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

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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Cloudy with a chance of inflatables, ice cream and smiles. Plain City Elementary celebrated their field day on Friday!

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CONNECT through service.

Students in Mrs. Knurek’s class at Jonathan Alder High School recently delivered summer activity kits to Mrs. Miller’s afternoon preschool class at Plain City Elementary as part of their Lead 4 Change service project.

Student-led from start to finish, students brainstormed ideas, collaborated with staff, created bilingual materials, designed a summer activity calendar, and assembled kits for ALL JA preschool students to help families stay connected to learning throughout the summer.

This project is a powerful example of students connecting creativity, leadership, and community to make a lasting impact across our district.

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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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You Drive the Future! 🚌

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

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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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!

Welcome back Donnie Nickey! The Alder grad, Ohio State Football National Champion, and former NFL safety visited Plain City Elementary on Monday as part of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.

Nickey will be the "challenge buddy" for PCES 3rd and 4th grade students participating in the Lt. Governor's fitness challenge over the next month.

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

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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.

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. ✨

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We're wrapping up our week-long celebration for National Principals Month by shining a spotlight on a phenomenal leader: Mrs. Savage of Plain City Elementary School! 🎉

This is Mrs. Savage's third year leading PCES, capping off an incredible 26-year career in education. Her leadership is all heart, focusing on a positive and supportive environment where every student feels valued and loved. ❤️

Get on the Energy Bus!

Mrs. Savage truly makes PCES a "Hall of Fame kind of place" where students and staff are "Enjoying the Ride!" Her warmth, humor, and genuine care are what make her such an inspiring principal.

What she loves outside of school:

🍕 Exploring different pizza places across Ohio with her family.
📚 Reading and watching movies.
🐾 Enjoying time with her dogs.

Thank you, Mrs. Savage, for your passion, energy, and dedication to the students and staff of Plain City Elementary!

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

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