Jonathan Alder Local Schools

Cloudy with a chance of inflatables, ice cream and smiles. Plain City Elementary celebrated their field day on Friday!

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Dodging the weather this week, Monroe Elementary hosted Field Day on May 21st. Check out some of the sights ⤵️

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Today we celebrated four Jonathan Alder High School students who have chosen to serve something bigger than themselves through military commitment.

Their dedication, courage, and willingness to lead reflect the very best of JA. As they begin this next chapter, they will continue to connect our community to a proud tradition of service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to these incredible students, we are proud of you!

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CONNECT through service.

Students in Mrs. Knurek’s class at Jonathan Alder High School recently delivered summer activity kits to Mrs. Miller’s afternoon preschool class at Plain City Elementary as part of their Lead 4 Change service project.

Student-led from start to finish, students brainstormed ideas, collaborated with staff, created bilingual materials, designed a summer activity calendar, and assembled kits for ALL JA preschool students to help families stay connected to learning throughout the summer.

This project is a powerful example of students connecting creativity, leadership, and community to make a lasting impact across our district.

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On Monday evening, three JAHS military signees were recognized by the Mayor of Plain City and Village of Plain City, Ohio Council. We are so proud of these students and their commitment to service!

JAHS will also hold a Military Signing Day event after school on Tuesday, May 19th, in the library.

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¡Feliz Día del Niño! 🎉

Monroe Elementary celebrated its 2nd annual Children's Day with an incredible school-wide event on Thursday evening, and it was a blast! Students and families came together to experience tasty dishes from around the world, play games, and enjoy face painting.

Thank you to all the families and staff who made this night so special for our students!

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Happy #SchoolPrincipalDay! Thank you to our amazing principals for leading our Pioneers with dedication, compassion, and endless energy. We appreciate everything you do for our students and staff!

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🩺 Our future healthcare heroes are getting real-world experience!

Earlier this week, our freshman health career cohort and Project Lead the Way biomedical students attended the Health Care Collaborative of Central Ohio Summit.

This incredible hands-on career fair at the Ohio Expo Center gave our students a front-row seat to explore medical pathways and connect with industry professionals. We love seeing our Pioneers take their learning outside the classroom!

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You Drive the Future! 🚌

Join us in celebrating our amazing transportation staff on #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay!

Happy #SchoolLunchHeroDay to the amazing food service team keeping our Pioneers fueled and ready to learn! 🍎🥪

We all know that in our building kitchens, aprons are definitely better than capes. Thank you for your early mornings, your dedication, and the smiles you serve up every single day.

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It was a "buggy" day at Monroe Elementary!

Our 3rd and 4th graders had a blast visiting The Ohio State University BUGmobile. Students got hands-on with live insects and learned all about the amazing world of entomology! 🐜🔬

Our Canaan Middle School students are shaping the future...of breakfast! Today in the cafeteria, students taste-tested and voted on potential new breakfast items for next school year's menu! Swipe to see our student food critics in action. What would get your vote? 🗳️🧇

On March 27th, Monroe Elementary and our PTO welcomed two amazing authors, Marie Weller and Paula Vertikoff, creators of the Cranium Critters series. Our students participated in an engaging presentation focused on understanding their feelings and learning strategies to manage them.

The Junior High Stadium revitalization project is underway. The bleachers, light poles and scoreboard have been removed. Additionally, power lines were moved underground.

We are excited for the future of this site and opportunities it will provide to the district's and community's athletic teams.

Happy National Assistant Principal Week! ❤️🖤 Thank you to our incredible APs for your daily dedication, leadership, and unwavering support of our students and staff. We appreciate everything you do!

During Spring Break next week, work will begin on the Junior High Stadium revitalization project. As we look ahead to these exciting improvements, we invite our community to stop by this weekend to take in the space and reflect on the memories made there over the years.

Welcome back Donnie Nickey! The Alder grad, Ohio State Football National Champion, and former NFL safety visited Plain City Elementary on Monday as part of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.

Nickey will be the "challenge buddy" for PCES 3rd and 4th grade students participating in the Lt. Governor's fitness challenge over the next month.

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Message from the Superintendent regarding school delays, cancellations, and weather-related make-up days.

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Due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Please continue to follow the district website and social media channels for any additional updates.

Due to dense fog and dangerous driving conditions, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Friday, November 21, 2025. Please continue to follow the district website and social media channels for any additional updates.