A MESSAGE FROM THE JAA
Dear Jackson Academy Community, What a year it’s been! Although COVID-19 restrictions limited some actions of the JAA, we continued to work hard to make the most of the opportunities available to us. We would like to thank all parents, guardians, and extended JA family for your continued dedication and support. The difficulties of this past year only made it more evident how grateful we are to be Raiders! Despite our challenges, the JAA successfully provided many of our beloved activities and traditions to students and staff. Some examples of the annual services we offered were: • Back to School Week Meals for faculty and staff • Host Family Program for new JA families and students • New Student Receptions • Back to School Prayer Walk and the Moms in Prayer Program • Uniform Exchanges
• School Supplies Drive • Vision and Hearing Screenings • JA Fall Carnival • Periodic treat days for faculty and staff • Preschool Christmas Open House • Faculty & Staff Spring Luncheon
Some of our other recent projects include: • New football field turf • New sound system for PAC • Nearly $15,000 in Teacher Grants awarded in 2021 to aid teachers in grades K3 through twelve. These grants are awarded every other year. “A Blue & White Night” and the Fall Carnival help raise funds for all of the programs the JAA provides throughout the school year. We are also always welcoming new ideas as to how the JAA can assist in enhancing our school. This coming year will allow the JAA to continue updating our Performing Arts Center equipment that all of our students use. With our present growth as a school, recently launched capital campaign, and enthusiastic new leadership, there are undoubtedly great things ahead for Jackson Academy. We look forward to working with you to make this coming school year the best yet! Go Raiders! Allison New ’97 JAA President 2020-2021 50 TRUE BLUE
Angie Haraway ’96 JAA President 2021-2022
JAA BOARD 2020-21 (Back, Left) Courtney Williams, Elizabeth Weeks, Allison New ’97, Jessica Laura, Lorraine Boykin, (Front, Left) Mallie Earl, Angie Haraway ’96, Mysti Chustz ’98, Felice Wicks, (Not Pictured) Memrie Fortenberry ’96, Kysia Geary, Erin Johnston
