SAVE THE DATE! November 10th is Community Engagement Night at the CTC! If you plan to attend, complete 1 form per student: https://forms.gle/fbtgrq1sk1sc81yH7.
We love our four wheeling heros!
National School Bus Safety Week 2025 is being held from October 20–24, 2025. The theme is "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes," which focuses on the importance of both student behavior on and around the bus, as well as the crucial role of the bus drivers.
Safety tips for students
Wait at a safe distance: Stay at least 10 feet (five giant steps) away from the curb while waiting for the bus.
Wait for the driver's signal: Only board the bus after it has come to a complete stop and the driver signals it is safe.
Board and exit safely: Always exit the bus when it has stopped and cross in front of the bus only after the driver signals it is safe to do so.
Be visible: When crossing the street, look left, right, and left again before crossing.
Stay seated: Once on the bus, stay in your seat and face forward.
Safety tips for motorists
Stop for the bus: When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm extended, all vehicles traveling in both directions must come to a complete stop.
Wait for the signal: Remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the driver signals it is safe to proceed.
Slow down: Slow down in school zones and residential neighborhoods to be prepared for bus activity.
✨ Attendance Matters – And So Do You! ✨
Every day in school makes a difference. Did you know?
📌 A student is considered chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of the school year – that’s just 2 days a month. Even excused absences add up and can impact learning.
🍂 October is the perfect time for a fresh start! Let’s make this month our strongest one yet for attendance. Building good habits now helps students finish the semester strong.
💡 What families can do:
✔️ Make school attendance a priority – remember our district motto: Strive for 5: Every Day Counts! (Miss no more than 5 days all year).
✔️ Send a written parent/guardian note whenever your child is absent so we can keep records accurate and provide support.
✔️ Reach out if challenges come up – we are here to help.
When your student is here, they are learning, growing, and building their future. Let’s work together, because Every Day Counts! 🌟
#OctoberAttendance #StriveFor5EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters
Today WLWT News 5 visited West Union High School to embrace our own Hometown Hero. The story is set to air this evening, October 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. I hope you are able to catch the story and see our community and county shine.
📣 September is all about attendance!
Every day at school is an opportunity for your child to gain knowledge, build friendships, and reach their potential. Let’s work together to make sure every student is present, engaged, and succeeding!
⭐ Strive for 5 – Every Day Counts!
📊 Chronic absenteeism = missing 10% or more of school days
📝 Reminder: Please send a note if your child is absent
#AttendanceMatters #StriveFor5 #EveryDayCounts
📣 Reminder: September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📣
We miss our students when they’re not here! Every day is a chance to learn, grow, and connect with friends.
Strive for 5 — fewer than 5 absences this year
Every Day Counts — every day matters
If your child must miss school, please send a note when they return
📊 Chronic absenteeism = missing 10% or more of school days. Let’s keep kids in school and thriving! 🌟
#StriveFor5 #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters
CCP is a program where students can take college courses and earn college credit hours free of charge while still in high school. The first step to becoming eligible for CCP is attending an informational meeting about the program. Every student interested in participating in CCP during the 2026-27 school year must attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian. If you do not attend this meeting you will not be able to participate in CCP.
📚⏰ Attendance Matters at Adams County Ohio Valley Schools!
Every school day is a building block for success. When students are in class, their learning tank stays FULL and their future stays bright. 🌟
✅ Strive for 5 – aim for fewer than 5 absences this school year.
✅ Every Day COUNTS – each day missed is a missed opportunity to grow and succeed.
Let’s work together to keep our students on track, motivated, and learning at their best! 💯
#AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts #StriveFor5
The Adams County Teacher of the Year award recognizes outstanding full-time certified classroom teachers who make a real difference. These exceptional educators set high expectations for both their students and themselves, inspiring everyone around them - students, colleagues, and the entire community. They maintain the highest level of professionalism while continuously growing in their craft, and most importantly, they demonstrate genuine care and respect for every student. Help us honor a teacher who transforms learning, empowers students to succeed, and truly makes a difference in our schools!
📚 Every Day Counts for Your Child’s Success! 📚
Attendance Matters – being in school every day makes a big difference. Missing just 2 days a month adds up—and by state definition, a student may be considered chronically absent.
✅ If your child must be absent, please remember to send in a parent note or doctor’s note so the absence can be excused.
✅ The Ohio Department of Education’s goal for the 25–26 school year is to reduce chronic absenteeism to 14.5% or less.
Let’s work together to build good habits now—because Strive for 5, Every Day Counts! 🌟
#AttendanceMatters #StriveFor5 #EveryDayCounts
📣 Adams County Connected Day is Almost Here! 📣
Join us on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Adams County Fairground Merchant Hall from 10 AM – 2 PM for this FREE community event!
🌟 Over 25 agencies and organizations will be on-site to share resources, answer questions, and connect with families.
🍴 A food truck will be available with delicious food and drinks for purchase.
✅ It’s not too late to register—just email the Adams County Board of DD Superintendent at l.lafferty@adamscbdd.org.
Confirmed participants include:
Ohio Means Jobs • OhioKAN • Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities • State Treasurer Robert Sprague • Legal Aid of Southeast & Central Ohio • Adams County Early Intervention • Adams County Economic Development • Early Head Start/Head Start • ABCAP • Adams County Senior Citizens • Job and Family Services • Adams County Children Services • Adams County Board of DD • Venture Productions, Inc. • Adams County Veteran Services • Safe-in-Home • Help Me Grow • GRIT • Adams County Public Libraries • Adams County Ohio Valley Schools • COAD • Parent Mentor – ACOVSD • Treatment X • Women Helping Women • Ohio Department of Insurance • Adams Brown Recycling • Adams County Senior Solutions • Integrated Services for Behavioral Health • Area on Aging District 7
🙌 Please share this post to help spread the word! Let’s make this Connected Day the best one yet—because when our community connects, we all grow stronger. 💙
📅✨ September is Attendance Awareness Month! ✨📅
Showing up matters — every single day! Did you know that regular school attendance is one of the biggest predictors of student success? When students are in school, they are learning, building relationships, and preparing for a bright future. 🌟
This year, each school in the Adams County Ohio Valley School District has an Attendance Banner proudly displayed to remind us of our goal:
✅ Strive for 5 (fewer than 5 absences all year)
✅ Every Day Counts
A special shout-out to the talented students in the WUHS FORGE Lab who designed and created these banners for our schools! 🙌 Their work is helping spread the important message that attendance matters.
Let’s work together to build strong habits, encourage one another, and celebrate the power of showing up. 💪📚
#AttendanceMatters #StriveFor5 #EveryDayCounts #ACOVSD
📚 Attendance Matters! 📚
Good school attendance is key to your success! Did you know that missing just 2 days of school each month—for any reason—can label a student as chronically absent according to the state of Ohio? 😮
If you ever do need to miss, make sure to bring a parent note or doctor’s note to have the absence excused. Every day counts toward your success! ✅
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
REQUIREMENTS TO HOME Educate
Parents should start by notifying the superintendent of the school district where they reside about their intent to home educate their child/or children. Notification must be made within five calendar days after commencing home education, moving into a new school district, or withdrawing from a public or nonpublic school, and by the thirtieth (30) day of August each year thereafter.
Form may be sent to the Superintendent of ACOVSD through:
Don Rabold - HomeSchooling Coordinator for Adams County and designee to accept notification forms - don.rabold@brownesc.us
Shari Austin - HomeSchooling Administrative Assistant - shari.austin@ovsd.us
Final step:
Superintendent Wallace will provide acknowledgement letters to families within 14 days of receipt.