📣 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!
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!
And the winners are:
6th grade
1st - Wyatt Caldwell
2nd= Braylee Brewer
3rd-Levi Adkins
4th = Foster Taylor
5th - Alex Simonson
5th grade
1st - Jaxon Vogler
2nd - Carrie Crocker
3rd - Caylee Crocker
4th - Kline Cox
5th - Aiden Storer
4th grade
1st - Colton Storer
2nd - Evie Hilderbrand
3rd - Paxton Ferrell
4th - Easton McCann
5th - Valan Purdin
3rd Grade
1st - Emmett Hill
2nd - Silas Hayslip
3rd - Bentlee Mahon
4th - Willow Jackson
5th - Blake McLaughlin
They did such a nice job.
Thank you all for all you do to make this happen. It is so nice to see kids excited about Math!
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
Classified Employee of the Year 2025/2026
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!
Please share so that others may submit nominations for Classified Employee of the Year.
Second Semester Starts Monday, January 12 – Let’s Start Strong!
As we begin the second semester, 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 ✔️ 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 second semester our strongest yet!
✨Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
📣 Second Quarter Extended – District Update
Due to recent school closings and delays, ACOVSD has extended the 2nd quarter grading window to ensure students have the time and support needed for success.
📅 Important Dates to Know:
• The 2nd quarter will now close on January 9, 2026
• Report cards will be sent home on January 16, 2026
⏰ Reminder for Families:
The 1-hour early release will remain scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025.
🎓📚 Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
📣 Adams County - Mobile Food Pantry
Fresh fruits and vegetables available every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Adams County Fairgrounds, Boyd Ave, West Union!
🗓 Upcoming Mobile Pantry Dates:
📍 Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 | 11 AM – 1 PM
‼️ If local schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather, the Mobile Pantry may be canceled or rescheduled.
