As part of a required school health examination, a student is weighed and his/her height is measured. Students' "body mass index" is included in a list of weight status groups, and that information may be submitted to the New York State Department of Health if our school is asked to be in a survey of select school districts. Only summary information is sent. No names and no information about individual students are sent. However, you may choose to have your child's information excluded from this survey report. 

We are pleased and proud to announce Kolbie's induction into the National Technical Honor Society (N T H S) at a ceremony held recently at D C M O BOCES.  Kolbie, a student in the Career & Technical Education (C T E) Welding II program, achieved this recognition following a rigorous nomination process. He has maintained a high level of achievement in both his Otselic Valley classes and his welding training, with an excellent attendance record. Kolbie has also demonstrated an outstanding record of employability skills, high achievement in his technical area as judged by his C T E teacher, and he received a variety of positive recommendations.

There is a reason Mr. Roy's 6th grade STE(A)M class was literally buzzing this morning. Vikings chose from among self-directed projects and kits, some of which included motor sensors, electronic circuits, and even boxing robots. This work was an opportunity to learn new technologies and even innovate by making something new with found materials. 

When curtains rise this Friday and Saturday night on Clue (High School Edition), audiences will see the biggest fall play staged by Otselic Valley in recent memory. And...it's a comedy (suitable for students in grades 6-12 and adult audiences)! Two performances only: Fri, 11/4 and Sat, 11/5, both at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, and $5 for students. Concessions will be open both nights with treats and flowers available for purchase. Thank you for your support!

The Arts in Education kick-off for this year's One Book, One Community initiative, a year-long look at the Katherine Applegate book Wishtree and its themes, was more like a blast off! Special guests rocked the gym and the M P R at the same time as students in all grades dipped their toes into music and dance. Recording artist Jared Campbell returned to O V with a full band sound and a big hearted performance for our youngest Vikings. In the M P R, student watched, and some danced in, an interactive Diversity in Dance program by the Reaction Dance Company from New York City. Keep celebrating compassion and curiosity, Vikings!

Otselic Valley Central School has had a few confirmed cases of the Coxsackie virus or as it's commonly known, Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. The disease is very contagious in the first week. Symptoms are fever, poor appetite, runny nose, and sore throat. These symptoms usually appear three to five days after exposure. A blister-like rash on the hands, feet, and in the mouth usually develops one to two days after the initial symptoms. If your child develops these symptoms, please keep them home and contact their health care provider.