Plain City Elementary

In the summer of 2024, Mrs. Farmwald at Plain City Elementary took the wheel and brought the nationally recognized Energy Bus for Schools curriculum to life in her classroom—and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( PDF LINK ) Columbus, OHIO -- The Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) announced that Plain City Elementary 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...

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...

On May 5, Plain City Elementary had the absolute joy of welcoming beloved children's author Laura Numeroff for a special visit! Known for her whimsical and imaginative storytellin...

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

Our kindergarten students have been full of excitement as they participated in a hands-on science unit about the life cycle of a chicken! As part of their learning, each class rec...

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...

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

Plain City Elementary first graders recently showcased their musical talents in a special informance—a unique presentation that highlights the educational journey of music class, ...