Photo courtesy of the Jackson-Madison County School System
District leaders continue to highlight the academic and extracurricular talents of students in the Jackson-Madison County School System. Using the March Board meeting as a platform, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King recognized the 26 students who scored 30 or higher on the ACT.
“We will celebrate these achievements with the expectation that other students will be encouraged to set goals in their areas of interest and influence,” Dr. King said.
Sarah Wilson, a National Merit Scholar from Madison Academic, was among the ACT 30+ Club members recognized on Thursday. Sarah recently learned she was awarded the prestigious National Merit Scholar designation and made the announcement during the 30+ Club presentation.
“She’s a very studious person and has always been very goal-oriented. She’s very well prepared. By taking the challenging classes she’s had at Madison, I feel like that’s really helped her score well on these standardized and national tests,” said Natalie Lochridge, 11th and 12th grade counselor at Madison Academic.
Students will continue to receive recognition throughout the semester as JMCSS leaders seek to live out the district’s vision statement to be the best by any measure.
“We want every child in this district, no matter their ability or talent, to strive for excellence; in their own way and as directed by their teachers. The students who joined us at the March Board meeting have done that and more,” Dr. King said.
In addition to the ACT recognitions, the South Side High School choir performed several numbers for the Board. The choir’s musical selections included gospel and Motown.
“We will continue to offer our fine arts students an avenue to display their talents. It was this time last year that COVID-19 restrictions altered several performances and activities. We’re going to do our best to provide performance opportunities and recognition for our young people,” said Board chairman James “Pete” Johnson.