APRIL 26 ISSUE
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 28
*Senior Lunch

April 29
*K3 Program

May 16
*Middle School Awards Day at 8:30 a.m.
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NINE TAPPED THURSDAY FOR JA HALL OF FAME

Announced each year during Upper School Awards Day, Hall of Fame recognizes seniors who exhibit superior qualities of leadership and citizenship, versatility in activities, service to Jackson Academy, and scholastic achievement. Hall of Fame is awarded to students who by their attitude and integrity exemplify honorable standards in all areas of school and community life.

Named to the Hall of Fame for 2015-16 are (back, from left): Ford Williams, Hays Rogers, Dalton Gibson, Hayley Murphy, Tyler McClellan; (front) Hannah McCowan, Rose Maxwell, Georgia Gibson, and Robyn Hadden.
FREE PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES MAY 7



Mississippi Sports Medicine will be offering free athletic physicals at the Trademart on Saturday, May 7. Jackson Academy's scheduled time is 8:15 a.m. Physical forms can be picked up from Becky Clarke in the Middle School office.

STUDENTS WIN AT STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Rett Stanley and Armoni Williams were recognized at the MAIS State Science Fair at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus of Hinds Community College March 30. Rett won first place in Environmental Science, and Armoni won third place in Medicine and Health. Rett and Armoni were among four individuals and two teams of students who advanced to the state fair after placing first in the MAIS District Science Fair that was held at JA.

The JA winners of the MAIS District Science Fair were as follows:

Behavioral & Social Sciences

Chloe Owens (first)
Tosh McGee (second)

Medicine & Health
Armoni Williams (first)

Physics
Tre Lewis (first)

Environmental Science
Rett Stanley (first)

Group Projects - Honors A & P

Madison Carroll (first)
Kathleen Giddens
Hannah McCowan
Cash Heath (second)
Abby Tyner
Hayley Murphy
David Crystal

Biology 2

Mallory McCubbins (first)
Carter Richardson
Aaron Dallaire
Corbin Walter
Candice Fielder (second)
Hays Rogers
Austin Melton
Jamie Banks


GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUT DATES



Head Coach Robert Gardner has announced girls soccer tryout dates. All of those trying out should arrive to the field on time. If you have any questions please contact Coach Gardner directly at rgardner@jacksonacademy.org.

Dates: Monday through Thursday

Monday, May 9, Tuesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 12
  • JV (Upcoming grades seventh - ninth) 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. on Raider Field
  • V   (Upcoming grades tenth - twelfth) 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. on Raider Field
Wednesday, May 11
  • V and JV will tryout at the same time, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
CUM LAUDE SOCIETY WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS



Inducted into The Cum Laude Society April 12 are (from left, back): Rose Maxwell, Sydney Hays, Sahil Patel, Kyle Kantor, Hayley Murphy, Alexander Schott, Nancy Usey; (front) Lizzie Bowman, Caroline Nall, Glennis McWilliams, Clarke Wilkirson, Amanda Ray, and Annalee Purdie.
GET THEM BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!



Reminder to Pick Up Sports/Program Videos in Campus Store

Videos of sporting events and school programs recorded by Shorter Productions are available through the Campus Store. To purchase a video, simply stop by the Campus Store.

CHEERLEADERS TO PRESENT ZUMBA® EVENT

Jackson Academy Varsity and JV cheerleaders invite Middle and Upper School students, faculty, and parents to a fun-filled event May 2, from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. The Zumba® Fitness Whiteout Party will be a great way to start out the last month of school with fun music and dance. An aerobic fitness program, Zumba® features Latin American-style movement and music.

Dress: White & Bright
Hosted by: Zumba® Instructor LeeLo and Zumba®Jammer LaTasha with music presented by E.L.I (Empowering Live Instruments)
Cost: $10
Where: Gym 
FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE FOR ALUMNI CLASS NOTES

The JA magazine, True Blue, will be published in July. We are now collecting information for the Class Notes section, which features the milestones of our many alumni. Please send information about your accomplishments, employment, and family news to Haleigh Ritter at hritter@jacksonacademy.org. For samples from past issues, check out the JA magazines here.
 
CAMPUS STORE SIDEWALK SALE MAY 11



Mark your calendar for the annual Campus Store sidewalk sale! It begins on Wednesday, May 11 at the Performing Arts Center. Be sure to swing by and pick up your favorite JA merchandise and apparel during this one day sale.
OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SPONSORS



Jackson Academy would like to thank and recognize our official athletic sponsors. We encourage JA families to support these businesses as they have supported our school!

Click the following links to visit sponsor websites:
 
Paul Moak Honda - Volvo - Subaru,  Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Trustmark Bank, Fowler Buick GMC, StinkyFeet Athletics, Nationwide - Pyron Group Insurance,  Pepsi - Brown Bottling Group, Environment Masters, C Spire Wireless, and Merit Health.


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