We will continue to add additional information prior to the start of the 2025-26 school year. Please continue to periodically check our Back to School Hub.
Important Dates and Supply Lists
View each school below for additional information on supply lists, as well as specific orientation and open house dates.
The first day of school is scheduled for: Thursday, August 21, 2025*
*For Kindergarten only, there will be a staggered start on the 21st and 22nd. Your elementary school administrators will provide more information closer to the start of the school year.
Helpful Resources
Message from the Superintendent
Click the image above for a welcome message from Dr. James Miller, Jonathan Alder Local Schools Superintendent.
Stay Connected with Your Child's Transportation Schedule
We’re excited to continue our partnership with Stopfinder—a convenient, all-in-one app that lets you easily view and share your student’s transportation schedule.
New families will receive an email invitation to register. Since the email comes from Stopfinder (not directly from JA Schools), it may land in your spam or junk folder, so be sure to check there too.
Need help getting started? Visit the TRANSPORTATION button above for helpful resources and step-by-step videos on how to use the app.
If you have questions, please contact our Transportation Coordinator, Misti Graber, (Email Link).
Breakfast & Lunch Menus Available for August 2025
Breakfast and lunch menus for August 2025 are now available. To view menus, meal prices, and for more information, click on the image above.
High School & Junior High Athletic Passes
Jonathan Alder High School and Junior High athletic passes for 2025-26 HOME events will be available soon. Visit the virtual athletic ticket office in the link below for additional information and to purchase passes.