Ada Elementary had a wonderful time celebrating Dr. Seuss Last Week! Dr. Seuss Day is celebrated each year to promote the joy of reading and inspire a love of books in children. Last week, our students and staff embraced the imagination, creativity, and timeless stories that have charmed generations.
From fun dress-up days to creative classroom activities, it was a fantastic week filled with laughter, learning, and lots of great books. Thank you to our teachers and students for making the week so memorable!
From fun dress-up days to creative classroom activities, it was a fantastic week filled with laughter, learning, and lots of great books. Thank you to our teachers and students for making the week so memorable!
Attention Ada High School Juniors & Seniors! Spring has arrived quickly, and the rest of the school year will move just as fast! Important spring dates, events, and reminders for juniors and seniors were recently sent home with students and shared through FinalForms.
📅 Be sure to add these important dates to your calendar! Staying organized will help ensure you don’t miss key events as we head into an exciting and busy spring season.
📅 Be sure to add these important dates to your calendar! Staying organized will help ensure you don’t miss key events as we head into an exciting and busy spring season.
Exciting Opportunity for Ada Baseball!
Our Varsity Baseball team will play Perry High School at Day Air Stadium, home to the Dayton Dragons, on April 17th — a game you won’t want to miss! The game is free for fans to attend.
To make this experience possible the Ada Baseball program is selling tickets to the following Dayton Dragons Games: May 12, May 26, July 5, and September 6. Contact Coach Deitering or Ken Jochims to purchase tickets for one of these Dragons games.
Our Varsity Baseball team will play Perry High School at Day Air Stadium, home to the Dayton Dragons, on April 17th — a game you won’t want to miss! The game is free for fans to attend.
To make this experience possible the Ada Baseball program is selling tickets to the following Dayton Dragons Games: May 12, May 26, July 5, and September 6. Contact Coach Deitering or Ken Jochims to purchase tickets for one of these Dragons games.
Ada Destination Imagination Teams Shine at Regionals! The Ada Destination Imagination teams competed at their regional tournament on Saturday, March 7 at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, and our students did an incredible job representing Ada Schools!
Four second graders participated in the non-competitive Early Learning challenge and shared an exciting story about a field biologist, police officer, and police dogs working together to rescue a lost turtle from predators. Judges were impressed by their knowledge, creativity, and teamwork! Team members: Alexander Macar, Benedict Gargac, Lydia Wile, and Morgan Hamilton
Competing in the Technical Challenge “Win it Big,” this team created an underwater game show called “Currently Under the Sea.” They designed their own set, costumes, props, and moving game show components. Judges praised their creative characters and their use of engineering, physics, and chemistry. 4th Place – Advancing to the State Tournament on March 28! Team members: Ellie Lee, Harper Rigsby, Hazel Timpe, Lucy Porter, Makenna Szippl, Max Wile, and Rosemary Gargac
Also competing in the Technical Challenge “Win it Big,” this team created a game show where contestants spin a wheel of peril, perform daring feats, and sometimes trip over a conveniently placed rock! Their project incorporated mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, and judges were especially impressed with their use of hydraulics to open doors. 3rd Place – Advancing to the State Tournament on March 28! Team members: Ada Porter, Callum McAlpine, Charlie Wile, Claire Porter, Hailey Rigsby, and Joseph Gargac
👏 We are incredibly proud of all our Ada Destination Imagination teams for their creativity, teamwork, and hard work this year. Good luck at the State Tournament!
Four second graders participated in the non-competitive Early Learning challenge and shared an exciting story about a field biologist, police officer, and police dogs working together to rescue a lost turtle from predators. Judges were impressed by their knowledge, creativity, and teamwork! Team members: Alexander Macar, Benedict Gargac, Lydia Wile, and Morgan Hamilton
Competing in the Technical Challenge “Win it Big,” this team created an underwater game show called “Currently Under the Sea.” They designed their own set, costumes, props, and moving game show components. Judges praised their creative characters and their use of engineering, physics, and chemistry. 4th Place – Advancing to the State Tournament on March 28! Team members: Ellie Lee, Harper Rigsby, Hazel Timpe, Lucy Porter, Makenna Szippl, Max Wile, and Rosemary Gargac
Also competing in the Technical Challenge “Win it Big,” this team created a game show where contestants spin a wheel of peril, perform daring feats, and sometimes trip over a conveniently placed rock! Their project incorporated mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, and judges were especially impressed with their use of hydraulics to open doors. 3rd Place – Advancing to the State Tournament on March 28! Team members: Ada Porter, Callum McAlpine, Charlie Wile, Claire Porter, Hailey Rigsby, and Joseph Gargac
👏 We are incredibly proud of all our Ada Destination Imagination teams for their creativity, teamwork, and hard work this year. Good luck at the State Tournament!
