Ada Exempted Village Schools

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

This week, students put their chemistry knowledge to the test with the classic Diet Coke and Mentos Challenge in Mr. Dunn's class! Students identified and adjusted different variables, documented their results, and explored the science behind the reaction.

It was educational, fun, and a little bit sticky!

Creativity across grade levels! Ada High School Ceramics students teamed up with our 2nd graders to help make sugar skulls in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

We love seeing our Bulldogs share their talents, learn from one another, and explore through art!

Bulldog Athletics for the week ahead!

Volunteers Needed for Music Feast 2026!

The 49th Annual Music Feast Show Choir Invitational is coming up Saturday, November 14, and we need our Music Family and community to help make it a success!

It takes more than 100 volunteers to bring this amazing event to life, and we’d love your help with Friday setup (November 13) or event day (November 14)! Check out all the details on our website! https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/3193944

Attention Readers! Ohio Northern University’s Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity is hosting a Campus-Wide Book Fair on Wednesday, October 21, from 5–8 p.m.!

This event is open to all members of the Ada community. Stop by, explore some great reads, and support this campus event! The event will be hosted in the McIntosh Center BearCave.

Today, our Ada High School seniors spent the day giving back to the community!

From helping with local projects to lending a hand around town, our students showed what it means to be a Bulldog — dedicated, kind, and community-minded.

We’re so proud of their hard work and the positive impact they made during this special day of service.

A big THANK YOU to Ohio Power Company for sponsoring our Varsity Football Feed the Team! Your generosity helps fuel our Bulldogs and makes a difference for our student-athletes.

We are so grateful for our community and the sponsors who continue to show up, give back, and support our students. It takes a team on and off the field, and we’re proud to have you on ours!

Thank you for supporting Bulldog Pride!

Ada Schools Veterans Day Breakfast & Honor Ceremony - This Veterans Day, Ada Schools is bringing students and area veterans together for a special morning of breakfast, fellowship and a student-led Honor Ceremony.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
8:15–11 a.m.
Ada Schools Cafeteria & HS Gym

All area veterans are invited to join us! Students in grades K–12 are encouraged to invite a veteran—family member, friend or community member—to attend. The morning will include breakfast, patriotic music, a guest veteran speaker and student-led recognition of those who have served and those currently serving our country. 🇺🇸

Registration is required by October 21. Visit the Ada Bulldogs website for more details and to complete registration.

We look forward to welcoming our area veterans and giving our students the opportunity to learn from and honor those who have served our country.