🦃🎨 Creativity Is on Full Display in the K–2 hallway! 🎨🦃
Take a stroll down our Kindergarten–2nd grade hallway through these photos and you’ll find it overflowing with Thanksgiving-themed creativity! These young Bulldogs are stuffed with imagination, and our teachers are gobbling up every opportunity to bring the holiday spirit into meaningful learning activities.
From turkeys to pumpkins to thankful reflections, each display connects directly to what students are practicing in the classroom—making learning hands-on, joyful, and full of seasonal fun.🍁🧡🐾
Take a stroll down our Kindergarten–2nd grade hallway through these photos and you’ll find it overflowing with Thanksgiving-themed creativity! These young Bulldogs are stuffed with imagination, and our teachers are gobbling up every opportunity to bring the holiday spirit into meaningful learning activities.
From turkeys to pumpkins to thankful reflections, each display connects directly to what students are practicing in the classroom—making learning hands-on, joyful, and full of seasonal fun.🍁🧡🐾
📅 Bulldog Athletics: This Week’s Schedule! 🐾💜
Get ready to cheer on our Ada Bulldogs! Here’s a look at all the athletic action happening this week. Come out, show your support, and help keep our teams fired up! 💜 Go Bulldogs! 💛
Get ready to cheer on our Ada Bulldogs! Here’s a look at all the athletic action happening this week. Come out, show your support, and help keep our teams fired up! 💜 Go Bulldogs! 💛
Reminder: Students will have school on Monday, Nov. 24th! Ada Schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, Nov. 25– Friday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃 We wish all our Bulldog families a safe and thankful holiday.
📣 November 2025 Elementary & Middle School Bulldogs of the Month! 🐾🎉
Ada Schools is excited to celebrate our November Bulldogs of the Month! These amazing students were nominated by their teachers for showing dedication, kindness, leadership, and true Bulldog pride all month long.
👏 Congratulations to all of our November Bulldogs of the month!
Kindergarten: Braylon Hayes and Zona Young
First Grade: Zaid Tellez-Amaro and Kylyn Staley
Second Grade: Zak Young and Marlee Garman
Third Grade: Luka Lyle and Lena Vieira
Fourth Grade: Gage Kesselring and Serenity Reeves
Fifth Grade: Owen Jochims and Kyleigh Nau
Sixth Grade: Ella Yang (not picture) and Kash Trombley
Seventh Grade: Caitlyn House and Gage Gibson
Eighth Grade: Cami Eskew and Chandler Budwit
Thank you for being positive role models and making Ada a wonderful place to learn and grow. Keep shining, Bulldogs! 🧡🐾
Ada Schools is excited to celebrate our November Bulldogs of the Month! These amazing students were nominated by their teachers for showing dedication, kindness, leadership, and true Bulldog pride all month long.
👏 Congratulations to all of our November Bulldogs of the month!
Kindergarten: Braylon Hayes and Zona Young
First Grade: Zaid Tellez-Amaro and Kylyn Staley
Second Grade: Zak Young and Marlee Garman
Third Grade: Luka Lyle and Lena Vieira
Fourth Grade: Gage Kesselring and Serenity Reeves
Fifth Grade: Owen Jochims and Kyleigh Nau
Sixth Grade: Ella Yang (not picture) and Kash Trombley
Seventh Grade: Caitlyn House and Gage Gibson
Eighth Grade: Cami Eskew and Chandler Budwit
Thank you for being positive role models and making Ada a wonderful place to learn and grow. Keep shining, Bulldogs! 🧡🐾
🏐 Ada Schools is Hiring a Head Volleyball Coach! 🐾
Are you passionate about volleyball, committed to developing student-athletes, and eager to help build a strong, positive program for 2026-27? Ada Exempted Village Schools is now accepting applications for our Head Volleyball Coach!
📣 If you’re ready to inspire, motivate, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Interested applicants should email: jochimsk@adabulldogs.org
Are you passionate about volleyball, committed to developing student-athletes, and eager to help build a strong, positive program for 2026-27? Ada Exempted Village Schools is now accepting applications for our Head Volleyball Coach!
