Ada Youth Wrestling Camp is coming May 19th & 20th! Calling all wrestlers entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2026-2027 school year!
Camp Schedule:
• K–2nd Grade: May 19th
• 3rd–6th Grade: May 20th
Location: 86 Gym (across from Central Office) From 5:30–7:30 PM. Be sure to sign up by Friday, May 15! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnu7XvxqDxmudi3WU37sxnjJKDZfhujPVEenjV1Ivi2FaE0w/viewform
Camp Schedule:
• K–2nd Grade: May 19th
• 3rd–6th Grade: May 20th
Location: 86 Gym (across from Central Office) From 5:30–7:30 PM. Be sure to sign up by Friday, May 15! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnu7XvxqDxmudi3WU37sxnjJKDZfhujPVEenjV1Ivi2FaE0w/viewform
Congratulations to our Ada Student-Athletes! We are proud to celebrate four outstanding Ada student-athletes who are continuing their journeys by competing at the collegiate level! Your time commitment and talent have earned you the opportunity to play at the next level.
Entering Fall 2026:
Anna Conley – Volleyball – Wright State University Lake Campus
Kayleb Hickman – Football – Ohio Northern University
Jordyn Smith – Cheerleading – University of Toledo
Zack Zimmerman – Basketball – Ohio Northern University
We look forward to seeing big things from each of you in the future. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
Entering Fall 2026:
Anna Conley – Volleyball – Wright State University Lake Campus
Kayleb Hickman – Football – Ohio Northern University
Jordyn Smith – Cheerleading – University of Toledo
Zack Zimmerman – Basketball – Ohio Northern University
We look forward to seeing big things from each of you in the future. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
Grateful, thankful, and immensely blessed — that’s how we feel as we reflect on last week’s Teacher and Staff Appreciation celebration.
At Ada Schools, we are incredibly fortunate to have dedicated and caring teachers and staff who go above and beyond for our students every single day. Last week was all about celebrating them and showing how much they are appreciated!
From thoughtful gifts, including a much-needed umbrella for those rainy May days, to delicious food, fun activities, and plenty of smiles, our school community came together to share gratitude. Our principals and administrative assistants did an amazing job organizing a wonderful breakfast, snack bar, refreshment station, and even a “Make Your Own T-Shirt” station!
A special thank you to our Sunshine Committee for bringing in a coffee truck to keep everyone energized and bright-eyed despite the gloomy weather. Thank you as well to Elite DTF Transfers and Sportswear for donating the t-shirt graphics and helping our staff add more Bulldog spirit to their wardrobes.
THANK YOU to all Ada Schools staff members for the difference you make every day!
At Ada Schools, we are incredibly fortunate to have dedicated and caring teachers and staff who go above and beyond for our students every single day. Last week was all about celebrating them and showing how much they are appreciated!
From thoughtful gifts, including a much-needed umbrella for those rainy May days, to delicious food, fun activities, and plenty of smiles, our school community came together to share gratitude. Our principals and administrative assistants did an amazing job organizing a wonderful breakfast, snack bar, refreshment station, and even a “Make Your Own T-Shirt” station!
A special thank you to our Sunshine Committee for bringing in a coffee truck to keep everyone energized and bright-eyed despite the gloomy weather. Thank you as well to Elite DTF Transfers and Sportswear for donating the t-shirt graphics and helping our staff add more Bulldog spirit to their wardrobes.
THANK YOU to all Ada Schools staff members for the difference you make every day!
Ada Schools is hiring! We're seeking a K-5 Instructional Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. Join our team and help support and inspire our elementary students each day!
Interested applicants should apply by May 25, 2026. https://www.adabulldogs.org/page/openpositions
Interested applicants should apply by May 25, 2026. https://www.adabulldogs.org/page/openpositions
High School students who earned Honor Roll status all year long were rewarded with a fun trip to SOAR as part of the 2025-2026 Honor Roll incentive program!
Students enjoyed a day of jumping, climbing, exploring, and spending time together while celebrating the results of their hard work and dedication throughout the school year. We are proud of these students for their academic commitment and achievements. Great job, Bulldogs!
