Reminder, Bulldogs!
Ada Schools will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day and Tuesday, September 8, for the Hardin County Fair.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back at school on Wednesday, September 9!
Ada Schools will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day and Tuesday, September 8, for the Hardin County Fair.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back at school on Wednesday, September 9!
Game Day for the Bulldogs!
This school year, we’re excited to offer girls’ strength training led by Mrs. Bass—and the students have shown up ready to work!
This group of girls put in the work all summer in the weight room and have chosen to continue that hard work during the school day. Their dedication is helping them become stronger athletes, reduce their risk of injury, and build confidence, discipline, and strength that will benefit them far beyond the playing field or court.
We’re proud of you! Go Dogs!
This group of girls put in the work all summer in the weight room and have chosen to continue that hard work during the school day. Their dedication is helping them become stronger athletes, reduce their risk of injury, and build confidence, discipline, and strength that will benefit them far beyond the playing field or court.
We’re proud of you! Go Dogs!
Tonight's (9/2) Matches: JH Volleyball at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity Boys Soccer at 7:30 p.m. Let's cheer on the Bulldogs!
Allow us to introduce you to The Cool Kids! Mrs. Lee’s first graders kicked off the school year by giving their classroom a name—and the choice was all theirs!
When students help name their classroom, they’re doing more than picking a fun name. They’re creating a sense of belonging, teamwork, and shared ownership from the very beginning of the school year. What starts as a teacher’s classroom quickly becomes their classroom—a space where they learn, grow, and make memories together.
We can’t wait to see all the learning and fun that happens in The Cool Kids Room this year!
When students help name their classroom, they’re doing more than picking a fun name. They’re creating a sense of belonging, teamwork, and shared ownership from the very beginning of the school year. What starts as a teacher’s classroom quickly becomes their classroom—a space where they learn, grow, and make memories together.
We can’t wait to see all the learning and fun that happens in The Cool Kids Room this year!
Ada Schools was awarded a $16,101.00 grant through the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program — and the upgrades are now installed!
Our school buses are now equipped with:
✅ Fully illuminated stop signs
✅ LED lighting upgrades
This statewide initiative, announced by Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin in January 2026, awarded $10 million to 371 schools, districts, and county boards across Ohio to help make student transportation even safer.
We are grateful for the funding and everyone who helped make these important safety improvements possible. We remain committed to providing safe transportation for our students each day.
Our school buses are now equipped with:
✅ Fully illuminated stop signs
✅ LED lighting upgrades
This statewide initiative, announced by Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin in January 2026, awarded $10 million to 371 schools, districts, and county boards across Ohio to help make student transportation even safer.
We are grateful for the funding and everyone who helped make these important safety improvements possible. We remain committed to providing safe transportation for our students each day.
Catch a match tonight! Ada Volleyball competes at home!
Mr. Crawford’s classes didn't waste any time in the first week of school!
In the High School Shop class students are jumping right into welding, building their skills while learning the importance of precision, safety, and problem-solving.
In the Junior High Maker Lab 1 class students are taking on the Mouse Trap Car Challenge, designing and building cars while testing their ideas and troubleshooting along the way.
Both projects are about more than just making something—they’re giving students a chance to read blueprints and instructions, solve problems, think critically, and practice working safely in the shop. Looks like it’s going to be a great year of making, building, and learning!
Tonight! Cheer on the JV Girls soccer team and the Golf team! Go Bulldogs!
Our Junior High students got right to work in the first week of class —or maybe we should say fun—in Mr. Acheson’s room !
Students are diving into Sphero robotics, using programmable, interactive robots to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and computer science concepts. From coding to problem-solving, students are learning by doing—and having a blast along the way!
We love seeing our Bulldogs get hands-on with learning!
Students are diving into Sphero robotics, using programmable, interactive robots to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and computer science concepts. From coding to problem-solving, students are learning by doing—and having a blast along the way!
We love seeing our Bulldogs get hands-on with learning!
Another week of Bulldog athletics starts tomorrow! Let's cheer on our students!
Friday night football and Game Day graphics by our JR & HS Yearbook staff. Go Bulldogs!
Science Meets Creativity! Mr. Dunn’s classroom recently got a custom new look on the wall—and every piece was created by a student!
As part of the project, students selected an element from the periodic table and gave it a new name and symbol inspired by the element’s properties, uses, or history. They then designed and decorated their element block to creatively connect the element to its new identity. Each block is unique and showcases a different way of looking at the science behind the elements.
What a fun way to bring science, creativity, and student voice together!
As part of the project, students selected an element from the periodic table and gave it a new name and symbol inspired by the element’s properties, uses, or history. They then designed and decorated their element block to creatively connect the element to its new identity. Each block is unique and showcases a different way of looking at the science behind the elements.
What a fun way to bring science, creativity, and student voice together!
Tonight's Bulldog athletic line up: JV and Varsity Boys Soccer and JH Football!
We're excited to again be sharing the Ada JR High and High School Yearbook class Game Day graphics! Ada students are developing their photography, editing and design skills through these efforts and we LOVE to see their work! Continue to watch for Game Day graphics and help us cheer on our students both in the classroom and on the field!
