Jonathan Alder Junior High School
August 12, 2022
Message from the Principal
JAJHS Families,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! This is going to be such an exciting year for your child as they attend Jonathan Alder Junior High School! At JAJHS, we are looking forward to getting to know our students’ unique personalities, celebrating and encouraging their talents, understanding and growing their academic knowledge, and pushing their critical thinking and problem solving skills. This is all done in a safe and supportive learning environment that honors the rich traditions within our community!
Junior high years can be such a unique time for many adolescents. We know it can be a time of growth and discovery but also a time of anxieties and challenges. The JAJHS staff recognizes this and constantly works to support our students through these dynamic times of their lives. We want our kids to go home challenged, cared for, celebrated, and supported. Studies consistently show the value of strong school-home partnerships and we look forward to working with you on this journey throughout the school year.
It was great to see so many families at our Student-Parent Orientations this past week! If you were unable to attend, the slides from the presentation can be found here.
Here are some important back-to-school details:
Students’ Schedules
Instructions for accessing schedules were shared with students this past week. Additional information can be found on our website. We will have additional paper copies of schedules available at Open House (8/15) and on the first day of school (8/17).
Open House
7th Graders and any new-to-the-building 8th Graders: An Open House will be held Monday, August 15th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. This will be an opportunity for students to walk-through their schedules, briefly meet teachers, and familiarize themselves with the building. Students may drop off supplies in their homerooms at this time if they’d like to.
8th Graders: 8th graders are invited to walk-through their schedules on Friday, August 12th from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The building hallways will be open for students to re-familiarize themselves with classroom locations. 8th graders can bring their supplies the first week of school .
Other Details/Questions
Please continue to follow us on social media for FAQ posts about other back-to-school information.
Building Website (bell schedule, handbook, supply list, etc.)
Again, we are so excited about the great things that will be happening at JAJHS this year! Please know that your child is special to the JAJHS teachers and that our team will work hard to ensure your student has a positive experience in our building. We appreciate the trust you place in us and do not take this charge lightly. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our school office if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Ryan Malany
Principal
Jonathan Alder Junior High School
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
8/10/22 Class Schedules available online for 7th and 8th graders
8/12/22 Returning 8th graders can walk their schedules
8/15/22 Open House for 7th graders and new 8thgraders 6:30PM - 7:30PM
8/17/22 First Day of School
9/05/22 Labor Day/No School
Message from the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
My name is Scott Moyer and I am excited to be a part of the junior high family as the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director! I know this building is filled with great kids and the teaching staff has high expectations for themselves and the students. I can't wait to see the great things our students will accomplish in the classroom and on the playing field!
A few things about me: This will be my 16th year in education. I graduated from The University of Toledo and spent my first eleven years in the Olentangy school district where I taught 7th grade math. I also coached basketball for many years and was the Athletic Director the last few years. Also for 3 years, I was the Marysville Bunsold Middle School Athletic Director and Assistant High School Athletic Director. My wife Jen and I live in Marysville with our 4 boys and a Chinese Pug named Mia. Our family loves to be outdoors playing baseball, exploring metro parks and fishing. In the summer when we are not at the baseball diamond or traveling for tournaments , we love to spend time on Lake Erie.
A quick fall sports update. Our football, cheerleading, cross country and volleyball teams have started official practice and are wrapping up their 2nd week of practice to prepare for their scrimmages next week. If you are interested in attending a volleyball or football game this year, we have four different options for ticketing to attend. We can not take cash at the ticketing gate for any athletic event.
Volleyball/Football Junior High Season Pass: We will be offering a football and a volleyball season pass which will be good for 1 person per pass. These passes can only be used at junior high games and will be posted on our ticketing website by next week.
10 event Pass: Similar to a punch card, this pass will be good for 10 events throughout the fall and winter season. You may mix and match what junior high events you go to and it is only to be used for junior high games.
Online Tickets: Single game tickets will be posted on our ticketing website to purchase prior to each event.
Point of Sale: Don’t have a pass or forgot to buy an online ticket prior to the event? If you have a debit or credit card, you will be able to purchase tickets at the gate using our credit card system.
Passes and ticketing information will be posted next week to our ticketing website:
I can't wait to meet our newest students and get started on the school year! If you have any questions or concerns about athletics or ticketing, please feel free to reach out to me here at the junior high!
Go Pioneers!
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders
- Enter the far entrance closest to the old football field.
- Stay in line and follow the cones around the gravel lot.
- Please pull all the way up if you're able to and unload near the back entrance.
- Exit through the middle driveway.
- Students should arrive between 7:00 and 7:25. Doors will be locked until 7:00.
Afternoon Pick-Up
- Enter the far entrance closest to the old football field.
- Stay in line and follow the lane lines.
- We will fill lanes from left to right and dismiss in order to pull up to the pick-up area.
- Once your child loads, you may carefully pull around waiting cars to exit.
- Students dismiss at 2:21.
Thank you for your patience as these processes begin the first few days of school. We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe.
Canvas and Digital Tools Support
Bus Questions
If you are new to the district and you have questions pertaining to your student riding the bus, you can contact Misti Albanese in Transportation at albanemi@japioneers.org
Note: Bus drivers will be contacting all parents/guardians of bus riders with pick-up and drop-off information a few days before school starts.
Reminders from JAJHS Office
Fees and Forms
Please be sure to complete all of your back-to-school forms on Final Forms. Fees can be paid in the school office.
Immunizations
Reminder to all Parents/Guardians of 7th graders:
Please turn in Immunization records showing your 7th grader received the required TDAP and Meningitis Vaccines or an Exemption Form, if necessary. You can Fax the records to the junior high office at 614-873-0845 or email them to maloonle@japioneers.org.
Medications at School
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 “Distribution/Student Use of Medicines/Medications” must be completed and turned in to the junior high office with the medication to be administered.
About Us
Email: maloonle@japioneers.org
Website: http://www.alder.k12.oh.us/
Location: Jonathan Alder Junior High School, Killbury-Huber Road, Plain City, OH, USA
Phone: 614-873-4635
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanalderjrhigh/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @AlderJHS
