💜🐾 Cross-Grade Collaboration at Its Best! 🐾💛
This week, our Bulldogs showed just how powerful teamwork can be across grade levels!
Mr. Crawford’s high school students kicked things off by cutting 65 wooden boards, and Mr. Wells’ students followed by staining every single one a rich brown. Then, Mrs. Winkeljohn’s 8th-period students teamed up with our kindergarteners to bring the boards to life with bright, creative paint!
It was a fantastic project that connected our oldest and youngest learners—and everyone did an amazing job. We love seeing our students learn, lead, and create together! 💛💜
Great work, Bulldogs! 🐾
This week, our Bulldogs showed just how powerful teamwork can be across grade levels!
Mr. Crawford’s high school students kicked things off by cutting 65 wooden boards, and Mr. Wells’ students followed by staining every single one a rich brown. Then, Mrs. Winkeljohn’s 8th-period students teamed up with our kindergarteners to bring the boards to life with bright, creative paint!
It was a fantastic project that connected our oldest and youngest learners—and everyone did an amazing job. We love seeing our students learn, lead, and create together! 💛💜
Great work, Bulldogs! 🐾
📚💜 Ada FFA Passion Project Spotlight! 💜📚
Our Ada FFA Officers are each tasked with creating and implementing a passion project—a meaningful initiative designed to help others, solve a problem, or bring positive change to our community.
This month, we’re excited to highlight Sophomore Layla Fisher, who is gearing up to launch her project! From December 8–12, Layla will be collecting new or gently used books for students in Grades K–5.
Her goal?
✨ Collect new and gently used books and wrap them
✨ Deliver one to every Ada Elementary student before Christmas break!
If you have books you’d like to donate, please send them in! We are also gratefully accepting cash donations to help purchase additional new books.
Thank you for supporting our students as they make a difference—one book at a time! 📖🎁💛💜
Our Ada FFA Officers are each tasked with creating and implementing a passion project—a meaningful initiative designed to help others, solve a problem, or bring positive change to our community.
This month, we’re excited to highlight Sophomore Layla Fisher, who is gearing up to launch her project! From December 8–12, Layla will be collecting new or gently used books for students in Grades K–5.
Her goal?
✨ Collect new and gently used books and wrap them
✨ Deliver one to every Ada Elementary student before Christmas break!
If you have books you’d like to donate, please send them in! We are also gratefully accepting cash donations to help purchase additional new books.
Thank you for supporting our students as they make a difference—one book at a time! 📖🎁💛💜
🎄💜 Holiday Dress-Up Week at Ada Schools! 💛🎅
We’re excited to celebrate the season with a Holiday Dress-Up Week! Check out the schedule below and join us in spreading cheer as we enjoy our last few days before the holiday break.
📅 Dress-Up Schedule:
Monday: Silent Night — Wear pajamas or comfy clothes
Tuesday: Candy Cane Day — Wear red and white
Wednesday: Grinch Day — Go grinchy or wear green
Thursday: Holiday Hat Day — Wear a Santa hat or any festive holiday hat
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day — Wear an ugly holiday sweater or any holiday shirt
Let’s have some fun and show off that Bulldog holiday spirit! ❄️✨
We’re excited to celebrate the season with a Holiday Dress-Up Week! Check out the schedule below and join us in spreading cheer as we enjoy our last few days before the holiday break.
📅 Dress-Up Schedule:
Monday: Silent Night — Wear pajamas or comfy clothes
Tuesday: Candy Cane Day — Wear red and white
Wednesday: Grinch Day — Go grinchy or wear green
Thursday: Holiday Hat Day — Wear a Santa hat or any festive holiday hat
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day — Wear an ugly holiday sweater or any holiday shirt
Let’s have some fun and show off that Bulldog holiday spirit! ❄️✨
✨🎄 Happy 67th Day of School! 🎄✨
Some of our office staff had a little fun today and brought the holiday spirit with 6–7 Christmas shirts in honor of the 67th day!
We love spreading some festive cheer around the building. ❤️💚
Happy 6–7 Day of School, Bulldogs! 🐾💜
Some of our office staff had a little fun today and brought the holiday spirit with 6–7 Christmas shirts in honor of the 67th day!
We love spreading some festive cheer around the building. ❤️💚
Happy 6–7 Day of School, Bulldogs! 🐾💜
🎄 Ada Schools’ 32nd Annual Christmas Luncheon – A Heartwarming Success! 🎄
We were so excited to welcome our senior community members back for one of our favorite holiday traditions! Attendees joined for an afternoon filled with good food, fellowship, and festive cheer.
Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch followed by a beautiful performance from the Ada Varsity Singers—a highlight every year! And to make the day even more magical, Santa made a special surprise visit, bringing smiles all around. 🎅✨
We were thrilled with the wonderful turnout and want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, to the staff who organized and facilitated the event, and to our amazing student volunteers and performers who helped the afternoon run smoothly.
