Congratulations to the Hardin Leadership Inc. Class of 2026!
One of our own, Becca Hibbard, Ada Schools Public Relations Coordinator, participated in this year's program and was selected by her classmates to share the class reflection during Thursday's graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to Becca and the entire graduating class on this accomplishment! We are excited to see the continued impact of their growing leadership skills, new connections, and commitment to making a difference throughout Hardin County.
Photo credit: Hardin Leadership Inc.
One of our own, Becca Hibbard, Ada Schools Public Relations Coordinator, participated in this year's program and was selected by her classmates to share the class reflection during Thursday's graduation ceremony.
Congratulations to Becca and the entire graduating class on this accomplishment! We are excited to see the continued impact of their growing leadership skills, new connections, and commitment to making a difference throughout Hardin County.
Photo credit: Hardin Leadership Inc.
Ready to shop some Ada spirit wear?
The Ada Boys & Girls Basketball Team and Ada Baseball Team are running Spirit Wear Sales now through November 22nd!
Show your Bulldog pride and support the Ada Athletic Teams through their online spirit wear fundraiser! Gear up with fresh Bulldog apparel and help the team raise funds for their upcoming season — it’s a win-win!
https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/3252158
Don’t wait — shop now and look good while cheering on the Bulldogs!
Ada Schools is proud to celebrate our students recognized through the Kenton Elks Teens of the Month. This program honors outstanding young people for their achievements in school and community life—including fine arts, athletics, hobbies, church and club involvement, community service, and more. Each month, the Elks select outstanding students at both the junior high and high school levels and recognize them for their accomplishments.
Ada October Students of the Month:
• Brooklyn Andreasen
• Jacob Rush
Ada November Students of the Month:
• Reese Jordan
• Jacob Szippl
Congratulations to all!
Ada October Students of the Month:
• Brooklyn Andreasen
• Jacob Rush
Ada November Students of the Month:
• Reese Jordan
• Jacob Szippl
Congratulations to all!
Ada Art Teachers had the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience at the annual Ohio Art Education Association Conference!
Mrs. Winkeljohn presented a workshop on “Daily Drawings,” highlighting the five-minute drawing activities she uses to kick off her art classes and inspire creativity. Mr. Wells shared 32 years of classroom experience by presenting 32 of the lesson plans he has taught throughout his career.
Thank you, for representing Ada Schools and sharing your passion for art education with fellow educators across Ohio! We are proud to have you as part of our Bulldog family!
Mrs. Winkeljohn presented a workshop on “Daily Drawings,” highlighting the five-minute drawing activities she uses to kick off her art classes and inspire creativity. Mr. Wells shared 32 years of classroom experience by presenting 32 of the lesson plans he has taught throughout his career.
Thank you, for representing Ada Schools and sharing your passion for art education with fellow educators across Ohio! We are proud to have you as part of our Bulldog family!
Thursdays are for Bulldog Connect!
Our students and Vancrest residents got creative with a little outdoor fun recently! Together, they made bird feeders using cardboard tubes and peanut butter, then hung them outside for the residents to enjoy. They also teamed up to complete a bird-themed word search!
Bulldog Connect is all about building connections and making memories.
Our students and Vancrest residents got creative with a little outdoor fun recently! Together, they made bird feeders using cardboard tubes and peanut butter, then hung them outside for the residents to enjoy. They also teamed up to complete a bird-themed word search!
Bulldog Connect is all about building connections and making memories.
In Mrs. Salyer’s Modern American History class, students had the opportunity to learn history through personal experiences and firsthand perspectives.
Mrs. Salyer connected with Iraq War veterans who shared their military and wartime experiences by answering a series of questions. Students were then able to read and reflect on five personal stories, including four from veterans and one shared from a spouse’s perspective.
These stories offered students a meaningful opportunity to connect what they learn in the classroom with the real-life experiences of those who served and the families who supported them.
Thank you to these veterans and their families for sharing their stories and helping our Bulldogs gain a deeper understanding of the impact of military service.
Mrs. Salyer connected with Iraq War veterans who shared their military and wartime experiences by answering a series of questions. Students were then able to read and reflect on five personal stories, including four from veterans and one shared from a spouse’s perspective.
These stories offered students a meaningful opportunity to connect what they learn in the classroom with the real-life experiences of those who served and the families who supported them.
