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Running for the board of education?
Information is available about the deadline for Board of Education member nominating petitions ahead of this year's election to fill one available seat. New this year is "The School Board Experience," a rich resource on the internet from the New York State School Board Association. Learn more about candidacy decision making, how to run, how to prepare, and how to serve the community in this role after the election. Read More

5-Hour pre-licensing course scheduled for new drivers
A 5-hour pre-licensing course is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 from 3:15 - 9:00 PM. The cost is $25.00, and participants must bring their learner's permit and a writing utensil to class. Please sign up in the District office. A minimum of 10 participants are needed to hold the class. Read More

Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten registration now open
Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 year at Otselic Valley Central School has begun. All enrollment forms must be received at school by APRIL 30, 2019. Read More

Students attend Pen in Hand writing conference
Students Paige Palmer, Juston Button, and Kailey Bartlett are heading to the Pen in Hand writers' conference, a 2-day intensive workshop led by published authors. Paige, Juston, and Kailey will return from the Little Falls event with, we expect, with encouragement, new connections, ideas, and writing prompts and exercises to support their continued growth as writers. Read More

For parents and educators: forum on strength-based communications strategies for working with teens

Parents, educators, employers, and community members are invited to an education forum happening March 26, 6-8 PM at Gilberstville-Mt. Upton Central School. "Reaching Teens: Strength-Based Communication Strategies to Support Healthy Mental and Physical Adolescent Development" will be presented by Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, MSEd, a pediatrician and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Assistant Professor who specializes in this work. The event is free and open to the pubic, but please RSVP by March 11.

Cameron Bartlett places in regional competition for the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Cameron Bartlett (grade 7) represented Otselic Valley with poise and grace at the 17th Annual Regional Spelling Bee held March 2, 2019 at SUNY Oneonta, and achieved an admirable 8th place in a field of 19 competitors. Read More