🎃👻 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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
📸 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
🎃 Spooky fun is right around the corner in Ada! Here are a few local events to get your costumes ready for:
👻 Halloween Parade — Monday, Oct. 27
🎃 Trunk or Treat at ONU — Tuesday, Oct. 28
🍬 Village Trick or Treat — Thursday, Oct. 30
📚 Ada Library Halloween Event — Thursday, Oct. 30
Mark your calendars and get ready for a week full of treats, costumes, and community fun! 🧡🕸️ #AdaCommunity #HalloweenFun
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
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
🎀 Red Ribbon Week at Ada Schools! ❤️
Next week, Ada Schools will join students across the nation in celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a time to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles and positive choices. Each day, students can show their support and school spirit by participating in a fun dress-up theme throughout the week! 👕🎩🎒
Check out out daily dress-up schedule — and get ready to make a statement: 🚫 Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Drug Free!
💛🖤 #RedRibbonWeek #AdaBulldogs #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe
🐾 Thursdays are for Bulldog Connect!🐾
Ada 6th graders continue to visit Vancrest on Thursdays to spend time connecting with residents. They play games, make crafts, share stories, and enjoy meaningful conversation — all while building friendships across generations. 💛
We’re incredibly proud of our students for showcasing Bulldog kindness and their dedication to the community! #AdaBulldogs #BulldogConnect
Ada 6th graders continue to visit Vancrest on Thursdays to spend time connecting with residents. They play games, make crafts, share stories, and enjoy meaningful conversation — all while building friendships across generations. 💛
We’re incredibly proud of our students for showcasing Bulldog kindness and their dedication to the community! #AdaBulldogs #BulldogConnect
Ba da ba ba ba - It's time to go to McDonalds and support Ada Athletics! 🍔🍟
You can support Ada Athletics by ordering through the McDonald’s app at the Ada McDonald’s! Today ONLY - Oct. 23rd - 10% of all orders placed on the app will go DIRECTLY to Ada's athletic department to support high school sports programs throughout the school year!
Don’t miss out on a delicious way to give back! 💙🐾 #AdaBulldogs #SupportAdaSchools #McDonalds
You can support Ada Athletics by ordering through the McDonald’s app at the Ada McDonald’s! Today ONLY - Oct. 23rd - 10% of all orders placed on the app will go DIRECTLY to Ada's athletic department to support high school sports programs throughout the school year!
Don’t miss out on a delicious way to give back! 💙🐾 #AdaBulldogs #SupportAdaSchools #McDonalds
🚗💨 Mrs. Jones’ 2nd graders had a blast during a special visit from volunteers at GROB! Students got hands-on with a fun STEM activity, building and testing their own slingshot cars. 🧠⚙️💥
A big thank-you to our GROB volunteers for bringing creativity, problem-solving, and lots of excitement to our classroom! 💛📚
#AdaBulldogs #STEMlearning #HandsOnFun #CommunityPartners
A big thank-you to our GROB volunteers for bringing creativity, problem-solving, and lots of excitement to our classroom! 💛📚
#AdaBulldogs #STEMlearning #HandsOnFun #CommunityPartners
🚦🚌 This week, we’re joining schools across the nation in promoting school bus safety and raising awareness through the “Stop Means Stop” campaign for National School Bus Safety Week 🚌🚦
Millions of children ride the bus every day — and it’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep them safe. In Ohio, the Stop Means Stop campaign was launched in 2024 following recommendations from Governor Mike DeWine’s School Bus Safety Working Group to help prevent illegal school bus passing and protect students at the bus stop.
When those red lights flash and the stop arm is extended — STOP. It’s not just the law — it’s about protecting our kids. 💛
Check out these safety reminders and share to spread the message! 🖤💛
#AdaBulldogs #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #StopMeansStop #SafetyFirst #BulldogPride
Millions of children ride the bus every day — and it’s everyone’s responsibility to help keep them safe. In Ohio, the Stop Means Stop campaign was launched in 2024 following recommendations from Governor Mike DeWine’s School Bus Safety Working Group to help prevent illegal school bus passing and protect students at the bus stop.
When those red lights flash and the stop arm is extended — STOP. It’s not just the law — it’s about protecting our kids. 💛
Check out these safety reminders and share to spread the message! 🖤💛
#AdaBulldogs #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #StopMeansStop #SafetyFirst #BulldogPride
Veterans Day Breakfast - Tues. Nov. 11th
We’re inviting all Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their families in the Ada School District to join us for our Annual Veterans Day Breakfast — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8–9 AM in the Ada Schools Cafeteria.
Please RSVP to the High School Office at 419-634-2746 or email bryans@adabulldogs.org.
Thank you to all who have served—and to everyone helping make this special tradition happen! 💛🖤
#AdaBulldogs #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
We’re inviting all Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their families in the Ada School District to join us for our Annual Veterans Day Breakfast — Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8–9 AM in the Ada Schools Cafeteria.
