At Jackson we ROAR as one!

Vertical Farming

Engineering students have created a vertical farming operation that grows spinach and lettuce that uses fish waste to nourish the plants as the plants filter the fish’s water. The spinach and lettuce is donated to the school’s food pantry.

Capital One Coders

This past September, Jackson MS launched its newest after-school club, Capital One Coders, to huge success.  This prestigious program pairs students with mentors, who share their expertise and guide students through a series of exciting projects. Over a course of 10 weeks, students learn new skills, build confidence, and gain a unique perspective on the world of STEM.

The Technology Student Association 2024 Technosphere Finalists

The Technology Student Association (TSA) showed up big at "Technosphere" (TSA's state competition) recently in May. In total, Luther Jackson had 12 teams scored as finalists (top 12 in their event) and nine teams placed in the top three.

Early Identification Program

Jackson partners with GMU to help prepare 8th grade students in the program for college through a 5 year roadmap to success.

Battle of the Books Champs

Nine seventh graders, meeting and working since October to read and study a list of contemporary fiction and nonfiction books, competed against teams from thirteen other FCPS middle schools to win the 5th Annual Battle of the Books quiz bowl competition. 

Outstanding New Principal, Raven Jones

Principal Raven Jones was named the 2024 FCPS Outstanding New Principal. When Raven Jones arrived at Luther Jackson in 2022, she brought a renewed focus on inclusion and collaboration. Raven’s collaboration has reached beyond the school. She recognizes the importance of helping students and their families meet basic needs like having food to eat. She has collaborated with Food for Neighbors, a local nonprofit, to make sure families have what they need for students to come to school ready to learn. She has also partnered with businesses to provide the school and its students with grants, educational programs, and hands-on experiences.

Family Literacy Program

The Family Literacy Program is designed to empower and connect English Learner (EL) families to their community and with their children’s school. Adult learners acquire basic English language skills while learning how to understand, participate, and support in their children’s education in Fairfax County Public Schools.

Student Ambassador Program

Our Student Ambassador program teaches students real world leadership skills and provides them with opportunities to use those skills to better our school and school community. 

Multilingual Learner Progress

Our multilingual learners made 12.6% growth on the World-wide Instructional Design Assessment (WIDA), and 5.6% growth in proficiency for the year.

70 Years of History

Jackson MS has been designated a county historical site, and was once Jackson HS, the county’s only high school for students of color. Alumni from Jackson HS still maintain an active presence in our schools, and this year we celebrated the school’s 70th Anniversary with alumni, current students, and our community.