West Union Elementary School

🏫🩺 Friendly Reminder for Our Elementary Families!

Did you know that ACOVSD, in partnership with ACRMC Family Medicine, offers school-based telehealth services at:

📍 North Adams Elementary
📍 Peebles Elementary
📍 West Union Elementary

When students become sick during the school day, they may be able to receive care right at school through the telehealth clinic. ACRMC providers can evaluate and treat many common concerns, including coughs, colds, flu, fever, earaches, sore throats, headaches, rashes, allergies, pink eye, and more.

Providing access to care at school can help students feel better faster while reducing time away from the classroom—and that supports our goal of keeping students healthy, present, and learning! 🎒📚

⭐ STRIVE FOR 5 — Healthy Students. Every Day Counts!

Parents/guardians must complete the required registration and consent forms before services can be provided. If you are interested in enrolling your child or would like additional information, please contact your elementary school office.

🩺 Healthy Students.
📚 More Time Learning.
🎓 Brighter Futures.

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.

📅 Religious Expression Days & Holiday Calendar Guidance

As required by Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code 3320.04), Adams County/Ohio Valley School District is providing families with information regarding Religious Expression Days and the District’s non-exhaustive religious holiday calendar for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years.

Families should know:
• Students may receive up to 3 excused religious expression days each school year.
• Parents/guardians must provide written notice within the required 14-school-day timeframe.
• Reasonable academic accommodations will be provided when an excused religious expression day conflicts with an assessment or major academic requirement.
• Students remain eligible to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities on an excused religious expression day.

The District’s calendar is not an exhaustive list of religious holidays and observances.

📌 Please review the accompanying calendar for dates and additional information.

Please Note: This is a two-year calendar, covering both the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years, and is being provided to assist students and families with planning in advance.

Questions or need to submit written notice? Contact your building attendance officer:

Peebles Elementary: Heidi McAdow • (937) 587-2611
Peebles High School: Marla Jones • (937) 587-2681
North Adams Elementary: Billy Bloom • (937) 386-2516
North Adams High School: Deirdre Mills • (937) 386-2528
West Union Elementary: Guy Hopkins • (937) 544-2951
West Union High School: Guy Hopkins • (937) 544-5553
Ohio Valley CTC: Allan Crump • (937) 544-2336
Central Office: Tracy Spires • (937) 544-5586

🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, ACOVSD! 📚🎒

We are excited to welcome our students, families, and staff back for another great year at Adams County Ohio Valley School District! 🏫⭐

As we begin the new school year, we want every student to start strong—and that starts with being at school, on time, every day!

⭐ STRIVE FOR 5! ⭐
✅ Be present 5 days a week
✅ Strive to miss fewer than 5 days all year
✅ Be here. Be on time. Be ready to learn.

📣 IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

ALL absences count toward chronic absenteeism—regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) defines chronic absenteeism based on the amount of instructional time a student misses and has established a goal for students to maintain a chronic absenteeism rate of less than 10% for the school year.

📝 Written notes are required for ALL absences.
Please make sure documentation is provided to the school whenever your child is absent.

Missing school adds up quickly. Every day matters. Every class matters. Every opportunity to learn matters.

🏫 Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow. 🎓

Good attendance leads to stronger learning, higher grades, more opportunities, and brighter futures. Together, our students, families, and staff can make attendance a priority and help every student succeed!

🎓 🌟 🏆 STRIVE FOR 5. EVERYDAY COUNTS! 🏆 🌟 🎓

📢 Community Invitation: Annual Federal Programs Meeting

The Adams County Ohio Valley School District invites parents, families, staff, and community members to attend our Annual Federal Programs Meeting.

📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
🕔 5:15 p.m.
📍 Career and Technical Center
175 Lloyd Road, West Union, OH 45693

Join us to learn more about the district’s federal programs and how these resources support student learning, achievement, and opportunities across our schools. We’ll also share information about programs and initiatives planned for the upcoming school year.

The meeting will be held 15 minutes prior to the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting.

We hope you’ll join us as we continue working together to provide opportunities and support for the success of every student!

🍎 Welcome Back to the 2026–2027 School Year! 🍎

As students return to school, we want to share a friendly reminder that ACOVSD provides FREE breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

There is no cost to families, and no meal application is required. Through the CEP program, every ACOVSD student has access to nutritious meals each school day, helping them stay fueled, focused, and ready to learn.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mr. Greg Grooms
Assistant Superintendent
📧 greg.grooms@ovsd.us

Shari Austin
Food & Nutrition Secretary
📧 shari.austin@ovsd.us
📞 (937) 544-5586, ext. 17310

📚✏️ At ACOVSD, we believe that well-nourished students are better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a fantastic 2026–2027 school year! 🍎🎒

🎬 Community Event: Family Movie Night! 🍿

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food, and community!

📅 Friday, August 7
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Adams County Courthouse Square – West Union
🎥 Featuring: A Minecraft Movie
✨ FREE Admission • FREE Food • FREE Games • FREE School Supplies (while supplies last)
🤝 Hosted by: Adams County Probation Department & Operation Better Together

This free community event is a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy an outdoor movie, connect with community partners, and learn about local programs and resources available to support children and families throughout Adams County.

🥕🍎 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.

🎉 Calling all Ohio families with a 2025–2026 fourth grader! 🎉

Make this summer a memorable learning adventure! Throughout July 2026, current Ohio fourth-grade students can receive FREE admission to participating museums and historic sites across the state—and they can bring up to three family members for free! 🏛️📚

This special 4th Grade History Pass Plus celebrates America's 250th anniversary and is a great way to explore Ohio's rich history together.

📅 Valid: July 1–31, 2026
🎟️ Download your free pass and view participating locations here: https://america250-ohio.org/fourth-grade-history-pass-plus-july-2026/

🌧️ 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!

🌟 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! ☀️