More than 300 grandparents who visited Jackson Academy on Friday discovered firsthand what makes their grandchildren’s Upper School experience special, with many calling the day “wonderful.”
Twenty-eight Jackson Academy students gathered at Parham Bridges Park on Saturday afternoon, October 4, for friendly competition with a philanthropic purpose—the SGA Pickleball Tournament benefiting the Jackson Free Clinic.
Thanks to a winning bid at A Blue & White Night, the Jackson Academy Association’s annual fundraiser, Tybell Steadman earned the chance to shadow Head of School Eddie Wettach for an entire day. The silent auction experience has become one of the event’s most popular items, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how JA operates from the top down.
Jackson Academy’s Preschool students discovered last week that the everyday heroes in our community are worth celebrating. During Community Helpers Week, Preschoolers engaged in fun, interactive activities, encountering along the way important people who keep our community safe and healthy. They learned about helping others with a positive attitude while meeting real-life heroes, including dentists, doctors, nurses, highway patrol officers, and firefighters.
Please join us Friday, October 17, for Homecoming Day at JA on campus and Sheffield Drive for all the festivities. All families are invited to the morning Pep Rally with an informal Homecoming Court presentation and the “Under the Sea” Homecoming Parade that evening before the game. Bring your JA family and friends to experience all the excitement of this year’s Homecoming!
Congratulations to the members of the 2025 Homecoming Court! Homecoming festivities are Friday, October 17. JA will present its court at the pep rally that morning and again Friday evening during the formal half-time court presentation, where JA will crown the Homecoming queen. The game with Madison St. Joe begins at 6:30 p.m. Join your friends and fellow alumni at JA’s Homecoming!
“Every single day, I get to be the person I needed when I was in high school,” said Ann Boswell Carlson ’03. That deep understanding of the student experience is one of the invaluable advantages JA alumni bring to campus as teachers and coaches.
The magic of Disney’s beloved classic is coming to life at Jackson Academy! Join us for Disney’s The Little Mermaid, presented by Mississippi Sports Medicine, with three enchanting performances in the Jackson Academy Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Jackson Academy’s Service Fair inspired students to make a difference. The Performing Arts Center Gallery was bustling as 20+ service organizations shared their missions, motivating many students to get involved and contribute to their community.
Jackson Academy senior Natalie Roberson has excelled in academics, athletics, service, and leadership. On Thursday, the National Merit Corporation announced that she has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.