Gracie Bratcher named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

PRESS RELEASE FROM JACKSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL:

Gracie Bratcher Named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

JACKSON, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2025) – Jackson Christian is proud to announce that senior Gracie Bratcher has been recognized as a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Commended Students represent the top 50,000 of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

“Gracie’s recognition reflects her dedication to academic excellence and her commitment to learning,” said Brian Bullard, Director of Secondary at Jackson Christian. “We are incredibly proud of her hard work and achievement.”

The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic promise. They are recognized for their outstanding performance and potential for future academic success.

Jackson Christian School congratulates Gracie on this remarkable accomplishment and celebrates the excellence she brings to our school community.

About Jackson Christian School
Founded in 1976, Jackson Christian is a private college preparatory school located in Jackson, Tennessee. With an enrollment of more than 830 students, Jackson Christian offers TSSAA Division I athletics, fine arts and a 21st Century Digital Learning Initiative, bringing technology to all grade levels. Jackson Christian is fully accredited by AdvancED through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National Christian School Association. To learn more, visit their website

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