📣 If you’re ready to inspire, motivate, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Interested applicants should email: jochimsk@adabulldogs.org
📣 Science Fair Day at Ada Middle School! 🧪✨
Today our seventh graders are taking center stage at the annual Science Fair! Each student submitted a project and have carefully prepared their presentation. From hands-on experiments to confident explanations, our students are blending science and speaking skills in an incredible learning experience.
👏 Great work to all our seventh graders!
🙏 Thank you to our volunteer judges for coming out to support our students!
Today our seventh graders are taking center stage at the annual Science Fair! Each student submitted a project and have carefully prepared their presentation. From hands-on experiments to confident explanations, our students are blending science and speaking skills in an incredible learning experience.
👏 Great work to all our seventh graders!
🙏 Thank you to our volunteer judges for coming out to support our students!
📘 Check out the Second Quarter K-5 Guidance Newsletter
Read through the new focus lessons and take aways some family involvement tips to support these skills at home.
As a reminder, Parent–Teacher Conferences are next week, Nov. 24 & 25. You can still sign up for a time slot using the link below.
📄 Read the Second Quarter Guidance Newsletter: https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/article/2559733
📝 Sign up for Conferences: https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/article/2533226
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students' growth!
🎄✨ Holiday Musical Magic in the Making! ✨🎄
Our 4th and 5th graders have been hard at work rehearsing for this year’s Christmas musical — and we couldn’t be more excited to share the festive fun happening behind the scenes!
This week, our young performers teamed up with the talented seniors from the Ada Varsity Singers to learn a dance break for the show. 💃🕺 Their collaboration, energy, and teamwork are shining bright as they bring this musical to life!
We can’t wait for our community to see their hard work pay off on stage. Stay tuned for performance details and more sneak peeks! 🎶❤️
Our 4th and 5th graders have been hard at work rehearsing for this year’s Christmas musical — and we couldn’t be more excited to share the festive fun happening behind the scenes!
This week, our young performers teamed up with the talented seniors from the Ada Varsity Singers to learn a dance break for the show. 💃🕺 Their collaboration, energy, and teamwork are shining bright as they bring this musical to life!
We can’t wait for our community to see their hard work pay off on stage. Stay tuned for performance details and more sneak peeks! 🎶❤️
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair Kicks Off Today! ✨📚
We’re excited to welcome the beloved Scholastic Book Fair back to the Ada Media Center November 19–25! Elementary students will get a chance to preview the Book Fair today—and create their Wish Lists to bring home.
Families are encouraged to stop by and shop during Parent-Teacher Conferences! It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on great books for holiday gifts, support literacy, and spark a love of reading that lasts all year long. ❤️📖
You can also shop online here:
🔗 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/adaelementaryschool
Every purchase directly benefits our school. Thank you for supporting our readers! 🐾💛
We’re excited to welcome the beloved Scholastic Book Fair back to the Ada Media Center November 19–25! Elementary students will get a chance to preview the Book Fair today—and create their Wish Lists to bring home.
Families are encouraged to stop by and shop during Parent-Teacher Conferences! It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on great books for holiday gifts, support literacy, and spark a love of reading that lasts all year long. ❤️📖
You can also shop online here:
🔗 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/adaelementaryschool
Every purchase directly benefits our school. Thank you for supporting our readers! 🐾💛
🎄 Ada Schools’ 32nd Annual Christmas Luncheon 🎄
We are excited to welcome our senior community members back for one of our favorite holiday traditions! Ada Village School residents age 62 or older are invited to join us for a festive afternoon of good food, fellowship, and holiday cheer.
Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a special performance from the Ada Varsity Singers—a highlight every year!
📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕛 Doors open: 12:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch served: 12:30 PM
📍 Elementary Gymnasium
(Please enter near the cafeteria in the south parking lot for closest access.)
To help us prepare for this wonderful event, we kindly ask that you RSVP by November 26th. Submit RSVPs by calling 419-634-6421, option 0.
We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with our most cherished friends, neighbors, and alumni! 🎁✨
We are excited to welcome our senior community members back for one of our favorite holiday traditions! Ada Village School residents age 62 or older are invited to join us for a festive afternoon of good food, fellowship, and holiday cheer.
Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a special performance from the Ada Varsity Singers—a highlight every year!
📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕛 Doors open: 12:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch served: 12:30 PM
📍 Elementary Gymnasium
(Please enter near the cafeteria in the south parking lot for closest access.)
To help us prepare for this wonderful event, we kindly ask that you RSVP by November 26th. Submit RSVPs by calling 419-634-6421, option 0.
We look forward to celebrating the Christmas season with our most cherished friends, neighbors, and alumni! 🎁✨
📣 Happy National Education Support Professionals Day! 💛🍎
Today we pause to honor the incredible team members who keep Ada Schools running strong each and every day. Our education support professionals are the heart behind the scenes—greeting students with a smile, preparing safe and welcoming spaces, keeping our buildings running smoothly, supporting learning, transporting our students, and so much more.
From our office staff, aides, custodians, cafeteria team, bus drivers, tech staff, and all who support our students and staff—you make a difference in countless ways. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work help our school community thrive.
💛 Thank you for all you do for our Bulldogs. We appreciate you today and every day! 🐾
Today we pause to honor the incredible team members who keep Ada Schools running strong each and every day. Our education support professionals are the heart behind the scenes—greeting students with a smile, preparing safe and welcoming spaces, keeping our buildings running smoothly, supporting learning, transporting our students, and so much more.
From our office staff, aides, custodians, cafeteria team, bus drivers, tech staff, and all who support our students and staff—you make a difference in countless ways. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work help our school community thrive.
💛 Thank you for all you do for our Bulldogs. We appreciate you today and every day! 🐾
🎉 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:
• Emma Lambdin
• Slade Gossman
🌟 Ada November Students of the Month:
• Kaylie Klear
• Joshua Thaxton
We are incredibly proud of these Bulldogs and the example they set through their leadership, character, and involvement. Congratulations to all! 💛🐾
🌟 Ada October Students of the Month:
• Emma Lambdin
• Slade Gossman
🌟 Ada November Students of the Month:
• Kaylie Klear
• Joshua Thaxton
We are incredibly proud of these Bulldogs and the example they set through their leadership, character, and involvement. Congratulations to all! 💛🐾
Ada Wrestling Fundraiser is LIVE!🐾 Support our Ada Wrestling team AND snag some great Bulldog merch while you’re at it!
🗓 Orders are due by November 30
https://adawrestling2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don’t miss your chance to show your support and stock up on spirit wear! Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping keep Ada Athletics strong! 👊🐶
🗓 Orders are due by November 30
https://adawrestling2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don’t miss your chance to show your support and stock up on spirit wear! Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and helping keep Ada Athletics strong! 👊🐶
📅 This Week in Bulldog Athletics! 🐾
Get ready, Bulldog fans! Here’s a look at this week’s athletic events. Come out, cheer loud, and support our athletes! Good luck to all our student-athletes—go get ’em!
Get ready, Bulldog fans! Here’s a look at this week’s athletic events. Come out, cheer loud, and support our athletes! Good luck to all our student-athletes—go get ’em!
🚀 Ada Robotics Team Shines at Bellefontaine! 🤖
Our Ada Robotics team competed this weekend in Bellefontaine and delivered a strong performance! The team went 3–3 in qualifying matches, advanced to the finals, and finished 23rd out of 45 teams—an awesome showing in a competitive field!
Great job, team—your hard work, creativity, and innovation are truly paying off. Keep building, keep improving, and keep making us proud! 💛🐾💜
Our Ada Robotics team competed this weekend in Bellefontaine and delivered a strong performance! The team went 3–3 in qualifying matches, advanced to the finals, and finished 23rd out of 45 teams—an awesome showing in a competitive field!
Great job, team—your hard work, creativity, and innovation are truly paying off. Keep building, keep improving, and keep making us proud! 💛🐾💜
Reminder! 📅 Parent-Teacher Conference sign ups are open!
