FLOWOOD - On Friday, December 7, Jackson Preparatory School held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Dining Commons, a multi-functional structure with a spacious student and faculty dining area, private dining and meeting room and expanded kitchen and serving facilities.

This building will host banquets for Prep's many athletic teams, alumni events and prospective student events. In addition, the Dining Commons will feature an exterior plaza where students can enjoy outdoor events and entertainment.

This building will visually connect each of the interior campus plaza areas. The plan for this transformation was designed by JBHM Architects to incorporate elements that naturally bring one's focus to the center of student activity, creating a welcoming atmosphere for student fellowship.

- Rankin County News, December 19, 2007