Dear parent(s)/guardian(s),
We are excited to invite your student to our summer programming this year, Discovery Camp. Students must have been enrolled in Kindergarten through sixth grade during the 2023-2024 school year. Discovery Camp will be held for six full days this year on June 11th-13th and June 17th, 18th, and 20th from 9:00-3:00 at West Union Elementary School with students able to attend one camp or both. Discovery Camp is no cost. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided daily and there is no cost for meals. We will be offering shuttle bus service from all three attendance areas. This year, Discovery Camp will have the following offerings: Discovery Camp - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xQ8Ngoc2JyXAmCM2TjUfokgEhZ5rUHsowZsn9N3iyLo/edit?usp=sharing. Sign your student up here in this Google Form: https://forms.gle/yePY7yRRZAk682bG7 by the May 17th deadline. Complete one survey per student.
We look forward to seeing you at Discovery Camp!
Discovery Camp Counselors and ACOVSD Administration
Adams County Ohio Valley School District is seeking quotes for a negotiated service
arrangement for School Nutrition Consultant of District Food Service Programs. More information can be found at https://5il.co/2icv6
Understanding the Evaluation Process
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provision turnkey replacement LED lighting solutions and controls for the existing Lutron lighting systems in three elementary schools. Please visit https://5il.co/2h2aw for more details on this project and instructions for bidders. Sealed Bids will be received, opened, and immediately read aloud at noon on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024.
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District is requesting bids for Playground Equipment for 3 elementary buildings. Please visit https://5il.co/2h2av for more details on this project and instructions for bidders. Sealed Bids will be received, opened, and immediately read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District is in the process of planning for federal programs for the 2024-2025 year and is seeking parent input. Please take a moment to complete the survey at https://forms.gle/tWqJ1yM5kDv2tSxp6 If you have questions, please contact Tracy Spires, Director of State and Federal Programs/Truancy Officer at 544-5586, ext. 17500.
WUHS Choir Performing the National Anthem at the 2024 Girls Basketball Tournament. https://youtu.be/9JYuntSRDfY
The Southern Ohio ESC is hosting a webinar about Compassionate Parenting & Self-Compassion tonight March 14th at 7pm!
Information from SOESC: The way we express compassion to ourselves is a model for our children. Would you like to be kinder and more compassionate toward yourself, your children, and those around you? Join us as we learn what compassionate parenting looks like and practical tools and exercises you can do to develop more self-compassion.
You can register right up to the last minute, even if you can't attend the live event. By registering, you will be added to the follow-up email list and receive a recording of the session the following day.
Use this link to register:Parent Guidance Series - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zpqJnR41R6SY-VTaKnJyrQ#/
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District is requesting bids for a bleacher replacement project. Please visit https://5il.co/2fu8d for more details on this project and instructions for bidders. Sealed Bids will be received, opened, and immediately read aloud at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District is in the process of planning for federal programs for the 2024-2025 year and is seeking parent input. Please take a moment to complete the survey at https://forms.gle/tWqJ1yM5kDv2tSxp6
If you have questions, please contact Tracy Spires, Director of State and Federal Programs/Truancy Officer at 544-5586, ext. 17500.
It is time to pick up application packets for Preschool! See attached flyer.
The Adams County Ohio Valley Schools will conduct Kindergarten Registration for the upcoming school year. If you have a child that is five years old or will be five years old by August 1, 2024, please mark your calendar and plan to attend kindergarten registration at the elementary school your child will be attending. All three elementary schools (North Adams Elementary, Peebles Elementary, and West Union Elementary) will conduct kindergarten registration on the following dates:
Wednesday, March 6, 4:00 – 7:00 PM and Thursday, March 14, 12:00 – 7:00 PM
A parent or guardian will need to bring the following documents to kindergarten registration:
✓ Proof of Residency - documentation of parent/guardian’s address (water bill,
telephone bill, etc.) A driver’s license is not acceptable proof of residency.
✓ Child’s Birth Certificate
✓ Immunization Record
✓ Custody Papers (if applicable)
It is important to register in March and plan for the upcoming school year. Please plan to attend kindergarten registration on Wednesday, March 6, 4:00 – 7:00 PM and Thursday or March 14, 12:00 – 7:00 PM.
All students who register will receive a free t-shirt. We are excited to meet the class of 2037!
On Friday, January 12th, all elementary teachers participated in professional development activities and had a productive day of learning. They enjoyed meeting with other teachers across the district and sharing ideas and resources.
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of K-6 students,
Your student brought home a letter this week about new required curriculum called Erin's Law and the SAVE Students Act. There is an opt out option. Please watch for this letter to come home and note that any opt out forms are due back to the school by January 30, 2024.
Please contact your child's school counselor with any questions.
Now Hiring!! Fulltime and Substitute Bus Drivers.
Now Hiring!! Fulltime and Substitute Bus Drivers.
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District invites qualified vendors to submit sealed bids for the procurement of network display/intercom equipment. This Invitation to Bid outlines the requirements and guidelines for the submission of proposals. Please see https://5il.co/2af7g for details.
Public Announcement of Contract for Professional Design Services
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District (ACOVSD) intends to contract for project design and consultation services in connection with elevator modernization projects in Adams County, Ohio. Architectural firms interested in being considered for a contract to provide the required services should visit https://5il.co/29avf for more details.
This is a friendly reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, November 5 at 2am. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour. Have a wonderful weekend.
On Friday, October 20th, all elementary teachers participated in professional development activities and had a productive day of learning. They enjoyed meeting with other teachers across the district and sharing ideas and resources.
