Ada Exempted Village Schools

💪📚 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

🚒🔥 Fire Safety Day at Ada Elementary! 🔥🚒

Our K–5 students had an exciting and educational visit from the Ada Fire Department last week! Firefighters shared important fire safety tips — including what to do when you hear a smoke detector, how to stay low to the ground, and how to use the back of your hand to check for heat before opening a door.

Students also learned about the importance of having a family meeting place in case of a fire and got to see all the protective gear firefighters wear to stay safe. They even had the chance to see and hear a firefighter breathe through their mask — helping them feel comfortable recognizing firefighters in full gear during an emergency.

A big thank-you to the Ada Fire Department for taking the time to teach our Bulldogs how to stay safe and calm in an emergency! 💜👩‍🚒👨‍🚒
#AdaSchools #FireSafety #BulldogPride

Honoring Our Veterans at Ada Schools❤️🤍💙

This morning, Ada Schools was honored to continue our beautiful Veterans Day tradition of hosting a breakfast to recognize and thank those who have served our country. Over 50 veterans and guests joined us for this special event.

The program featured guest speaker Dave Lusk, a moving performance of Taps by Justin Bowden, and heartfelt thank-you cards created by our 6th–8th grade students. The cafeteria was beautifully decorated with patriotic artwork from Mrs. Winklejohn’s art classes, adding a meaningful touch to the celebration.

We are deeply grateful to all the veterans who joined us and to the staff and volunteers who helped make this event possible. It was truly a special way to honor the bravest and truest of Americans.

#AdaBulldogs #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans

We honor and thank all who have served and continue to serve our country. 💙❤️

Ada Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

#VeteransDay #AdaSchools #ThankYouVeterans

📅 Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up!

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:

Monday, Nov. 24: 3:30–8:00 PM or Tuesday, Nov. 25: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

👉 Conferences are encouraged for grades K–12.
🌟 Grades K–5 will feature student-led conferences, giving students a chance to share their learning and achievements!

Families should have received an email with details and the link to sign up for a conference time. https://signup.com/go/eaqcymE ✏️

We can’t wait to see you! 💜#AdaSchools #ParentTeacherConferences

📢 Lunch Menu Update! Ada Schools has a change to Wednesday and Thursday's lunch menus:

🍴 Wednesday, Nov. 12th will be Corn Dog, Bake Beans, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fruit and Milk.

🍴 Thursday, Nov. 13th will be Popcorn Chicken w/BBQ Sauce, Dinner Roll w/Margarine, Mash Potatoes with Gravy, Fruit and Milk

Thank you for your understanding as we make this adjustment!

Great News! Ada Elementary will receive $5,000 through the @OSLN STEM Classroom Grant Program, funded by @Battelle https://osln.org/how-we-help/classroom-opportunities/classroom-grant-program/fall-2025-classroom-grant-awards/

Ada Elementary Gifted Teacher, Mrs. Sarah Perkins, applied for the grant with the Project Title: CREATE Bulldog Explorers Designing Our Future! Our 3rd–6th graders in CREATE will dive into exciting, hands-on STREAM adventures such as building animal adaptations, math mazes, exploring ocean ecosystems, designing solutions to real-world oceanic problems, coding through outer space on terrestrial planets, and traveling through time to study and recreate famous ancient architecture!

A total of 165 public schools, including Ada Elementary School, have been recognized with this prestigious award. The program has impacted students across 130 of Ohio’s school districts, spanning 68 counties.

UPDATE - Ada Schools is CLOSED today, Mon. Nov. 10, 2025 due to slick road conditions.

Ada Exempted Village Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, November 10, 2025. Drive safe!

Ada Academic Boosters Spirit Wear Sale!

Get ready to show your Bulldog pride this holiday season! Academic Boosters is partnering with a local small business to offer brand-new Ada spirit wear — just in time for Christmas! 🎁✨

🛍️ Shop now through November 23rd! ✔️

These items make the perfect gift under the tree and a great way to celebrate our Bulldog spirit all year long. 💜💛

All proceeds go directly back to supporting Ada students and staff — thank you for helping make our Booster Club (and community!) truly amazing. 🫶🏻

👉 https://www.elitedtftransfers.com/collections/ada-academic-boosters-apparel?fbclid=IwY2xjawN2-21leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHr5Ii1ZI7MTRMLBIPkJgJ9zTSK4jVlfTdGyU1ygBYqE3MPN5nAMBXP10kgR8_aem__wBqHwlibu11jbaVF_U4mw#4bddd7c98ad6d0f9435b7b7d6ec2d20b

🏀 Ada Boys Basketball is heading to Cleveland!

The Bulldogs will play McComb on Fri, Jan. 23 at 3:30 PM in Rocket Arena before the Cavs vs. Kings game at 7:30 PM.

Visit https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/article/2535230 for the link to purchase tickets. Don’t miss this exciting day of basketball! 💜🐾

🩸 Ada Bulldogs Give Back! 🩸

Last week, our National Honor Society partnered with the Red Cross to host a school blood drive — and our amazing students and staff showed up in a big way! Together, we collected 32 units of blood, helping save lives across the country. ❤️

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets, and our Bulldog community stepped up to make a difference. We’re so thankful to everyone who donated, tried to donate, or volunteered to make the day a success.

If you missed this one, there’s another chance to help! The Red Cross will host a community blood drive at Ada Visiting Nurses on Monday, November 17th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

💪 Bulldog buddies supported each other all day — it was truly a great and meaningful event!

