Canaan Middle School

Enjoy the first @Alder District E-Newsletter of the 2025-26 school year!


LINK: https://bit.ly/47IBTiN

Smile, it's the first day!

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY #ElevateAlder #PioneerTogether

We can't wait to welcome back our Pioneers tomorrow! The excitement is buzzing for Day 1 of the 2025-26 school!

Be sure to check out the Back-to-School hub for information leading up to the first day of school!

Hub Link: https://bit.ly/4c9EaCq

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY #ELEVATEAlder #PioneerTOGETHER

✨ Our classrooms are coming together and getting close to ready for a brand new school year at CMS! Teachers have been working hard to set up welcoming, engaging spaces where students can learn and grow. We can’t wait for our hallways and classrooms to be filled with the energy of our students again! ✨

📅 Important Dates

5th Grade Open House: August 19 (5–7 PM)

6th Grade Open House: August 20 (5–7 PM)

First Day of School: August 21 🎉

Please check our school website for specific details on when your student’s timeslot is based on last name for Open House nights.

The countdown is on—we’re excited to see our students and families soon! ❤️📚

Message from School Board President, Mrs. Sonia Walker.

Why Now, Bond Issue November 2025

#alderFAMILY

After hearing from JAHS students about the impact of Agricultural Education & FFA, our district leaders toured the Madison County Fair on July 7th!

They met amazing Alder students who shared their fair roles — from animal care to leadership duties. So proud of their dedication and hard work!

Thanks to everyone who made the visit meaningful.

#alderFAMILY

Less than 1️⃣ week until our Special Board Meeting Community Forum to discuss the recent bond issue and the district's Facilities Master Plan. Submit your questions ahead of time here: https://bit.ly/4329npR #alderFAMILY

School's Out! It's Summer Time, Pioneers! #alderFAMILY

📣 Join the Conversation – Community Forum! 📣 We’re inviting all community members to a Special Board of Education Meeting & Community Forum to hear updates, ask questions, and help shape the future of our schools. 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 📍 Location: JA High School, Auditeria 🕒 Time: 6:30 PM 🎯 We want your input! Take our short survey to share what matters most to you: https://bit.ly/4329npR

Every school day begins and ends with a hero — our dedicated school bus drivers. #alderFAMILY #NationalSchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay

We had an amazing informational parent night on Tuesday! Thank you to Emily Czerniejewski, an Assistant United States Attorney with the Southern District of Ohio, for visiting and sharing important information with our families on Tech Saavy Parenting and raising children in a digital age! #alderFAMILY

Jonathan Alder is more than just a school district — it's a FAMILY. In recent days, several of our families have faced incredibly difficult circumstances. In moments like these, let’s surround one another with care, compassion, and the comforting strength of our community. #alderFAMILY #PioneerTogether

ALDER FAMILY, please join us in thanking our superhero Board of Education for their service! January is School Board Recognition Month, and we are celebrating all month long. Help us thank these education leaders for preparing today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

As we approach Winter Break, here is a Digital Wellness Challenge Calendar for our JA Families! LINK: https://bit.ly/41yaJrP #alderFAMILY

The Community Advisory Team held its 4th meeting last Thursday. The group of 60+ community and staff members were able to narrow master facility planning options down to 2 similar plans for the district's future. For meeting details, visit the link ⤵️ https://elevatealder.com/cat-4/ #alderFAMILY

Help us highlight different career paths for our students! See the image below for additional information! #alderFAMILY

All smiles as our #alderFAMILY welcomed Chris Nikic to the district on November 26th! Chris is the first person with Down syndrome and the first Special Olympics athlete to complete the 140+ mile Ironman. He spoke to CMS, JAJHS and JAHS students about his journey and the 1% Better Habit. Special thank you to the Jonathan Alder Education Foundation for making this event possible!

In collaboration with the Jonathan Alder Education Foundation, we are excited to bring Chris Nikic to Jonathan Alder! INFO: https://www.alder.k12.oh.us/article/1884347 #alderFAMILY

From smashing pumpkins to an update on the Community Advisory Team, check out our @Alder November E-Newsletter! #alderFAMILY LINK: https://bit.ly/3ACIZav

All SMILES on Day 1! So happy to have our #alderFAMILY back in the school buildings!