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UPCOMING EVENTS
March 30
*JA Invitational

April 1
*Prom

April 7
*Color Me Raider
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BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR
APRIL 4
 
JA will be hosting a blood drive on Monday, April 4 in the upstairs study hall room (across from the library) from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All 16 year olds (with parental consent) and older qualify to donate if they are in good health. Questions? Contact School Nurse Kathy Sheffield at [email protected].
RESEARCHERS UNLOCK FASCINATING SECRETS OF THE GULF FOR 93 STUDENTS

It's hard to say what moment of the seventh grade trip was most captivating. For students, many of whom had only passed through the Mississippi Gulf Coast while traveling, the March 8-9 overnight trip was eye-opening. Thanks to staff from the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Lab and the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, the trip was educational, too.
 
New encounters for JA students generated many questions for USM Research Lab Director Ben Weldon and 20 staff and research students. During a three-mile hike from Ship Island's Gulf side to the west side, students found live crabs, shark teeth, vegetation, animal remains, numerous shells, a molted horseshoe crab, a moon jelly fish, black sediment on the beach that comes from the Rocky Mountains, and a coconut with coral and barnacles attached.
 
"It was cool to see animals I had not seen before," said Michael Hogue. He was especially interested in the horseshoe crab and how arthropods molt.
 
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THE CLARION-LEDGER ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

METRO BOY

Ford Adams, Baseball

Ford Adams went 3-for-9 at the plate with a double, 4 RBI, and a walk-off 2-run home run against No. 2 Jackson Prep in a 13-12 series clinching victory.
TOP PERFORMER

Price Sessums, Baseball

Price Sessums earned the win in a 8-1 victory over Jackson Prep on Tuesday night. He scattered 4 hits and 3 walks and struck out 7 at the plate.
TOP PERFORMER

Gage Morgan, Tennis

Gage Morgan won his No. 1 boys singles match over Magnolia Heights 6-0, 6-0 as JA beat the Chiefs 9-0 without dropping a set.

STUDENTS HONE BASKETBALL SKILLS AT JA



A number of students participated in the 2016 3 on 3 Tournament held annually at JA on Good Friday. There were six winning 3 on 3 teams from Lower School to Upper School.

3 ON 3 CHAMPS
Fourth Grade Boys: Peyton Puckett, Andrew Lee, Sam Chustz, and Luke Smith

Fifth-Sixth Grade Boys:
Reid Felder, Hudson Hadley, and Canaan Yates

Fourth-Sixth Grade Girls:
Olivia Smith, Mary Peyton Barnette, and Lila Eubank

Seventh-Ninth Grade Boys:
William Janous,  Douglas Noble, and Tae Stewart

Seventh-Ninth Grade Girls:
Kennedy Nations, Londyn Dorsey, and Anna Katherine Ray

Tenth-Twelfth Grade Boys:
Hays Rogers, Jamie Banks, and Charles Moor

ALPHA AND OMEGA EVENT FEATURES PIZZA, COOKIES, AND FRISBEE™ FUN!



Seniors and their kindergarten friends met on Raider Field last Tuesday. The younger students brought beach towels to sit on, along with a portrait they made of their senior mentor and words of advice for their senior as they prepare for college. Everyone enjoyed pizza and fresh baked cookies. After lunch, they played with the Frisbees™ given to the kindergarten students on Raider Field and enjoyed the perfect weather.

View the photo gallery of all the Alpha and Omega pictures here.

STUDENTS CELEBRATE EASTER WITH EGG HUNTS, REFRESHMENTS, AND BONNET PARADE



Preschool students celebrated Easter with a visit from the Easter bunny, a scavenger hunt for eggs, and refreshments with their parents. First graders also enjoyed their annual Easter bonnet parade across campus.

View the Easter party photos here.
View the bonnet parade photos here.
COLOR ME RAIDER APRIL 7



Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.

Join your friends for the second annual Color Me Raider 5K run/walk.

The course begins at the JA football field and will finish at Raider Park for the double header baseball game against Magnolia Heights. Register online for the annual 5k run/walk at jacksonacademy.org/colormeraider.

Highlights
  • Color stations throughout course
  • 1-Mile fun run for younger children
  • T-shirt included in fee and students may wear them to school on April 7
  • Kids fun zone and games
  • Crawfish and concessions for sale
  • Running Club credit (15 laps for 5K and 5 laps for 1-mile fun run)
  • Rain or shine event

Registration Fee

The JA Athletic Booster Club is accepting online registration and payment only this year. The per person registration fee includes 5K (or 1-mile fun run), T-shirt (royal blue athletic T-shirt with the above logo in a design on the front), admission to kids fun zone, and admission to the double header baseball game.
Packet Pickup at Raider Hall
  • Monday, April 4: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 5: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 6: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 7: 7:30 a.m. until

Important
Absolutely no golf carts, bikes, or motorized vehicles are allowed on the course unless specifically marked with official volunteer signage. Law enforcement and race volunteers will be enforcing this rule. Your cooperation is required for everyone's safety.