Students enjoyed a day of jumping, climbing, exploring, and spending time together while celebrating the results of their hard work and dedication throughout the school year. We are proud of these students for their academic commitment and achievements. Great job, Bulldogs!
Check out this week's Athletic schedule!
Congratulations to the Ada High School Drama Club on their incredible success at the annual TAB Awards hosted by the Hardin County Players!
The cast and crew of CLUE: High School Edition brought home several outstanding honors, including:
- Outstanding Scenic Design
- Outstanding Male Lead – Justin Bowden for his role as Wadsworth
- Award for BEST SHOW
The TAB Awards recognize outstanding performances and achievements from productions across six area schools, with judges attending each school’s performance before selecting nominees and winners. We are so proud of the hard work, talent, and dedication shown by everyone involved in this production. Congratulations to our students, directors, crew members, and supporters on this amazing accomplishment!
The cast and crew of CLUE: High School Edition brought home several outstanding honors, including:
- Outstanding Scenic Design
- Outstanding Male Lead – Justin Bowden for his role as Wadsworth
- Award for BEST SHOW
The TAB Awards recognize outstanding performances and achievements from productions across six area schools, with judges attending each school’s performance before selecting nominees and winners. We are so proud of the hard work, talent, and dedication shown by everyone involved in this production. Congratulations to our students, directors, crew members, and supporters on this amazing accomplishment!
Miss Daniels’ 3rd grade class prepared for their upcoming field trip to Ohio Caverns in a ROCKING way!
Students had the opportunity to learn about rocks and minerals from high school teacher Mrs. Bowden and her students. This hands-on learning experience helped our third graders get excited and prepared for their adventure to the caverns while also showcasing great collaboration between our elementary and high school students.
Thank you to Mrs. Bowden and her students for sharing their knowledge and making science come to life for our young Bulldogs!
Students had the opportunity to learn about rocks and minerals from high school teacher Mrs. Bowden and her students. This hands-on learning experience helped our third graders get excited and prepared for their adventure to the caverns while also showcasing great collaboration between our elementary and high school students.
Thank you to Mrs. Bowden and her students for sharing their knowledge and making science come to life for our young Bulldogs!
What a great week for Ada Track!
Congratulations to our Junior High Track team for being named Boys and Girls Relay Champions at the North Baltimore meet on 5/6! We are so proud of the hard work, determination and teamwork shown by our student-athletes.
We also want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who participated in the Junior Track Meet this past weekend! With over 200 registrations from students in grades K–6, this event continues to be an amazing tradition for our Bulldog community.
A special thank you goes out to our high school track athletes, high school and junior high coaches, and parent volunteers who organized and facilitated the event. Their leadership, encouragement, and support helped create such a positive experience for our younger students. The Junior Track Meet is a wonderful introduction to the sport of track and field and a beautiful example of Bulldog collaboration and mentorship. Throughout the day we saw care, kindness, friendly competition, and true Bulldog spirit on display.
And don't forget, this Saturday, May 9th will be the Ada Varsity Track Invitational at War Memorial Stadium. Come out to support our students as they compete!
Congratulations to our Junior High Track team for being named Boys and Girls Relay Champions at the North Baltimore meet on 5/6! We are so proud of the hard work, determination and teamwork shown by our student-athletes.
We also want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who participated in the Junior Track Meet this past weekend! With over 200 registrations from students in grades K–6, this event continues to be an amazing tradition for our Bulldog community.
A special thank you goes out to our high school track athletes, high school and junior high coaches, and parent volunteers who organized and facilitated the event. Their leadership, encouragement, and support helped create such a positive experience for our younger students. The Junior Track Meet is a wonderful introduction to the sport of track and field and a beautiful example of Bulldog collaboration and mentorship. Throughout the day we saw care, kindness, friendly competition, and true Bulldog spirit on display.
And don't forget, this Saturday, May 9th will be the Ada Varsity Track Invitational at War Memorial Stadium. Come out to support our students as they compete!
