Miles Johnson Named National Merit Semifinalist
Jackson Academy senior and Jernberg scholar Miles Johnson, son of Chip and Cindy Johnson of Madison, has been recognized as a semifinalist in the 2020 National Merit® Scholarship Program.
Class Delivers Student-Run Broadcast
The staff of the Raider Network have been successful in their vision to illuminate the talent of the student body within Raider athletics.
Middle School Student Council Elected
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Middle School Student Council officers, who were elected after two and a half days of campaigning throughout the division. This year each grade will be led by five elected officers and by volunteer representatives. To be recognized as a representative, a student will attend a minimum of 5 meetings and work on two projects each semester. Participating students gain invaluable experience in leading and organizing meetings and projects, while enriching the Middle School community through their service.
Go Gold Campaign Shines Across Campus
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and JA is thrilled to partner with the Campbell Bulldog Fund and the Sherard Shaw Foundation to raise funds for pediatric cancer research for the fourth year in a row.
Chapel Services Give Students Space for Spiritual Growth
Chapels have been considered places of sanctuary for millions of people since the Christian faith inspired their construction. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the school year, our Performing Arts Center and occasionally our gymnasiums become places of sanctuary from the rush of the school year as students gather to learn more about God. Last week, the Upper, Middle, and Lower Schools all held their first chapel meetings of the year.
Jackson Academy a Key Player in Margerita’s Gridiron Adventure
Margerita Jurkovic’s first step onto a football field was when she was given a sideline pass at the Brickyard in 2017. From that vantage point, she witnessed her first football game. It shocked her.
Ninth Grade Spends a Day at Choctaw Trails
Ninth grade students spent the first full day of school competing in the August heat by taking on a series of challenges set up at Choctaw Trails in Clinton. The outing is new this year and is Jackson Academy’s most recent addition to the Soar program, which offers experiential learning opportunities.
Words of Wisdom to Kick off the Year
Before students arrive each fall, teachers and staff busily prepare the classrooms and the campus. During Teacher Work Week, a pause to this pace occurs for a gathering of all faculty and staff. This year, the group heard inspiring messages from the Executive Director of the Mississippi Baptist Convention Dr. Jim Futral, JA Board of Trustees Chair Scott Pedigo, and JA Head of School Jack Milne.
Seventh Graders Raft the Okatoma
River water enveloped their senses – the smell, feel, sight, sound, and, sometimes, the taste of it – as seventh graders fought to navigate the current. The seventh grade took a trip to the Okatoma River last Friday, participating in a day-long canoeing excursion where students are encouraged to develop resilience and teamwork as they overcome challenges with the help of others.
Students Share APEX Leadership Summit Experience
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Childress and Virginia Parry attended the eleventh annual Apex Leadership Summit at the University of Mississippi this summer.