Click Here to Read the COVID Update from Superintendent Starks

Thank you so much for all your support and for being so cooperative during this time of caution. All proper protocols are being implemented to ensure the safety of our scholars & staff. Please click the headline to read the full letter from our superintendent.

Happy Fall Break! No School for Staff & Scholars on October 9

There will be no school for staff & scholars on Friday, October 9th. Regularly scheduled classes resume on Monday, October 12th.

Say Cheese! Picture Day is September 30

Lifetouch photographers will be coming to our campus to take class and individual pictures on Wednesday, September 30th. Scholars are NOT required to wear school uniforms for the day. Order forms will be sent home with your scholar or you can order online at www.mylifetouch.com

Fall Is In the Air! Get the Latest News from the TLJA Times

Let's make it a great fall season at TLJ! Click the headline to read our September family newsletter

Jaguar Pride News! Get the latest updates from TLJA Middle School

Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year! We are so happy that each of you is part of our middle school family. Whether you are learning face-to-face or virtually you are important to the learning in your classroom.

TLJA Times: Welcome Back to School!

We are excited to be back in school with our scholars, virtually and in-person. Read our newsletter to get the latest news at TLJ.

Welcome Back Scholars and Parents! School Starts Virtually on August 10th! Get Your Guide to eLearning!

School Starts August 10th! Review Our Reopening Plan for the Fall

School is back in session August 10th and we want to ensure our staff and scholars can return safely. Please click the headline above to review our reopening procedures for the new school year.

Take the Return to School Family Survey

We hope all our families are safe and well! Please help us prepare to re-open our school and welcome you back this fall by clicking the headline above to take a brief family survey.

Now Enrolling Grades K-5 at Timothy L. Johnson Academy!

Join us for the 2020-2021 school year: Free eLearning platform, 1 to 1 scholar technology, on-site Boys and Girls Club, parent employment opportunities, and much more! Space is limited, visit us today to reserve your scholar's seat.

Free Summer Advantage for K-6: Sign Up Today!

Summer is almost here and Summer Advantage registration is open! For 5 weeks scholars will engage virtually with their peers and teachers in fun virtual clubs, learn math and reading, hear from special guest speakers, and go on virtual field trips! Scholars will also receive a n iPad or chromebook + a backpack full of supplies to support their continued summer learning. Space is limited. Sign up today!

eLearning Help Desk is Now Available!

We are excited to announce that our eLearning Help Center is now available! We know that remote learning comes with some challenges and we are here to help! Parents and scholars can chat with a Help Desk person Monday - Friday, 8 am - 8 pm. Visit the PLA eLearning homepage at phalenacademies.org/elearning to get help today.

Congratulations to Our Support Staff of the Year, Mr. Chapman!

Shining a light on the people who work tirelessly to support our staff, families and scholars 🌟 Congratulations to our Support Staff of the Year, Mr. Chapman! Thank you for all you do to support our school!

Congratulations to Our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Loomis-Wanjema!

Teaching is the profession that creates all other professions. Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Loomis-Wanjema! Thank you for all you do to help our scholars soar!

The Learning Continues!

Learning from home can be as easy as 1-2-3. Enter your virtual classroom today by following these steps!

Show Your Core: Thank you, Ms. Wells!

We love our educators for the amazing work they do in exercising the PLA Core Values to help our scholars excel. Thank you to Ms. Wells for showing your Core: CHILDREN FIRST Our teachers continue to go above and beyond!

Schools Adapting to COV-19: Phalen Academies to Launch E-Learning Platforms at Its 22 Schools Across the Country

Despite the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has posed, we are determined to continue to meet the unique needs of each scholar in each of our schools. Support our scholars as they strive to maintain learning gains.

UPDATE: Indiana Governor Mandates All Schools Close Through May 1

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced that all Indiana schools will be closed until at least May 1, 2020. Additionally, all state-mandated tests have been canceled for the current academic year. The PLA team is doing everything possible to ensure that our scholars continue receiving meals and maintain their learning during the mandated school closures. Please continue to check your school’s website and social media for the latest updates.

PLA Monitoring of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

PLA is working to monitor the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will work to share updates as we learn more.

Scholars and Staff Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day!

“You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.” TLJ scholars and staff celebrated Dr. Seuss day and had some help from our friends at Trine University! We love encouraging our scholars to have fun reading every day!