On March 5, The Ada Varsity Singers and their combo band, The Experience, hosted their final performance of the show choir season. This year's show centered around the theme, Road Trip!
The Ada Exempted Village Schools have released the following honor roll for the third quarter of 2024-2025 for grades 4-12. Dean's List recognition is awarded for grades 7-12.
Join us in celebrating Ada High School student Benjamin R. Burkheimer, who is taking the next big step in serving our country! He is headed off to Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for the United States Air Force, where he will train as a 2A334 Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Specialist.
We are incredibly proud of his dedication, commitment, and service to our nation. Please join us in wishing him the best as he begins this incredible journey!
Pictured aboveL-R, Front: Ayla Tabler, Emma Lambdin, Anna Riblet. Back: Kiera Cash, Kaylie Klear, Jordyn Smith, Lydia Demascio, Victoria Rausch. (Not present: Aidra Preston.) Additional photos below.
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has recognized nine Ada High School students for their works of mixed media, painting and photography.
Their works are currently on exhibit at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and are included in the Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio Region in competition.
By Luis Franco Rangel, 3rd grade – Ada Barnyard Farmers
The 2025 4-H season started. Ada Barnyard Farmers went to the bowling alley for a kickoff party. The whole 4-H group had pizza, we enjoyed bowling and playing in the arcade.
In our first meeting, we had elections. The current officers are:
President: Sam Santillanez
Vice President: Mariah Franco Rangel
Secretary: Maverick Hughes
Treasurer: Dallas Willson
Reporter: Luis Franco Rangel
Photographer: Waylon Clemos
Health: Jordon Hall
Safety: Tucker Hazelton
Recreation: Lily Reins and Kendal Fisher
The February 27 Ada Distinguished Awards, coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated those who went above and beyond in their businesses, jobs and volunteer work. More than 150 area residents, business leaders and officials gathered at Liberty Oaks to recognize three outstanding individuals for 2024:
Jamie Hall, Village of Ada Administrator, Citizen of the Year
Linda Mason, ONU senior financial aid specialist and council member, Chris Burns-DiBiasio Make a Difference Award
Buckeye East, owned by Amber and Nick Simon, Business of the Year
The evening was emceed by Ada High School student Jillian Allison, who introduced remarks by Mayor Dave Retterer, ONU Vice President for Financial Affairs Jason Broge, Ada Schools Superintendent Julie Simmons and Ohio Senate President Rob McColley who represents District 1.
