Jonathan Alder Junior High School

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.

Get up, JAJHS! It’s Thanksgiving Feast Day at lunch! #BetterEveryDay

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.

🎉 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)

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.

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. ✨

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY #ElevateAlder #PioneerTogether

Time for day two of our National Principals Month celebration! Today, we're spotlighting the amazing leader of Jonathan Alder Junior High, Mr. Malany! 🎉

This is his seventh year with the Pioneers, and he's still grateful every day to work with our students, caring families, and dedicated staff!

Beyond the Office: Get to Know Mr. Malany!

When he's not leading JAJHS, you can find him:
📣 Cheering on his girls at their activities.
✈️ Traveling and working outside.
📚 Enjoying a great book.
🏀 Watching College Basketball (Go Duke!) and playing with his family dog, Boomer!

His favorite parts of the school year are the events where our students shine, like the pumpkin drop, dances, pep rallies, and classroom projects!

A Fun Fact & Daily Inspiration!
Ever heard him say, "Make it a Great Day, or Not…the Choice is Yours”? That daily word of wisdom comes straight from one of his own middle school teachers! What a wonderful legacy to carry on!

Join us in thanking Mr. Malany for his dedication to JAJHS!

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!

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY #ElevateAlder #PioneerTogether

It’s that time! Please be sure to have your student check out the Lost and Found table in the lobby for any lost items! #BetterEveryDay

We’re looking for another great staff member to join our team! Please share with anyone who may be interested in joining us as a paraprofessional! #BetterEveryDay https://www.applitrack.com/alder/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Jonathan+Alder+Jr.+High+School%22&AppliTrackJobId=802&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

We have so many great students and are excited to celebrate this crew with our first round of Student Shout Outs! #BetterEveryDay

It's a beautiful day to get some fresh air after lunch! #BetterEveryDay

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!

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY

Let's make it a fun Spirit Week, JAJHS! Monday is PJ Day! #BetterEveryDay

We're one week away from our fall Spirit Week! #BetterEveryDay

“Smiles, backpacks, laughter — that’s how we connect. 📚”

#jaCONNECT #alderFAMILY #ElevateAlder #PioneerTogether

These JAJHS teachers (and some questionable hairstyles) shared their “If I knew then what I know now” wisdom about their junior high years. We had a great first week around JAJHS!#BetterEveryDay

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