West Union Elementary has been named a 2026 Best Community for Music Education Award winner! 🎵✨
This recognition celebrates our incredible students, dedicated music staff, and supportive families who make music education shine every day. ❤️
We are so proud of our school community—this award belongs to ALL of you! 🎤🥁🎻
#WestUnionElementary #MusicEducation #ProudToBeADragon 🎶
📣 Friendly Reminder for Our Families – Strive for 5, Every Day Counts!
Did you know? Adams County Ohio Valley School District partners with ACRMC Family Medicine to provide onsite medical services right at school for our elementary students!
🏫 Available at:
• Peebles Elementary
• North Adams Elementary
• West Union Elementary
If your child isn’t feeling well during the school day, they may be able to receive care right at the nurse’s office—helping them feel better faster and stay in school when possible.
🩺 Services can include care for:
✔️ Coughs, colds, flu, and fever
✔️ Earaches and sore throat
✔️ Headaches and rashes
✔️ Asthma and allergies
✔️ Pink eye and skin irritations
✔️ Head lice
This partnership helps reduce missed school days and supports student success—because Every Day Counts!
📌 Please note: Parent/guardian registration and consent forms must be completed before services can be provided.
For more information or to enroll your child, please contact your child’s school office.
Together, we’re removing barriers and keeping students learning!
📢 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!
🏀⚽⚾ Sports Physical Opportunities – No Appointment Needed!
Adams County Regional Medical Center is offering sports physical events at multiple locations, making it easy for students to get ready for upcoming athletic seasons!
📍 Peebles High School
🗓 Wednesday, April 15
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 West Union High School
🗓 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👟 Open to students in grades 6–11
📄 Be sure to pick up and return your packet to the school office by the listed deadlines!
This is a convenient opportunity to get your student cleared and ready—no appointment needed!
📣 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! 😊📚
📣 DID YOU KNOW?
💚 Strive for 5 — Healthy Students. Every Day Counts! 💚
Adams County Ohio Valley School District is proud to partner with ACRMC Family Medicine to provide onsite medical services at:
🏫 Peebles Elementary (937-587-2611)
🏫 North Adams Elementary (937-386-2516)
🏫 West Union Elementary (937-544-2951)
Through this partnership, students who become sick and visit the nurse’s station may be able to receive care right at school — helping them feel better faster and stay in class where they belong!
ACRMC providers can evaluate and treat a wide range of common concerns, including:
✔️ Coughs, colds, flu, and fever
✔️ Earaches and sore throat
✔️ Asthma and allergies
✔️ Headaches and rashes
✔️ Pink eye and skin irritations
✔️ Head lice
If your child does need to go home, you may already have a diagnosis and any needed prescription ready for pickup.
When students have access to care at school, families miss less work, students miss fewer days, and learning stays on track. That’s what Strive for 5 — Every Day Counts! is all about.
📝 Parents/guardians must complete registration and consent forms before services can be provided.
For more information about enrolling your child in ACRMC Family Medicine services at your child’s elementary school, please contact your building office.
Together, we’re removing barriers and keeping students learning today and leading tomorrow. 💛💚
#StriveFor5 #EveryDayCounts #HealthyStudents #ACOVSD #ACRMC
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 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!
