C.A.R.E. Grant Provides Fifth and Sixth Grade Hall with Book Nook
The Book Nook, established by Middle School Literature teachers Nan Dear and Shelle Pinkard through a JAA C.A.R.E.
Students Find Clarity through JA’s Mentoring Program
Jackson Academy juniors and seniors, like all students who are approaching their college years, think frequently about career aspirations.
Champions! Boys Soccer Takes the Title
Soccer players celebrated a big win Saturday that earned the Raiders the MAIS Division 1 State Soccer Championship.
Lady Raiders Capture 11th State Basketball Championship
Congratulations to the Lady Raiders, who took the Class 5A State Championship Saturday, positioning the team as the No. 1 seed going into the MAIS Overall Tournament.
West Shares Personal Experiences and Powerful Message at Chapel
Each morning during February, Upper School announcements featured a moment of reflection and inspiration drawn from Black history, and students paused to read from a “Histagram” bulletin board full of Instagram-styled pictures and biographies of famous Black men and women.
National Junior Honor Society Creates Video Library for Elementary Students
The National Junior Honor Society recognizes students based on five characteristics: leadership, scholarship, character, citizenship, and service.
Teacher’s Influence Extends to Second Generation
A surprise reunion occurred in the Upper School hallway when Clinton resident Andrew Burgess and his parents visited JA at the end of his eighth-grade year.
Lessons of Courage, Kindness, Perseverance Highlighted in Black History Month Stories
Students in Lower School have been celebrating Black History Month all month with stories about famous Black men and women throughout history.
Black History Month a Catalyst to Deeper Understanding for Eighth Graders
Eighth grade literature students dove into Black History Month studies last Friday, digging into the Emancipation Proclamation and researching Jim Crow laws.
Lower School Students Achieve Superior Ratings at Annual Keyboard Festival
The Jackson Academy campus is regularly abuzz with after-school activities. One of those activities recently led to three JA students earning high marks performing musical selections at a keyboard festival.