Jonathan Alder Junior High

May 9, 2025

Message from the Principal

JAJHS Families,

I hope you’ve had a great week!

We now have the Ohio State Tests in the rearview mirror and are excited about all of the upcoming activities around JAJHS. From the 8th Grade Washington DC Trip and other 8th grade adventures to the 7th Grade Junior Achievement Finance Park trip, we have some busy days ahead creating lasting memories!

A big thanks to Mr. Peck for his work in setting up and leading the JAJHS Art Show this week! It was great to see our students’ talents on display!

Please be sure to review the rest of the newsletter for other important information.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Mr. Malany

Principal

Important Upcoming Dates

May 10th - Student Council Spring Fling - 6:00-8:00 PM

May 13th - 16th - 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip

May 20th - Spring Choir Concert

May 30th - 8th Grade Pool Party & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Updated calendar information is always available on the building website.

JAJHS Hawaiian Spring Fling

Our last dance of the year is Saturday, May 10th from 6-8 PM. The theme for our Spring Fling is Hawaiian! If you would like to volunteer as a chaperone or donate supplies, please follow this link: https://signup.com/go/CEJfCoS. The cost of admission will be $5 at the door. While PTO is donating pizza and there will be donated water, Lil E's food truck will be there if your child would like to bring money for an ice cream treat. We look forward to seeing your child there for a more casual experience!

8th Grade Washington, D.C. Updates

Tuesday, May 13th - students must arrive at JAJHS for departure between 5:45-6:00 A.M. - buses will leave JAJHS promptly by 6:30 A.M.

Spring Choir Concert

Mark your calendars for the the final choir concert of the year on Tuesday, May 20th, at the Jonathan Alder high school. The junior high choir will perform at 6:30 PM and the high school choir will perform at 7:30 PM. Stay tuned for additional details.

Thank You from 7th Grade Math

The 7th Grade Math Teachers would like to thank parents for their generous donations for our Math OST Olympics. Students worked hard during this time and the prizes made this experience more engaging and enjoyable! We appreciate your support.

Madison County Math Contest

Congratulations to our outstanding 7th and 8th graders who competed in the Madison County Math Contest! Alder had a strong showing, with Landon Garner placing 2nd and Morgan Shaw placing 3rd for 7th grade. In 8th grade, Ryan Nicol earned 1st place and Daniel Farmwald took 2nd. We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and impressive achievements—way to represent Alder!

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

Students were given permission slips this week for our annual 8th-grade Pool Party, which will be held on May 30th. If you need another copy of the permission slip here is the link. These forms and money should be returned no later than Thursday, May 8th. Checks should be made payable to "JAJHS PTO."

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.