Digital Safety Important During School and Summer Months
As access to and reliance on the internet grows, it is, now more than ever, important to teach students about the right ways to use this powerful tool.
JA Ducks Unlimited Club Claims State Title
or the third consecutive year, the JA DU Club has earned the title of top high school chapter for the state of Mississippi and claimed the coveted Duck Bowl trophy.
Band and Color Guard Program Showcases Talent
Jackson Academy’s bands and color guard members put together an end-of-the-year performance for JA, held May 2 in the Performing Arts Center. The program featured the Beginner Band, Middle School Band, Upper School Band, and Color Guard, as well as individual soloists.
JAA Fundraising Activities Support School
The Jackson Academy Association (JAA) is the parent organization of the school that raises funds to support classroom and extracurricular activities. One of the JAA’s fundraising events, A Blue & White Night, will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Country Club of Jackson.
Tennis Captures Eighth Straight Championship
Last week, the Jackson Academy girls tennis team earned the MAIS Championship for the eighth season in a row. The JA boys team received runner-up honors. Way to go, Raiders!
Senior Chapel Highlights Special Alpha & Omega Bond
The admissions team celebrated and honored Jackson Academy’s Senior Student Ambassadors as they bid them farewell and thanked them for a wonderful time of serving.
First Graders Dream About Growing Up
Recently, first graders learned a vast amount of knowledge about potential careers. On Friday morning, parents and students gathered in the Performing Arts Center to see how hard these first-grade Raiders had been working.
Golf Wins MAIS State Championship
The JA golf team secured the MAIS 6A State Championship for the fifth time in school history! Freshman John Markow also clinched the Individual State Championship with an impressive final score of 68 (-4), making it his third straight state title.
Senior Beauties, Beaus, and Class Favorites Honored
Last week, Jackson Academy recognized students who were selected for various end-of-the-year awards, including senior Beauties, Beaus, and Class Favorites.Chosen Most Beautiful was Mary Elise Lowe and Most Handsome was Merritt Nations.
Students Exceed $10k Raised for Heifer International
This year, Jackson Academy’s Lower School raised $10,859.72 and purchased 85 animals ranging from water buffalo to honeybees. This is the Lower School’s sixteenth year to raise money to benefit Heifer International.