📣 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! 😊📚
Hello everyone. The High School Track program is looking for sponsors to help us purchase travel gear this year. If there are any businesses (or individuals) who would like to contribute, please let get in touch with me at stone.crothers@ovsd.us. Thank you!
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.
With the Peebles Boys Basketball team advancing and playing that evening, we know many families will want to support them. Because of this, 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
Permission slips for Thursday's Pep Bus need to be turned in by 1:00pm on Thursday so that tickets can be ordered. Once again, tickets are being paid for by Peebles High School. Forms are in the office.
7th - Dayla Vogler
8th - Slade Abbott
9th - McKenslee Cooper
10th - Calen Vogler
11th - Isabella Niswander
12th - Nash Grooms
Baseball: peebles.ohiovalley.k12.oh.us/sports/baseball/baseballSchedule.htm
Softball: peebles.ohiovalley.k12.oh.us/sports/softball/softballschedule.htm
HS Track: peebles.ohiovalley.k12.oh.us/sports/track/trackschedule.htm
JH Track: peebles.ohiovalley.k12.oh.us/sports/track/JrTrackSchedule.htm
Courtesy of the PHS Athletic Department and PHS Web Team.
Gravel Lot (Old Gas Station/ Car Lot across from the Old Bus Garage)
This stop will be for any students that live in the Highlighted areas on the
attached map - (Shaker Run, Ruth, Chautauqua, Olive, Pearl, Diamond,
Mary, Cobler, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Streets, Cheryl Drive)
If you would like to use this stop (see below)
1. You must fill out a NEW transportation form - DO NOT change anything on
Final Forms, you will need to do a hand written form for this new stop.
Contact your child's school and they will give you a form.
This must be completed and turned in to the school office by Friday,
February 27th. Please note on the form you want to use the Olive Street
Empty Lot or New Town Stop.
You will be notified when the stop is ready to begin with a Bus number and
times for AM pick up and PM drop off. Please make sure the phone
number on your form is correct! Please note the information below to
ensure safety at the stop.
**Parents need to park inside the gravel lot. Please do not park on the
street, or at the Old Bus Garage, or Family Dollar, etc.
**Please wait till the bus pulls away before exiting the gravel lot.
** Parents Students will all be picked up and dropped off at the gravel lot
door side. No students will be crossing State Route 41.
As always, students 4th grade and under need a parent or older sibling at
the stop.
** For clarification- The stop at Olive Street will be for students who live in
"Hollywood". (Highlighted roads on the West side of the map )(Opposite
side of the old bus garage). We have reviewed and are adding an
additional stop for students who live on Shaker Run at Cheryl Drive
(Highlighted roads on the East Side of the map) (Same side as the old bus
garage). These two stops will be door sided, so no students will need to
cross State Route 41 at any given point.
"ORC 3301-83-13 (8)(6)- Student's Designated Places of Safety shall be
established on the residence side of the street." If you have any questions
regarding the safety of our department, please feel free to contact the
OVSD office of Student Transportation at 937-544-5586, Option 7
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
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!
7th Grade - Gage Barrett
8th Grade - Zaylee McClanahan
9th Grade - Neveah Wilburn
10th Grade - Lauren Shreve
11th Grade - Ella Mason
12th Grade - James Wilson