💜💛 Thank you for helping us keep this cherished Ada tradition merry and bright!
We were so excited to welcome our senior community members back for one of our favorite holiday traditions! Attendees joined for an afternoon filled with good food, fellowship, and festive cheer.
Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch followed by a beautiful performance from the Ada Varsity Singers—a highlight every year! And to make the day even more magical, Santa made a special surprise visit, bringing smiles all around. 🎅✨
We were thrilled with the wonderful turnout and want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, to the staff who organized and facilitated the event, and to our amazing student volunteers and performers who helped the afternoon run smoothly.
💜💛 Thank you for helping us keep this cherished Ada tradition merry and bright!
🚗 Thank You, Ada Families! 🐾💜
We want to extend a big thank you to our Ada families for your cooperation with morning drop-off. Your partnership has already helped our mornings run more smoothly!
We truly appreciate your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and efficient morning routine. Thank you for working with us! 💛💜🐾
We want to extend a big thank you to our Ada families for your cooperation with morning drop-off. Your partnership has already helped our mornings run more smoothly!
We truly appreciate your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and efficient morning routine. Thank you for working with us! 💛💜🐾
🎶 Ada Music Students Visit OSU School of Music! 🎶
Last week, our Varsity Singers, Ada Vocal Ensemble, and Ada Concert Band students traveled to The Ohio State University for the annual Winter Collage Concert.
A special highlight of the trip: Ada graduate Adam Conner—pictured with Mr. Henning—performed with The OSU Men’s Glee Club during the event.
We’re proud of all our students for representing Ada so well! 💜🎵
Last week, our Varsity Singers, Ada Vocal Ensemble, and Ada Concert Band students traveled to The Ohio State University for the annual Winter Collage Concert.
A special highlight of the trip: Ada graduate Adam Conner—pictured with Mr. Henning—performed with The OSU Men’s Glee Club during the event.
We’re proud of all our students for representing Ada so well! 💜🎵
🍽️ Lunch Menu Update for This Week!
Heads up, Bulldog families! The lunch menu will have a slight switch on Monday and Wednesday this week.
📅 Mon. Dec. 8: Popcorn Chicken
📅 Wed. Dec. 10: Corn Dogs
Thanks for your flexibility! 💜💛
Heads up, Bulldog families! The lunch menu will have a slight switch on Monday and Wednesday this week.
📅 Mon. Dec. 8: Popcorn Chicken
📅 Wed. Dec. 10: Corn Dogs
Thanks for your flexibility! 💜💛
This Week in Bulldog Athletics! 🐾💜
Hardin County Sophomore Leadership!
This month, our sophomore leadership students gathered at Ridgemont for an engaging and meaningful session. Amanda Raines from OSU Extension joined the group to talk about stress—what it is, how it affects us, and how to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress.
Students explored practical ways to manage and reduce stress, as well as strategies to find balance and joy in their everyday lives. 🌟
This month, our sophomore leadership students gathered at Ridgemont for an engaging and meaningful session. Amanda Raines from OSU Extension joined the group to talk about stress—what it is, how it affects us, and how to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress.
Students explored practical ways to manage and reduce stress, as well as strategies to find balance and joy in their everyday lives. 🌟
🐾 Bulldog Fans—We’re geared up for a full weekend of Ada athletics! Check out the complete schedule and come out to support our student athletes. 🏀🤼♂️🏊♀️
📣 Schedule Reminder:
Boys Basketball @ Allen East on Saturday, Dec. 6 has an updated start time — Freshmen tip at 3 PM, with JV and Varsity to follow.
Let’s pack the stands and bring that Bulldog energy all weekend long! 🐾🔥
📣 Schedule Reminder:
Boys Basketball @ Allen East on Saturday, Dec. 6 has an updated start time — Freshmen tip at 3 PM, with JV and Varsity to follow.
Let’s pack the stands and bring that Bulldog energy all weekend long! 🐾🔥
Senior Parents get your Winter Ads in for the 2025-2026 programs! Deadline is tomorrow, Dec. 5.
Ada Athletic Boosters is selling senior ads for $40 for a 1/6-page ad w/ photo + message (under 25 words)!
Ada Athletic Boosters is selling senior ads for $40 for a 1/6-page ad w/ photo + message (under 25 words)!
🎓 Seniors—Don’t Miss Out on Financial Aid! 🎓
If you’re planning to attend a 4-year college, 2-year college, or career school, you need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to qualify for any financial aid — including grants (free money!), some scholarships, work-study, and student loans.
👉 Start your FAFSA here: studentaid.gov
👉 Helpful Video: The Financial Aid Office at ONU explains Ohio financial aid in this short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvWDawNfmJE
👏 A big shout-out to the students who have already completed their FAFSA — great job!