Please RSVP to the High School Office at 419-634-2746 or email bryans@adabulldogs.org.
Thank you to all who have served—and to everyone helping make this special tradition happen! 💛🖤
#AdaBulldogs #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
🍟🏈 2025 McDonald’s High School Sports Digital Fundraiser! 🏀🍔
Mark your calendars, Bulldog fans! 💛🖤 On Thursday, October 23, your local Ada McDonald’s will donate 10% of all digital sales made through the McDonald’s App to Ada Athletics! 🙌
Here’s how you can help — one meal (or snack!) at a time:
☀️ McMuffin & Hash Browns for breakfast
🥪 Snack Wrap for your mid-morning pick-me-up
🍗 Chicken Nuggets & Fries for lunch
🥤 Diet Coke to power through the afternoon
🍔 Quarter Pounder & Fries for dinner
🍦 McFlurry for your evening sweet treat
Every order placed through the McDonald’s App supports our student-athletes. Let’s show our Bulldog pride and make every bite count! 🐾 #AdaBulldogs #SupportAdaAthletics #McDonaldsFundraiser
Mark your calendars, Bulldog fans! 💛🖤 On Thursday, October 23, your local Ada McDonald’s will donate 10% of all digital sales made through the McDonald’s App to Ada Athletics! 🙌
Here’s how you can help — one meal (or snack!) at a time:
☀️ McMuffin & Hash Browns for breakfast
🥪 Snack Wrap for your mid-morning pick-me-up
🍗 Chicken Nuggets & Fries for lunch
🥤 Diet Coke to power through the afternoon
🍔 Quarter Pounder & Fries for dinner
🍦 McFlurry for your evening sweet treat
Every order placed through the McDonald’s App supports our student-athletes. Let’s show our Bulldog pride and make every bite count! 🐾 #AdaBulldogs #SupportAdaAthletics #McDonaldsFundraiser
🍂 Feeling the October dip? You’re not alone! As routines settle in and the days get shorter, our school social worker, Mrs. Badertscher, reminds us how important it is to take small micro-moments throughout the day to reset and recharge.
A few deep breaths, a quick stretch, or a short walk can make a big difference in focus and emotional balance. Check out this article https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/article/2494627 for more! Let’s take those mindful moments to keep our Bulldogs feeling their best! 💛🖤 #AdaBulldogs #BulldogWellness
📚✨ Mystery Readers in Kindergarten! ✨📚
Mrs. Wissman’s kindergarten class has been delighted by special surprise visits from Mystery Readers! For the last three weeks, a staff member from our building has brought their favorite book to share — but the students don’t know who it will be until the door opens! 👀
The excitement builds as clues are read and the class tries to guess who might be visiting. So far, Mrs. Fries (Speech Pathologist), Mrs. Dearth (Occupational Therapist), and Mrs. Heacock (School Nurse) have all stopped by with great stories — and perfect clues that helped the kiddos solve the mystery! 💛
These visits not only spark a love for reading, but also help our youngest learners build connections with staff throughout the school. What a fun way to share stories, smiles, and the joy of books! 🐾❤️ #AdaBulldogs #BulldogPride
Mrs. Wissman’s kindergarten class has been delighted by special surprise visits from Mystery Readers! For the last three weeks, a staff member from our building has brought their favorite book to share — but the students don’t know who it will be until the door opens! 👀
The excitement builds as clues are read and the class tries to guess who might be visiting. So far, Mrs. Fries (Speech Pathologist), Mrs. Dearth (Occupational Therapist), and Mrs. Heacock (School Nurse) have all stopped by with great stories — and perfect clues that helped the kiddos solve the mystery! 💛
These visits not only spark a love for reading, but also help our youngest learners build connections with staff throughout the school. What a fun way to share stories, smiles, and the joy of books! 🐾❤️ #AdaBulldogs #BulldogPride
🚌✨ It's National School Bus Safety Week ✨🚌
This week, we’re recognizing School Bus Safety Week — a time to celebrate our dedicated bus drivers and remind everyone of the importance of staying safe on and around the bus! 🚦
Our Bulldog drivers work hard every day to make sure students arrive safely to and from school, field trips, and events. 💛 Let’s all do our part by practicing safe habits — watching for stop arms, staying seated, and being alert when buses are on the road.
#AdaBulldogs #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #ThankYouBusDrivers #SafetyFirst #BulldogPride
This week, we’re recognizing School Bus Safety Week — a time to celebrate our dedicated bus drivers and remind everyone of the importance of staying safe on and around the bus! 🚦
Our Bulldog drivers work hard every day to make sure students arrive safely to and from school, field trips, and events. 💛 Let’s all do our part by practicing safe habits — watching for stop arms, staying seated, and being alert when buses are on the road.
#AdaBulldogs #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #ThankYouBusDrivers #SafetyFirst #BulldogPride
