NATIONAL & STATE ACCOLADES:

• National Blue Ribbon School-Kalida High School / 2003 (U.S. Dept of Education)
• Ohio Hall of Fame Elementary School-Kalida Elementary School / 2013 (Ohio Assn. of Elem. SchoolAdministrators)
• Best High Schools in the Nation-Kalida High School / Gold-2018 & 2014 and Silver-2016 (U.S. News)
• Most affordable small town in Ohio / 2015 (Business Insider)
• Ohio “A” rated school – Kalida Local Schools / 2018-19 (Ohio Dept. of Education)
• One of the healthiest communities in the United States-Kalida & Putnam County / 2019 (U.S. News & AetnaFoundation)
• Top five healthiest counties in Ohio – (Putnam) 2023-3rd / 2022-5th (The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
• Best Ohio Counties to raise a family in (Putnam) #17 / 2023 (Stacker Niche)
• 4.5 Star rating (exceeds State standards) – Kalida Local Schools / 2023 (Ohio Dept. of Education)
• Best High Schools in the Nation – Kalida High School / 2023-24 – #7 in Ohio & #260 in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)

SOME COMMUNITY AMENITIES:

• Over 100 acres of Beautiful Community Parks, Nature Areas & Walking Paths
• Well-trained and equipped Kalida Volunteer Fire Dept. & EMS
• Modern, up-to-date, K-12 School Buildings & Facilities
• Putnam County Museum Complex & Third Oldest Historical Society in Ohio
• Active Community Recycling Program-Local Drop Off Site open 24/7/365

HOME OF:

• The Oldest Festival in Ohio-Pioneer Days / “Always the Weekend After Labor Day”
• Kalida Local Schools / “A Tradition of Excellence” in Academics, Arts & Athletics
• Kalida Lions / Largest Lions Club in Ohio (175+ active members)

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