Canaan Middle School

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3 days ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

The #AlderFamily staff is ready to go and make an Impact on each and every student! We hosted our annual staff convocation on Wednesday morning and look forward to welcoming our students on Thursday!

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4 days ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

We welcomed new staff late last week with New Staff Orientation. Join us in welcoming our newest Pioneers to the #AlderFamily!

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4 days ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Have a "sweet" summer, Pioneers! Congratulations on an amazing 2025-26 school year!

3 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

High school graduation might be this Sunday but this week we have seen preschool graduation at Monroe Elementary and Plain City Elementary, plus D.A.R.E. graduation at Canaan Middle School!

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3 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Sunshine and smiles at Canaan Middle School Field Day!

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3 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

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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4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

You Drive the Future! 🚌

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

4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

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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4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

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? 🗳️🧇

4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

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

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7 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Jonathan Alder Families As we move through the winter months, I want to provide clarity on how decisions are made regarding school delays or cancellations due to inclement weather. These decisions are never based on a single factor. District officials closely monitor multiple conditions, including temperatures at bus start times, wind chill during student pickup, road and driving conditions, visibility concerns such as fog, and whether conditions are improving at sunrise. We are in constant communication with crews who are actively driving routes, the Madison and Union County Sheriff’s Offices, and surrounding school districts. This collaboration with neighboring superintendents allows us to compare conditions across counties and make informed, safety-centered decisions. Our goal is always to communicate decisions as quickly as possible while ensuring student and staff safety remains our highest priority. Families have also asked about missed school and make-up days being required. Under Ohio law and Board Policy 8210, school districts are accountable for meeting a required number of instructional hours rather than a limited number of calamity days. Jonathan Alder Local Schools proactively builds additional instructional hours into the school calendar to account for potential weather-related closures. At this time, despite recent closures, the district remains above the state-required minimum instructional hours, and no make-up days are anticipated based on days missed so far. We will continue to monitor instructional hours closely and will communicate with families should that status change. Thank you for your continued understanding, patience, and support as we navigate winter weather together. We are grateful to welcome students back to school this week with beautiful skies, crisp air, and the sun shining.

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.

9 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

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.

9 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

🎉 Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day! 🎉

On Friday, November 14th, we encourage all students to WEAR BLUE to show support for diabetes awareness.

We know you love wearing your Jonathan Alder gear, and you absolutely should! Simply incorporate a shade of blue with small accessories, such as:

💙 Blue accessories (jewelry, pins, scarves)

💙 Blue footwear (socks, laces)

💙 Blue clothing underneath (undershirts)

9 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Due to inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions, Jonathan Alder Local Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, November 10, 2025. Please continue to follow the district website and social media channels for any additional updates.

10 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Connecting our "Best Days" for a Future Ready school year! 🤝 Our staff spent professional development time on Nov. 4 diving deep into what makes learning truly irresistible through the "Best Days" activity. By identifying the conditions that make "magic happen" in the classroom, we're investing in our students and staff to elevate our community!

This shared reflection is all about strengthening the connections between our instructional strategies and optimal learning experiences. We believe in the value of every life and are committed to supporting each person's potential to contribute to our future. ✨

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10 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

It's day three of our National Principals Month celebration, and today we are celebrating the incredible leader of Canaan Middle School, Mr. Walter! 🎉

This is Mr. Walter's fourth year with the JA/Canaan family, and we are so proud and blessed to have him working with our amazing staff and students every day. The CMS team is truly a family!

Outside of the Hallways...
When he’s not guiding our students at Canaan Middle School, you can find him:

☀️ Spending time outdoors!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Cheering on his kids at their activities.
🐾 Going for walks with his wife and their dog, Chubbs!

Join us in giving a huge shout-out to Mr. Walter for his dedication to making Canaan Middle School a great place to learn and grow!

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10 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

Our Plain City McDonald’s is helping Jonathan Alder Athletics! 10% of ALL DIGITAL SALES made in the APP on Thursday, October 23, get DONATED BACK TO ALDER. Support our local McDonald’s TODAY and Support JA Athletics!

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10 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

High School Digital Fundraiser McDonalds

Let's start the weekend strong! Drop off non-perishable items at school or the Plain City Municipal Building. Join us in supporting our local community!

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11 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District

📏✂️ Teamwork in action! Last week in math class, students worked in groups to create the longest paper chains, discovering that every team member plays a key role. Students brainstormed, compromised, and adapted their strategies—skills that go beyond the classroom! Next up: diving into our first unit on Ratios & Rates. 🔢💡

12 months ago, Canaan Middle School