Ada students experienced outstanding scores in the Ohio Department of Education’s 2015 spring tests, according to figures released in November by the ODE.
Dr. Suzanne Darmer, Ada superintendent, told The Icon: "Overall, our students performed well on the 2014-2015 state tests.
“Recognizing that these results are preliminary, our teachers continue to align their instruction to Ohio's Learning Standards in preparation for the 2015-2016 state tests.
“Most importantly, our teachers put their hearts into their teaching and understand that student success is based on much more than a test score. We strive for a well-rounded educational program.”
It was all smiles from the large crowd of children and family members who attended Merry on Main at the Depot on Monday evening.
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Due to a lack of snow, Santa hitched a ride from an Ada Police Department cruiser. When he stepped out of the car, many children's faces lit up as the Big Guy made his way inside.
He took his appointed place in a chair and began hearing the kids' wishes.
Cookies and hot chocolate were available, as well. Members of the Dance Fusion performed in the parking lot.
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A culinary demonstration and a dinner theatre are on tap at The Inn at ONU later this month.
"A Chrustmas Carol, More or Less" will be presented at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12; Friday, Dec. 18; and Saturday, Dec. 19. (Dec. 12 and Dec. 18 events are sold out as of Dec. 7.)
The Sunday brunch and theatre will be at noon on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
The play is a family-friendly comedy by Stephano LoVerso and Mary Irey, both SNL writers. The play will be performed by Northwestern Ohio Theatre Fraternal Association.
The Cask Room, 127 S. Main St., Ada, will host a book signing for Ada author, Lynne Scott, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, according to Steve Bates of The Cask Room.
The event celebrates the release of the Ada author's newest book “Learning to Heel.”
Here’s a synopsis of the story:
Desperate for anonymity and perspective, fading A-list actor Michael Quinlan drives to the middle of nowhere. Searching for anything to keep him from thinking about his own problems, he stumbles upon his neighbor, Lauren Sanders, a young, gun-wielding widowed dog trainer.
Just in case you wonder, Santa Claus is a good friend of the Ada Police Department.
That's why you'll see Santa pull up to the Ada Depot in an Ada police cruiser at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7. He'll meet youth of all ages from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
You see, this year, Santa's escort to Merry on Main is the Ada police department.
For the third year, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce sponsor Merry on Main. It's an event that launches the holiday season here.
This year's event includes a Santa visit plus some snacks for kids and adults inside the depot. Lots of other holiday activities take place in the depot.
