Earlier today, MDHHS released an updated emergency order that goes into effect on Monday, Feb. 8, which will allow full practices in winter contact sports to begin with competition to follow.
Here is the updated listing of the winter contact sports tournament dates with new “first contest” dates. Remember that regular season contests can be scheduled in all winter sports up until the date of the MHSAA Finals in each sport as long as schools stay within the weekly limits (e.g. maximum of 3 basketball games in a week).
Girls Basketball
First contest: Feb. 8
Districts: March 22, 24, 26
Regionals: March 29, 31
Quarterfinals: April 5
Semifinals: April 7
Finals: April 9
Boys Basketball
First contest: Feb. 8
Districts: March 23, 25, 27
Regionals: March 30, April 1
Quarterfinals: April 6
Semifinals: April 8
Finals: April 10
Schools, teams and individuals must wear a mask at all times, including during active participation (while “in the game”) during all practices and competition. For schools, teams and individuals that are “masked” at all times during practices and games, there is no COVID rapid testing requirement for practice and play.
The internet and phone services have been restored. Thank you for your patience while it was down.
The internet and phones in the district are down right now. We will let you know when it's back up. In the meantime, if you have an urgent message for your student, please text Wes Johnson at 810-730-7473 and the message will be delivered. Thank you.
Good evening. Due to numerous reports of car accidents and hazardous back road conditions, NAJ is going to have a traditional snow day on Monday, February 1. High school and middle school in person students should prepare for exams. Elementary students so not have to login tomorrow. Thank you.
There will be no girls junior pro practice on Sunday at 1. Thank you.
Congrats to Abi Nunez, who will take her outstanding volleyball skills to Lake Michigan College next season. Abi's illustrious NAJ career was capped by setting 3 school records including season attack attempts: (1,095), career attack attempts (3,784), and career kills (1,310). Abi was named League MVP and earned Third Team All State. Well done, Abi! We're proud of you!
Hello NAJ families. If your child is an elementary student with an IPAD given by the school, please have your student bring it to their teacher on Friday. We have to make some adjustments to the devices. Thank you.
The School of Choice window is opening yet again and despite NAJ showing dramatic growth over the past four years, we have a few openings.
We have immediate openings in Grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. If you are interested in joining the Ram family, please call Julie Beach for MS and HS at 517-689-1712, or Sandy Old at the Elementary at 517-689-1742. You can also reach out to Superintendent Wes Johnson at 517-689-1701, or anytime on his cell at 810-730-7473. Go Rams!
NAJ will be having a virtual school day today due to treacherous road conditions. Thank you.
Just a reminder that NAJ does have school on Monday, January 18, but does have a half day on Wednesday, January 20. Have a wonderful day.
Middle School boys basketball will begin on Monday, January 25. The practices will run 3-4:30. Interested students must have a physical on file in order to participate. Thank you.
10th grade parents and students can learn about the Early Middle College, a program that could save you thousands of dollars and get your student many college credits. Join us Tuesday evening at 6 on Zoom!
https://zoom.us/j/98513953409
10th grade parents and students, please consider joining us!
Hello. If you student rides the bus, he or she will be temperature scanned at the bus stop. If your student drives or is driven to school, they will be temperature checked at the entrance. If your student is ill, please do not send them to school. Thank you for your assistance.
Thank you for making our toy distribution a great success. Over 120 kids enjoyed receiving toys and we are planning an even bigger event next Christmas. NAJ is a tremendous place and I am grateful for all of the love shown! Merry Christmas from NAJ!
The North Adams-Jerome School District has a two-year vacant position on the Board of Education. Requirements to apply include residency within the NAJ district, availability to attend meetings on two Monday evenings monthly, and an interest in promoting the educational programs and growth of the school district in a positive way.
Application letters of interest should be addressed to
North Adams-Jerome School District
4555 Knowles Rd.
North Adams, MI 49262
Attn: Linda Paille, Board President
Applications will be accepted until January 8, 2021.
If you live in the North Adams-Jerome school district and are a registered voter, PLEASE come to the school today by 6 pm to sign our petition to get our bond proposals on the March ballot. We need your support! We need 50 signatures today! We can come to your car if you'd like. Thank you!
Board meeting will be held online @ 7 pm Monday, December 21 on Zoom. Here is the link if you would like to join .
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/86580099924
We have toys for EVERY preschool through 5th grade student and will disburse them on Monday, December 21 between 10:30 and 6. Santa will greet your child and you can snap a picture if you'd like. Due to limited supplies, we can only serve current students of NAJ. The middle school and high school kids will receive a different gift later this year. If you receive food delivery, Santa will be coming along and will deliver the food and the toy. If neither of those options work, Santa can deliver your gift on Tuesday. Please text Wes Johnson at 810-730-7473 immediately if you need the toy delivered on Tuesday and we will make it happen. Thank you and Merry Christmas from NAJ!
Dear NAJ family:
After discussion with staff, conversations with community members, and data trends regarding infection, we have decided to resume in person learning on January 4 rather than January 11, if the government does not issue a shut down order. Our staff has worked tirelessly to provide online instruction and have done well, but these times have confirmed that the best place for kids is in the building with direct instruction from our professional educators. The mental health strain on families is high and I believe the long term effects of being away from school outweigh all other factors. Covid is something we will have to deal with, but I don’t want it to prevent us from helping our kids get the personal education and services they need and deserve. We are looking forward to being back to in person learning and are confident that 2021 will be a phenomenal year for all of us! If you have any questions, please reach out to me through my personal cell phone at 810-730-7473, or email me at wes.johnson@najps.org. Thank you.