School Funding: It's About More Than the Budget
When you think about school finances, you might picture a budget spreadsheet or a list of expenses. But school funding is really about the resources needed to educate students and keep a school district operating.
So, where does the money go?
School district funds help support many areas, including:
- People: Teachers, support staff, administrators and other employees who serve our students.
- Classroom Learning: Instructional materials, technology, supplies and educational resources.
- Buildings and Operations: Utilities, maintenance, transportation and the daily costs of keeping schools safe and running.
- Student Services: Programs and services that help meet students' educational needs.
- District Priorities: Resources that support student achievement, school improvement and other district goals.
One important detail: Not all school funding can be used for every expense. Some state and federal dollars, grants and other revenue sources come with specific requirements or restrictions.
That’s why understanding both where funding comes from and how it can be used is an important part of understanding school finances.
We believe an informed community is a stronger community. Ada Schools will continue sharing information to help families and residents better understand the financial side of educating our Bulldogs!
When you think about school finances, you might picture a budget spreadsheet or a list of expenses. But school funding is really about the resources needed to educate students and keep a school district operating.
So, where does the money go?
School district funds help support many areas, including:
- People: Teachers, support staff, administrators and other employees who serve our students.
- Classroom Learning: Instructional materials, technology, supplies and educational resources.
- Buildings and Operations: Utilities, maintenance, transportation and the daily costs of keeping schools safe and running.
- Student Services: Programs and services that help meet students' educational needs.
- District Priorities: Resources that support student achievement, school improvement and other district goals.
One important detail: Not all school funding can be used for every expense. Some state and federal dollars, grants and other revenue sources come with specific requirements or restrictions.
That’s why understanding both where funding comes from and how it can be used is an important part of understanding school finances.
We believe an informed community is a stronger community. Ada Schools will continue sharing information to help families and residents better understand the financial side of educating our Bulldogs!
Congratulations to Ada’s Junior High Quiz Bowl team! The team competed at Upper Sandusky on Saturday and earned 2nd place out of 8 teams!
An extra congratulations to eighth grader Beckett Sleesman, who was the overall leading scorer of the entire tournament!
We are proud of our Bulldogs for showcasing their knowledge, teamwork, and hard work. Way to go, Ada!
An extra congratulations to eighth grader Beckett Sleesman, who was the overall leading scorer of the entire tournament!
We are proud of our Bulldogs for showcasing their knowledge, teamwork, and hard work. Way to go, Ada!
TONIGHT! Let's cheer on the Ada Bulldogs Volleyball!
The Ada High School Marching Band is headed to State Marching Band Finals!
The band earned a Superior Rating Saturday night at their competition in Maumee, qualifying them for the State Marching Band Finals!
Additional results from the competition:
3rd Place – Class C
Best Percussion – Class C
Best Auxiliary – Class C
This marks the band's second Superior Rating of the year!
The band will perform at State Marching Band Finals in Piqua on Sunday, November 8, at 12:45 p.m.
We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Good luck at State, Bulldogs!
The band earned a Superior Rating Saturday night at their competition in Maumee, qualifying them for the State Marching Band Finals!
Additional results from the competition:
3rd Place – Class C
Best Percussion – Class C
Best Auxiliary – Class C
This marks the band's second Superior Rating of the year!
The band will perform at State Marching Band Finals in Piqua on Sunday, November 8, at 12:45 p.m.
We are proud of your hard work and dedication. Good luck at State, Bulldogs!
TONIGHT, October 26th - Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Columbus Grove @ Bluffton (District Semi Finals) beginning at 5 PM.
Tickets will be $10 for Adults and $5 for Students. All tickets can be paid in CASH at the gate. Per OHSAA rules, no passes will be accepted.
Tickets will be $10 for Adults and $5 for Students. All tickets can be paid in CASH at the gate. Per OHSAA rules, no passes will be accepted.
Fall sports aren't finished just yet! Let's cheer on the Varsity Girls Soccer team and Varsity Volleyball team as they head to the District Semi Finals vying for a chance to compete on Thursday!
This month, Mrs. Bleu’s second-grade Focus Lesson centered on controlling impulses and making positive choices. Students listened to What Were You Thinking? by Bryan Smith, discussed four steps they can take to make good choices, and learned what to do when they make mistakes.
