Shakespeare Comes to the JA Amphitheatre this Friday
Jackson Academy’s first-ever Shakespeare in the Amphitheatre opens this Friday night, as the JA Theatre Department presents its spring play, Twelfth Night!
More Dual Enrollment, Electives Slated for 2021-22
Students and counselors are looking forward to what some say is their favorite time of the academic season: meeting together to plan each student’s next steps. This year, JA is offering new electives, additional dual enrollment options, and life skills courses.
2020-2021 Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Academy Honor Roll Twelfth Grade Drew Antici, Thomas Arnold, Simms Baker, Paul Bautista, Parker Bracken, Emmy Brown, Nicholas Bryan, Mackenzie Coburn, Gracie Coe, Emma Collums, Julianna Copeland, Ava Couey, Ava Crawford, Jenna Daly, Locke Danley, McNeill Dinkins, Coleman Dinkins, Mary Grace Downs, Meredith Fielder, Gus Gordon, Caroline Graven, Phoebe Guinn, Caroline Harrington, Sophie Hays, Avery […]
Realistic Cave Invigorates Learning for Middle Schoolers
Imagine climbing through a 60-foot tunnel, carefully avoiding contact with stalactites. Or scaling a vertical caving tower.
No. 1 and No. 4 Ranked Female Tennis Recruits Sign with Mississippi College
Jackson Academy seniors, sisters, and multi-sport athletes Emma and Elena Roberts, daughters of Colleen and Stan Roberts of Jackson, signed to play tennis at Mississippi College on Thursday, April 1.
JA Installs Ropes Course and Trains Volunteers
Safely maneuvering a spider’s web, navigating a log bridge over molten lava, or swinging like a ship’s bosun are not everyday experiences
STAR Designation Reflects Students’ Focus, Teachers’ Contributions
Congratulations to Jackson Academy’s 2021 STAR students, Isabelle Lee and Priya Ray! Each STAR student selects a STAR Teacher, recognizing those individuals who have contributed to their scholastic achievements and personal development. Priya designated former JA foreign language teacher Judy McKeigney as STAR teacher. Isabelle selected chemistry teacher Richard West as her STAR teacher.
Senior Wins National Gold Medal in Scholastic Art
Congratulations to senior Kaylee Ashford, who recently won a national Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition!
Summer Camp Registration Opens
This summer we will have something for everyone! Jackson Academy will offer summer camps for rising K4 students through adults.
Teachers, Staff Recognized at JAA Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
At the Spring Faculty Appreciation Luncheon, the JAA awarded $13,000 in C.A.R.E. grants, recognized 28 teachers for years of service to the school, Teachers of the Year for each division, and launched spring break with an uplifting and fun gathering.