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Check out the Quick Guide Calendar for the 25/26 school year!
*Please note that dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances*
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!
A big thank you to our 6th grade Kindness Club for providing a little treat to our staff today, as we continue to celebrate Kindness Week!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming State Testing dates. Please make sure students are present on testing days. Attendance is very important to help them do their best and show what they’ve learned. Thank you for your support!
We are glad to see more students back today! Great job to our kindergarten students for reaching the top today!
A perfect way to start a Thursday- Congratulations to these math students in Mrs. Purdin's class for receiving perfect scores on their Acadience Weekly Math Computation assignments!
These third grade students heard the temperature outside was heating up, so they decided to do the same in math! Keep up the great work!
In honor of SRO Appreciation Week, we would like to recognize our very own SRO Blevins for being present in our building and thank him for being a part of the SRO District Team that keeps our buildings safe.
Sickness has hit us at NAES. We hope everyone is feeling better. Great job, 6th grade, for having the highest attendance today!
Hope everyone enjoyed their 3-day weekend! We're glad to have everyone back. Great job to the 2nd grade for staying at the top of the leader board!
In observance of President's Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Great job ending the week on target! Super proud of our 2nd grade having 100% attendance for the second day this week!
Congratulations to our Staff of the Month for January! We appreciate everything you do for our students and staff.
It's district spelling bee night!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Tara Purdin, 3rd Grade Math Teacher, 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 right here 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 right here 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!
Way to lead the pack, 3rd grade! Our building-wide attendance continues to meet the goal. We are glad to have so many students back in the building!
Looking ahead, we will be celebrating Read Across America the week of March 2nd. Prepare to have some fun!
Even with a slight drop in attendance, we have met the building-wide expectation! 3rd grade has taken the lead back over!
If you would like to purchase a yearbook for our 2025-2026 school year, they are on sale! Go online and use the code to buy yours now!
