Grandparents Gather at JA to Enjoy a Day in First Grade
Grandparents and special friends of JA’s first graders gathered in the PAC last Friday morning for Grandparents Day 2020.
JA Competes at Mu Alpha Theta Math Tournament
Congratulations to the Jackson Academy students who placed third overall in the Mu Alpha Theta math competition last week! The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has hosted the event for more than 20 years to give students from across the state the opportunity to engage in a competitive math tournament. Thirty JA students from grades eight through twelve traveled to compete against 27 other teams from across the state.
New Stage Theatre Education Director Presents for Black History Month
Local actor and education director Sharon Miles took audiences through the journey of a key civil rights figure today during “Let It Shine: A Visit with Fannie Lou Hamer,” written by Frank Kuhn.
Gifts to the JA Annual Fund Support the Arts
Your Jackson Academy faculty is standing strong in its support of the JA Annual Fund and looks forward to reaching JA’s goal of 100 percent giving before the April deadline. The success of the JA Annual Fund must first reflect the support of those it ultimately serves, our JA students and faculty. This “extra mile” giving shown by our faculty and staff, above and beyond their already great contribution to the classroom, is critical to laying the groundwork for the JA Annual Fund’s success and helping JA reach the goals of its mission. Today’s spotlight department is the JA Performing Arts Center team – they’re in, are you?
Annual Fund Gifts Open Doors
Gifts to the Jackson Academy Annual Fund provide the needed academic support and program enhancements that have become the hallmarks of a JA education.
Message About Campus and 2020 Flood
As Head of School Jack Milne mentioned in his message to campus Monday, Jackson Academy is indeed blessed to have avoided water in the main campus buildings due to flooding.
JA Shares the Love for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day started early and went big at Jackson Academy. Families arrived in the carpool line Thursday morning to find a cast of candy hearts, Alice in Wonderland characters, and even cupid welcoming them to campus with gifts of candy roses and other sweets. The event warmed everyone’s hearts and brightened the cloudy day with the love our teachers and staff members have for our students.
An Annual Fund Gift Is An Investment In Students
Not a day goes by that students are not impacted by gifts to the Annual Fund given by parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, and friends. With approximately 88 percent of the school’s operating budget designated for teacher salaries and benefits, additional sources of income is necessary to continue our mission of building a better JA for our students, faculty, and staff.
Alpha and Omega Sends Love Overseas
Each year at JA, kindergarteners and seniors are matched with one another to form a mentoring relationship through the Alpha and Omega program. Their connection is evident when they see each other, often greeting one another with a big hug. Throughout the year they do many activities together. At times they have played basketball together and enjoyed picnics on the football field, but this month things got a bit more meaningful.
Exciting Baseball Developments: Video Hitting Analysis and Games at Trustmark Park
Jackson Academy baseball players are using former Tulane University Head Coach Joe Brockhoff’s Super 8 Hitting System that employs video analysis to hone their batting this year. And, they are going to test out their swings during games scheduled at Trustmark Park February 13 and 18.