Tonight's MS boys basketball game at Camden WILL be played. The bus leaves at 4:30 with a 5:30 start. The JV/Varsity boys basketball games will be played at home tonight at 6 versus Hillsdale Academy. Thank you!
Good evening. NAJ had a half day scheduled for Wednesday, February 17 with teacher professional development in the afternoon. Because our back roads will not be clear until 9 or 10 tomorrow, we are going to postpone classes until Thursday. Teachers will be contacted for instructions on the afternoon online professional development sessions. Thank you.
There was a change with Hillsdale Academy regarding our basketball schedule. The game will now be held on Monday, February 22 at 6 pm at Hillsdale Academy. Disregard the date on the 27th.
NAJ is closed on Tuesday, February 16. Students and staff may take a traditional snow day. Go build a snowman! Thank you.
If you are interested in joining the online board meeting tonight at 7, please enter through this link. https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/88592529836?pwd=bWRGRDBjeTQ1d2JuUmxublVPdGYrZz09
Tonight's MS boys basketball game has been postponed until Friday. The game will take place at 5 pm, as the first part of a triple header with the Rams hosting Pittsford. Thank you!
MS girls start basketball practice on Monday, February 15 from 3-430. Thank you.
Here is the basketball schedule for next week.
Monday, February 8 : MS boys at Jackson Christian 530 bus leaves @ 430
Tuesday, February 9: JV and varsity girls basketball@waldron bus leaves 5pm game time 6pm
Wednesday, February 10: JV and Varsity boys basketball home with Waldron 6pm
NAJ is closed Friday, February 5. Exams will be moved to Monday. No online work is required tomorrow. Have a nice evening. - Wes Johnson
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.