A short while ago a student reported a brief message written on a stall wall with word bombs written under it. As mandated, we followed protocol and notified law enforcement immediately. Dogs were brought over to sweep the building. Nothing was found. Students are now free to go about their day as usual. We appreciate the prompt response from our Sheriff’s department. Also, thanks to Pickaway County Sheriff for their assistance as well! It was great to see our students knowing to report a potential threat- well done! We want to remind all students our counseling services are available to everyone. If you feel frustrated, isolated or hopeless there is help right here in the building for you. Just ask. Parents- your children and their safety are always of highest priority for us. Let’s continue to work together to help our kids grow up healthy, happy and strong!
John Balzer,
Superintendent
Due to a scheduling error earlier in the season, the Adena Lady Warriors must forfeit the game with Westfall that was to be played this evening, February 10th. Although Adena listed the game as a scrimmage, I want to apologize to the young ladies who have played valiantly this season as well as their families. Measures will be implemented to make sure this does not happen in the future. Any presale tickets purchased under the Adena name will be reimbursed electronically.
Scott Hurtt,
Adena High School Athletic Director
1st semester Awards Ceremonies for 7th and 8th grade students have been rescheduled for Tuesday 2/11/20. 7th grade will start at 8:30 and 8th grade will start at 9:30. Both taking place in the Auditeria.
Evan Ater has qualified for the Central/East/Southeast District meet that will be held at the Bill and Mae McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion on the campus of The Ohio State University on Wednesday, February 12th.
Evan qualified by placing third in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1:04.09 and third in the 50 freestyle with a time of 24.29 at the sectional meet at Ohio University.
Kevin Kruger, Zach Posey, and Jacob Kashner all finished their season strong by improving their times in the events they competed in. All made a lot of progress throughout the season in their first year swimming.
Swim fast, Evan!
Our swim team is competing in the sectionals at Ohio University today and they are showing their support for the Smith brothers.
The top swimmers will advance to the district round that will be held at Ohio State University on Wednesday, February 12th.
Here are the events they are competing in and their seeds.
50 Free — Rankings
5th Evan Ater
39th Kevin Kruger
46th Zach Posey
54th Jacob Kashner
100 Free — Rankings
31st Kevin Kruger
42nd Jacob Kashner
100 Back — Rankings
3rd Evan Ater
20th Zach Posey
200 Freestyle Relay
14th Frankfort Adena (Ater, Posey, Kruger, Kashner)
Go Warriors!
Tournament brackets for Jr. High basketball are available at the following links:
7th Grade Girls:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5e0UJXw5XYEpBB_iFH3tiUuEg47C6x3/view?usp=sharing
8th Grade Girls:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18doqZoGtPPO3A0wASOgh7skJa5DCSlhj/view?usp=sharing
8th Grade Boys:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zp1NM4RMylgSKMdrP4Z2_OpCvGvqeKKr/view?usp=sharing
The January Student of the Month for the high school is Miah Richendollar! Congrats, Miah!
Our brand new E-Sports team competed last night in their first pre-season match against Rockcastle County High School in Kentucky. The E-Warriors lost the first match 30-28, but won the second match 43-26.
Darion Wagner led the team with 11 eliminations in the first game. Brendan Mitchell, Luke Mark, and Darion Wagner were the top players in the second match. Garrett Clark and Noah Kanniard also competed in our first ever match.
Their next pre-season match is next Thursday. The team practices after school and will begin league play in a couple weeks.
The team is coached by Mr. Ryan Detty.
Adena Local Schools CLOSED Friday, February 7th.
On Monday, February 10th, we will be taking appointments for the 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration. You may call the elementary office from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at 740-998-5293.
Middle Updates/Reminders: The 7th/8th grade 1st semester awards will be tomorrow. 7th grade at 8:30 in the auditeria and 8th grade at 9:30.
8th grade Washington DC important paperwork will be coming home with your child this evening.
COgat testing for all 6th grade students will take place starting Monday. You should have received a letter from your child regarding the test.
On Monday, February 10th, we will be taking appointments for the 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration. You may call the elementary office from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at 740-998-5293.
Adena local schools will be open tomorrow morning.
As we are in the peak of the flu season, We have taken the necessary steps to stop the spread of the flu. We have canceled classes and closed the building in order to completely disinfect our classrooms. Here’s how you can help!
• Please do not send your child to school if they currently have symptoms of the flu. These include nausea, vomiting, body aches, cough, and fever.
If they do need to miss for this reason, please notify the office so that you may be counted as a medical absence. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Adena Middle School basketball games have been shuffled around due to school closings. Tonight's games have been moved to tomorrow night. Below you will find the updated schedule:
Tuesday 2/4/20 - Girls at home vs. Westfall. Boys will travel to Westfall.
Wednesday 2/5/20 - Regularly scheduled game vs. Unioto.
Thursday 2/6/20 - Zane Trace make-up, 8th Grade games only. Games will be played at Adena. Girls game will start at 5 with the boys to follow.
Don't forget that Adena Local Schools offers the download of a free App from your App Store. Keep up with all important information when it comes to news, events, and delays/cancellations. Download it today!!
The following documents have information about senior pictures and the senior spotlight that are for the yearbook. Please contact Mrs. Cormany with any questions. You can submit senior pictures to her by email. Her email address is: erica.cormany@adenalocalschools.com
https://docs.google.com/a/adenalocalschools.com/document/d/1eB4b3J0epXcC-fXz6N8lX7p0EN1AoKt9M0U9a658yNw/edit?usp=drive_web
https://drive.google.com/a/adenalocalschools.com/file/d/10215M2n3q-ZH4_MNn42tAROU_d_knvVA/view?usp=drive_web
An announcement from Mrs. Lewis:
Google Classroom and Remind announcements are for students only! All Senior Class parent information can be found on the school website and using the school app. We highly encourage all Senior class parents to download the app and check it daily for senior class announcements!! Senior class parent information can be found by going on the school app and clicking on ¨Useful Links.¨ Then click on the ¨MS/HS News & Announcements¨ link. Scroll down to find the ¨Senior Information¨ section. All Senior Class parents can find up-to-date senior information here or email Mrs. Lewis at melinda.lewis@adenalocalschools.com
The Adena Local Schools will be closed both Friday and Monday due to illness. Further updates will be posted as needed.
Preschool registration will still take place tomorrow at the Sunroom as planned.
These posters will be given to our WARRIORS up at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. They are filled with words of encouragement from our students and staff.
