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Smith, O'Connor recognized at Scholar Recognition Partnership event

Otselic Valley was one of 41 schools participating in the Business and Education Scholar Recognition Partnership Program and banquet held at SUNY Oneonta in May. The program, which is supported by major sponsors including NBT Bank, enhances relationships between the business community, schools, and institutions of higher and continuing education while recognizing outstanding achievement by a member of the graduating class and a mentor chosen by the student. This year's recipients from Otselic Valley were Brynley Smith and Mrs. Carolina O'Connor.

Jolanda Ponce closes year as first B O E student representative

Jolanda Ponce, the student representative on the Board of Education for 2018-2019, has something important to say. Here she shares thoughts about participation on the board, and speaks to rising seniors. (Jolanda, you served on the board with dignity, grace, intelligence, and responsibility--thank you! You are a credit to your school, and your positive contributions will be remembered.)

Space Camp is coming in August!
Free Space Camp for students who will be in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade is happening August 5-22 (Monday-Thursday), from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch are all available. Students will practice reading and writing skills while playing with enjoyable, challenging projects. One to one or small group tuturing will be available to students needing reading and writing remediation. It will be fun! Space is limited so places sign up ASAP. Read More

Elementary students can borrow library books to keep all summer
Students in Pre-K through 6th grade may borrow up to 10 books or magazines from our great library to keep through the summer. Parents or guardians must sign the participation form, then books can be checked out from June 10 to June 20. All books are due back to school by Friday, September 13, 2019. Summer reading is easy, breezy, and a great help in keeping reading skills sharp and ready to go when the next school year starts. Enjoy your books, Vikings! Read More

Sun protection for students at school, with permission
Sun protection matters, and Mrs. Stacie Morse, RN, our school nurse, has instructions for families about sunscreen use during the school day. A permission slip is available for children who wish to apply sunscreen at school, with or without the help of a staff member. Please also send a sun hat/cap to school, and a water bottle if you wish. We will encourage students to sit in the shade as needed and drink plenty of water. Read More

American flags fly in South Otselic
American flags fly in South Otselic thanks to 7th grader Danny Roodenburg, community leader Bill Wentworth, and the Otselic Valley Preservation and Improvement Association. Read More