One of our Ada Bulldog Beliefs is to Stand Up & Own It! We want our Bulldogs to understand the importance of taking responsibility for their choices and making things right when they make a mistake.
Thank you to our second graders for their thoughtful participation and engagement during these lessons! We’re proud of you as you continue to grow, learn, and live out our Bulldog Beliefs!
One of our Ada Bulldog Beliefs is to Stand Up & Own It! We want our Bulldogs to understand the importance of taking responsibility for their choices and making things right when they make a mistake.
Thank you to our second graders for their thoughtful participation and engagement during these lessons! We’re proud of you as you continue to grow, learn, and live out our Bulldog Beliefs!
Reminder, Bulldog Families!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. We hope our students and families enjoy the long weekend!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30. We hope our students and families enjoy the long weekend!
Game Day for the Varsity Football team! Let's go Bulldogs!
A big THANK YOU to all the organizations and community partners who hosted trunks at last night’s Boo-K or Read event!
This special event combines a little Halloween fun with an important reminder: reading with and to your young children helps build a strong foundation for lifelong learning!
Each trunk featured a theme inspired by a children’s book, giving families a fun way to discover new stories and spark their imaginations. Families also received a list of the books featured throughout the event, encouraging them to find inspiration and keep the reading fun going at home!
We are so grateful to everyone who volunteered their time, decorated a trunk, and helped make this event memorable for our young Bulldogs and their families.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the magic of reading and the power of our Bulldog community!
Hardin County Community Foundation Grant
Ada Classified Staff
ONU Zeta Tau Alpha
The Ada Public
ONU Phi Delta Chi
The Ada School’s Preschool
ONU Kappa Delta Phi
Ohio Automotive Supply and The Winklejohn family
Beatitudes
ONU Alpha Tau Delta
ONU World Student Organization
ONU Kappa Psi Pharmacy
ONU Education
ONU PRSSA
One More Gym
Ada Beta Club
Elite and Michele Giddens
ONU Honors Program
ONU SAM
Ada Academic Boosters
Ada Athletic Boosters
Ada Administrative Office
ONU Kappa Phi
ONU SMP
ONU Law Chapter of American Constitution Society
ONU Panhellenic Council
ONU American Pharmacist Association
Hardin County 4-H
ONU Engineering : American Society of Civil Engineers
ONU Kappa Phi
Ada Language Club
Ada National Honor Society
Ada Rotary
ONU AMA Business
ONU CISA : Criminal Justice Assoc. and Alpha Phi Sigma
ONU Dance Team
ONU Alpha Phi Omega
Hardin Co. Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Arlene Allison
Marinda Fries
Nichole Dearth
Lance Dearth
Scott Allison
Chanda McCoy Smith
Alicia Wissman
Alexis Swaney
Caitlyn Porter
Christa Preston
The Lee Family
This special event combines a little Halloween fun with an important reminder: reading with and to your young children helps build a strong foundation for lifelong learning!
Each trunk featured a theme inspired by a children’s book, giving families a fun way to discover new stories and spark their imaginations. Families also received a list of the books featured throughout the event, encouraging them to find inspiration and keep the reading fun going at home!
We are so grateful to everyone who volunteered their time, decorated a trunk, and helped make this event memorable for our young Bulldogs and their families.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the magic of reading and the power of our Bulldog community!
Hardin County Community Foundation Grant
Ada Classified Staff
ONU Zeta Tau Alpha
The Ada Public
ONU Phi Delta Chi
The Ada School’s Preschool
ONU Kappa Delta Phi
Ohio Automotive Supply and The Winklejohn family
Beatitudes
ONU Alpha Tau Delta
ONU World Student Organization
ONU Kappa Psi Pharmacy
ONU Education
ONU PRSSA
One More Gym
Ada Beta Club
Elite and Michele Giddens
ONU Honors Program
ONU SAM
Ada Academic Boosters
Ada Athletic Boosters
Ada Administrative Office
ONU Kappa Phi
ONU SMP
ONU Law Chapter of American Constitution Society
ONU Panhellenic Council
ONU American Pharmacist Association
Hardin County 4-H
ONU Engineering : American Society of Civil Engineers
ONU Kappa Phi
Ada Language Club
Ada National Honor Society
Ada Rotary
ONU AMA Business
ONU CISA : Criminal Justice Assoc. and Alpha Phi Sigma
ONU Dance Team
ONU Alpha Phi Omega
Hardin Co. Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Arlene Allison
Marinda Fries
Nichole Dearth
Lance Dearth
Scott Allison
Chanda McCoy Smith
Alicia Wissman
Alexis Swaney
Caitlyn Porter
Christa Preston
The Lee Family
Red Ribbon Week at Ada Schools! Next week, Ada Schools will join students across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles and positive choices. Each day, students can show their support and school spirit by participating in a fun dress-up theme throughout the week!