Happy School Nurse Day! Today we celebrate our amazing school nurse, Mrs. Heacock! Her care, compassion, and dedication make a difference every single day at Ada Schools. Whether it’s a scraped knee, a comforting word, or a quick response in a tough moment, Nurse Heacock is always there for our students and staff.
Thank you for all you do!
Seventh and eighth graders are able to explore world languages for a semester as part of their electives. In Intro to ASL, students recently learned signs related to animals. Each student researched a specific animal, discovered the corresponding signs, and then taught their classmates through presentations.
It’s been a fun, hands-on way to build language skills, confidence, and appreciation for communication in all its forms!
It’s been a fun, hands-on way to build language skills, confidence, and appreciation for communication in all its forms!
We had an incredible evening celebrating the 119th Annual Interclass Awards! This time-honored Ada tradition continues to showcase the talent, creativity, and dedication of our amazing students—thank you to everyone who participated and made the night so special.
This Year’s Winners:
• Senior Cayden Wise – Poetry: “My Melanin”
• Sophomore Abbey Anderson – Short Story: “No Body, No Crime”
• Sophomore Emily Shanks – Essay: “The Downfalls of Technology”
• Sophomore Chimdalu Onyekelu – Dramatic Reading: “Lunch Time”
• Interclass Cup Winners: Class of 2028
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success. A special thank you to our in-person judges—Ms. Peg Gordon, Dr. Shane Tilton, and Ms. Allison Dotson—and to our writing judges—Mrs. Carol Lukich, Mrs. Tracie Amburgey, and Mr. Ezra Deitering.
We also appreciate Mr. Henning for his support with the auditorium, lighting, and sound, and the Ada Academic Boosters for providing refreshments.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the Ada Lions Club for their generous support of student awards.
Congratulations to all—what an outstanding display of Bulldog pride!
This Year’s Winners:
• Senior Cayden Wise – Poetry: “My Melanin”
• Sophomore Abbey Anderson – Short Story: “No Body, No Crime”
• Sophomore Emily Shanks – Essay: “The Downfalls of Technology”
• Sophomore Chimdalu Onyekelu – Dramatic Reading: “Lunch Time”
• Interclass Cup Winners: Class of 2028
We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this event a success. A special thank you to our in-person judges—Ms. Peg Gordon, Dr. Shane Tilton, and Ms. Allison Dotson—and to our writing judges—Mrs. Carol Lukich, Mrs. Tracie Amburgey, and Mr. Ezra Deitering.
We also appreciate Mr. Henning for his support with the auditorium, lighting, and sound, and the Ada Academic Boosters for providing refreshments.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the Ada Lions Club for their generous support of student awards.
Congratulations to all—what an outstanding display of Bulldog pride!
The Ada Football and Basketball Golf Outing is coming up! All proceeds go the Ada Football and Basketball Programs. To register contact Toby Smith or Sean Anderson.
Ada Schools is proud to be recognized as a Heart Safe School through Nationwide Children’s Hospital!
This designation reflects months of preparation, staff training, and a commitment to keeping our students, staff, and visitors safe. After a successful final drill on May 4, our district was honored with a banner and certificate through the Project ADAM program. Project ADAM helps schools nationwide implement programs to make automated external defibrillators (AEDs) readily available by preparing schools for a cardiac emergency through emergency response plans, staff CPR and AED training, student CPR education, and sudden cardiac arrest awareness education.
A special thank you to the staff members who went above and beyond to make this possible—your dedication and readiness to respond in an emergency truly make a difference. We are proud to be Heart Safe at Ada!
This designation reflects months of preparation, staff training, and a commitment to keeping our students, staff, and visitors safe. After a successful final drill on May 4, our district was honored with a banner and certificate through the Project ADAM program. Project ADAM helps schools nationwide implement programs to make automated external defibrillators (AEDs) readily available by preparing schools for a cardiac emergency through emergency response plans, staff CPR and AED training, student CPR education, and sudden cardiac arrest awareness education.
