FROM FACEBOOK__Congratulations to Ada Schools student Ben Rush on his outstanding achievement at State Science Day! Ben, a 7th grade student, presented his individual project, *Shin Protectors*, and earned a Superior rating along with two prestigious first-place awards:
Governor’s Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in Biotechnology & Biomedical Technologies: Presented for an outstanding project in the field of biotechnology. Sponsored by the Ohio Development Services Agency. Citadel Securities Innovation Prize: Awarded for using innovation and expert data analysis to address and solve real-world problems. Sponsored by Society for Science & The Public.
BELOW AHS Signing Day YouTube video from Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance
FROM FACEBOOK__Last week, Ada High School hosted its “3E” Assembly, recognizing and celebrating members of the Class of 2026 as they prepare for life after graduation.
Ohio high schools are actively hosting “3E” (Enrolled, Enlisted, Employed) signing events to honor graduating seniors committing to college, the military, or the workforce. At Ada, students proudly signed to declare their plans for the next step in their journey after high school.
MEDIA RELEASE__Wynn Hauenstein of the Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381 in Ada presented a $1,000 scholarship to Riley Newton at the Hardin Northern High School awards ceremony on Friday, May 15.
Newton will be attending Ohio Northern University to study mechanical engineering.
MEDIA RELEASE__In gratitude for Billy ’96 and Brenda Watterson’s profound generosity to the University of Findlay, UF has named its newest building in their honor.
The Findlay community came together April 30 to celebrate the dedication of the Watterson Center, formerly known as the College of Business/Center for Student Life building.
MEDIA RELEASE__The 119th Annual Interclass competition at Ada High School provided both literal drama and the excitment of competition between the classes.
Individual winners in the poetry, short story, essay and dramatic reading categories are below and in the same order in the second photo:
MEDIA RELEASE — Fifteen Ohio 4-H teens recently traveled to Greece as part of the Ohio 4-H Global Immersion Project, spending much of their experience in Thessaloniki at the American Farm School, a historic educational institution focused on agriculture, experiential learning, and leadership development. From April 20–30, participants engaged in international experiences centered on leadership, agriculture, service, cultural exchange, and global learning.
Among the participants was Mariann Woodruff, a 4-H member from HardinCounty, who represented their community while engaging in hands-on learning and global service.
