Boys Basketball Tournament set for Jan. 25-26
November 19, 2024
Jackson College hosts the 15th Annual Boys Basketball Tournament for boys in grades 3-8 on Jan. 25-26, 2025, at the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse and Jets Air Station on Jackson College’s Central Campus. Cost for teams is $165, with a three-game guarantee. Gate fee is $5 per adult, $2 per child. Tournament is sponsored by the […]
Girls Basketball Tournament set for Jan. 5
November 19, 2024
Jackson College will host a Girls Youth Basketball Tournament on Jan. 5, 2025, in the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse, Central Campus. Teams of girls in grades 4-6 are welcome. Cost is $200 per team, with a three-game minimum. Online Registration — https://www.jacksoncollegejets.com/sports/wbkb/2024-25/releases/20231109na33c3 Please send a check made out to JC Women’s Basketball to 2111 Emmons Road, […]
College receives $317,477 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials
November 13, 2024
Grand Rapids, MI (November 13, 2024) — The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $317,477 to support Jackson College’s efforts to help more working-age adults obtain the postsecondary degrees that open doors to opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive $6.4 […]
Legendary sounds of The Commodores to rock the Potter Center stage
October 30, 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful sounds and timeless hits as the Grammy award-winning Commodores bring their Motown magic to the Potter Center stage on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Renowned for chart-topping classics like “Easy,” “Brick House,” “Machine Gun,” “Nightshift,” and “Three Times a Lady,” The Commodores have captivated audiences worldwide […]
Baseball Prospect Camp set for Dec. 15
October 30, 2024
Jackson College will host a Baseball Prospect Camp on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon and 1-3 p.m. in the Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse for interested 2025 high school students and 2026 graduates. With one-on-one interaction with Jackson College baseball team players and head coach Rick Smith, prospects will focus on hitting, infield/outfield […]
Percussion Concussion 2024 featuring Detroit Lions Drumline
October 28, 2024
Coverage: Jackson area high schoolers perform with Detroit Lions drumline, Honolulu Boom Jackson College announces the return of its highly anticipated Percussion Concussion on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Potter Center’s Harold Sheffer Music Hall. This annual event will feature performances by the Detroit Lions Drumline and a lineup of […]
Poetry Out Loud offers high school students a chance to compete!
October 28, 2024
Jackson College invites area high school students to participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition, Poetry Out Loud, coming Nov. 21 & 22, 2024, to Jackson College! Choose from 1,200-plus poems to recite and highlight your talent in competition. Judges will evaluate performance based on voice, articulation, understanding and accuracy. Presented in partnership with Michigan […]
Country superstar Jo Dee Messina coming to Potter Center Oct. 27
October 21, 2024
Feel the energy when country superstar Jo Dee Messina brings her high-energy concert tour “Heads Carolina, Tails California” to the Potter Center on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.! Tickets are still available! Messina launched her career with that signature single that instantly turned her into a household name. Following the success of “Heads Carolina, […]
Jackson College and Northwest High School to host Fall Collaboration Concert
October 15, 2024
Music lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of outstanding vocal performances at the Fall Collaboration Concert featuring Jackson College’s Vocal Point and the Northwest High School Concert Choir on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The concert will take place at 6 p.m. in the Northwest High School Cafetorium. This special event will showcase the talent […]
Murder Mystery Dinner promises intrigue and fun, Nov. 8
October 7, 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue and mayhem when Jackson College presents a Murder Mystery Dinner, happening Friday, Nov. 8 from 6-9 p.m. in the Potter Center Dining Commons. Calling all detectives, thrill-seekers, and mystery lovers! This is your chance to immerse yourself in a night of suspense where secrets will unfold, […]