Elementary book fair is virtual
Bluffton elementary school’s spring book fair is virtual this month. The fair begins on Monday, April 26, and continues through Sunday, May 9.
Viewers may search for Bluffton Schools and it will take you to the Fair Homepage (www.scholastic.com/fair). The homepage includes:
• a welcome message
• ewallet information (what it is and how to sign up)
• dates of the fair with a shopping link
(shopping will not begin until April 26 but you may still browse the homepage)
• and a virtual tour of the Book Fair flyer.
Click here to shop the fair starting April 26. All proceeds provide books and materials for the elementary library.
SMART Week
S.M.A.R.T. WEEK: Special academic emphasis, “S.M.A.R.T.” week, is the week of May 17.
The acronym letters stand for:
S- Social Studies
M-Math
A- Arts and Fitness
R- Reading
T- Technology and Science
Students will participate in special activities each day.
• On “Social Studies Day” students in each grade will work on a special project.
•“Math Day” will hold various math competitions at each grade level.
• “Arts and Fitness Day” will feature “Field Day” where students will participate in games at Harmon Field and enjoy grilled hot dogs for their picnic lunch.
• On “Reading Day” a reading marathon is scheduled and students will be working on reading activities most of the day.
• On “Technology & Science Day” students will do research and perform scientific experiments in their classrooms.
Art news
Icon viewers may see some of the artwork students have created by liking the elementary Facebook page. Search @BlufftonElementaryArt to find Mrs. Anderson's Bluffton Elementary Art Room to keep up with what students are doing this year in the art studio.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 12
- Blanchard River Watershed Partnership hosts 5K trail run on July 25
- Beaverdam to begin water treatment plant repairs
- Save the date: Declaration of Independence reading, July 8
- Bluffton Police answer 630 calls for service in May 2026
- Great wealth disparity and our eroding democracy
Thursday, June 11, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 11
- Splitting headache: Fasting and migraines
- Pamela Ann Bricker was a social worker
- Bluffton Community Garage Sales, June 18-19-20
- Open and improved Elm St. segment
- Ultimate car seat guide recommended by Bluffton police
- Senior Center's June community meal shifts to summer schedule
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Local students on ONU's Spring 2026 Dean's List
- Sardines swamp Ada Gators in opening swim meet
- NWS heat advisory for June 10
- Agenda for June 11 Orange Twp Trustees meeting
- Public meetings schedule for Village of Bluffton, June 10-29
- Local teen documents Ohio sightings of steam locomotive Big Boy
- Open House at remodeled Bluffton EMS station
- Unforgettable: Marvel Stratton Hilty
- Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis speaks at Bluffton Public Library
- Bus trips with Debbie announced by Senior Center