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Available now: the Otselic Valley Reopening Plan, a video with more information, and a parent/guardian FAQ
The Otselic Valley Central School District Reopening Plan is now available, along with a video from Mr. Drahos and Mrs. Richards, a transcript of his remarks, and a Parent/Guardian Reopening Frequently Asked Questions document. These documents reflect the work of an Otselic Valley Task Force that was charged with sorting 165 pp of New York State official guidance in 17 days on behalf of Otselic Valley. Nothing about this has been clear or easy, but the task force brought a combined 350 years of experience to the task. Additional information and detail will be provided in the weeks to come as official guidance is received, and as we work together to educate students in a way that is safe for students, by extension their families, and our staff. Read More

Food benefits (by card) coming to Otselic Valley families with eligible students
It is expected that families with students in Otselic Valley Central School will receive $420 in food benefits per eligible child from the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program. P - E B T is a new program to help fill the school meals gap. This includes all children who attend a school that provides free meals to all, like Otselic Valley. Read More

School reopening update (July 17, 2020)
We hear your questions: Will Otselic Valley reopen for in-person school in the fall, and what exactly is it going to look like? We’re working on that. On July 13, 2020, a number of documents for NYS school districts became available: the New York State Education Department and the NYS Department of Health issued guidance and very specific checklists for school reopening plans. We are expecting more official information this week too. These details are important because we must submit an Otselic Valley-specific plan for reopening to NYSED by July 31, 2020.

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Message from Mr. Drahos, July 9, 2020, with COVID-19 protocols

It is my honor to be joining the Otselic Valley Learning Community as your interim superintendent. During these unprecedented times of uncertainty it is my hope that I can use my experience to assist the district during this period of transition to a permanent superintendent. In the days and months ahead the Otselic Valley Board of Education and I will do everything in our power to navigate the twists and turns that will challenge our mission to educate and inspire every student to achieve excellence. I am confident we have an amazing and committed staff to do precisely that. I look forward to getting to know the supportive parents and community members who support the school and its children in so many ways.

Chenango County food pantries and soup kitchens of interest to the OV community (updated March 2020)
Among the many food pantries and soup kitchens in Chenango County, a number are available to the Otselic Valley commmunity. Check out locations, contact names and phone numbers, hours, what's available, and information about who may participate. Please note that some of these pantries and soup kitchens are open to residents of this district, some are open to all (no matter where you live), and some are open to residents of specific townships. Read More

Summer Food Service Program grab-and-go meals available at two locations
Summer Meals at Otselic Valley have returned! This year, the meals are “grab and go” and can be accessed at two locations. Beginning on Monday, July 6, 2020 until August 14, 2020 between the hours of 8:30 and 9:30 AM each Monday through Friday, breakfast and lunches can be picked up curbside at the school building in South Otselic and also at the Georgetown building. We do ask that you send an e-mail to Barbie Hillman at [email protected] if you are interested in participating in this program so we have an idea how many meals to prepare. If your circumstances change and you want to join in, feel free! Just e-mail Mrs. Hillman or stop by. We don’t want any child to go hungry. Read More