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.
Counselors All In For JA Students
During National School Counseling Week 2021 last week, counselors at Jackson Academy could be found across campus doing what they usually do—supporting students.
Christian Living Magazine Selects Gautier and Lampley as Christian Leaders of the Future
In partnership with Belhaven University, Mississippi Christian Living magazine selected Jackson Academy seniors Meagan Gautier and Madison Lampley as “Christian Leaders of the Future.”
Veasley and Gibson Sign for Collegiate Sports
The Jackson Academy community celebrated two athletic signings within the past week. On Wednesday, February 3, Donovan Veasley signed to play football with Holmes Community College. This morning, Brendan Gibson signed to play football with Belhaven University. Both athletes have demonstrated great tenacity in the pursuit of their sport, overcoming injuries during high school to continue their athletic careers in college.
Coleman Dinkins Appointed to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
On Wednesday, January 27, senior Coleman Dinkins received a phone call from Senator Roger Wickers congratulating him on his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Hours of studying, leadership and service, and hard work came into focus as Coleman stood in the Jackson Academy Upper School Counselors’ Office almost speechless, apart from the words “Thank you!”
Baseball Players Soak Up Professional Training in Preparation for Season
The Jackson Academy baseball team has two professional baseball players in its midst. According to Head Baseball Coach Parker Harris, team members are soaking up all they can from this experience.
Book Buddies Ask and Answer
An abundance of learning took place at the Brickyard last Tuesday. It was the second meeting of JA Book Buddies, a pairing of sixth graders and first graders. Book Buddies is one of JA’s many intentional occasions for students across grades to learn from one another.
Sports Broadcasting Class Challenges and Connects Students
“I really like sports,” Devlyn Williams said when describing why he chose to enroll in the Sports Broadcasting class at Jackson Academy. “I like commentating and watching people like Mike Breen or Jim Nantz commentate.” During third period, the sports broadcasting class gathers in the Learning Commons media room to learn from Bryan Eubank and Josh Hinkle.