Thank you to these veterans and their families for sharing their stories and helping our Bulldogs gain a deeper understanding of the impact of military service.
Happy Veterans Day!
Ada Schools proudly honors and thanks all who have served our country. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms.
And a special thank you to those who attended the Breakfast and Assembly this morning - we were honored to see you and celebrate you!
Ada Schools proudly honors and thanks all who have served our country. We are grateful for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms.
And a special thank you to those who attended the Breakfast and Assembly this morning - we were honored to see you and celebrate you!
Congratulations to our First Quarter Honor Roll Students!
Ada Schools is proud to recognize our students in Grades 4–12 who earned All-A and A-B Honor Roll honors for the first quarter of the 2026–27 school year!
These Bulldogs have demonstrated hard work, dedication, and a commitment to academic excellence throughout the first nine weeks. Earning Honor Roll recognition is a great accomplishment, and we are proud of each student's effort and perseverance.
Keep up the great work and continue to make us proud! Bulldog Pride! https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/3241571
Ada Schools is proud to recognize our students in Grades 4–12 who earned All-A and A-B Honor Roll honors for the first quarter of the 2026–27 school year!
These Bulldogs have demonstrated hard work, dedication, and a commitment to academic excellence throughout the first nine weeks. Earning Honor Roll recognition is a great accomplishment, and we are proud of each student's effort and perseverance.
Keep up the great work and continue to make us proud! Bulldog Pride! https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/3241571
Picture Retake & Makeup Day is Thursday, November 12th!
If your student missed picture day or would like a retake, this is your opportunity!
Retake Date: November 12, 2026
Order Link: https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/access
Elementary School Code: 3HZ8SPV8
Middle / High School Code: 8CJYFJX5
Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s school memories
If your student missed picture day or would like a retake, this is your opportunity!
Retake Date: November 12, 2026
Order Link: https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/access
Elementary School Code: 3HZ8SPV8
Middle / High School Code: 8CJYFJX5
Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s school memories
Check out the online Book Fair link before next week! Our Literati Book Fair will run November 18–24, and we're excited to offer a great selection of books, fun goodies, and plenty of new favorites for our Bulldogs!
We can't wait to share the joy of reading with our students! Happy reading, Bulldogs!
We can't wait to share the joy of reading with our students! Happy reading, Bulldogs!
Juniors and seniors in Mr. Crawford’s Shop 2 class had the opportunity to visit The Ohio State University at Lima for Engineering Day!
Engineering Experience Days give high school students interested in pursuing engineering after graduation a chance to explore the programs offered at Ohio State, learn more about the field, and discover future career opportunities.
Thank you to OSU Lima for hosting our students and providing a hands-on look at what their futures could hold!
Engineering Experience Days give high school students interested in pursuing engineering after graduation a chance to explore the programs offered at Ohio State, learn more about the field, and discover future career opportunities.
Thank you to OSU Lima for hosting our students and providing a hands-on look at what their futures could hold!
Cafeteria Menu Updates! Please take note of the following cafeteria menu changes for November 11–13:
Wednesday, November 11
Breakfast for Grades 3-12: Pop-Tarts with cheese stick, smoothie or yogurt with a bread item, fruit and milk.
Lunch: Corn dogs, tossed salad, carrots with ranch, fruit and milk.
Thursday, November 12
Lunch: Loaded wedges with taco meat, California blend vegetables, black beans, fruit and milk.
Friday, November 13
Breakfast for Grades 3-12: Sausage gravy with biscuit, smoothie or yogurt with a bread item, fruit and milk.
Thank you for your flexibility!
Wednesday, November 11
Breakfast for Grades 3-12: Pop-Tarts with cheese stick, smoothie or yogurt with a bread item, fruit and milk.
Lunch: Corn dogs, tossed salad, carrots with ranch, fruit and milk.
Thursday, November 12
Lunch: Loaded wedges with taco meat, California blend vegetables, black beans, fruit and milk.
Friday, November 13
Breakfast for Grades 3-12: Sausage gravy with biscuit, smoothie or yogurt with a bread item, fruit and milk.
Thank you for your flexibility!
Did someone say Pumpkin Day?!?
Our kindergarten teachers wanted to give their students a fun pumpkin day, and Community Market made it possible! They generously donated 68 pumpkins, allowing each student to decorate and take home their very own pumpkin just in time for Trick-or-Treat.