If you haven’t yet, get it done ASAP! This is an important step toward your future! 🌟
If you’re planning to attend a 4-year college, 2-year college, or career school, you need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to qualify for any financial aid — including grants (free money!), some scholarships, work-study, and student loans.
👉 Start your FAFSA here: studentaid.gov
👉 Helpful Video: The Financial Aid Office at ONU explains Ohio financial aid in this short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvWDawNfmJE
👏 A big shout-out to the students who have already completed their FAFSA — great job!
If you haven’t yet, get it done ASAP! This is an important step toward your future! 🌟
📣 Lunch Menu Update for This Week!
Please note that our school lunch menu has been adjusted for Wednesday and Thursday:
🥣 Wednesday, Dec. 3
• Grilled cheese
• Chili with crackers
• Fresh or canned fruit
• Milk
🧀 Thursday, Dec. 4
• Bosco sticks
• Steamed broccoli
• Fresh or canned fruit
• Milk
Thank you for your understanding! 💛💜
Please note that our school lunch menu has been adjusted for Wednesday and Thursday:
🥣 Wednesday, Dec. 3
• Grilled cheese
• Chili with crackers
• Fresh or canned fruit
• Milk
🧀 Thursday, Dec. 4
• Bosco sticks
• Steamed broccoli
• Fresh or canned fruit
• Milk
Thank you for your understanding! 💛💜
🎄 Join Us for the 4th & 5th Grade Christmas Musical: Holly Jolly Jalopy! 🎶
Parents, families, and friends—you're invited to Ada Elementary’s festive musical, Holly Jolly Jalopy, on Thursday, December 4th, with two showtimes: 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM!
This year’s story kicks off with one giant sneeze that triggers an avalanche—revealing a magical jalopy that can take you anywhere! From snowy slopes to sunny islands and sparkling city lights, our students go on a joyful holiday adventure full of surprises and heartwarming moments.
🍪 After each show, the Academic Boosters will be selling cookies for $1 each! A sweet treat to end a festive performance!
Come support our young performers—we can’t wait to see you there! 💜🐾
Parents, families, and friends—you're invited to Ada Elementary’s festive musical, Holly Jolly Jalopy, on Thursday, December 4th, with two showtimes: 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM!
This year’s story kicks off with one giant sneeze that triggers an avalanche—revealing a magical jalopy that can take you anywhere! From snowy slopes to sunny islands and sparkling city lights, our students go on a joyful holiday adventure full of surprises and heartwarming moments.
🍪 After each show, the Academic Boosters will be selling cookies for $1 each! A sweet treat to end a festive performance!
Come support our young performers—we can’t wait to see you there! 💜🐾
UPDATE: Ada Schools has CLOSED, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 due to weather.
Ada Schools will be on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, December 2, 2025, due to weather.
🎉 Save the Date! Join us on January 3, 2026 for our Ada High School Hall of Honor — The Hall of Honor celebrates graduates and non-graduates who have made exceptional contributions to our schools or achieved distinction in their careers and communities. Honorees are selected for outstanding service, notable accomplishments, and their lasting loyalty to Ada High School. This tradition recognizes excellence and inspires future Bulldogs!
The 2025 recipients are: Mike Lenhart and David Lusk
All are welcome to attend! Stay tuned for details.
Our sixth graders had an exciting enrichment experience recently! 🌱🪴
Dr. Beth Gray stopped by to share her incredible carnivorous plant collection, and it was a HUGE hit. Students were captivated as they learned how these unique plants collect nitrogen to survive—science in action at its finest!
Thank you, Dr. Gray, for bringing such a fascinating hands-on lesson to our students! 🌿✨
Dr. Beth Gray stopped by to share her incredible carnivorous plant collection, and it was a HUGE hit. Students were captivated as they learned how these unique plants collect nitrogen to survive—science in action at its finest!
Thank you, Dr. Gray, for bringing such a fascinating hands-on lesson to our students! 🌿✨
🎄Ada Schools Give Back to Our Troops This Holiday Season 🎄
Ada students are spreading holiday cheer across the globe! ❤️🎁 This year, several classes created handmade Christmas ornaments that will be sent to U.S. troops stationed in Kuwait — a special part of Operation Evergreen, an annual project organized by the Ohio Christmas Tree Association.
Through Operation Evergreen, Kaleidoscope Farms and other Ohio tree growers donate live Christmas trees that are shipped overseas to bring a touch of home to our active military members during the holidays. 🎄✈️
A big thank-you to the students (and teachers!) who shared their creativity and care in this meaningful project:
✨ Mr. Crawford
✨ Mrs. Preston
✨ Mrs. Jones
✨ Mrs. Woodruff
✨ Mr. Dettering & Mrs. Amburgey
✨ Mrs. Wissman
✨ Mrs. Fries
We’re so proud of our Bulldogs for helping make the season brighter for those serving our country! 💙❤️
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