taking home the MAIS Overall Championship yesterday. Lower, Middle, and Upper School students combined efforts to take home the top award.

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Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce Junior Diplomat Program

(From left): Eliza Lundy and Caroline Burford The Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce Junior Diplomat Program is now in its 11th year. The program brings together students from area high schools and introduces them to business opportunities in our city as well as involving them in various community service projects. Two Jackson Academy students, Caroline Burford and […]

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Homecoming 2013

2013 Homecoming Court Elected to Jackson Academy’s 2013 Homecoming Court are (from left, back) Peyton Richards, Hannah McCrory, William Crasto, Palmer Barefield, Taylor Hodge, Will McDowell, Grace Golden, Mosam Patel (middle) Leighton Whitehead, Suzie Raines, Bailey Wood, Samuel Anderson, Kristen Clower, Wesley Rule (front) Ford Williams, Rose Maxwell, crown bearer William Ball, flower girl Gaby […]

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Two great opportunities to support our award-winning band in October

Clinton Arrow Invitational, in the Clinton High School Stadium, October 5th–JA performs at 4:30 p.m. Magazine sale packets will be sent home October 2nd to Lower and Middle School students, or contact charlette.oswalt@millsaps.edu for more information. Musicianship, artistry, skill, precision, and competitiveness are all terms one could use in association with the JA Band. Our dedicated 24-member […]

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Homecoming 2013

Homecoming 2013 is this Friday, September 20. Students in ninth through twelfth grade have designated dress up themes for Tuesday-Friday. Homecoming T-shirts are available in the Middle School and Upper School offices. Proceeds from the t-shirt, pizza, and Chick-Fil-A sales this week will benefit the Mustard Seed and CARA. Students are encouraged to bring pet […]

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Giving back by connecting with Service and Learning

Quite a few students at Jackson Academy make service a priority. By helping others in need and supporting important causes, students are challenged to become responsible citizens who strengthen their communities and improve society. One student who has a heart for endangered animals has found a way to put her concern into action. Freshman Taylor […]

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Students develop abilities to inform, entertain, or inspire with video

Instructor Will Goss and senior Ally Thigpen Students in JA’s film analysis, animation, and interactive media classes are developing literacy in a medium that is all around us. “Video is an integral part of contemporary society. Media literacy will someday become as important as being able to read,” says Will Goss, Upper School film/media instructor. […]

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