We hope all parents and guardians can join us to meet with their child’s teachers and talk about their progress this year. 💬
🗓 Conferences can be scheduled for: Mon., Nov. 24: 3:30–8 PM or Tue., Nov. 25: 10 AM–8 PM
https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/2533226
🎁 Ada Schools Holiday Fundraisers Are Underway! 🎁
‘Tis the season for Bulldog pride and early holiday shopping! Several school groups are hosting fundraisers — from spirit wear to holiday candles — plus the Scholastic Book Fair kicks off soon. Each purchase supports our students, staff, and school programs in meaningful ways. 💙💛
🌟 What’s Happening:
• Ada Academic Boosters Spirit Wear
• Ada Boys Basketball Spirit Wear
• Lady Bulldog Basketball Spirit Wear
• Academic Boosters Holiday Candle Sale
• Scholastic Book Fair (Nov. 19–25)
Support a great cause, shop local, and check a few gifts off your list! 🎄🛍️
👉 Full details + shopping links: https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/2549650
‘Tis the season for Bulldog pride and early holiday shopping! Several school groups are hosting fundraisers — from spirit wear to holiday candles — plus the Scholastic Book Fair kicks off soon. Each purchase supports our students, staff, and school programs in meaningful ways. 💙💛
🌟 What’s Happening:
• Ada Academic Boosters Spirit Wear
• Ada Boys Basketball Spirit Wear
• Lady Bulldog Basketball Spirit Wear
• Academic Boosters Holiday Candle Sale
• Scholastic Book Fair (Nov. 19–25)
Support a great cause, shop local, and check a few gifts off your list! 🎄🛍️
👉 Full details + shopping links: https://www.adabulldogs.org/article/2549650
💛💜Ada Schools had an exciting visit today from Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel as part of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge! 💪
Lt. Governor Tressel brought incredible energy and motivation to our 4th–8th graders, encouraging them to reach their goals. The challenge helps students build lifelong habits around fitness, healthy eating, and sleep and lays the foundation for a brighter future by improving students physical and mental health.
We’re grateful for his inspiring message and for Team Tressel Fitness Challenge visiting Ada Schools to support our students in living healthy, balanced lives.
#AdaBulldogs #TeamTressel #StudentWellness #BulldogPride
Lt. Governor Tressel brought incredible energy and motivation to our 4th–8th graders, encouraging them to reach their goals. The challenge helps students build lifelong habits around fitness, healthy eating, and sleep and lays the foundation for a brighter future by improving students physical and mental health.
We’re grateful for his inspiring message and for Team Tressel Fitness Challenge visiting Ada Schools to support our students in living healthy, balanced lives.
#AdaBulldogs #TeamTressel #StudentWellness #BulldogPride
💪 Ada 4th–8th graders are stepping up to the challenge!
Our students are working their way through the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, a new 90-day wellness initiative for grades 4–8! Today, they’ll attend a special assembly to stay motivated and celebrate their progress so far. 🎉
The challenge encourages students to set and work toward personal goals in Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Sleep — key areas that support lifelong health and wellness. https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/article/2420320
At the end of the program, every participant will earn a certificate signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel! 🏅
We’re proud of our Bulldogs for taking charge of their health and giving their best effort every day! 💛🐾💜
Our students are working their way through the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, a new 90-day wellness initiative for grades 4–8! Today, they’ll attend a special assembly to stay motivated and celebrate their progress so far. 🎉
The challenge encourages students to set and work toward personal goals in Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Sleep — key areas that support lifelong health and wellness. https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/article/2420320
At the end of the program, every participant will earn a certificate signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel! 🏅
We’re proud of our Bulldogs for taking charge of their health and giving their best effort every day! 💛🐾💜
💪📚 Big Bulldogs Meet Little Bulldogs! 🐾
Our High School Strength Training classes spent time with Ada Preschool students last week — teaming up to lead a fun and active lesson!
The high schoolers did an amazing job teaching our preschoolers some great habits. It was a great opportunity for our older students to serve as positive role models while connecting with our youngest Bulldogs! 💜
We love seeing our students learning with and from one another.
#AdaSchools #BulldogPride #LearningTogether
Our High School Strength Training classes spent time with Ada Preschool students last week — teaming up to lead a fun and active lesson!
The high schoolers did an amazing job teaching our preschoolers some great habits. It was a great opportunity for our older students to serve as positive role models while connecting with our youngest Bulldogs! 💜
We love seeing our students learning with and from one another.
#AdaSchools #BulldogPride #LearningTogether
