In 2002, seven students were accused of paddling up to 30 freshmen as part of an apparent initiation rite and were suspended from school.

The students targeted freshmen boys to spank with a wooden paddle, police and school officials stated.

The fight caused senior prom to be temporarily suspended, and a plan of action had to be drawn up so all students knew appropriate behavior.

This was the boys' second consecutive year placing 2nd in the 4A Washington State Cross Country Championships.

On March 2, 2013 the Jackson boys' basketball team placed second in state, losing the championship game to Curtis High School and finished the season with a 26–1 record, losing only the championship game.

They finished the last game of the season against Glacier Peak High School 5-1, winning the WIAA.