John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills Secondary

09/08/2026

🏐 IT’S GAME DAY, PATRIOTS!

Our JAA Girls Volleyball team is ready to hit the court!

Come out, bring the energy, and cheer on our scholars as they represent JAA with determination, teamwork, and Patriot pride.

Every serve. Every set. Every point. Let’s hear those stands!

🇺🇸 LET’S GO, PATRIOTS!

09/05/2026

Congratulations to the cast of Oliver! JR, our 5th through 8th grade musical presentation:
Oliver Twist: BRIGHAM COPE
Artful Dodger: MARCUS CROWE
Fagin: EMILY SANDFORD
Nancy: SAVANNAH COPE
Bill Sikes: LEVI ANFINSON
Mr. Bumble: RYKER MCMAINS
Widow Corney: LESLEE DUKE
Mr. Brownlow: ASHER ANFINSON
Bet: MADDIE LEONARD
Mr. Sowerberry: BEN COPELAND
Mrs. Sowerberry: ENID WELDON
Charlotte: JENNICA PRITCHARD
Claypole: LILLIAN MCMAHAN
Mrs. Bedwin: EMI KEYSER
Dr. Grimwig: ADELINA PADURE
Old Sally: SCARLETT MADSEN
Matron: KATHERYN COPELAND
Chairman: DARIUS DUTRA
Charlie Bates: EMMA SACCO
Handwalker: JILLIAN SACHS
Nipper: BECKETT SANDERS
Captain: ZOE LUCAS
Milkmaid: ANNALEE HERNANDEZ
Strawberry Seller: ZOE LUCAS
Knife Grinder: SCARLETT MADSEN
Rose Seller: MAEVE HOKAMA
Ensemble: ALINA JANE ZORN, ELLA PARSONS, EVELYN PEYUS-HALL, IRIS MITCHELL, JACELYN HUNT, KAYLA SPANGLER, LAUREN LEVICK, LUCY ROSSETTI

Tickets available soon!

09/02/2026

CAST LIST POSTED for our fall high school play. Enter the world of HG Wells reimagined in a multimedia universe by John Adams Academy - EDH.

Phillips: SHRIVAS BHANDARI
Wilmuth/Commander: COLIN BARBER
Gunner: HAYDENNE CARTER
Officer: CAMILA CONNOLLY
Announcer: VICTOR GUILBEAUX
Captain/Stranger: ISAAC HOLOWATY
Secretary: SOPHRONIA JOHNSON
Op #4/Op #5: AVRI KEYSER
Commercials Actor: NILS LEONARD
Announcer: COLTON MCBRIDE
Commercials Actor: HANNAH MITCHELL
Pierson: AZLAN MUKHTAR
Commercials Actor: JOHANNES “MAX” NICHOLSON
Commercials Actor: VIKA OLEYNIK
Featured Dancer: BELLA PARRILLA
Policewoman: KAYLIN RICHARDS
Announcer #3/Smith: EMMIE RUSSELL
McDonald/Observer: CHARLOTTE SCHIELE
Orson Welles: DOMINIC SIEBENHAAR
Announcer #2: MIKEY WADE-MARTIN

Tickets available soon.

08/31/2026

Just a reminder tonight at 5:30 is the next home game for JAA girls Volleyball, come support these amazing scholar athletes!

🏐 HOME GAME ALERT! 🏐

Join us August 31 in The Forge as our JAA Girls Volleyball team takes on El Dorado!

Come fill the stands, bring the Patriot pride, and cheer on our scholars as they battle it out on our home court!

📅 August 31 5:30pm JV and 6pm Varsity
📍 The Forge
🏐 JAA vs. El Dorado

Let’s pack The Forge! GO PATRIOTS!

08/30/2026

September is packed with opportunities to cheer on our girls volleyball team! 🏐

Come fill the stands, bring the Patriot spirit, and support our athletes as they compete, grow, and represent JAA with pride. Let’s make every game feel like home court!

Check the schedule, invite your family and friends, and join us in cheering on our girls all month long. Go Patriots! 🇺🇸🏐

08/27/2026

🏐 HOME GAME ALERT! 🏐

Join us August 31 in The Forge as our JAA Girls Volleyball team takes on El Dorado!

Come fill the stands, bring the Patriot pride, and cheer on our scholars as they battle it out on our home court!

📅 August 31 5:30pm JV and 6pm Varsity
📍 The Forge
🏐 JAA vs. El Dorado

Let’s pack The Forge! GO PATRIOTS!

08/26/2026

Our first JAA dance of the new school year was a night to remember! From creative costumes to nonstop dance moves, our scholars brought plenty of energy, excitement, and school spirit to the dance floor.

A big thank-you to the senior class for hosting such a fun evening and to everyone who helped make it a success. What a fantastic way to kick off the year! 🎬✨

08/26/2026

08/22/2026

Back to School Night is almost here! 🇺🇸

High School 5pm on 8/26
Middle School 5pm on 8/27

We are pleased to welcome our JAA families back to campus for an evening of academic engagement, community connection, and an introduction to the year ahead.

Parents will have the opportunity to meet their scholars’ instructors, visit classrooms, and gain insight into the curriculum and academic expectations for the year. You will also see how our faculty integrates American Classical Leadership Education® into a rigorous and purposeful learning experience each day.

This evening provides a meaningful opportunity to engage with our school community, ask questions, and begin the academic year in partnership and shared purpose.

We look forward to welcoming our Patriot families to Back to School Night.

08/21/2026

The first dance of the year is THIS SATURDAY and we’re going Hollywood 🎬

Pick your favorite movie character, convince your friends to commit to a full cast, and come ready for a fun night!

Middle School | 5–7 PM
High School | 7:30–10 PM

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and snacks and drinks are covered!

Now the important question… what movie are you showing up as? 👀🍿

See you Saturday, Patriots!