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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

Tick season is here -- learn more
Mrs. Morse, our school nurse, has learned that this year we will have more ticks than usual. She provides a useful article link from the Centers for Disease Control to help our community become famiiarized with what to look for and how to protect our families from ticks. Read More

Scoliosis screenings for girls in grades 5 and 7, and boys in grade 9

In accordance with state law, the school nurse will be conducting a screening examination for scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine) on girls in grade 5 and 7, and boys in grade 9. The screenings will be during the months of May and June. Scoliosis is side-to-side curvature of the spine. Scoliosis affects thousands of American youngsters, mostly teen-age girls. Scoliosis is a correctable condition, but only if it is detected early and treated early.

Seeking presenters for the Third Annual Career Day scheduled for May 23
The Third Annual Otselic Valley Career Day is scheduled for May 23 from 8:00-11:30 AM, and Student Government is looking for professionals to share their real-world experience in small group, student-facilitated, question and answer sessions. Could this be you? Because students typically have limited exposure to the array of professions practiced by school alumni and members of a community, Career Day encourages students to think further about careers follow graduation from high school, trade school, or college. Read More

Two movement pathways installed this year
Otselic Valley added two movement pathways to our school this school year: one in the Pre-K - 2nd grade hallway, and another in the hallway outside the art room. At first glance these pathways look like simple decals on the floor, but a closer look and a conversation with Ms. Lorrie Paul, Otselic Valley’s occupational therapy assistant, reveals much more. Read More

Sixth graders speak to Board of Education about upcoming trip
Sixth graders, Mrs. Youngs, and Mrs. Osowski made a presentation to the Board of Education this week about a very special, two-grade adventure they're looking forward to. The sixth and tenth graders have teamed up for a trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on June 24. They will take a charter bus to New Jersey and then take a ferry to Ellis Island. Teachers, students, and ten parent-chaperones are traveling together for this special opportunity. Read More