First Quarter Honor Rolls 2022-2023
Jackson Academy is pleased to announce the first quarter Honor Roll and Academy Honor Roll for the 2022-2023 academic year.
JA Receives ‘Yes’ from Apple for Fifth Time
Apple, Inc. notified Jackson Academy this fall that the school had earned the Apple Distinguished School designation for the fifth time. The technology company reserves this designation for programs that meet innovation, leadership, and educational excellence criteria and demonstrate a clear vision of exemplary learning environments.
Volleyball Continues to Dominate, Winning Eighth State Title in School History
The Lady Raiders defeated MRA 3-0 to bring home JA’s fourth consecutive title. The 2022 team finished the season 40-5, with the losses coming from out-of-state teams. Coach Melissa Denson and the team participated in tournaments such as the Nike Tournament of Champions in Tampa, Florida, and the Private Schools Championships at the University of West Georgia.
Grandparents Spend School Day with Grandchildren
What is a day in the life of a Jackson Academy student like? Grandparents were on campus Friday to find out during Upper School Grandparents Day. They studied American history with Dr. Dennis Conklin and learned about physics in action with science faculty member Stancie Ley.
Alums from 2008 View Fabulous 2022 Performance and Remember Their Own
Since day one, students at Jackson Academy have been challenged and thrilled with the 2022 production of “West Side Story.” The classic retelling of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” required vigorous choreography, dialect rehearsals, vocal training, educational sessions to introduce students to Puerto Rican culture, set building, and countless rehearsals.
Color Guard Has Winning Streak
Costumes, movement, and flashes of color draw the audience’s attention to centerfield as the band sounds its first few notes at halftime. The role of the color guard is central to a band’s overall impact, helping the musicians convey a story during each performance.
Preschool Celebrates Community Helpers Week
Preschool students learned about all their community helpers do, and at the end of the week, K3 students got to dress up as the community helper they admire most. The young doctors, firefighters, police officers, and more were celebrated during a parade around the Lower School playground.
Carnival is Today!
The Jackson Academy Association presents JA Carnival, and the carnival event is set for today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Raider Field off Sheffield Drive. JA’s Carnival is one of the oldest and largest festivals in the Jackson area. This community-wide event features old-fashioned carnival games, a costume contest, jump houses, a bake sale, a pumpkin decorating contest, and more.
Thinking Pink for October Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday night at the Brickyard, students supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month moved through the stands collecting donations for the American Cancer Society. Throughout Jackson, artists are raising funds to provide accommodations for those going through cancer treatment in the Jackson area.
Softball is Growing!
When Coach Tyler Parvin joined Jackson Academy four years ago, the softball team could not have a varsity team because there weren’t any players above the ninth grade. During the 2022 season, the team graduated one senior and had 13 sixth graders play, with other teammates coming from grades in between.