🥕🍎 Adams County Food for All Mobile Pantry 🍎🥕
Need fresh fruits and vegetables? The Adams County Food for All Mobile Pantry is here to help!
📍 Location: Adams County Fairgrounds (Boyd Avenue), West Union
🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📅 Upcoming Distribution Dates:
• Tuesday, July 28, 2026
• Tuesday, August 25, 2026
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Fresh produce is available to eligible households with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level through the TEFAP program.
📞 Questions or interested in volunteering? Contact the CCSWO Food for All Coordinator at 513-672-3720.
📢 Please help spread the word by sharing this post with friends, neighbors, and family members who may benefit from this valuable community resource.
⏰ Reminder! ⏰
The Adams County Health Fair – Ready to Thrive is coming up on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at Adams County Christian School!
This FREE community event will feature health screenings, food, games, giveaways, school supplies, performances, a produce pop-up, and more.
🎨 Don't forget about the Student Art Contest and Showcase! Students in Pre-K through 12th grade are invited to submit original artwork, photography, or poetry centered around the theme "Ready to Thrive." Selected entries will be showcased at the Health Fair.
📍 Adams County Christian School
📅 August 1, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
💲 FREE Admission
A great opportunity to celebrate health, creativity, and community!
🚨 REMINDER: Family Movie Night is THIS Friday! 🌟🎬🎬 Lilo & Stitch
📍 Outside the Courthouse
📅 Friday, July 24
🎲 Games begin at 7:30 PM
🌅 Movie starts at dusk
✨ FREE for everyone!
🍿 Popcorn
🍭 Cotton Candy
🥤 Drinks
🎯 Games & family fun for all ages
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a relaxing summer night with your community.
🌧️ Family Movie Night Rescheduled 🌧️
Due to the forecasted rain, Family Movie Night has been rescheduled to Friday, July 24th.
🎬 Family Movie Night – Lilo & Stitch
📍 Outside the Courthouse
📅 Friday, July 24th
🎲 Games begin at 7:30 PM
🌅 Movie starts at dusk
🍿 FREE popcorn
🍭 FREE cotton candy
🥤 FREE drinks
🎯 Games and family fun for all ages!
Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of fun under the stars. Mark your calendars for July 24th!
As we head into the final 6 days of school, every day truly matters!
These last few days are important for celebrating accomplishments, completing end-of-year activities, and helping students feel confident and ready for next year.
You may hear the term “chronic absenteeism.” This means a student has missed about 18 days (or 108 hours) of school over the year—whether those absences are excused or unexcused. This is something that is tracked by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce because regular attendance plays a big role in student success.
Even missing a day or two right now can make a difference—especially for students who are close to that threshold.
We need your help to finish strong!
Let’s work together to make sure students are:
✔️ Present
✔️ Engaged
✔️ Ready to finish the year proud
Remember our motto: Strive for 5—Every Day Counts!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership—together, we can make attendance a priority!
Every day. Every hour. Every student. Every school day counts!
Carla Wesley, a dedicated school bus driver and on-board instructor, has been a trusted presence behind the wheel for the Peebles School Attendance Area for the past 18 years. She would be the first to tell you that a school bus is more than just a vehicle—it’s a classroom on wheels. Through her care, consistency, and commitment, she creates a safe and positive start and end to each student’s day.
Carla was honored during this morning’s celebration and presented with a $1,000 award by Chris Harover, President of the National Bank of Adams County..
Congratulations, Carla, and thank you for the incredible impact you make on our students and school community each day!
Each of the eight nominees is pictured here holding plaques with their building principals/supervisors behind them: Bus Driver Carla Wesley and Transportation Director Melissa Baker; Secretary Heather Tomlin and WUES Principal Jeff Stricklett; Head Custodian David Stapleton and PHS Principal Ty Stephens; Head Custodian Chad Newman and PES Principal Jessica Brewer; Secretary Melissa Michael and NAHS Principal Karl Boerger; Credit Recovery Aide Sandy Grooms and OVCTC Director Josh Michael; Head Cook Lori Grooms and WUHS Principal Tad Mitchell; Paraprofessional Mitzi Corrill and NAES Principal Kyle Brewer. Also pictured is the BCESC Superintendent, Bill Garrett; President of the National Bank of Adams County, Chris Harover; and Interim ACOVSD Superintendent, Greg Grooms.
🌟 Summer Opportunity for Students! 🌟
ACOVSD is proud to be a community partner with R.E.A.C.H. for Tomorrow, which is offering the 3rd Annual S.T.A.R.S. Summer Group Therapy Program for Kids!
