Ada Elementary

🏀 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

🎉 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

📸 Picture Retake & Makeup Day Reminder! 📸

Ada Schools will hold Picture Retake/Makeup Day on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
If your student missed picture day or would like a retake, this is your opportunity!

🗓 Retake Date: November 13, 2025
🛒 Order Window: Now through November 14
📷 Order Link: https://orders.langephotographics.com/ordering/access
Elementary School Code: C2DEF3PL
Middle / High School Code: C3UGX4P8

Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s school memories! 💜💛
#AdaBulldogs #SchoolPictures #BulldogPride

⏰ Last Chance to Bid! ⏰

Don’t miss your opportunity to snag some great deals and support Ada Schools! 💜💛

The Ada Exempted Village Schools Online Auction is wrapping up soon — and this is your final chance to get your bids in! From equipment to furniture, there’s something for everyone — perfect for upgrading your home, classroom, or workshop. 🛠️

🔗 Browse & Bid: Public Surplus
→ under Search, type “Ada Local Schools” in the keyword search to view all available items.
🗓 Auction Ends: November 5, 2025

Get those bids in before it’s too late! 🏃‍♂️💨
#AdaBulldogs #BulldogPride #AdaAuction

💬✨ Spreading Sign Language and Smiles! ✨💬

Our ASL Level 3 students recently visited the kindergarten classrooms to teach some basic sign language — and it was a hit! The little Bulldogs had a blast learning new signs, sharing laughs, and celebrating with high fives. 👋💜

Next week, our ASL 3 and 4 classes will continue the fun by teaching in our preschool rooms!

Great job to our high school signers: Kolton Dysert, Tyler Stauffer, Brook Andereasen, Reese Jordan, Andrew Allen, Taylor Price, and Kenley Poling for sharing your skills and enthusiasm with our youngest learners! 💛🐾

#AdaBulldogs #BulldogPride #ASL #StudentLeadership #LearningTogether

🏆 Ada Junior High Quiz Bowl Team Shines! 🏆

The Ada Junior High Quiz Bowl team had an outstanding performance at the Upper Sandusky tournament on Saturday, November 1! Our Bulldogs went 6–1 in their matches and earned an impressive 2nd place finish, just behind undefeated St. Joseph.

👏 Being in the top two also means the team has qualified for the NAQT National Middle School Tournament!

We’re incredibly proud of this team — every player made valuable contributions to this great accomplishment. 💜💛

#AdaBulldogs #BulldogPride #QuizBowl #AcademicExcellence

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from Ada Schools! 🧡💜

Our staff got into the spirit yesterday with some fun and creative group costumes! It was a day full of laughter, Halloween spirit, and Bulldog pride. Have a safe, fun, and spooktacular Halloween, Bulldogs! 🕸️🍬🕷️

#AdaBulldogs #HappyHalloween #BulldogSpirit

🍽️ Staff Appreciation Luncheon — Thank You! 💛

To celebrate the end of a successful first quarter, our staff enjoyed a Staff Appreciation Luncheon last week!

This was a small way to say thank you for the incredible dedication, hard work, and heart our staff bring to Ada Schools every day. Everyone gathered for great food, good company, and a well-deserved break — with a meal prepared by our principals and superintendent! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

We appreciate all that our staff do to make Ada Schools such a special place to learn and grow. 💛🖤

#AdaBulldogs #StaffAppreciation

🎨 Ada High School art students are at it again—bringing creativity to our community in a big way!

After seeing the ODOT plows our students have painted the past couple of years, Brad Hays from Liberty Township reached out to see if we’d be willing to design and paint one of their plows this year—and our artists were happy to roll up their sleeves! 🖌️

Check out these photos of the students in action and the finished Liberty Township plow, proudly showcasing their Bulldog creativity and community spirit. 💛🖤

#AdaBulldogs #BulldogArt #CommunityPride #StudentArtists

Ada Schools is proud to recognize our October Bulldogs of the Month for the Elementary and Middle School! These students were nominated by their teachers for consistently demonstrating hard work, kindness, and Bulldog pride throughout the past month.

Congratulations to each student, and thank you for setting such a positive example for our school community!

Kindergarten: Liam Dulebohn and Josephine Timpe

First Grade: Chandler Faulkner and Brooklyn Bass

Second Grade: Brantley Bass and Briar Craig

Third Grade: Easton Salyer and Maddie Fries

Fourth Grade: Solomon Gould and Madalyn Burkholder

Fifth Grade: Estin Hipsher and Dioni Coleman

Sixth Grade: Marley Mason and Braydn Mowery

Seventh Grade: Olivia Stuber and Beckett Sleesman

Eight Grade: Ka'Miah Chinn and Jeremy Plaza

Reminder! Friday, October 31 Ada Schools will be closed for Teacher Professional Development. Check out the District Calendar for scheduled closures and delays - https://tinyurl.com/mpbfe98b.

🎨✨ Our 8th-grade math students put their creativity and geometry skills to work by designing tessellations during their study of transformations! After completing their designs, students nominated their favorites and voted for winners in four fun categories.

Here are the results:
🏆 Best Tile Shape Design: 1st – #2 Annie L. | 2nd – #3 Madi H.
📏 Neatest / Most Professional: 1st – #2 Annie L. | 2nd – #5 Ka’Miah C.
🎨 Best Color / Drawing Design: 1st – #3 Madi H. | 2nd (tie) – #18 Shay B. & #21 Ella C.
🌟 Best Overall: 1st – #3 Madi H. | 2nd – #2 Annie L.

👏 Great work, everyone! These designs show how math and art can come together beautifully — check out the photos of their amazing tessellations!

❄️🩺 From the Nurse’s Office: Staying Healthy This Season!

As we head into the colder months, the Ada Exempted Village School Nurse wants to help our students, families, and staff stay healthy and prepared! This time of year often brings sniffles, coughs, and chilly weather — so it’s the perfect time to review some helpful health tips and learn about available resources.

Inside this month’s Nurse’s Newsletter, you’ll find practical information on preventing seasonal illness, dressing for the weather, and knowing when to keep students home.

Let’s work together to keep every Bulldog warm, safe, and ready to learn all winter long! 💛🐾

📰 Read the newsletter here: https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/article/2508052

#AdaBulldogs #HealthyBulldogs #SchoolNurse

More than 75 families joined in the fun as our K–3 students explored the creative, book-themed trunks at this year’s Boo-k or Read event! From favorite storybook characters to imaginative scenes, each trunk turned reading into a magical, hands-on adventure. 🍬📖

📸 Check out some of the amazing trunk decorations and our drawing winners featured in these photos!

A huge thank-you to our school groups, community organizations, teachers, and staff who hosted trunks and made this night such a joyful celebration of reading, creativity, and community. 💛🖤

#AdaSchools #BookOrRead #TrunkOrTreat #ReadingIsFun

Don’t miss an opportunity to score some great auction deals while supporting Ada Schools!

Ada Exempted Village Schools is currently hosting an online auction featuring a wide selection of items and materials that are no longer in use by the district. From equipment to furniture, there’s something for everyone — perfect for upgrading your workshop, classroom, or home!

🛠 Browse and Bid: Visit the Public Surplus, https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/home – under Browse type "Ada Local Schools" in the keyword to view the full list of items and place your bids.
🗓 Auction Ends: November 5, 2025