With the announcement of the remodeling of the junior high building, both students and staff were excited for the prospect of new updates and classroom improvements. However, in order to have the...

On Sunday May 16, the Jackson Prep class of 2021 graduated at Trustmark Park. This marks Prep’s second year of using this venue as a COVID-19 safe gathering place, as opposed to the usual Thalia...

Teachers in the junior high have been working on ways to wrap up the school year before exams. In the 7th grade, Ms. Cado’s class did a presentation on religions around the world. Each student had...

Prom is one of the most memorable moments in all of high school, filled with flashing lights, booming music, and a crowded dance circle.  This year’s event was on April 1 at the Ivy, resuming after...

Despite the drawbacks Prep has seen this year due to Covid, the production of High School Musical premiered on Saturday, April 17. The musical hosted two shows on the 17th and two shows the following Monday...

This year, quiz bowl at Jackson Prep thrived, with the team coming in the top 3 in every tournament they competed in.  The first tournament was the 2020 Old Capitol Bowl. The Old Capitol Bowl is...

The Jackson Prep Ducks Unlimited Varsity Chapter has had a very busy April. Between cookouts and national spotlights, Prep DU is moving into a new era of national recognition.  At the beginning...

This year, the Mississippi Scholastic Press Association held its annual awards ceremony virtually via a pre-recorded program. The Sentry was well represented in categories spanning from graphics to...

With the hardships many students have faced with the Covid-19 restrictions this year, it has become difficult to find a moment of enjoyment. Determined to give the Class of 2024 a good time, the Leadership...

Tenth-grade class President Ian Underwood promised during his campaign that he would organize an outstanding class service project to help the community and to bring the grade together, and he definitely...

February’s winter storm had more of an impact than just power outages and icy roads. It crippled the city of Jackson’s water system to the point of widespread loss of pressure and a citywide boil water...

Marking one year since COVID-19 lockdowns and remote learning, students this year have resumed normal Spring Break activities.  The members of Jackson Prep’s senior high show choir, Reveillon,...