Canaan Middle School

Jonathan Alder Students and Families, I hope you are finding time this summer to invest in family time, recharge, and fill your “enjoyment cups.” This season is a gift to step ba...

The Jonathan Alder Board of Education hosted a town-hall style community forum event on the evening of June 10, 2025. The Board invited community members to share their thoughts o...

PDF VERSION What Parents and Community Members Need to Know About HB 335 The Bottom Line: Education is a human-centered business. Teachers and support staff serve as the ...

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

CMS Digital Meal Menus The Food Services Department has made an adjustment to the lunch menu for Thursday, April 10, 2025. The cafeteria staff will now serve the following: ...

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

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...