The students had so much fun, and made some wonderful memories along the way!
A HUGE thank-you to our amazing local grocery store, Community Market, for supporting our students and helping make this special day possible! We are so grateful for our wonderful community!
Our kindergarten teachers wanted to give their students a fun pumpkin day, and Community Market made it possible! They generously donated 68 pumpkins, allowing each student to decorate and take home their very own pumpkin just in time for Trick-or-Treat.
The students had so much fun, and made some wonderful memories along the way!
A HUGE thank-you to our amazing local grocery store, Community Market, for supporting our students and helping make this special day possible! We are so grateful for our wonderful community!
Students in Mr. Acheson’s 7th and 8th Grade Intro to Sphero Robotics class are putting their skills to work as they learn to program and drive their RVR+ cars!
From writing code to troubleshooting and solving problems, students are building important skills while exploring the world of robotics and technology.
We love seeing our Bulldogs learn, experiment and bring their ideas to life!
From writing code to troubleshooting and solving problems, students are building important skills while exploring the world of robotics and technology.
We love seeing our Bulldogs learn, experiment and bring their ideas to life!
Our second graders had some special visitors from Ohio Northern University!
ONU pharmacy students stopped by Ada Schools to teach our second graders all about staying healthy and keeping germs away. Through conversations, books, videos, and hands-on hand-washing activities, students learned fun and important ways to take care of themselves and stay healthy!
Thank you to the ONU pharmacy students for sharing your time and knowledge with our Bulldogs!
ONU pharmacy students stopped by Ada Schools to teach our second graders all about staying healthy and keeping germs away. Through conversations, books, videos, and hands-on hand-washing activities, students learned fun and important ways to take care of themselves and stay healthy!
Thank you to the ONU pharmacy students for sharing your time and knowledge with our Bulldogs!
Reminder for Ada Families: Please take a few minutes to review your student's information in Ada Schools FinalForms to make sure everything is accurate and up to date!
FinalForms is our parent and family portal where student information is collected and maintained. Please double-check that the following information is current:
• Home address
• Parent/guardian phone numbers and email addresses
• Approved student pick-up contacts
• Emergency contacts
Information entered in FinalForms feeds into ProgressBook and ParentSquare, so keeping these details accurate helps ensure you receive important school and teacher communications.
While FinalForms requires annual signatures (typically completed in August), contact information can change throughout the school year. We encourage all families to take a moment to review their forms and make any necessary updates.
Thank you for helping us keep our records current and ensuring you stay connected with Ada Schools! https://www.adabulldogs.org/page/finalforms
FinalForms is our parent and family portal where student information is collected and maintained. Please double-check that the following information is current:
• Home address
• Parent/guardian phone numbers and email addresses
• Approved student pick-up contacts
• Emergency contacts
Information entered in FinalForms feeds into ProgressBook and ParentSquare, so keeping these details accurate helps ensure you receive important school and teacher communications.
While FinalForms requires annual signatures (typically completed in August), contact information can change throughout the school year. We encourage all families to take a moment to review their forms and make any necessary updates.
Thank you for helping us keep our records current and ensuring you stay connected with Ada Schools! https://www.adabulldogs.org/page/finalforms
It’s Election Day! Make your voice heard and your vote count!
Mark your calendars! Ada Schools will be hosting a Literati Book Fair November 18–24, and we're excited to offer a great selection of books, fun goodies, and plenty of new favorites for our Bulldogs!
We can't wait to share the joy of reading with our students!
We can't wait to share the joy of reading with our students!
From classroom parties to being “Boo-ed,” our Elementary students had a spooktacular day on Wednesday!
From crafts and snacks to surprise sneak-attacks, there was plenty of fun, laughter and Halloween spirit all around!
Take a peek at some of the fun!
From crafts and snacks to surprise sneak-attacks, there was plenty of fun, laughter and Halloween spirit all around!
Take a peek at some of the fun!
On this spooky Halloween day, we’re sharing the BLOODIEST thing we’ve seen lately - the Blood drive!
Ada NHS hosted a successful blood drive with the American Red Cross, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who donated or attempted to donate, as well as the staff who helped make it happen and were flexible along the way!
Did you know that every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets? Your donation can make a lifesaving difference!
Want to help save lives? The Red Cross will be back in the area on Monday, November 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CHP Home Care & Hospice Building.