Thursday, January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s also an opportunity to to show you the “Secret Annex,” the house in which diary-writer Anne Frank hid with her family and a few others for two years during the German occupation of the Netherlands. Your tour guide is Otselic Valley 8th grader Brianna Patterson, and she has a lot to show you. Brianna, with the generous assistance of her parents and her two brothers, created a multi-story, two-sided building, furnishings included, out of cardboard and found materials. Every section has meaning, and Brianna can tell you about each room.

REMINDER: Otselic Valley Basketball is closed to away team spectators. This is posted in the Central Counties League Gym Protocols list appearing on our website (per articles and linked on the Athletics page), and on the Schedule Galaxy page.

Most of us have heard the phrase "Viking Pride," but did you notice that "P.R.I.D.E." as any acronym also spells out Patience-Respect-Integrity-Determination-Empathy? Sixth graders know this, and they are taking P.R.I.D.E. to the next level.

What is STEM and how does it fit into OV? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM isn’t a list of classes, however – it’s an approach that integrates all subjects using real-world teaching. Instead of memorizing facts, students learn how to use what they know to solve problems. Instead of finding one right answer, students use flexible thinking as well as their technical knowledge. Instead of putting information on paper, they apply what they’ve learned. STEM education is active and exploratory, and it equips Vikings with 21st century skills and capacities, including creativity.

We are pleased to announce that the Liberty Partnerships Program (L P P) is again returning to Otselic Valley under the leadership of Jordan Klein. L P P is a year-round program that focuses on encouraging middle and high school students to graduate and explore colleges and careers. It's connected to SUNY Morrisville, and is used in participating area school districts for academic support, mentorship, and after-school and summer programming. Welcome, Ms. Klein!