Mrs. Alt’s Precalculus class recently took learning beyond the classroom with an exciting visit to the Ohio Northern University College of Engineering!
Students participated in hands-on STEM workshops where they explored how math, science, design, collaboration, and revising ideas all play an important role in engineering. Throughout the day, they tackled several engaging challenges. They designed protective devices to keep a grape from getting crushed while learning about highway crumple zones, explored the world of cybersecurity and encryption, and even built their own hovercrafts!
It was a fantastic opportunity for students to experience real-world engineering, think creatively, and work together to solve problems. Thank you to Ohio Northern University for hosting such an inspiring day of learning!
Students participated in hands-on STEM workshops where they explored how math, science, design, collaboration, and revising ideas all play an important role in engineering. Throughout the day, they tackled several engaging challenges. They designed protective devices to keep a grape from getting crushed while learning about highway crumple zones, explored the world of cybersecurity and encryption, and even built their own hovercrafts!
It was a fantastic opportunity for students to experience real-world engineering, think creatively, and work together to solve problems. Thank you to Ohio Northern University for hosting such an inspiring day of learning!
Save the Date – Ada Elementary Art Show! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8th from 4:00–6:00 PM and join us at Ada Elementary for our annual Art Show!
Take a stroll through the halls and enjoy the incredible creativity of our students in grades 1–5. From bold brushstrokes to imaginative designs, you won’t want to miss the artistic talents of our young Bulldogs!
Take a stroll through the halls and enjoy the incredible creativity of our students in grades 1–5. From bold brushstrokes to imaginative designs, you won’t want to miss the artistic talents of our young Bulldogs!
Dine to Donate – Support Ada Boys Soccer! The Ada Boys Soccer Team is hosting a Dine to Donate event at Old Route 69 Brewery on Thursday, March 26 from 4–8 PM!
A portion of the proceeds from the evening will go directly to support the Ada Boys Soccer program. Bring your family, tell your friends, and come out for great food, community spirit, and a chance to support our Ada Soccer athletes!
Bonus! It’s the perfect excuse to skip cooking and enjoy a great meal while giving back.
A portion of the proceeds from the evening will go directly to support the Ada Boys Soccer program. Bring your family, tell your friends, and come out for great food, community spirit, and a chance to support our Ada Soccer athletes!
Bonus! It’s the perfect excuse to skip cooking and enjoy a great meal while giving back.
It was a Fantastic Friday at Ada Schools! 🐾
Our elementary students made signs, shared cheers and gave a lot of love to the Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling teams as they head out to compete tonight. The cheers, high-fives, and Bulldog spirit were in full force!
Join us in cheering on and supporting all of our Bulldog athletes as they compete.
Go Bulldogs!
Our elementary students made signs, shared cheers and gave a lot of love to the Varsity Boys Basketball and Wrestling teams as they head out to compete tonight. The cheers, high-fives, and Bulldog spirit were in full force!
Join us in cheering on and supporting all of our Bulldog athletes as they compete.
Go Bulldogs!
Today, on National Maintenance & Custodial Appreciation Day (March 6), we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible maintenance and custodial staff at Ada Schools!
These amazing team members work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our buildings safe, clean, and welcoming—creating the perfect environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you for going above and beyond your job duties and for being such valuable members of the Ada Schools family. Your hard work truly makes a difference every single day!
These amazing team members work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our buildings safe, clean, and welcoming—creating the perfect environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you for going above and beyond your job duties and for being such valuable members of the Ada Schools family. Your hard work truly makes a difference every single day!
The 2nd and 3rd Grade Musical performance scheduled for today, Friday, March 6 has been canceled and unfortunately will not be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s understanding.
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing 2nd and 3rd grade students for the wonderful performance they gave last night. These students practiced for weeks, putting in a great deal of time, effort, and enthusiasm to prepare for the show. Their dedication and hard work were truly admirable, and they did a fantastic job on stage!
Thank you to our students, teachers, and staff who helped make the musical such a success. We are incredibly proud of all of our young performers!
We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing 2nd and 3rd grade students for the wonderful performance they gave last night. These students practiced for weeks, putting in a great deal of time, effort, and enthusiasm to prepare for the show. Their dedication and hard work were truly admirable, and they did a fantastic job on stage!
Thank you to our students, teachers, and staff who helped make the musical such a success. We are incredibly proud of all of our young performers!
Ada Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, March 6, 2026 due to patchy dense fog
Elementary Spring Picture Day will be Thursday, March 19, 2026. Order forms are going home this week!
March 1–7 is National School Social Work Week!
Ada Schools proudly recognizes and celebrates the incredible work of our school social worker, Katie Badertscher, and the vital role she plays in supporting our students, families, and staff each and every day.
School social workers are essential partners in student mental health, equity, and school success. They help remove social, emotional, and environmental barriers to learning—supporting students who may be facing trauma, poverty, disability, discrimination, homelessness, family stress, and more. As youth mental health needs continue to rise, school social workers are not a luxury — they are a lifeline.