We're excited to again be sharing the Ada JR High and High School Yearbook class Game Day graphics! Ada students are developing their photography, editing and design skills through these efforts and we LOVE to see their work! Continue to watch for Game Day graphics and help us cheer on our students both in the classroom and on the field!
Attendance Matters! Ohio has recently updated its attendance laws, with a renewed focus on supporting families and intervening early when attendance concerns arise. We want to make sure our families have the information they need to help students stay on track.
Here’s the big change: All absences count toward chronic absenteeism — including excused absences. If a student misses 5% of the school year for any reason, families will be contacted as Ada Schools increases attendance communication and support.
The bottom line? Students who attend school every day have greater opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. We want to see their faces every day, and we need your help!
Families can help by:
• Establishing healthy routines that make getting to school on time easier
• Scheduling appointments outside of the school day when possible
• Planning vacations and other activities around the school calendar
Together, we can help our Bulldogs get to school every day ready to learn, grow, and have fun!
Learn more about Ohio’s updated attendance laws by reading the full News article on our website. https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/3094538
Here’s the big change: All absences count toward chronic absenteeism — including excused absences. If a student misses 5% of the school year for any reason, families will be contacted as Ada Schools increases attendance communication and support.
The bottom line? Students who attend school every day have greater opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. We want to see their faces every day, and we need your help!
Families can help by:
• Establishing healthy routines that make getting to school on time easier
• Scheduling appointments outside of the school day when possible
• Planning vacations and other activities around the school calendar
Together, we can help our Bulldogs get to school every day ready to learn, grow, and have fun!
Learn more about Ohio’s updated attendance laws by reading the full News article on our website. https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/3094538
Our 7th and 8th graders participated in library orientation this week during Language Arts! Mrs. Smith challenged students with fun Breakout Box activities while introducing them to the new setup of our middle and high school fiction collection.
The fiction collection is now organized into genre groups, making it easier for students to browse and find books based on the types of stories they enjoy. We’re excited to see students exploring the new setup and discovering their next great read!
The fiction collection is now organized into genre groups, making it easier for students to browse and find books based on the types of stories they enjoy. We’re excited to see students exploring the new setup and discovering their next great read!
Weather-Related Delays & Cancellations: How We Communicate
Occasionally, hazardous weather conditions may require Ada Schools to delay or cancel school. Our goal is to make these decisions by 6:30 a.m. whenever possible and communicate them to students, families, and staff as quickly as we can.
ParentSquare is our primary communication tool for urgent updates, including weather-related delays and cancellations. Current students’ primary and secondary guardians are automatically enrolled in ParentSquare using the contact information provided through FinalForms.
Want to receive Ada Schools alerts even if you are not a current student’s guardian? Community members and extended family members can request to join the Ada Schools ParentSquare Community Group by submitting this Google Form: https://forms.gle/fziDqwsco26WDpHt5
Weather-related announcements will also be posted on the Ada Schools website and shared through our official social media accounts. We will also notify local media outlets WLIO, WBNS, WFIN, and WKTN.
We know weather decisions can impact families’ plans, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Occasionally, hazardous weather conditions may require Ada Schools to delay or cancel school. Our goal is to make these decisions by 6:30 a.m. whenever possible and communicate them to students, families, and staff as quickly as we can.
ParentSquare is our primary communication tool for urgent updates, including weather-related delays and cancellations. Current students’ primary and secondary guardians are automatically enrolled in ParentSquare using the contact information provided through FinalForms.
Want to receive Ada Schools alerts even if you are not a current student’s guardian? Community members and extended family members can request to join the Ada Schools ParentSquare Community Group by submitting this Google Form: https://forms.gle/fziDqwsco26WDpHt5
Weather-related announcements will also be posted on the Ada Schools website and shared through our official social media accounts. We will also notify local media outlets WLIO, WBNS, WFIN, and WKTN.
We know weather decisions can impact families’ plans, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
Ada Elementary Guidance staff are excited to welcome back students this week as they look forward to another great year!
Make sure you ask your student about what they're learning during Focus Lessons. This quarter the lessons will center around Kindness, Manners and Coping skills.
Make sure you ask your student about what they're learning during Focus Lessons. This quarter the lessons will center around Kindness, Manners and Coping skills.
Ada Apollo Career Center students, here are a few important reminders to help you start the school year off right! Please review this information for details about weather delays and cancellations, transportation, parking, announcements, pickup times, and FinalForms.
We’re wishing you a great start to the new school year!
We’re wishing you a great start to the new school year!
A big thank-you to Girl Scout Troop 2080 for creating and building new soccer nets for our K–5 playground! These girls put in a lot of hard work designing and constructing the nets, giving our students a fun new resource to enjoy during recess.
This project earned the troop the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. The Bronze Award challenges troops to identify an area of improvement in their community and create a solution—and Troop 2080 certainly did just that!
Thank you, Troop 2080, for making our playground better and giving our students something special that was built with creativity, teamwork, and hard work!
This project earned the troop the Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn. The Bronze Award challenges troops to identify an area of improvement in their community and create a solution—and Troop 2080 certainly did just that!
Thank you, Troop 2080, for making our playground better and giving our students something special that was built with creativity, teamwork, and hard work!
