The 2024-25 Student Handbook was approved by the Board of Education at the May 13, 2024 Regular Meeting.

The Jonathan Alder Local School District (JALSD) is located in a predominantly rural area primarily in Madison County and extends into Union County to the north. It is situated about 25 miles northwest of Columbus and neighboring Marysville, Hilliard, Dublin, West Jefferson, London and Mechanicsburg. Sixteen miles of US Highway 42 connects the school community from north to south and the geographical area spans 109 square miles (most of which is comprised of rich agricultural and farming land.)

Jonathan Alder Local Schools is composed of one high school, one junior high school, one middle school and two elementary schools. It has a current enrollment of 2300 students and employs approximately 275 administrators, teachers, and support staff to serve the student population.

Boundary Map

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A major component of the educational program (at the school) is to prepare students to become responsible citizens by learning how to conduct themselves properly and in accordance with established standards. Students are expected to behave in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and rules and Board policies and Administrative Guidelines, and in a way that respects the rights and safety of others. Staff will take corrective action to discipline a student and/or to modify the student's behavior when a student's behavior does not fall within these parameters.

School staff may report suspected criminal misconduct by a student to law enforcement. Law enforcement officers will be permitted to carry out necessary law enforcement functions in the schools, including the removal of a student from school grounds in appropriate circumstances.