#AdaBulldogs #NHSGivesBack #RedCross #CommunityStrong #BulldogPride

The Hardin County Sophomore Student Leadership program, organized by the United Way of Hardin County, brings together students from area schools each month for hands-on learning and leadership experiences. 💡

This month’s meeting took place at Hardin Northern School, where students participated in the Real World, Real Money simulation — gaining valuable insight into financial decision-making and life skills! 💰👏

🏀 Ada Boys Basketball Spirit Wear Sale! 🏀

Show your Bulldog pride and support the Ada Boys Basketball Team 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! 🙌

🗓 Order Deadline: November 16th
🛒 Don’t wait — shop now and look good while cheering on the Bulldogs! https://www.elitedtftransfers.com/collections/boys-basketball-spirit-wear

#GoBulldogs #AdaBasketball #BulldogPride #AdaAthletics

🎶🏆 Congratulations, Ada High School Marching Band! 🏆🎶

This past Sunday, our Ada High School Marching Band delivered an excellent performance at the State Marching Band Finals — earning a SUPERIOR rating, the highest rating achievable! 🌟👏

We’re so proud of our talented musicians, dedicated directors, and supportive families who helped make this incredible achievement possible. 💜🎺🥁

Enjoy these photos capturing their hard work, spirit, and Bulldog pride in action! 🎶🐾 #AdaPride #BulldogBand #SuperiorRating #StateFinals

🎉 Ada Elementary Celebrates First Quarter Honor Roll Students! 🎉

Ada Elementary is proud to recognize our 4th and 5th grade students who have earned a place on the First Quarter Honor Roll! These hardworking Bulldogs have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, dedication, and a commitment to learning throughout the first nine weeks of the school year.

Students who achieved this distinction will be recognized during an assembly on Wednesday, November 5th at 9:30 a.m. You can rewatch the assembly here, https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16aGK92Rhy/.

Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll recipients — your effort and excellence make us Bulldog Proud! 🐾💛💜

All-A Fifth Grade: Piper Acheson, Carlee Anderson, Emma Cooper, Leo Denslow, Myles Donley, Estin Hipher, Amelia Hollon, Avah Hollon, Delilah Jarvis, Owen Jochims, Royce Martindale, Rory Mcapline, Logan Musselman, Jackson Numbers – jutras, Remmie Owens, Lucy Porter, Adelyn Roniger, Eliana Roniger, Nilsson VanAtta, Payton Williams, Jaxon Whitted

A-B Fifth Grade: Easton Daniels, Will Davis, Morgan Dearth, Isabella Fleming, Leo Fuqua, Waylon Harris, Layla Hollon, Dylan Hutchinson, Bentley Lewis, Aurora Long, Addix Lucas, Presley McClain, Addilynn Montgomery, Kyleigh Nau, Lucas Parker, Evan Shepherd, Whitney Shepherd, Johnpaul Smith, Kaden Sumney, Kenzie Van Hoose, Logan Woods, Lincoln Wynkoop, Jacquelin Yang, Adalynn Young

All-A Fourth Grade: Margot D’Arca, Sonia Donovan, Rosemary Gargac, Emmalyn Gerber, Solomon Gould, William Hirn, Kinsley Hollon, Gage Kesselring, Ellis Lee, Lauren Ludwig, Eli Mason, Lydia Messmer, Jackson Osborn, Virgil Riblet, Kaiden Snyder, Makenna Szippl, Ryan Tice, Hazel Timpe, Abram Toomey, Beckett West, Maxwell Wile, Luke Zehner

A-B Fourth Grade: Talia Alkhweldi, Keegan Anderson, Madalyn Burkholder, Rylan Daugherty, Alexander Dewese, Azraella Downing, Klayton Godfrey, Kinsley Guyton, Parker Karsten, Kaylin Kramer, Benjamin Millirans, Nova Moneer, Gannon Murphy, Miles Pedersen, Harper Rigsby, Avarey Roberts, Chandler Salyer, Elise Simon, Aiden Smith, Memphis Todd, Brantley Van Atta, McCoy Wagner

📚 Volunteers Wanted for the Ada Schools Scholastic Book Fair!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Ada Schools November 19–25, and we can’t wait! This exciting event is a highlight of the school year—sparking students’ love of reading and helping them discover books that inspire and delight.

To make the Fair a success, we need volunteers! Your time and support help create a fun, welcoming experience that encourages our children to explore, imagine, and grow through reading.

If you’re available to lend a hand at this year’s Fair, please contact Mrs. Smith at smithc@adabulldogs.org or 419-634-2746, ext. 1100.

Let’s work together to make this year’s Book Fair an unforgettable celebration of reading! 📖💛

Interested in seeing what is coming? Check it out now: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/adaelementaryschool

💜We understand that the ongoing government shutdown has created uncertainty for many families — especially those who rely on SNAP benefits.

Ada Schools will continue to provide free and reduced-price meals without interruption. No matter what happens at the federal level, our commitment to supporting students and families remains strong.

Applications for the free and reduced lunch program can be submitted and approved anytime by completing the needed steps on PaySchoolsCentral, https://www.payschoolscentral.com/.

If your family is feeling the impacts of the shutdown or needs assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our offices. Both the Elementary and Middle/High Schools have weekly food support programs and local resources which can help ensure every student has access to the meals and support they need.

💀🌼 Ada High School’s Language Club gathered to learn about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) last week — a vibrant celebration that honors the lives of loved ones who have passed. Officially celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, this tradition has Mexican and Indigenous roots and is now embraced by many cultures around the world.

Students explored the meaning behind the holiday’s colorful customs and decorated their own “calaveras” (skulls) — both on sugar skulls and as cookie creations! 🍪🎨

It was a fun and meaningful way to learn about another culture’s traditions and the beauty of remembering those who came before us. ❤️💐 #AdaBulldogs #LanguageClub #DiaDeLosMuertos