Jonathan Alder Junior High
May 23, 2025
Message from the Principal
JAJHS Families,
It is so hard to believe we have arrived at the final newsletter and week of the year!
Around JAJHS, our students have been busy with special end-of-the-year projects, activities, and trips. Many of our 8th grade students visited Gettysburg and Washington, DC, last week! They toured a number of historical and important sites and made great memories together. Other 8th grade students enjoyed several special local trips and activities in our community!
Our 7th graders traveled to Junior Achievement’s Finance Park this week to experience some real-world simulations including financial and career planning!
As we head into the final week, I want to take a moment to again thank you for sending us such wonderful kids this year. We have truly enjoyed watching them learn and grow in so many ways. From athletics and fine arts to social skills and community service - our kids have shown success in so many ways.
Our last day of school is next Friday, May 30th. Final 4th Quarter report cards will be mailed home the following week.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Sincerely,
Mr. Malany
Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
May 30th - 8th Grade Pool Party & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Final Report Cards will be mailed the first full week of June.
Updated calendar information is always available on the building website.
JAJHS Football Parent Meeting
There will be a informational football parent meeting for any current 6th/7th grade student interested in junior high football for next season on May 28th at 6:30 PM in the junior high gym. Please contact Coach Bates (batesosu10@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
8th Grade Pool Party
We are so excited about the 8th grade Pool Party!
We need your help to pull off this epic day for our kids. Please take a look at the sign-up and sign up where/how you can help. Non-perishable items can be sent in anytime, but we would love to have them by May 28th. Your student can just give them to their 1st period teacher. Please send all food in containers that DO NOT need to be returned. Please label all food/donations as "8th grade pool party" before sending them in. Perishable items must be brought in or dropped off by 7:30 on Friday, May 30th.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Nicol - nicolch@japioneers.org
Tennis Summer Clinic
Summer Free Lunch!
Madison County Fair - Livestock 101
Facilities Update and Planning
Click the link below for important Facilities Master Plan updates from the Superintendent's Office.
- All communications, power points, videos, presentations and data points are posted on ElevateAlder.com
K-8 Art and PE Summer Camp
Don't Miss Out! Art and PE Summer Camp Registration is now OPEN!!
Join us for a fun filled week of hands on art projects and high energy games while learning new skills. June 9-13th, 3 sections to choose from. Camp open to current Kindergarten - 8th grade. Click here to register.
Jonathan Alder Youth Football Camp 2025
Please click HERE to sign up for the JA Youth Football Camp this summer! It is for students entering 2nd - 8th grade in the fall.
Common Sense Media
Commonsense Media is an online tool that can help parents and students make informed decisions regarding media use. This tool can be used for many types of media, including books, movies, video games, and apps.
Digital Tools for Families
Our website contains information and helpful digital learning tools for our
JA families. Please click here to access helpful resources such as Canvas
support, digital safety, forms, communication, and more!
Sometimes parents ask that school personnel administer medication to their child during the school day. When this is necessary, we require written permission and instructions from the parent and in some instances from the doctor. The required form must be completed and turned in to the junior high office with the medication to be administered.
Come Work With Us!
2025-2026 Calendar Update
Please note that our school calendar for 2025-2026 has changed. The first day of school for students is now on Thursday, August 21st.