Together we can make a difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.
Together we can make a difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.
Ada Youth Wrestling Sign Ups are open!
Watch for a flyer to come home. Interested families should attend the Parent Meeting on Monday, November 16th.
Watch for a flyer to come home. Interested families should attend the Parent Meeting on Monday, November 16th.
It's Game Day for Varsity Volleyball and Boys Varsity Soccer! Get out and cheer on the Bulldogs!
Tickets will be Adults: $10 | Students: $5. Adults can purchase tickets online at https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets or all tickets can be paid in cash at the gate. Per OHSAA rules, no passes will be accepted.
Last week, our students enjoyed spending time with residents at Vancrest during Bulldog Connect! From playing charades to working on crossword puzzles, everyone had a great time connecting, sharing laughs, and learning from one another.
We love seeing these meaningful connections between our students and community!
We love seeing these meaningful connections between our students and community!
Congratulations to the Ada Junior High Football team on a great season! Last night the Bulldogs defeated Arlington 30-26 in their final game tonight. The Bulldogs were 7-1 this year.
Lunch Menu Update for the remainder of the week!
Thursday, October 22nd will be: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed potatoes w/Gravy, Wheat Roll, Fruit, and Milk.
Friday, October 23rd will be: Cheeseburger on a Bun, Potato Smiles, Fruit, Milk.
Thursday, October 22nd will be: Popcorn Chicken, Mashed potatoes w/Gravy, Wheat Roll, Fruit, and Milk.
Friday, October 23rd will be: Cheeseburger on a Bun, Potato Smiles, Fruit, Milk.
Ada Exempted Village Schools is closed today, Wednesday, Oct. 21 due to fog.
Where Does Funding for Ohio Public Schools Come From? As we begin sharing more about school finances, let’s start with the basics: Where does the money come from?
Ohio public schools receive funding from several sources:
- State Funding: The State of Ohio provides funding to school districts through its school funding system.
- Local Funding: Property taxes are an important source of funding for public schools. Voters may also approve local levies to support district operations and specific needs.
- Federal Funding: School districts may receive federal dollars through programs and grants, often with specific rules about how those funds can be used.
- Other Revenue: Districts may also receive money from fees, investment earnings, grants, donations and other designated revenue.
These funding sources work together to support the many services and programs that help our students learn and grow. But knowing where the money comes from is just the beginning! How much does each source contribute, and how does that funding impact our schools?
We’ll continue sharing some school finance details to help our community better understand school finances and the resources that support Ada Bulldogs every day.
Ohio public schools receive funding from several sources:
- State Funding: The State of Ohio provides funding to school districts through its school funding system.
- Local Funding: Property taxes are an important source of funding for public schools. Voters may also approve local levies to support district operations and specific needs.
- Federal Funding: School districts may receive federal dollars through programs and grants, often with specific rules about how those funds can be used.
- Other Revenue: Districts may also receive money from fees, investment earnings, grants, donations and other designated revenue.
These funding sources work together to support the many services and programs that help our students learn and grow. But knowing where the money comes from is just the beginning! How much does each source contribute, and how does that funding impact our schools?
We’ll continue sharing some school finance details to help our community better understand school finances and the resources that support Ada Bulldogs every day.
Ada Exempted Village Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, October 21 due to fog.
Popsicles in the Park! To celebrate the end of the first quarter, Ada Elementary students enjoyed some fun in the sun with Popsicles in the Park! Grades K-5 had the opportunity to spend an hour outside their normal school day enjoying a well-deserved break with friends.
With the first quarter wrapping up this Friday, October 23, we’re proud of our Bulldogs for their hard work and positive choices. Way to go, Ada Elementary!
With the first quarter wrapping up this Friday, October 23, we’re proud of our Bulldogs for their hard work and positive choices. Way to go, Ada Elementary!
