Maybe you’ve been wishing you had a copy of your high school yearbook… or maybe yours has been sitting in a box for years and it’s time to find it again!
NOW YOU’RE IN LUCK! 🎉
We’re cleaning out the yearbook archives and have YEARBOOKS FROM 2014–2026 available for purchase!
📖 2026 Yearbooks — $35
📚 All other years — ONLY $10!
⏰ Sale ends September 29, 2026
Want one? Don’t wait! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
📩 Contact Mrs. Edmisten to purchase:
sydney.edmisten@ovsd.us
Tag a friend who needs to check and see if their yearbook is still available! 👇📚
#YearbookSale #Throwback #Pioneers #OVCTC #MemoriesThatLast
📚 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!
DFCA gives students an opportunity to make a positive commitment to living drug-free — while being recognized and rewarded for that choice.
⭐️ Why join DFCA?
Members can receive building-specific incentives and rewards throughout the school year, along with access to participating DFCA Member Rewards. These rewards are designed to recognize students for making healthy, drug-free choices.
DFCA is a voluntary program that uses confidential random drug testing as a way for students to demonstrate their commitment to remaining drug-free. Just as importantly, membership gives students a built-in reason to say “no” when faced with peer pressure.
📝 Ready to sign your student up?
The student membership fee is $20 for the school year.
Parents/guardians can complete the online application here:
https://drugfreeclubs.com/dfca-member-application-check/
Students who register online will pay the $20 membership fee online during the registration process.
Paper applications will also be sent home with students. If paying by check with a paper application, please make checks payable to:
Adams County Medical Foundation
We are looking forward to another great year of celebrating students who choose to be drug free!
Learn more about Drug Free Clubs of America and Member Rewards:
drugfreeclubs.com
At the Ohio Valley CTC, we’re joining our district in reminding students that EVERY DAY MATTERS!
Throughout September, our programs are going head-to-head in the OVCTC September Attendance Challenge! Each week, programs will earn points based on their attendance percentage, and our staff is joining the competition too!
Our goal goes right along with the district’s STRIVE FOR 5 attendance initiative: strive for five or fewer absences because every day in school matters.
At the end of September, the program with the most points will be crowned our September Attendance Champion and earn an OPEN LUNCH!
⭐ SHOW UP.
⭐ EARN POINTS.
⭐ WIN THE MONTH.
⭐ EARN AN OPEN LUNCH!
STRIVE FOR 5 — EVERY DAY MATTERS!
We wanted to provide you with an update regarding safety procedures at the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center today.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., we conducted scheduled fire and safety drills as required by the State of Ohio. These drills are an important part of ensuring our students and staff are prepared and understand the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
At approximately 11:00 a.m., we were informed of a situation occurring off campus. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the continued safety of everyone in our building, we placed the CTC in secure mode.
No OVCTC students or staff were involved in the off-campus incident. The secure mode was a precautionary measure taken to maintain a safe environment while the situation was being addressed.
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to take every precaution necessary to keep our school community safe.
🏫 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
