August 2025
Dear Alder Students and Families:
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! As your Superintendent, I couldn’t be more energized about what lies ahead. A tremendous amount of work has taken place this summer to prepare for a strong start, and our building leaders, teachers, and staff are ready to welcome students and Families back for what promises to be a great year.
Our Back to School Hub is your go-to resource for important information as we kick off the new school year. If you have any questions about the materials or need additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your building principal, our Teaching and Learning Department, or my office directly. To those who are new to the district: welcome to the Alder Family! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to download our JA Local app from the App Store. It’s the best way to stay informed with real-time notifications and alerts from the district.
This year, we are guided by our new District Purpose Statement: “Our purpose is to elevate our community by investing in students, families, and staff members. We serve, grow, and support each person in Jonathan Alder Local Schools with a deep belief in the value of every life and the potential for every individual to contribute to the betterment of our future.”
This purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s the foundation of every decision we make. It’s also at the heart of our continued planning for the future. As we prepare to return to the community on the November 4, 2025 ballot, we remain committed to our goal of responsibly advancing our Master Facilities Plan. This plan is designed to support projected enrollment growth over the next 10 to 20 years, while maximizing the time between future funding requests. Full details, including timelines, facts, and presentations can be found at ElevateAlder.com.
I’m truly grateful for each of you and the role you play in making Jonathan Alder a place where everyone can grow and thrive. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our students and community. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and I look forward to all we’ll accomplish together in the year ahead!
As always, we are here to serve. We remain focused on Valuing the Past, Investing in Today, and Elevating the Future. With your continued partnership, we will never stop Elevating Alder.
In Gratitude,
James Miller Ed.D.
Superintendent
Jonathan Alder Local School District