If you're heading out to cheer on the Bulldogs make sure you check out these reminders from Arlington Schools.
In Sources of Strength, students focus on building the qualities that keep us mentally and emotionally strong—like connection, positivity, and support for one another. We’re proud of these students for spreading joy and making an impact across our school community!
ParentSquare will make it easier for families to receive clear, timely updates from classrooms, activities, athletics, and the district—all in one place. Families can choose how they receive messages (text, email, app, or voice), have messages translated into their preferred language, and even customize what types of updates they receive by subscribing to specific classes, groups, or content.
Invitations for families will be sent in August 2026. We’re excited about this step toward stronger, more streamlined communication and keeping our Ada community connected!
He read Pigs Make Me Sneeze! by Mo Willems, which had everyone laughing! After the story, Sheriff Everhart took time to answer questions and share what his job is like, giving students a great look into how he helps keep our community safe.
Thank you, Sheriff Everhart, for visiting and making reading extra special!
Big news for Ada Schools!
We are incredibly proud to share that Ada Exempted Village Schools has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce with the District Momentum Award!
This honor celebrates exceptional academic growth and continued student achievement—something our entire school community works toward every single day. The Momentum Award is presented to districts and buildings that demonstrate significant improvement in their Performance Index—gaining three or more points year-over-year—while also earning a 4- or 5-star rating on the Progress component of the state report card.
In addition, Ada Elementary School earned the Building-Level Momentum Award, ranking among just 238 schools out of more than 3,100 statewide to receive this recognition!
This achievement highlights the hard work of our students, staff, and families—and reinforces our commitment to striving for excellence in all areas of the school experience.
Calling all Ada Bulldogs interested in football!
Get signed up for the 3rd Annual Spring Youth Football Clinic! This opportunity is open to all Ada boys and girls entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2026 school year. The Clinic will be Sunday, April 26th from 1-3 PM.
✅ FREE for all Ada families!
📋 Registration deadline: April 16th! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdbItqYCQeff5R6z-zsNPRP7BmVaqSt5UdTXWxADBfsP8GRQ/viewform?pli=1
This will be a fun day for kids to explore the game, build skills, and have a great time! Don’t miss out!
Varsity Track at Spencerville
Junior High Softball at Lima City
Good luck to our student athletes as they compete!
Ada Junior High Track kicked off their season at the Delphos Jefferson Invitational yesterday—and they showed up strong!
The boys were crowned TEAM CHAMPS and the girls earned an impressive 3rd place finish! All of our athletes did an outstanding job competing, and we’re proud of the way you represented Ada!
🏅 First Place Finishers:
Cam Smith – 100m (NEW SCHOOL RECORD)
Emersyn Lee – 800m
Maeve Ulrey – 1600m
Scarlett Craig – Pole Vault
Grant Smith – 100m (NEW SCHOOL RECORD)
Grant Smith – 200m (NEW SCHOOL RECORD)
Boys 4x400 – Kolson Gibson, Joseph Gargac, Tay Collier, Zak Hefner
Blaine Fensler – High Jump
Grady Hamilton – Pole Vault
More School Records:
Girls 4x100 – NEW SCHOOL RECORD (Laylyn Staley, Kendall Fisher, Ka'Miah Chinn, Cam Smith)
Boys 4x100 – NEW SCHOOL RECORD (Kolson Gibson, Quincy Behrends, Tristan Arnett, Grant Smith)
Great work to everyone—we’re excited to see what you accomplish this season!
Next, we visited the Marion Public Library for a behind-the-scenes tour and time to explore everything the library has to offer. After lunch, we wrapped up the day with a stop at Birch Tree Bookery, where students picked out new titles to add to our school’s collection.
It was a fun and meaningful experience for everyone involved—great conversations, new connections, and lots of books!
A big thank you to the Ada Yearbook: HS & JH staff for creating these awesome graphics. We’re excited to collaborate with them throughout the spring to showcase their work and help promote Bulldog Athletics!
All levels participated in an Easter Egg Vocabulary Game, where students searched for matching eggs containing vocabulary words and their definitions. The twist? The entire activity was conducted in American Sign Language—no vocalization allowed!
It was a great way to reinforce learning, build communication skills, and have some seasonal fun at the same time. Awesome work by our students and staff!
Join us April 24–26 in the Ada High School Auditorium for a fun-filled production you won’t want to miss. Showtimes include Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Check the website to read more about the show times and stay tuned for ticket information!
Students at Ada Elementary will be taking Ohio’s State Tests beginning April 15, 2026. Students in grades 3–5 will participate in English Language Arts and Math assessments, and 5th grade students will also take the Science assessment. Parents were sent an email through FinalForms.
To help students do their best:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive at school on time
Thank you for your support in helping our students be prepared and confident during testing!
Upcoming Reminders!
Elementary Art Show! All students in 1st-5th grade will have a piece on display at the Art Show Wednesday, April 8 from 4-6 PM. Stop in to admire the beautiful works in the hallway!
Author Visit! Friday, May 15th, we will host a visit from author and illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler, a New York Times bestselling creator who has illustrated—and sometimes written—over 60 books for young readers. Book presale with the option to have your child’s book personally signed by Jeffrey Ebbeler should be returned by Wednesday, April 8th
Ada Junior Track Meet: Students in Grades K–6 to participate in the 6th Annual Ada Junior Track Meet on Sunday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM! Sign Ups need to be turned in by Thursday, April 9th.
Middle School Spring Fling Dance - Grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to the Spring Fling dance from 7-9 pm in the cafeteria. Admission is $5 and a canned good. Dress code is summer clothes!
Free Movie at Ada Theater - Sunday, April 19th. Join for a showing of The Sandlot at 1 PM.
Ada Inter-District Open Enrollment for 2026–2027! Families wishing to apply must complete the application online through FinalForms by Friday, May 8.
Senior Boys (left to right):
Kayleb Hickman (son of Marcqueths Chever)
Gavin Oldfield (son of Glen and Jill Oldfield)
Slade Gossman (son of Matt and Katie Gossman)
Cayden Wise (son of Jessica Wise)
Zack Zimmerman (son of Jake and June Zimmerman)
Senior Girls (left to right):
Lydia Demascio (daughter of Jen Zimmerly)
Emma Lambdin (daughter of Matt and Jen Lambdin)
Jordyn Smith (daughter of Jeff and Cherie Smith)
Marley Bulerin (daughter of Melissa Furr and Joey Bulerin)
Anna Conley (daughter of Lisa and Jamie Davis)
👑 The Prom King and Queen will be crowned this Saturday, April 11th during the prom dance!
From solving challenges to supporting students and staff, assistant principals lead with dedication, resilience, and heart—and this week, we’re proud to celebrate them during Assistant Principal’s Week!
We want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate someone who truly goes above and beyond every single day—Dr. Devier.
Whether he’s supporting students, backing our teachers, or quietly taking on the behind-the-scenes work that often goes unnoticed, Dr. Devier is truly the glue that holds our school together. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated, compassionate, and driven leader in our building.
Let’s all take a moment this week to give him a well-deserved THANK YOU! #APWeek #AssistantPrincipalsWeek #SchoolLeadership
This incredible experience was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Ohio Arts Council. What a fantastic way to bring film to life and inspire the next generation of storytellers!
This special showing is sponsored by the Ada High School Class of 2026, and admission is FREE for everyone! Concessions will be available for purchase.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come out for a great time together. We hope to see you there!
