Remember to submit your nomination for Teacher of the Year by the end of the day tomorrow, February 20, 2026.
What Makes a Teacher of the Year?
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!
Please share so that others may submit nominations, as well!
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What Makes a Teacher of the Year?
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!
Please share so that others may submit nominations, as well!
bit.ly/ACOVTOY
Remember to submit your nomination for Classified Employee of the Year 2025/2026 before the end of the day tomorrow, February 20, 2026.
What Makes a Classified Employee of the Year?
The Adams County Classified Employee of the Year award recognizes outstanding full-time classified staff members who make a real difference in our schools. Whether they serve as bus drivers, teacher aides, secretaries, custodians, maintenance workers, food service staff, technology support, or in any other vital classified role, these exceptional team members set high expectations for themselves and inspire everyone around them – students, colleagues, and the entire community. They maintain the highest level of professionalism while continuously growing in their roles, and most importantly, they demonstrate genuine care and respect for every student they serve. Help us honor a classified employee who keeps our schools running smoothly, supports student success in countless ways, and truly makes a difference in our educational community!
What Makes a Classified Employee of the Year?
The Adams County Classified Employee of the Year award recognizes outstanding full-time classified staff members who make a real difference in our schools. Whether they serve as bus drivers, teacher aides, secretaries, custodians, maintenance workers, food service staff, technology support, or in any other vital classified role, these exceptional team members set high expectations for themselves and inspire everyone around them – students, colleagues, and the entire community. They maintain the highest level of professionalism while continuously growing in their roles, and most importantly, they demonstrate genuine care and respect for every student they serve. Help us honor a classified employee who keeps our schools running smoothly, supports student success in countless ways, and truly makes a difference in our educational community!
Congratulations to our top three 77th District Spelling Bee winners! The District Spelling Bee was hosted on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Peebles Elementary. Winners include (in photo order): 3rd place - Eli McCann, 2nd place - Asher Smith, and 1st place - Annabelle Wallace. Annabelle will represent our district at the Adams/Brown County Spelling Bee in March. A special thank you to our pronouncer Jennifer Napier and our judges Shana Grooms and Tracy Spires. Thank you to Melissa Powell for assisting with organizing the event. Additionally, thank you to Jessica Brewer and Michael Cheesbro and the custodial staff for hosting us.
🥕🍎 Adams County Food for All – Mobile Pantry 🍎🥕
Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available at the Adams County Fairgrounds (Boyd Ave, West Union) every 4th Tuesday of the month!
📅 Upcoming Dates:
• Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
✔️ Eligibility: TEFAP household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line.
If local schools close or delay due to inclement weather, the Mobile Pantry will be canceled or rescheduled.
❓Questions or interested in volunteering? Contact the CCSWO Food for All Coordinator at 513-672-3720.
Please help us spread the word to families who may benefit from this opportunity!
A reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tara Purdin, 3rd Grade Math Teacher at North Adams Elementary, on being recognized as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher through the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS)!
With 38 years in education — 36 of those dedicated at North Adams Elementary — Mrs. Purdin represents the very best of our profession. She is often one of the first lights on in the morning, a quiet symbol of her unwavering commitment to students.
Her passion for mathematics shines through in every lesson. She doesn’t just teach math — she inspires students to understand it, grow in it, and love it. Her thoughtful instruction, high expectations, and consistent student achievement speak volumes about her dedication to excellence.
Generations of families have walked through her classroom doors, and her name carries deep respect throughout our community. She continues to evolve, adapt, and refine her craft — always with students at the center of every decision.
North Adams Elementary and the Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District are incredibly blessed to call Mrs. Purdin one of our own.
Congratulations, Mrs. Purdin!
With 38 years in education — 36 of those dedicated at North Adams Elementary — Mrs. Purdin represents the very best of our profession. She is often one of the first lights on in the morning, a quiet symbol of her unwavering commitment to students.
