Jonathan Alder Junior High

April 23rd/24th - State Testing for 7th & 8th Grade ELA

April 30th - State Testing for 7th & 8th Grade Math and Algebra

May 2nd - State Testing for 8th Grade Science

May 2nd - JAJHS Spring Choir Concert

May 8th - JAJHS Art Show

May 9th - JAJHS Spring Band Concert

May 11th - Spring Fling

May 14th-17th - 8th Grade D.C. Trip

May 23rd - Last Day of School!!

Ohio's State Tests

Each spring, Ohio students are administered the Ohio State Tests. To assist families with planning for any appointments or trips, here are the dates we anticipate testing:

7TH GRADE OST'S

April 23rd: Language Arts Part 1

April 24th: Language Arts Part 2

April 30th: Math Parts 1 and 2

8TH GRADE OST'S

April 23rd: Language Arts Part 1

April 24th: Language Arts Part 2

April 30th: Math and Algebra Parts 1 and 2

May 2nd: Science Parts 1 and 2

GEOMETRY OST'S (at High School)

TBD

Our JAJHS Spring Choir concert will be May 2nd at 6:30 PM at Jonathan Alder High School. Students need to be there by 5:30 PM in the HS Auditeria and will be performing music from their last quarter for the 23-24 school year!

Jr. High Art Show!

When: May 8th from 6-8pm

Where: Jr. High Library

Come out and enjoy artwork made by both first and second semester junior. high art students from the 2023-2024 school year. There is a lot of talent on display this year and we are looking forward to showcasing all of it! It will all take place from 6-8pm Monday, May 8th. The newly-renovated library will serve as a fun space to host the event! Students will be notified beforehand as to whether or not they have work in the show (not all students will have work on display). I can't wait to see you there!

When: Thursday, May 9th @ 7pm (Students report @ 6:15pm)

Where: JAHS Auditeria

*Specific Band information for students will be sent out this week. There will be a short informational marching band meeting for 8th grade families immediately after the concert *

Congratulations to 7th grade Band Students Morgyn Craney and Kenna Dietry for performing solos at the Ohio Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Event Saturday, April 6th at Dublin Scioto High School.

Our Spring Fling is scheduled for Saturday, May 11th from 6-8 PM. The theme is Retro Neon and the cost is $5 at the door. Students can bring extra money for Lil E's if they would like! If you can volunteer or donate items, please visit this link.

If your student will be in 7th or 8th grade in the fall of 2024 and is interested in playing volleyball, there is a parent/student information meeting on Monday, April 15th, 2024, at 4:30 P.M., in the JAJHS gym.

Contact Information:

7th Grade Coach Ashley Kolbeck: ark0512@swcsd.us

8th Grade Coach Jim Eudaily: jeudaily@gmail.com

English Invitation

Spanish Invitation

The Madison County Family and Children First Council recently held an informational meeting for families regarding the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes. A recording of the meeting can be found here.

Moving forward, we are only able to accept checks from parents and/or students made out to the following:

• Jonathan Alder Local Schools
• JA
• Jonathan Alder

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.

Email: cazareje@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