Jonathan Alder Local Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( PDF LINK ) Columbus, OHIO -- The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) announced that Plain City Elementary School ...

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...

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Board of Education Work Session Agenda Link The Jonathan Alder Board of Education will hold a work session at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2025. The meeting will be held at the h...

MEETING MINUTES PDK LINK MEETING PHOTO GALLERY LINK The Jonathan Alder Local Schools Board of Education hosted its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The me...

Our kindergarten students have been full of excitement as they participated in a hands-on science unit about the life cycle of a chicken! As part of their learning, each class rec...

Tech Savvy Parenting: Raising Kids in a Digital Age Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00–7:30 PM | JAJHS Gymnasium Jonathan Alder Junior High is pleased to co-host an important event for...

Just before Spring Break, Canaan Middle School shone brightly with our annual 5th and 6th grade Talent Show. The event was a celebration of creativity and skill, featuring an impr...

This week, Monroe Elementary had the pleasure of hosting the April Board Meeting. During the meeting, Ms. Betha Maust and Mrs. Kelly Newman shared insights into an instructional s...

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) announced nominees for its 2025 Marquee Awards. Jonathan Alder High School received several nominations for its productio...

APPROVED 2025-26 Academic Calendar (PDF LINK) DRAFT 2026-27 Academic Calendar (PDF LINK) The Board of Education approved updates to the upcoming 2025-26 Academic Calen...

DR. THOMAS BIOGRAPHY PDF LINK Ohio Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas will be in attendance during Jonathan Alder's second annual AWS Space Night. Thomas, who has spent 44 days in space...

The 2025-26 Open Enrollment Application window for RETURNING open enrolled students is now open through April 30, 2025. Due to enrollment increases district wide, we are curr...

General Information Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm Location: Makoy Center Price: $65 Other questions about the event? Pleas...

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

Plain City Elementary first graders recently showcased their musical talents in a special informance—a unique presentation that highlights the educational journey of music class, ...

Monroe Elementary recently hosted a star-studded Curriculum Night with the theme “Roll Out the Red Carpet”, bringing the magic of movies to life for our students and families! It ...

NMSC Website Link Natalia Medici is the 19th student in the history of Jonathan Alder High School to be a National Merit Finalist. Medici is the first JAHS student since 2018 ...

PHOTO GALLERY LINK Canaan Middle School students took the stage for their production of Supervillains Anonymous at the Junior High Auditorium. After months of dedication and...

Jonathan Alder Junior High is proud to celebrate the return of the Power of the Pen program, an exciting and competitive creative writing team coached by 7th grade teacher, Mrs. A...