JA Magazine True Blue Available Online and in Print
The newest issue of True Blue, Jackson Academy’s award-winning magazine, is arriving in mailboxes now. You can also read this publication online.
Taking the Steps to Become a Heart Safe School
Jackson Academy has been asked to partner with The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Project Adam to become a heart safe school. Project Adam is a UMMC supported project that promotes heart safety in schools, and Jackson Academy is the second school in the state of Mississippi to begin the certification process!
Alumnus Brad Edwards Speaks About Sports Broadcasting Career
Endeavors students pursue in high school and college can lead to opportunities they cannot foresee, said Brad Edwards ’89. That’s how he sees his career trajectory. Edwards visited Jackson Academy’s broadcasting class Wednesday while on tour for his recently released book, “Dynasty by the Numbers,” a historical perspective of the University of Alabama’s 13-year dominance in collegiate football.
JA Drum Major Helps Lead Band to Accolades
Dressed in a shimmering gold jacket and gold top hat, KD Davis stood tall among his bandmates as they lined up to lead the campus in a spirit walk-through heading into Jackson Academy’s game with Pillow Academy on Friday.
Apple Learning Coach Looks Forward to Helping Teachers Enhance Learning
When we think of coaches, it is usually associated with a sport. But JA has a coach who coaches teachers! It’s called an Apple Learning Coach, and Lori Snider in the Tech Center just became certified in the skill.
JA Teams Claim MAIS Spirit Competition Titles
JA cheerleaders and dance teams demonstrated their hard work, skill, and school spirit last Wednesday at the MAIS Spirit Competition held at the Mississippi Coliseum. JA spirit teams brought home two championship titles, two runner-up positions, and two All-Star recognitions.
National Merit Honors JA Seniors
Four Jackson Academy seniors earned recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation last week. Members of the Class of 2022 Abby Arnett, Gibson Cheney, Regan Felder, and Sandon Guild placed among the top scorers in the nation on the 2020 Preliminary SAT, also referred to as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
The Importance of Play in School
Play break at school might just be the most exciting part of a child’s day. Not only is it a time for imaginations to run wild, friendships to form, and laughter to abound, but it is also a crucial time for social development, physical development, and cognitive development in growing children.
JA Graduate Honored by USA Today “I Am Sport” Program
Jackson Academy 2021 graduate Alice Williams was named USA Today’s “I Am Sport” recipient for Mississippi. “I Am Sport” is the largest high school sports recognition program in the country.
Service Puts Perspective On Life
According to the online news source Mental Floss, teenagers who volunteer have better grades and a higher self-image. An altruistic lifestyle benefits the giver in other ways, too.