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AHS hosted annual Senior Citizen Luncheon

In December 2023 the Ada community came together for the Ada Schools' annual Senior Citizen Luncheon, which hosted over 140 guests.

The Varsity Basketball players served the meal while showcasing their dedication to community service. AHS cheerleaders greeted attendees and took care of their coats.

2nd annual Dawg Day leans into fun

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Recounting the last day of the first semester and the last day of school in 2023, Ada HS-MS Principal Dan Lee echoed the excitement generated by the 2nd annual Dawg Day event that celebrates “a lot of hard work and accomplishments” by students.

Ada council member challenges Cross for 83rd Statehouse District

On Monday, December 18, Sheila Coressel (D-Ada) submitted her petitions to be the Democratic nominee for the 83rd State House District. A Village of Ada council member, Coressel moved here in 2016 to serve as the Director of Pharmacy Student Affairs at Ohio Northern University. 

15 minutes with Kaitlynn Gerlach

Bulldog Staff Spotlight
Coordinated by the Ada Junior High-High School office staff

Meet Kaitlynn (Turner) Gerlach, the Ada Schools' K-8 Guidance Counselor. This is her first year working in the Ada Exempted Village Schools.

Safety First coloring book created by community collaboration

By Paula Scott

A recent visit to the Ada Public Library by a NOP adult day care group had an exciting itinerary: a Christmas party with food from Viva Maria as well as trivia and word games with Ada Police officer Penny Keller-Clark.

But Officer Penny also had a surprise up her sleeve: one of the group is an artist who has been creating drawings of Ada Police officers providing safety tips. What Keller-Clark revealed is that the drawings have been turned into a “Safety First” coloring book.

With the assistance of ONU professor Melissa Eddings-Mancuso and students Allayna Reiff and Jay Meyers, Dunlap’s drawings have been turned into a 22-page coloring book with tips including water safety, what to do if someone makes you feel scared, knowing your address and phone number, and the importance of paying attention to traffic signs and signals. 

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AHS field trip provides a taste of OSU performances and facilities

The Ada High School Music Department had a delightful experience at the 29th annual Music Celebration Concert at The Ohio State University on Friday, December 1. The event featured jazz, opera, bands, choirs, strings and the OSU Marching Band.

A standout moment was the women's vocal ensemble, who wowed the audience with their performance of "Fire." The students couldn't help but express their appreciation through cheers and (respectful) stomps. The jazz band also earned praise, leaving a lasting impression on the young audience.

Following the concert, the students explored the brand-new Timashev Family Music Building. They got a peek into composition study rooms, high-tech music technology spaces, classrooms, practice rooms, recording booths and rehearsal spaces. The students even caught glimpses of different groups rehearsing, experiencing the diverse world of music.

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