Tech Team Experience Yields Students Ready for Next Steps
In this blog post, we learn how Jackson Academy works to develop future leaders and prepare students for careers through student Tech Teams. Teen Tech Week is March 5-11.
Dental Awareness Month Motivates Students
Jackson Academy first and second graders learned lifelong lessons last week from the School of Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To make the lessons more meaningful, among those delivering the information about good dental health were recent JA alumni.
Pack the House for Theatre Performance of Original Work
Jackson Academy theatre students are experiencing a unique opportunity this school year. Students debuted an original one-act play, “We Shall by Morning,” written by JA’s Director of Theatre Arts Kerri Sanders. They have performed the play at various competitions receiving rave reviews and numerous awards. Finally, this Friday, the play will be filmed by Thaxton Studios.
First Grade Grandparents Go Back to School
There’s just something special about grandparents. Grandparents of first-graders were able to experience a day in the life of their grandchildren at JA on Friday.
Palmer Kennedy Announces Athletic Appointments
It’s a great time to be a Raider! Over the past few weeks, JA hosted our largest-ever JASI Show Choir Invitational, the Quiz Bowl team won the Mississippi Academic Competition and advances to the National Competition in May and June, both boys and girls Junior Varsity basketball teams won the MAIS 6A state championship, and SOAR students went rock climbing on a trip to Oxford.
Middle School Valentine’s Bible Study
On Valentine’s Day, seventh and eighth-grade girls came together for Bible study discussions about friendships and more. The Bible study was led by the Middle School literature teacher Shelle Pinkard. The girls talked about their Middle School days.
Art Instruction Throughout School Years Builds Better Thinkers
Pablo Picasso famously said: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” I agree with Picasso. In their formative years, young children love to create art. Just provide the materials, and each child will create multiple works of art without hesitation. It is documented that we go through the same basic stages of developmental art as children.
Honor Societies Induct Members
The National Junior Honor Society and the National Honor Society recognize students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Today, JA inducted 40 Middle School students and 69 Upper School students. Membership in one of the national honor societies indicates that a student excels in all areas of school life. Congratulations to […]
Junior Varsity Basketball Teams Earn Championships
The JV Lady Raiders and Raiders secured MAIS 6A Junior High State Championships this weekend.
Judge Crystal Wise Martin Speaks at Chapel
Members of the Black History Month committee planned a program that included prayer, inspiring readings, music, and a presentation by Judge Crystal Wise Martin, a JA parent. The chapel service dedicated to Black History Month fell on Valentine’s Day, and Judge Martin incorporated God’s commandments to love into her presentation.