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STEM in the Gym

JA fifth grade spent Friday morning at “STEM in the Gym!” With the help of parents and faculty members, six hands-on stations were set up in the Lower School gym for the energetic fifth graders to rotate through. The six stations were the Marble Run Design, Coding with Dash, Rocket Launch, Imagination Playground, Barefoot Frogger, and the Rigamajig. Each station included elements of science, technology, engineering, and math, which students learned about all year through the Lower School STEM program.

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K4 Brings Stories Alive for World Book Day

Today, students in K4 took the lead in reminding our Preschool and Lower School students and faculty about the significance of books. On World Book Day, these young Raiders selected a book to read and brought it to life through their creative costumes. They paraded their literary creations across the Lower School playground, captivating the attention of students and faculty from seven other grades.

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Walker Moves Programs Forward as Athletic Director

Jackson Academy is proud and excited to announce that Brandt Walker was recently named athletic director. Currently in his seventh year at JA, he has served in a variety of coaching and administrative capacities, including overseeing the daily operations of JA’s athletic department. Walker came to JA with 14 years of coaching experience, including a decade of coaching football and track. His talents will provide the necessary leadership to ensure the Athletic Department’s success.

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Lower School Field Day

Lower School students participated in Field Day on Friday. Each year, Lower School students look forward to Field Day. This long-time JA tradition incorporates teamwork, competition, and hard work into exciting races that challenge strength, speed, balance, mind, and endurance. It is a fan-favorite event that students, teachers, and parents await each year.

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Six Projects Noted in EduADAwards

EduADAwards recognized Jackson Academy in its 39th Annual Educational Advertising Awards completed at the end of March 2024. JA received awards in six categories from entries created and submitted by the Office of Marketing & Communication.

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Jackson Academy Announces Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Jackson Academy is pleased to announce that Mallory Brooks of Jackson, daughter of Marie and Josh Brooks, is the Class of 2024 valedictorian. Gautam Ray of Brandon, son of Anandhi and Paresh Ray, is the Class of 2024 salutatorian. These students have excelled academically throughout the four years of Upper School and have impressive community service and campus involvement resumes.

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Raider Network Wins at Southeast Regional Student Production Awards

The Raider Network, JA’s broadcast team, clinched the Best Live Event category at the Southeast Regional Student Production Awards on March 23 for outstanding coverage of the Jackson Academy vs. Jackson Prep junior high football game. During junior high contests, JA students orchestrate the entire broadcast under the direction of faculty and staff.

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Mu Alpha Theta Excels

Members of Mu Alpha Theta attended the annual state convention and math competition Sunday and Monday, April 7-8. They competed in individual and team events, as well as the categories table talk, scrapbook, banner, video, and logo. Congratulations to Mu Alpha Theta!

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Head Coaching Positions Announced for 2024-2025

Jackson Academy announced that Coach David Duggan has returned to Jackson Academy to serve as the school’s head football coach. A dedicated and veteran leader on and off the field, Coach Duggan first came to JA in the fall of 2022, armed with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and an impressive college and professional football record.

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