Adams County Ohio Valley Students Take Big Steps Toward Bright Futures Through Summer Programs & Certifications

This summer, several students from the Adams County Ohio Valley School District made the most of their break by participating in hands-on career programs and extended certification trainings—all part of a continued investment in their futures. These students, made up of recent graduates and rising seniors, chose to take bold steps toward career success by engaging in real-world experiences designed to align with their individual goals and pathways.

These opportunities were made possible through the GRIT Project in Adams County, which partnered closely with students to help them understand their career assessment results and identify paths that matched their strengths and interests. GRIT coordinated with a variety of partners to make these summer programs a success, including:

  • OhioMeansJobs (OMJ)

  • Foundations for the Trades

  • Shawnee State University

  • Hocking College

  • Tri-County Career Center

  • Local community members who generously donated to ensure every student had what they needed to fully

    participate

We are proud to recognize the following students for their initiative, commitment, and courage to step forward into something new:

North Adams High School- Christopher Doughman, Robbie McClellan, Konner Rogers

Peebles High School - Allison Sissel, Braden McCann, Damien McCann, Isabella Farmer, Keira Delk, Carson Reed

West Union High School - Addison Lantz, Braylin Fields, Adriana Moman, Briceton Green, Lea McNeilan, Logan Caldwell, Nina McCann, Yasmine Munoz, James Smith, Kale Garrison

CTC - Emily Stapleton, Gracie Pollitt, Ida Vigal, Kiera Scott, Kennedi Dotson, Chase Lewis, Ryken Copas, Zach Shoemaker

Their willingness to invest in themselves—through certifications, training, and summer learning—reflects a powerful message: The future belongs to those who show up for it. These students showed up, and they shined.

To everyone who helped organize, guide, support, and believe in these students: thank you. We hope we haven’t missed anyone but know that your role was deeply valued. Because of you, doors were opened, needs were met, and futures were strengthened.

8 months ago, ACOVSD
GRIT June 2025
We’re growing our Dragon family! 🐉
Join us in welcoming the newest members of the West Union High School team for the 2025–2026 school year. We’re excited for the energy, talent, and passion they’ll bring to our students and community. 💛💚
8 months ago, Kristin Regenstein
New Staff
New Staff
WUHS School Opening Information for the 2025/26 School Year
8 months ago, Kristin Regenstein
Welcome Back
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies.

The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum.

Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
8 months ago, Kristin Regenstein
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to announce the new West Union High School Makerspace, The FORGE. Staff and Administration have been hard at work all summer putting together this amazing space for our students. Students will think like an engineer while learning how to use and have access to 3D printers, large format printers, vinyl and laser cutters, a mini woodshop, sewing and embroidery machines, button makers, heat presses, circuitry, robotics as well as several types of hand tools and crafting supplies. The FORGE will give the students an opportunity to let their creativity shine while learning the concepts of the Engineering Design Process through secondary STEAM curriculum. Come join us and take a look for yourself at back-to-school night, August 12th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
The first day of school is right around the corner. Get your student(s) beginning of the year forms done early. Visit https://adams-oh.finalforms.com/ to get started.
8 months ago, ACOVSD
finalforms
📚🐉 West Union Dragons — it’s almost go time! Before summer slips away, make sure you’re ready to kick off the school year strong! We’ve posted school supply lists for 7th–12th grade—just swipe through the photos to see what your Dragon will need for a great start! 💛💚 🎨 Art supply lists will be shared soon—once our new art teacher joins the team! (stay tuned!) 📆 Schedules, locker info, and more will be available at Back to School Night on August 12th. Let’s gear up and make it a great year, Dragons! 🐉🔥
8 months ago, Kristin Regenstein
back to school
7th grade
8th grade
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10th grade
11th/12th grade
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Engineering
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Intervention

Awesome to see these young ladies working hard to get better. Any girls in grades 9-12 that want to be part of the team there are still some open slots. Please contact the school for more information. Please feel free to share.

8 months ago, Tad Mitchell
Soccer practice
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soccer
soccer
Great evening watching these young men putting in work to get better.
8 months ago, Tad Mitchell
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Beta Members enjoyed getting together one last time before summer!
10 months ago, Kathryn Cora
beta members mingling with breakfast
8th Grade Superlative Winners!
10 months ago, Kathryn Cora
students with their certificates
The Adams County Board of Education is accepting applications for a member to complete the term of an open seat. Applications can be picked up at the district office or downloaded using the link below. Applications are due by May 27, 2025. Return application to Regina Naylor at the district office, or it may be emailed to BoardApplication@ovsd.us Application https://5il.co/1jup3
10 months ago, ACOVSD
Join our School Board
Just a few of the projects ag. students have been working on in the shop this year.
10 months ago, Donald McCarty
Vanity Desk
Coffee Table
Computer Desk
Storage Trunk
Minecraft Flower
Boot Rack
Fair Showbox
Outdoor Bench
Softball Storage
Salsa Bowl
Students attended Kings Island today on a field trip. Mrs. Guillermin's Junior High Intervention Class used profits from their Freeze Dry Candy Fundraiser to help facilitate this fun day. This field trip was also attended by several other students sponsored by Mr Webb, Special Education Director. Thank you to Miss Cora, Mr Smalley, Mrs Emily Grooms and Mrs. Sierra Grooms who chaperoned!
11 months ago, Diana Guillermin
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Every year, Beta club has the opportunity to go to Shawnee State Forest nature center to help clean up trails, refresh the cultural cabin, and repaint trail signage. This, just like last year, is not an experience they will soon forget! Big shout out to Jenny Richards (ODNR officer) for inviting us to come out. We'll see you next year!
11 months ago, Kathryn Cora
students pulling invasive species
students pulling invasive species
junior student digging up old tree roots
students working together to pull invasive species
a well deserved lunch break
group photo
silly group photo
student learn from ODNR officer
students learn from ODNR officer
8th grade had a blast going to the Cincinnati Museum this past week! Students earned this incentive through state testing. Way to go dragon scholars!
11 months ago, Kathryn Cora
students in front the the Cincinnati Museum Center
This morning, Friday, May 9, 2025, Mrs. McCarty and a group of CCP students took a trip to Union Terminal - The Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanities Center.
11 months ago, Mike Roades
CCP Students
CCP Students
CCP Students
CCP Students
Aspiring Nurses Camp for 10th and 11th graders!
11 months ago, ACOVSD
Aspiring Nurses Camp
Summer Workforce Training Program at Shawnee State University
11 months ago, ACOVSD
Bear Tracks 2025
SAVE THE DATE - Adams County Health Fair - August 9, 2025
11 months ago, ACOVSD
Adams County Health Fair
Sports Physicals for the 2025/2026 School Year for Grades 6th-11th will be held this coming Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 7:15 AM - 10:00 AM at West Union High School. Physical packets can be picked up from Mr. Stricklett or from the school office.
11 months ago, Mike Roades
2025/2026 Sports Physicals