A special thank you to the staff members who went above and beyond to make this possible—your dedication and readiness to respond in an emergency truly make a difference. We are proud to be Heart Safe at Ada!
Congratulations to Emma Lambdin and Slade Gossman on being named Elks Students of the Year for Ada Schools on Sunday, May 3, 2026!
Emma and Slade truly represent Ada with pride, character, and excellence. We are so proud of both of you and this well-deserved honor!
Emma and Slade truly represent Ada with pride, character, and excellence. We are so proud of both of you and this well-deserved honor!
Today, Ada Schools proudly recognizes Ohio Bus Driver Appreciation Day and the incredible individuals who safely transport our students each day.
Our bus drivers are often the first friendly face students see in the morning and the last one they see in the afternoon. They go above and beyond to ensure every ride is safe, welcoming, and dependable—rain, shine, or snow.
We are grateful for their commitment, patience, and care for our students and families. Their role is essential to our school community, and we appreciate all they do behind the wheel and beyond.
Please join us in thanking our Ada bus drivers for the important work they do every single day!
Our bus drivers are often the first friendly face students see in the morning and the last one they see in the afternoon. They go above and beyond to ensure every ride is safe, welcoming, and dependable—rain, shine, or snow.
We are grateful for their commitment, patience, and care for our students and families. Their role is essential to our school community, and we appreciate all they do behind the wheel and beyond.
Please join us in thanking our Ada bus drivers for the important work they do every single day!
Check out this week’s athletic schedule and come out to support our student-athletes as they compete!
Join us for one of Ada’s most cherished traditions! Ada Schools invites the community to attend the 119th Annual Interclass Competition on Saturday, May 2 at 6 PM in the High School Auditorium.
For 119 years, Interclass has celebrated student creativity and excellence. Students in grades 10–12 will take the stage to showcase their talents through original essays, short stories, poetry, and dramatic readings—all in a friendly class competition.
Come out and support our students as they continue this proud Bulldog tradition!
For 119 years, Interclass has celebrated student creativity and excellence. Students in grades 10–12 will take the stage to showcase their talents through original essays, short stories, poetry, and dramatic readings—all in a friendly class competition.
Come out and support our students as they continue this proud Bulldog tradition!
Happy School Principals’ Day! Ada Schools proudly recognizes the hard work, determination, patience, and kindness of our outstanding administrative team. Their leadership helps create a positive, supportive environment where our students and staff can thrive each day.
Dr. Lee, High School Principal – Thank you for guiding our high school with integrity, championing student success, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Mrs. Maag, Elementary Principal – Thank you for the care and passion you bring each day helping to build a strong foundation for our students’ future success.
Dr. Devier, K–12 Assistant Principal & Transportation Supervisor – Thank you for your commitment to supporting students, staff, and daily operations which play a vital role in the success of our entire district.
We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team shaping the future of Ada students every day. Please join us in thanking our principals for all they do!
Dr. Lee, High School Principal – Thank you for guiding our high school with integrity, championing student success, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Mrs. Maag, Elementary Principal – Thank you for the care and passion you bring each day helping to build a strong foundation for our students’ future success.
Dr. Devier, K–12 Assistant Principal & Transportation Supervisor – Thank you for your commitment to supporting students, staff, and daily operations which play a vital role in the success of our entire district.
We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team shaping the future of Ada students every day. Please join us in thanking our principals for all they do!
It's School Lunch Hero Day! The First Friday in May we proudly recognize and celebrate our incredible Ada Schools cafeteria staff! Every day, they go above and beyond to serve nutritious meals, create welcoming spaces, and brighten students’ days with a smile.
From early mornings to busy lunch periods, their hard work, care, and dedication do not go unnoticed. They play a vital role in supporting student success and well-being—and for that, we are so grateful! Please join us in thanking our amazing lunch heroes for all they do for our students and school community!
From early mornings to busy lunch periods, their hard work, care, and dedication do not go unnoticed. They play a vital role in supporting student success and well-being—and for that, we are so grateful! Please join us in thanking our amazing lunch heroes for all they do for our students and school community!
