On August 1, 2022, Upper Scioto Valley Local Schools announced its 2022-2023 program year policy for free and reduced meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
UPDATED: We apologize for leaving out the date, August 7.
D1 Ada Campus’ Youth Group FUEL is sponsoring a free back to school event on Sunday, August 7, with events beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park band shell.
The invitation says "The entire family is invited! Grab the baby, stop and pick up grandma. Everyone is welcome!... We are looking forward to a great time celebrating back to school!"
4:00-6:00 p.m. - Fellowship and games; bring a lawn chair
6:00-8:00 p.m. - 10 Talents from Speak Truth will perform and Matt Clark with Ohio Youth Alive will speak
Ohio Northern University's Mental Health Prevention and Awareness Committee is hosting its first GLOW 5K Run/Walk on campus during National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week.
The invitation:
Join us on Sept 8 at 8 p.m. near King Horn Sports Center. The first 50 participants who register will receive an ONU Mental Health Prevention and Awareness water bottle and towel.
On Tuesday, August 2, Beatitudes community center and thrift store will host a community meal from 4:00-5:30 p.m. The menu is Scalloped Potatoes and Ham.
Like it or not, August is here and back to school preparations have begun. This upcoming weekend, the State of Ohio has a sales tax holiday on selected items related to school: