During the final week of school, Jonathan Alder Junior High School surprised Mr. Lach with a retirement ceremony. Thank you to Mr. Lach for 40 years of serving Pioneers!

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2 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
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lach high fiving students
lach high fiving students
lach and malany
lach and student
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lach speaking
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Have a "sweet" summer, Pioneers! Congratulations on an amazing 2025-26 school year!
2 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
Have a Sweet Summer, Pioneers!
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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3 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
School Principal Day
You Drive the Future! 🚌

Join us in celebrating our amazing transportation staff on #SchoolBusDriverAppreciationDay!
3 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
school bus driver appreciation day
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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3 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
School Lunch Hero Day
The Junior High Stadium revitalization project is underway. The bleachers, light poles and scoreboard have been removed. Additionally, power lines were moved underground.

We are excited for the future of this site and opportunities it will provide to the district's and community's athletic teams.
4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
Stadium view
Happy National Assistant Principal Week! ❤️🖤 Thank you to our incredible APs for your daily dedication, leadership, and unwavering support of our students and staff. We appreciate everything you do!
4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
Headshots of Assistant Principals in the district
During Spring Break next week, work will begin on the Junior High Stadium revitalization project. As we look ahead to these exciting improvements, we invite our community to stop by this weekend to take in the space and reflect on the memories made there over the years.
4 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
Aerial photo of junior high stadium
Message from the Superintendent regarding school delays, cancellations, and weather-related make-up days.

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6 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.
8 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
no school
Get up, JAJHS! It’s Thanksgiving Feast Day at lunch! #BetterEveryDay
8 months ago, Jonathan Alder Junior High School
dry erase menu board
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
2 hour delay november 21, 2025
🎉 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
world diabetes day
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.
9 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
2 hour delay monday november 10
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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9 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
portrait of a pioneer
teachers smiling
staff activity craft
staff discussing project
staff discussing project
staff smiling at presentation
staff discussing project
staff presenting project
pathways of a pioneer project
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!
9 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
Mr. Malany Vision Board
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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9 months ago, Jonathan Alder Local School District
High School Digital Fundraiser McDonalds
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
10 months ago, Jonathan Alder Junior High School
Lost and found table
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
10 months ago, Jonathan Alder Junior High School
job posting
We have so many great students and are excited to celebrate this crew with our first round of Student Shout Outs! #BetterEveryDay
10 months ago, Jonathan Alder Junior High School
bulletin board