Ada's Gatekeepers at work
Ada High School's newest organization "Gatekeepers" were busy this week. The group calls themselves Ada Mental Health Alliance.
Leading up to Valentine's Day, members placed positive hearts on all high school lockers.
The Partnership for Violence Free Families (PVFF) brought this program to Ada with training and facilitation assistance. Marlene Vermillion, school nurse, the the staff advisor.
Gatekeepers is open to freshmen through seniors. Its focus is on increasing mental health awareness, reduce the stigma of talking about life problems, and suicide prevention.
Gatekeepers intend to make a positive impact at school, with peers and the Ada community.
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Friday, May 23, 2025
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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- ONU sports roundup, May 14-20
- Floyd L. Cleveland was a U.S. Army veteran
- Ada softball camp for grades 7-12 debuts in June
- Bulldog Williams ousted at district tennis tourney
- Eagle Scout project going up at War Memorial Park
- 65th anniversary to be celebrated by Paul and Nancy Oestreich
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Vote for Ada Schools in Paint the Plow ODOT competition
- Dennis “Denny” Eugene Covault worked for the Lima Refinery
- Roundhead man arrested in child pornography investigation
- Community champions celebrated by United Way of Hardin County
- 2025 Wes Davis Memorial Scholarships awarded
- Ada Bulldog softball blanks Grove in district semis
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