Adams County Ohio Valley Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (Day 3)
Adams County Ohio Valley Schools will be closed, Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Adams County on Level 3 snow emergency.
11:15 a.m. January 6, 2025
Tax Budget and Board of Education Organizational meetings have been Postponed until January 9, 2025 same times.
Challenge is on....
ACOVSD will be closed on Monday January 6, 2025 .
All ACOVSD buildings will be closed during the Road Emergency.
The ACOVSD District Office will be closed during a Level 2 or Level 3 Adams County Snow Emergency. Our folks will still be working remotely so please call or email if you need their assistance.
Level 2 – Roadway Warning
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.-
Level 3 – Roadway Emergency
All Township, County, State and Municipal roadways are CLOSED to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions, unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to arrest.
Reminder information :
Delay and Closing Information can be found on District Websites, Major Cincinnati News (5,9,12, and 19) channels, C103, One Call and facebook.
In order to clarify the definition of snow emergencies, Ohio Sheriffs have adopted guidelines to be followed when closing roadways due to severe winter weather. The guidelines are as follows:
Level 1 – Roadway Advisory
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roadways are also icy. Drive very
cautiously.
Level 2 – Roadway Warning
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roadways. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work.
Level 3 – Roadway Emergency
All Township, County, State and Municipal roadways are CLOSED to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions, unless it is absolutely necessary to travel. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to arrest.
January is School Board Appreciation Month. Most do not realize how much time is spent caring about children. To our ACOVSD School Board members, thank you for all the hours and care you give our district and communities. You are very appreciated.
Monday, January 20, 2025- School will be closed in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
UPDATE: In the event of a snow storm and the CCP meeting for Jan 7th is cancelled, we will move it to Jan 15th at 6pm in the NAHS round room as an alternate date.
The NAHS CCP Information Meeting will be held on Jan 7th, 2025 at 6pm in the round room.
This meeting is required for the student to participate in any CCP class for the summer of 2025 and the 25-26 school year. The student and at least 1 parent or guardian must attend.
There will NOT be a video waiver available this year. If you miss the meeting, you will be required to make an in-person appointment with Mrs. Ohnewehr before being able to participate.
CCP deadline for the 25-26 SY is April 1st, 2025.
Current Fulltime Juniors are not required to attend.
In case we need a reminder on elapsed time we added a chart if we have to use a delay or early dismissal again.
Doors open at 7:15 a.m. in Elem/HS buildings -
MORNING/Tardy bell:
1. High School start time - 7:30 a.m.
2. Elementary start time - 7:45 a.m.
3. CTC start time - 7:45 a.m.
EVENING:
1. High School town route dismissal - 2:10 p .m.
1. High School Bus riders dismissal - 2:30 p.m.
2. Elementary town routes dismissal - 2:15 p.m.
2. Elementary bus routes dismissal - 2:35 p.m.
3. CTC dismissal - 2:10 p.m.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN ELEMENTS
1. CLOSED: If it is announced that all schools are closed, we will be closing all buildings, and there will be no bus service and no classes.
2. EARLY DISMISSAL: If the announcement calls for an early dismissal due to heat, road conditions, etc., the time for dismissal will be announced. If a bus route is not run because of poor road conditions, it will be the responsibility of the parent to pick up the student from school.
3. 1-HOUR DELAY: If it is announced that schools are on a 1-HOUR DELAY, bus service will occur on a 1-hour delayed schedule. - Doors and start times are delayed 1 hour (add 1 hour)
Doors open normally at 7:15am +1hour = Doors will open at 8:15am
4. 2-HOUR DELAY: If it is announced that schools are on a 2-HOUR DELAY, bus service will occur on a 2-hour delayed schedule. -Doors and start times are delayed 2 hours (add 2 hours)
Doors open normally at 7:15am +2hours = Doors will open at 9:15am
In light of the forecasted frigid temperatures in the morning the ACOVSD will be on a 2 hour delay for Thursday, December 5, 2024
From the ACOVSD we hope you have a Blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. Our students have worked so hard the first half of the year and made such great gains. Thank you for your support. ACOVSD will be closed for you to celebrate the holiday with your student(s), beginning Wednesday, November 27, 2024 through Monday, December 2, 2024. Students return to class Tuesday, December 3, 2024
WUHS
A reminder our annual CCP Night is scheduled for this Wednesday, November 20th at 6 pm in the round room.
CCP (College Credit Plus) is where high school students can take college courses FREE of charge while also earning the high school credits required for graduation. You can attend any Ohio college to participate or stay right here at WUHS since we currently offer CCP English, Math and Social Science. Any student in grades 7-11 may participate in CCP if they meet the eligibility requirements. Southern State Community College and Shawnee State University will be presenting information for their respective schools that evening.
If you are at all interested in possibly entering the CCP program for the 2025-26 school year you MUST attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian. Attendance to a CCP informational event is an Ohio Department of Education requirement to be eligible to participate in CCP.
Students currently participating in CCP do NOT need to attend the meeting.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLANS
The Adams County Ohio Valley School District will be using the following Inclement Weather Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. This plan will provide for closing or an early dismissal of the schools in case of bad weather or for other emergencies.
Calls will be made using the one call system. Please be sure the school has your correct phone number. In the case of implementation of any of the elements in the plan, announcement will be made on the following radio stations as early as possible:
C103 -- 103.1 FM
WFTM -- 95.9 FM or 1240 AM
WPAY -- 104.1 FM or 1400 AM
WSRW -- 106.7 FM or 1590 AM
In the case of implementation of any of the elements in the plan, announcement will be made on the following television stations as early as possible:
WCPO - CINCINNATI
WLWT - CINCINNATI
WKRC - CINCINNATI
WXIX - CINCINNATI
2024 Winter Safety Awareness Week is November 17–23
Columbus, OH) – In a coordinated effort, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) recognize November 17-23, 2024 as Winter Safety Awareness Week.
“Winter Safety Awareness Week is a great opportunity for citizens, schools, and businesses to prepare for the potential harsh impacts of winter,” said Governor DeWine. “Having an emergency plan for your family, practicing the plan, and having an emergency kit at home and in your vehicles will help you be ready for winter weather or any other emergency.”
Winter activities can be fun for everyone, but Ohioans should also be prepared for more severe impacts that can come along with the season. Snow, blizzard conditions, freezing rain, and flooding are a few of many conditions that can be hazardous during the winter months. Residents are encouraged to not only enjoy what winter has to offer, but to also prepare in advance for these potentially dangerous conditions.
Below are some tips to help you get ready for the harsher side of the season.
Make an emergency plan. Plans should include each member of your household, including pets. If you have a multi-generational home, please plan for the needs of babies, children, and older adults. Please also consider your household members with different abilities that may require special assistance or use of medical or mobility equipment.
Build an emergency kit. Have an emergency preparedness “go-kit” ready in case of a power outage or if you need to leave the house quickly! Using your plan as a guide, you can have the appropriate items ready to go as soon as you need it. Additionally, make a kit for each of your vehicles in the event you are stranded and need supplies to keep safe until help arrives.
Practice your plan! Gather your household together so everyone understands the plan and their role in the process.
To learn more about winter safety and preparedness and to download Governor DeWine’s proclamation, visit the OCSWA Winter Safety Awareness Page.