Her passion for mathematics shines through in every lesson. She doesn’t just teach math — she inspires students to understand it, grow in it, and love it. Her thoughtful instruction, high expectations, and consistent student achievement speak volumes about her dedication to excellence.
Generations of families have walked through her classroom doors, and her name carries deep respect throughout our community. She continues to evolve, adapt, and refine her craft — always with students at the center of every decision.
North Adams Elementary and the Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District are incredibly blessed to call Mrs. Purdin one of our own.
Congratulations, Mrs. Purdin!
Due to the multitude of snow days, virtual learning days, and delays, we are extending the third nine weeks an additional 5 days. This means the new end of the nine weeks will be Friday, March 20th. Grade cards will be sent home by Friday, March 27th. The early dismissal will be rescheduled for Friday, March 20th as well.
ACOVSD will continue to have limited bus service for the remainder of the week due to the conditions of many of the district's secondary roads. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's driver.
Good afternoon,
ACOVSD will be on a regular schedule tomorrow - Monday, February 9, 2026 - with limited bus service.
Have a good evening!
Friends,
We really wanted to try and see our students today but the risk is not worth it. Adams County Ohio Valley School District will be closed Friday, February 6, 2026. We are monitoring our make up hours and are comfortable calling No Online Learning for students.
We really wanted to try and see our students today but the risk is not worth it. Adams County Ohio Valley School District will be closed Friday, February 6, 2026. We are monitoring our make up hours and are comfortable calling No Online Learning for students.
Adams County Ohio Valley will be on a 2hr delay with limited bus service Friday, February 6,2026
A reminder that parent teacher conferences for high school and the District Spelling Bee are canceled for tonight. The rescheduled date for both events is Thursday, February 12, 2026.
ACOVSD Spelling Bee and Secondary Parent Teacher Conference are both cancelled for Thursday, February 5, 2026. The Reschedule date will be released soon.
ACOVSD will be closed Thursday, February 5th. Students will have another true snow day and no online instruction will occur.
We're excited to announce that the Career Café will host its FIRST-EVER Date Night Dinner, open to the public, on Friday, February 13th 🍽️❤️ This special evening has been a true labor of love. Our students and staff have been working extremely hard to create a high-quality dining experience that showcases what Career Technical Education is all about. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, including items grown right here on our school farm, proudly managed by our Ag Business students .
🎟️ Tickets are NOW ON SALE! 👉 Follow the link to secure your reservation — seating is limited. https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbwxvT2TVUW-x9fNiq5FTspH9o63r-atI1i-L26DmLOumFnBeap-u_ADbXIzqDAsgvW2fA/exec
This isn't just dinner — it's an opportunity to support students, celebrate local agriculture, and experience the talent being developed at our CTC.
We hope to see you there!
Friends,
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 will be a true snow - teachers and students will NOT be required to do virtual learning.
No Virtual Learning required for Wednesday, 2/4.
Take pictures of your fun in the snow and share with your teachers and buildings.
Mrs. Wallace
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 will be a true snow - teachers and students will NOT be required to do virtual learning.
No Virtual Learning required for Wednesday, 2/4.
Take pictures of your fun in the snow and share with your teachers and buildings.
Mrs. Wallace
Adams County Ohio Valley Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Adams County Ohio Valley Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 3, 2026 due to impending weather.
Attention parents, staff, and community members:
We are aware of the potential for snow during the day tomorrow and are closely monitoring weather conditions. If conditions change, schedules may be adjusted, including the possibility of an early dismissal. Please take time this evening to review your primary and secondary bus drop-off plans, transportation arrangements, and childcare options. We will continue to communicate updates through our social media outlets as decisions are made. Thank you, and have a wonderful evening.
Way to go NAHS Cheerleaders - The ladies traveled to Orlando Florida over the weekend to compete among the best in the nation. Coming home in the top 10. For their first ever trip pushing their skills and challenging themselves bringing home 6th in the nation is an awesome over the top accomplishment. Way to go ladies. Your district and community are so proud of your determination and representation.
