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!
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Classified Employee of the Year 2025/2026
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!
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Today, our building is buzzing with excitement as our NAE spellers take the stage to showcase their hard work, confidence, and incredible vocabulary skills! 📚✨
We want to wish the very best of luck to all of our students competing today as they spell their way toward the opportunity to advance to district-level competition. No matter the outcome, we are incredibly proud of the preparation, courage, and determination each student has shown just by stepping up to compete.
You’ve already made your school proud—now go spell like champions! 🏆🐝
A friendly reminder that we will have a 1-hour Early Release for today, Friday, January 9, 2026 due to the end of the 2nd 9-Week Grading Period.
NAE town route students and pick-up students will be dismissed at 1:15 PM
NAE regular bus riders will be dismissed at approximately 1:30 PM
**IF YOUR CHILD RIDES A BUS, YOU CAN EXPECT THEM TO ARRIVE AT THEIR STOP 1-HOUR EARLIER THAN NORMAL DROP-OFF TIME.
Second Semester Starts Monday, January 12 – Let’s Start Strong!
As we begin the second semester, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start and a renewed focus on attendance. Every single day in school matters for student learning, relationships, and future success.
📌 Did you know? A student is considered chronically absent if they miss 10% of the school year—that’s just 2 days per month. Under Ohio law, all absences count (excused and unexcused).
🎯 STRIVE FOR 5 – Every Day Counts! (Students should miss no more than 5 days all year, if possible.)
💡 How families can help: ✔️ Make daily attendance a priority ✔️ Call the school within 1 hour of the start of the day if your child is absent ✔️ Send a written note, email, or doctor’s slip when your child returns ✔️ Reach out if challenges arise—we are here to help and support your family.
📚 When students are here, they are learning, growing, and building their future. Let’s work together to make second semester our strongest yet!
✨Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