This engaging summer program helps students build important skills like emotional regulation, coping strategies, and confidence—all while participating in fun activities, crafts, and games.
📅 Open to students in 2nd through 12th grade
📍 Hosted locally at Adams County Christian School
🚌 Transportation and meals available
If you are interested in having your student participate, please contact Braydan Shelton to request a student interest form:
📞 937-217-7260
This is a great opportunity for students to learn, grow, and shine this summer! ☀️
Check it out! Interest forms can be found in the school office!
Mark your calendars for the ACRMC Health Fair on Saturday, May 2 from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM at North Adams High School Gymnasium!
🕺 This year’s theme is the 70’s—so come dressed to impress for a chance to win the Best Dressed Contest!
✨ What to expect:
✔️ Low-cost labs and health screenings
✔️ Prizes and kids learning zone
✔️ Meet & greet with providers
🐻 Special for Kids!
Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to the Teddy Bear Clinic, where kids can give their “patients” a fun check-up and learn how doctors help keep us healthy!
📍 Location: North Adams High School
96 Green Devil Dr., Seaman, OH
This is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn, connect, and have fun—don’t miss it!
👉 Please help share with friends and families across our community!
We are pleased to announce that North Adams High School has once again been designated as a Purple Star School by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. The Purple Star award signifies our school's proven commitment to serving our military connected youth. This designation is valid for three years. In the words of Mr. Boerger, "Hoo-rah!"
📢 Friendly Reminder – ACOVSD Family Survey Closing Soon! 📢
Adams County Ohio Valley School District families—this is a quick reminder that our Family Survey for the 2026–2027 federal programs will close on Friday, April 17, 2026.
If you haven’t had a chance to share your input yet, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Your voice plays an important role in helping us plan programs that best support our students.
Please take a moment to complete the survey using the link below:
👉 https://forms.gle/UWSzEhaCkzYUuhms8
Thank you for your time and input—your voice truly matters! 😊📚
📚 Attendance Matters!
Strive for 5, Every Day Counts!
School success starts with consistent attendance, and we appreciate your partnership in helping our students show up ready to learn each day!
A few helpful reminders for families:
✔️ Medical notes are accepted all year long and can be submitted at any time to excuse an absence.
✔️ The district accepts up to 5 parent notes per semester.
✔️ When your child is absent, please contact the school as soon as possible.
✔️ A written note is required for an absence to be considered excused.
We know things come up, and we’re here to support your child’s success. Thank you for helping us make attendance a priority across our district!
IPM Food Pantry’s FoodLink Program offers FREE boxes of food at multiple locations throughout Adams, Brown, and Highland Counties—no sign-up required!
You can stop by any participating location, including:
📍 Adams County Health Department
📍 Adams Brown Community Action Partnership (ABCAP)
📍 Adams County Regional Medical Center
📍 Brown County Health Department
📍 Ray of Hope (Aberdeen)
📍 Peebles Library
📍 I68 Ministries (Mount Orab)
📍 Highland County Community Action Organization
This is a great resource for individuals and families in need—easy access, no paperwork, just support when you need it.
Please help us spread the word throughout our community so everyone knows help is available!
Staring Monday, April 13th! Check out the dress up days to honor and recognized Military families!
📣 4th Quarter = Let’s Finish Strong!
As we begin the 4th quarter, 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 — NOTES are REQUIRED
✔️ If your family is planning a vacation during the school year, it must be approved by the building principal at least 1 week in advance
✔️ 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 this final quarter our strongest yet!
💚 #StriveFor5 #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters
📢 Attention Adams County Ohio Valley School District Families! 📢
ACOVSD is currently planning for federal programs for the 2026–2027 school year and would love your input. Your feedback plays an important role in shaping programs that best support our students.
Please take a moment to complete the Family Survey using the link below:
👉 https://forms.gle/UWSzEhaCkzYUuhms8
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Spires, Director of State and Federal Programs/District Attendance Officer, at 544-5586, ext. 17500.
Please complete the survey by Friday, April 17, 2026.
Thank you for your time and input—your voice truly matters! 😊📚
OVCTC Open House Reminder
Current sophomores and families — don’t forget about the OVCTC Open House on Thursday, March 12 from 4:30–7:30 PM!
Come tour the building, meet instructors, and explore the programs that can help launch your future career.
The applications will be extended until Friday at midnight so every student still has the opportunity to apply.
If you can’t make the Open House but would like to visit the building or have questions, please call the CTC to schedule a time to come in.
Your future starts here — Pioneer Your Pathway!
#PioneersTodayProfessionalsTomorrow
#OVCTCLearnThenEarn