Katie is uniquely trained to bridge home, school, and community, ensuring Ada students receive the support they need to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Thank you for being an advocate, a problem-solver, a listener, and a champion for our students. 💛 We are grateful for all you do!
Ada Schools proudly recognizes and celebrates the incredible work of our school social worker, Katie Badertscher, and the vital role she plays in supporting our students, families, and staff each and every day.
School social workers are essential partners in student mental health, equity, and school success. They help remove social, emotional, and environmental barriers to learning—supporting students who may be facing trauma, poverty, disability, discrimination, homelessness, family stress, and more. As youth mental health needs continue to rise, school social workers are not a luxury — they are a lifeline.
Katie is uniquely trained to bridge home, school, and community, ensuring Ada students receive the support they need to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Thank you for being an advocate, a problem-solver, a listener, and a champion for our students. 💛 We are grateful for all you do!
Updates: Due to Fog delay, the FFA trip to the Wilmington College Aggies Contest has been cancelled. The 2nd and 3rd grade musical will take place tonight, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM and tomorrow, March 6, 2026, at 9:45 AM.
Ada Schools will be on a 2-hr delay today, March 5, 2026, due to areas of dense fog.
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond for their students? Now is the time to recognize their dedication and impact by nominating them for the Hardin County Teacher of the Year!
Quest Federal Credit Union is celebrating the incredible educators of Hardin County with the 2026 Teacher of the Year Awards. One outstanding teacher from each school district will be honored for their hard work, passion, and commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Let’s show our appreciation for the educators who make a difference every single day!
Nominate a deserving teacher by scanning the QR code or following this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26HardinTotY.
Yesterday, the Ohio Middle Level Association hosted its Northwest Region Breakfast of Champions, celebrating outstanding middle level students from across the region.
The event featured a keynote address from Jerry Snodgrass, former executive director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, who shared an inspiring message with students and families.
We are especially proud to share that two Ada students, Emersyn Lee and Grant Smith, were honored as Northwest Region Champions! This recognition highlights exceptional students for their character, academic achievement, leadership, and service.
Ada Schools is incredibly proud of Emersyn and Grant and the example they set each day. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
The event featured a keynote address from Jerry Snodgrass, former executive director of the Ohio High School Athletic Association, who shared an inspiring message with students and families.
We are especially proud to share that two Ada students, Emersyn Lee and Grant Smith, were honored as Northwest Region Champions! This recognition highlights exceptional students for their character, academic achievement, leadership, and service.
Ada Schools is incredibly proud of Emersyn and Grant and the example they set each day. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
Mr. Dunn’s Physical Science class took learning to the gym!
Students explored the concept of conservation of energy with a hands-on bowling ball pendulum demonstration. By observing how the bowling ball swings and returns to nearly the same height, students saw firsthand how energy transfers between potential and kinetic energy—without being lost.
Experiences like this make science memorable and meaningful. Great work applying physics in action!
Students explored the concept of conservation of energy with a hands-on bowling ball pendulum demonstration. By observing how the bowling ball swings and returns to nearly the same height, students saw firsthand how energy transfers between potential and kinetic energy—without being lost.
Experiences like this make science memorable and meaningful. Great work applying physics in action!
Ada Kindergarten registration for 2026-27 is Open!
Registration will need to be completed through FinalForms. Once all forms are complete (and documents have been uploaded) you will be emailed a link to sign up for a screening time. Screenings will be held on May 7th and 8th.
Please note an important update for families: House Bill 114 has changed kindergarten admission requirements. Children must turn five years old on or before the first day of the school year to enroll. Admission is now tied directly to the first day of instruction, which on our adopted calendar is August 24, 2026. This is different from years past, so we want to be sure families are aware of the first day of school as they plan ahead.
Registration will need to be completed through FinalForms. Once all forms are complete (and documents have been uploaded) you will be emailed a link to sign up for a screening time. Screenings will be held on May 7th and 8th.
Please note an important update for families: House Bill 114 has changed kindergarten admission requirements. Children must turn five years old on or before the first day of the school year to enroll. Admission is now tied directly to the first day of instruction, which on our adopted calendar is August 24, 2026. This is different from years past, so we want to be sure families are aware of the first day of school as they plan ahead.
Big Congratulations to Emersyn Lee and Grant Smith! The Ohio Middle Level Association has named them Northwest Region Breakfast of Champions honorees! Nominated by their teachers, they are being recognized as top students in Northwest Ohio for their character, scholarship, leadership, and service.
They will be honored at a regional celebration at Bluffton University on March 3.
We are so proud of the difference they make at Ada Schools!
They will be honored at a regional celebration at Bluffton University on March 3.
We are so proud of the difference they make at Ada Schools!
