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Did you know that a real pet rabbit inspired the tales of Peter Rabbit? Beloved author Beatrix Potter began the stories of her pet in a series of letters written to cheer a boy who was ill. She started writing the notes in 1893 and published “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” in 1902.
Jackson Academy is thrilled to celebrate the academic achievement of students in the core subjects of English, math, science, and history, and in languages of Spanish, French, and Latin.
Did you know that “foundation” is mentioned 80 times in the Bible? Rising Middle School students and faculty gathered to sign their names and Bible verses on the last beam to go up in what will be the new Middle School.
Jackson Academy is in the pilot season of a new intramural athletic program. The program started with soccer this semester. Other sports will follow.
Financial management teacher Bronwyn Burford has been testing a customizable educational platform this school year. The Nearpod platform became possible through a grant.
In partnership with Belhaven University, Mississippi Christian Living magazine recognizes high school seniors as future Christian leaders. Molly Baldwin, Gracie Drew Pratt, and Olivia Claire Williford will be recognized on March 7 at Belhaven University. Students submitted applications along with a personal statement and essay to qualify for this recognition. Out of the 30 finalists, one male and one female will each receive a $2,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice, and two other finalists will receive smaller scholarships from Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Ballet Magnificat.
Jackson Academy longtime Head Girls Basketball Coach Jan Sojourner now has her signature ingrained into the court of the Raider Dome. Saturday night at halftime of the boys basketball game, JA held a court dedication in Sojourner’s honor.
In this blog post, we learn how Jackson Academy works to develop future leaders and prepare students for careers through student Tech Teams. Teen Tech Week is March 5-11.
Jackson Academy first and second graders learned lifelong lessons last week from the School of Dentistry at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To make the lessons more meaningful, among those delivering the information about good dental health were recent JA alumni.
Jackson Academy theatre students are experiencing a unique opportunity this school year. Students debuted an original one-act play, “We Shall by Morning,” written by JA’s Director of Theatre Arts Kerri Sanders. They have performed the play at various competitions receiving rave reviews and numerous awards. Finally, this Friday, the play will be filmed by Thaxton Studios.