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Future Engineers: Make a Freestyle Go-Cart

At the next JA Maker Station Saturday, students will create a freestyle go-cart that can navigate a student-created obstacle course! Once their go-cart is complete, students will compete in a final race. They will also design a rubber band flyer, dabbling in the dynamics of propulsion. Join your friends Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. […]

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White Out the Stands Friday

JA’s varsity football playoff game is this Friday, November 4 with JP in Flowood. To show support for our team, the Spirit Committee is planning to WHITE OUT the stands on Friday night. Wear your WE ARE JA T-shirt or other white clothing. Go Raiders!

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Congratulations to Junior High Football Team

The junior high football team concluded its season with an 8-0 record and a victory over JP in its final game October 13. Congratulations to the team, coaches, cheerleaders, and dancers who were part of this great season! A banquet for junior high teams was held last Tuesday night where individual awards were presented. Junior […]

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Cheer and Accents Earn Spirit Titles

Congratulations to the Accents and varsity cheerleaders! Each team won first place in the MAIS Spirit Competition at the Clyde Muse Center on the Hinds Community College Rankin Campus in Pearl this past Wednesday.

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Parents: JA Memories on DVD Available in the Campus Store

The Campus Store has a selection of DVDs produced by Shorter Productions available for purchase. Regular games are $25; highlights are $35. Stop by the store to see the inventory of DVDs. Varsity football games Girls soccer Girls volleyball JA Jazz Silver Steppers Cheerleaders Seventh grade football JV football highlights and individual games Pep rallies […]

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Pat Taylor Honored by SAIS

Jackson Academy’s headmaster has been named the 2016 recipient of the Southern Association of Independent Schools Distinguished Service Award. The honor was presented to Dr. Taylor Sunday at a banquet during the SAIS Conference. This award is given by the SAIS Board of Trustees to a head of school or senior administrator in recognition of […]

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‘Illuminate’ – JA’s Fall Retreat

Students are organizing the fall retreat scheduled for November 11-13. The inspiration behind the theme of this retreat is Matthew 5:16 that encourages Christians to let their light shine. Students in grades seven through twelve may attend “Illuminate.” The retreat will take place on the JA campus with a community service activity off site. As […]

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Junior Ryder Cup Teammate Wilson Furr…

Junior Ryder Cup Teammate Wilson Furr Draws Fans from Minnesota and Mississippi On Sunday the United States reclaimed the Ryder Cup title. While that victory was special, the Ryder Cup now means something special for Jackson, and, especially, for Jackson Academy. JA senior, Wilson Furr, played on the winning U.S. team in the Junior Ryder […]

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Lady Raiders Take 3rd Straight MAIS Volleyball Title

Wednesday at Belhaven University the Lady Raiders successfully defended their state title during an all-day MAIS volleyball tournament. Their teamwork solidified a three-peat title for the volleyball team, and the first JA state title for incoming volleyball coach Christina Lawrence. Assistant coach is Jennifer Bracken. The Lady Raiders completed the season with a 25-8 record. […]

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18 Earn AP Scholar Distinctions

The College Board Advanced Placement Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses and exams. Students can cite these distinctions among their credentials on applications and resumes. “Students who choose to participate in the AP Program are those who are interested in a challenging course selection that requires independent work […]

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