2024 National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Program recognized Jackson Academy seniors Richard “Red” Deaton, Noah Pressler, Gautam Ray, and Titus Taylor as semifinalists on September 13.
FCA Speaker Talks to Students About Their Identity in Christ
Eleventh grader Thomas Blanks shared wisdom with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes this week. “When someone asks, ‘Who are you?’, What do you think about?” he asked. “Do you identify with the sports you play? Your grades? Your accomplishments?”
JA Mascot and Cheerleaders Receive Accolades
For more than ten years, Jackson Academy seniors have mentored kindergarteners through JA’s signature buddy program, Alpha and Omega. The Class of 2024 met the Class of 2036 at the amphitheater for the first in a series of activities: sock day!
Raiders Visit Football Buddies in Classrooms
Football Buddies is another JA tradition, but this year, teachers and coaches enhanced the program to include more opportunities for buddies to connect. The Raiders visited their first grade buddies in their classrooms for the first time.
Cheer and Accent Campers Perform at Game
The Cheer and Accent campers from this past JA Summer Camp performed at Friday’s football game with the Accents and cheer teams. The young, spirited campers showed off what they had learned during camps this summer. They experienced Friday night under the lights alongside their cheer and Accent role models.
Students Stretch Themselves as They Find Their Interests
Unique summer experiences create lifelong memories. Just ask three Jackson Academy students who spent their break pursuing scientific interests, learning through traveling, or becoming a published illustrator.
CommonSense Media Guides Parents in Safe Social Media Practices
At Jackson Academy, dedicated faculty and staff advocate for the responsible use of technology in the classroom. While JA provides a comprehensive browsing filter and employs other safeguards on school-owned devices, Raider families may be interested in resources to help navigate through apps, social media platforms, and viral challenges that are available today.
Upper School Hosts Club Fair
According to the Gitnux.com report, “The Most Surprising High School Extracurricular Activities Statistics and Trends in 2023,” students involved in extracurricular activities have a 19 percent higher GPA compared to non-participating students.
Lady Raiders Softball Win Conference Game
The Lady Raiders picked up their first conference win of the season Thursday night defeating the St. Joe Lady Bruins 24-6 in Madison.
Educators Share Best Practices to Improve Schools
On Monday, Jackson Academy hosted a group of schools for a tour and lunch. The 24 participants were part of the MidSouth Association of Independent School program, Education Safari, representing MAIS schools from Mississippi.