JA Spirit Teams Win and Place in MAIS State Competition
The Jackson Academy Accents, Cheerleaders, and Silver Steppers competed in the MAIS Spirit Competition last week. Our spirit teams continue to bring home championships!
Homecoming Court Prepares for Friday’s Events
Congratulations to the following members of the 2022-2023 Jackson Academy Homecoming Court.
JA Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program
Today officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that Jackson Academy seniors Bailey Berry and Dev Sharma are semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Seniors and Kindergartners Find Their Buddies
On Thursday during school, Jackson Academy kindergarten students received a unique pair of colorful, crazy socks. Once the students had the socks on, they were ready for an adventure.
‘Go Gold!’ Shines Around Campus Friday
The Raiders were decked out in the color of hope Friday in observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The “Go Gold!” themed pep rally was to raise awareness and honor those who have experienced cancer during their childhood.
College Board Recognizes Zyon McDowell
The College Board’s National African American Recognition Program has recognized Jackson Academy junior Zyon McDowell for his academic achievements at JA and outstanding performance on the PSAT.
A JA Tradition
Each weekend throughout the year in K4 and kindergarten, the most well-behaved student of the week in the class gets to take the class mascot home. Last week in Courtney Denton’s Birds class, these students had the opportunity to bring “Birdie” home for the weekend to tag along on all of their adventures.
Volleyball Team Voted Best in Mississippi
The Lady Raider Volleyball team was voted the Best Volleyball Team in Mississippi by MaxPreps. Lakin Laurendine was also named the Best Player in the state of Mississippi.
JA’s SOAR Director Named
Associate Head of School for Student Life Jimmy Messer has announced the hiring of Jackson Academy’s director of the SOAR Outdoor Program. This initiative offers experiential out-of-classroom learning opportunities. Dean Arnold will begin his role leading JA’s signature program on September 7.
Seizing an Opportunity to Help
Jackson Academy students joined with others across the Metro area to help with flood relief efforts. Sunday, a group of students accompanied by Associate Head of Student Life Jimmy Messer, his wife April, and other parents, prepared sandbags at Christ United Methodist Church.