Jonathan Alder Local Schools

Community Forum Survey Link The Jonathan Alder Board of Education and District Officials invite you to a special Board meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Jonatha...

In the summer of 2024, Mrs. Farmwald at Plain City Elementary took the wheel and brought the nationally recognized Energy Bus for Schools curriculum to life in her classroom—and...

In a new video released by the district, several of our dedicated bus drivers share what it’s really like behind the wheel — and why they love being part of the Alder family. F...

Congratulations to our amazing retirees! Celebrate their journey by watching this retiree recognition video below.

EDITED 4:30 PM, JUNE 5, 2025 - The Board has cancelled its work session scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025. The Jonathan Alder Board of Education will hold a work session at 2...

As of Friday, 5/16, the Auto Replenish feature in MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) will be suspended for the remainder of the school year. Please be sure to check your student’s meal account ...

CAPA MARQUEE AWARDS WEBSITE LINK PHOTO GALLERY Jonathan Alder High School’s theatre program made an unforgettable debut at the 2025 CAPA Marquee Awards with its production...

It was a special week for some JAJHS 8th grade students as they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. This we...

ACADEMIC CALENDAR LINK During its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the Jonathan Alder Board of Education held a second reading and then approved the 2026-27 a...

Written by Scott Reule, JAHS Athletic Director On Friday, May 2, our athletic conference, the CBC joined together to conduct one of the most rewarding events we put on all ye...

Congratulations to our outstanding 7th and 8th graders who competed in the Madison County Math Contest! Alder had a strong showing, with Landon Garner placing 2nd and Morgan Sh...

Canaan’s fifth and sixth-grade students competed in the Madison County Math Competition against students from four Madison County Schools on April 29th at Tolles Technical and Car...

MAY 2025 FIVE-YEAR FORECAST LINK (PDF) Jonathan Alder CFO, Mark Ingles, presented an updated five-year forecast during the May 13, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting. T...

MEETING MINUTES LINK (PDF) FIVE-YEAR FORECAST PRESENTATION LINK (VIDEO) The Jonathan Alder Board of Education hosted its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 20...

Jonathan Alder Local Schools celebrates all of its staff members for their hard work and dedication to our students and the district as a whole. We encourage everyone to visit the...

On May 5, Plain City Elementary had the absolute joy of welcoming beloved children's author Laura Numeroff for a special visit! Known for her whimsical and imaginative storytellin...

On the evening of April 30, Monroe Elementary hosted its first-ever Children’s Day Celebration, an event designed to honor and celebrate the diverse cultures that make up our scho...

Join the Jonathan Alder Local School District in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day, Friday, May 2, 2025. We are thankful for all of our wonderful staff serving in the Food Servi...

Click the link below to view this month's @Alder E-Newsletter. @Alder - April 2025 Link