*Please note the change in start times from the original flyer.
Please see the flyer below for a fundraiser for our district archery teams.
Come to your high school and take the big yellow bus for a spin, you just might like it!
Applications will be on hand for you to fill out!
Congratulations to both the North Adams Junior High and High School Girls Cross Country teams for earning bragging rights as the 2026-2027 County Champions!
Come ready to BOO-gie the night away at the NAHS Halloween Dance!
🏫 At ACOVSD, we value our partnership with parents and families in making education a priority. Every school day offers opportunities for students to learn, grow, and connect!
Our Vacation Planner helps families enjoy meaningful time together during scheduled school breaks. Planning vacations around these breaks sends children a positive message that their education is important—and makes time for family adventures, too! 📚🎓
Ohio’s House Bill 96 emphasizes early support and school-family partnerships to prevent chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism means missing at least 10% of the state-required instructional hours, including excused and unexcused absences—so missed time can add up.
📅 Just in time for the upcoming October 10–12 three-day weekend—save this planner for your next family adventure!
Strive for 5. Every Day Counts.
🎬🐾 Scooby-Doo Movie Night at the Courthouse!
Bring the whole family for a FREE evening of fall fun on Friday, October 9, hosted by the Adams County Probation Department!
🕔 Games begin at 5:00 p.m.
🌅 Movie starts at sunset
🍿 Enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, apple cider, games, and more!
Bring your own chairs and blankets, and settle in for a fun evening with family and friends. Please share to help spread the word!
Produce Pop Up
Mark your calendars!
On September 24th NAHS will participate in the Seaman Street Fair school parade. Please see the attached flyer for the themes by grade level. Permission forms are due by September 23rd.
📚 September is Attendance Awareness Month!
STRIVE FOR 5! Every Day Counts!
Regular attendance is essential to student success, and new attendance requirements under Ohio House Bill 96 (HB 96), effective August 1, 2026, require schools to provide families with earlier notification when students begin accumulating missed instructional time.
⚠️ 5% Early Warning Notification
All students who miss 5% of the school year for ANY reason will receive an Early Warning Letter. This includes excused and unexcused absences, medical absences, and missed instructional time due to late arrivals or leaving early.
For ACOVSD, 5% of Ohio’s minimum required instructional hours equals:
Grades K–6: 45.5 missed instructional hours
Grades 7–12: 50 missed instructional hours
🏥 Medical Excuses Matter!
Although chronic absenteeism includes ALL missed instructional time regardless of the reason, it is VERY important for families to submit medical excuses to the school for medically related absences. Only five (5) parent notes are permitted/accepted per semester, so please be sure to provide documentation from a medical provider when applicable.
📌 10% Chronic Absenteeism Threshold
Students who miss 10% or more of the school year for any reason meet the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s definition of chronic absenteeism and will also receive a notification letter as required under HB 96.
For ACOVSD, 10% of Ohio’s minimum required instructional hours equals:
Grades K–6: 91 missed instructional hours
Grades 7–12: 100 missed instructional hours
☎️ Questions about attendance?
Please reach out to your child’s building or the district attendance officer:
Peebles Elementary・(937) 587-2611・Heidi McAdow
Peebles High School・(937) 587-2681・Marla Jones
North Adams Elementary・(937) 386-2516・Billy Bloom
North Adams High School・(937) 386-2528・Deirdre Mills
West Union Elementary・(937) 544-2951・Guy Hopkins
West Union High School・(937) 544-5553・Guy Hopkins
Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center・(937) 544-2336・Allan Crump
Central Office・(937) 544-5586・Tracy Spires
Our goal is simple: STRIVE FOR 5 — five or fewer absences for the entire school year!
🏫 STRIVE FOR 5. EVERY DAY COUNTS!
Every day in school matters! Regular attendance helps students stay connected, keep up with instruction, and make the most of every opportunity to learn.
We also know that there are times when mental health or behavioral health needs can become a barrier to regular attendance. Connecting students with the right support—without requiring them to miss additional school—is one way we can work together to reduce chronic absenteeism.
Through ACOVSD’s partnership with R.E.A.C.H. for Tomorrow, students can access services right at school, during the school day.
Services include:
• Mental health therapy
• Case management
• Substance abuse treatment and support, including vape groups
Providing services at school means less time out of class, fewer disruptions to the school day, and greater access to support when students need it.
Our goal is simple: remove barriers, reduce absences, and help students stay present, engaged, and ready to learn.
⭐ Strive for 5. Every day counts!
Want to learn more about R.E.A.C.H. services or how to access support for your child?
Braydan Shelton, LSW
📧 Braydans@Reach4t.org
📞 937-217-7260
