|| Snapshots from the First Day of School at OV!
From our Pre-K students discovering the joy of learning to older students settling into their new classes -- our hallways were filled with energy, excitement, and smiles.
It was wonderful to see students across all grades engaged, learning, and reconnecting with friends and teachers. The first day set a positive tone for the year ahead, and we’re looking forward to all the moments still to come!
Here’s to a school year full of growth, discovery, and OV Pride!
From our Pre-K students discovering the joy of learning to older students settling into their new classes -- our hallways were filled with energy, excitement, and smiles.
It was wonderful to see students across all grades engaged, learning, and reconnecting with friends and teachers. The first day set a positive tone for the year ahead, and we’re looking forward to all the moments still to come!
Here’s to a school year full of growth, discovery, and OV Pride!
|| We Want to Hear from You!
Otselic Valley is facing challenges with athletic participation, and we are looking for input from our community as we plan for the future of our sports programs.
|| Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/81yjwC92nDCVJT1J8
Your feedback is very important in helping us understand interest, participation, and possibilities moving forward.
Thank you for supporting our students and athletics at OV!
Otselic Valley is facing challenges with athletic participation, and we are looking for input from our community as we plan for the future of our sports programs.
|| Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/81yjwC92nDCVJT1J8
Your feedback is very important in helping us understand interest, participation, and possibilities moving forward.
Thank you for supporting our students and athletics at OV!
|| Throwback Thursday + First Day of School!
In the 2013 iVikings yearbook, these smiling faces were celebrated as the Class of 2025. This past June, we proudly watched the Class of 2025 graduate and become our newest alumni!
As we welcome back our students for the 2025-26 school year today, we also celebrate the journey of all our Vikings -- from those just starting in Pre-K and Kindergarten to those heading toward graduation. Here’s to a great year ahead!
In the 2013 iVikings yearbook, these smiling faces were celebrated as the Class of 2025. This past June, we proudly watched the Class of 2025 graduate and become our newest alumni!
As we welcome back our students for the 2025-26 school year today, we also celebrate the journey of all our Vikings -- from those just starting in Pre-K and Kindergarten to those heading toward graduation. Here’s to a great year ahead!
|| It was a beautiful sunny morning as buses rolled in and students arrived for the first day of school at Otselic Valley!
We loved seeing so many smiling faces, backpacks ready, and excitement in the air.
Here’s to a wonderful start, and an even better school year ahead.
We loved seeing so many smiling faces, backpacks ready, and excitement in the air.
Here’s to a wonderful start, and an even better school year ahead.
|| Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House last night, Tuesday, September 2nd!
Students and families stopped by to pick up schedules, locks, and devices, meet teachers, and tour the building. It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones as we prepare for the 2025-26 school year.
A special thank you to our community partners who joined us: Chenango Health Network, LEAP, Reality Check, SUNY Morrisville, Girl Scouts, our FFA club, our LLP program, and the South Otselic Fire Department (with their fire truck).
We’re also grateful to DJ Marty Miller for keeping the energy high with great music, Kandi’s Kitchen for serving up delicious food, and The Scoop Ice Cream Truck for sweet treats. And of course, a huge shout-out to our OV staff for greeting families, sharing information, hosting orientations, and making the evening such a success.
It was a great way to celebrate OV Pride and kick off a brand new school year together!
Students and families stopped by to pick up schedules, locks, and devices, meet teachers, and tour the building. It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones as we prepare for the 2025-26 school year.
A special thank you to our community partners who joined us: Chenango Health Network, LEAP, Reality Check, SUNY Morrisville, Girl Scouts, our FFA club, our LLP program, and the South Otselic Fire Department (with their fire truck).
We’re also grateful to DJ Marty Miller for keeping the energy high with great music, Kandi’s Kitchen for serving up delicious food, and The Scoop Ice Cream Truck for sweet treats. And of course, a huge shout-out to our OV staff for greeting families, sharing information, hosting orientations, and making the evening such a success.
It was a great way to celebrate OV Pride and kick off a brand new school year together!
|| Just a Reminder:
Modified Boys’ Soccer Practice begins Thursday, September 4th at 3:00pm.
We’re excited to kick off the season -- Let's Go Vikings!
Modified Boys’ Soccer Practice begins Thursday, September 4th at 3:00pm.
We’re excited to kick off the season -- Let's Go Vikings!
|| Today we welcomed back our amazing staff for the first day of the 2025-26 school year at Otselic Valley!
We kicked off the year with our Opening Day Welcome Back assembly. Board of Education President, Dave Cruikshank, shared his pride in OV and encouraged us to keep building OV Pride in our students and community. Superintendent Brian Collier thanked everyone for making this day possible, reviewed our Strategic Plan, and reminded us that at the heart of everything we do is doing what’s best for our students.
We also celebrated the dedication of our staff:
• 5 Years of Service: Alan Gnau, Justine Huntley, Marisa Raymond, Jessica Stoklosa
• 10 Years of Service: Christine Frink, Elizabeth Hackett
• 15 Years of Service: Sabrina Whorrall
• 20 Years of Service: Stacie Morse
• 25 Years of Service: Colleen Morse, Lisa Moseley
And we gave a warm OV welcome to our new hires: Nick Baker, Victoria LeDuc, Elizabeth Yaddow, Sean Conley, Savannah Bumpus, Skyler Harvey, Melissa Brown, Corilynn Coye, Alyssa Macrino, Chad Walls, Sandi Sheldon, and our new main office secretary Tina Cruikshank.
It was wonderful to be together again, honoring our staff, welcoming new faces, and preparing for another great year at OV! Here’s to a great 2025-26 school year!
We kicked off the year with our Opening Day Welcome Back assembly. Board of Education President, Dave Cruikshank, shared his pride in OV and encouraged us to keep building OV Pride in our students and community. Superintendent Brian Collier thanked everyone for making this day possible, reviewed our Strategic Plan, and reminded us that at the heart of everything we do is doing what’s best for our students.
We also celebrated the dedication of our staff:
• 5 Years of Service: Alan Gnau, Justine Huntley, Marisa Raymond, Jessica Stoklosa
• 10 Years of Service: Christine Frink, Elizabeth Hackett
• 15 Years of Service: Sabrina Whorrall
• 20 Years of Service: Stacie Morse
• 25 Years of Service: Colleen Morse, Lisa Moseley
And we gave a warm OV welcome to our new hires: Nick Baker, Victoria LeDuc, Elizabeth Yaddow, Sean Conley, Savannah Bumpus, Skyler Harvey, Melissa Brown, Corilynn Coye, Alyssa Macrino, Chad Walls, Sandi Sheldon, and our new main office secretary Tina Cruikshank.
It was wonderful to be together again, honoring our staff, welcoming new faces, and preparing for another great year at OV! Here’s to a great 2025-26 school year!
|| You're Invited to Open House at Otselic Valley!
Join us Tuesday, September 2nd from 3:30pm - 6:30pm for our annual Open House!
• Meet your child’s teachers
• Tour the building & find lockers
• Get class schedules and tech info
• Enjoy food from Kandie’s Kitchen, and an ice cream truck, too!
✔ 6th Grade Orientation - 5:30pm (MPR)
✔ 9th Grade Orientation - 6:00pm (MPR)
View the student handbook (including Code of Conduct updates):
https://rb.gy/glip97
We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off a great school year!
Join us Tuesday, September 2nd from 3:30pm - 6:30pm for our annual Open House!
• Meet your child’s teachers
• Tour the building & find lockers
• Get class schedules and tech info
• Enjoy food from Kandie’s Kitchen, and an ice cream truck, too!
✔ 6th Grade Orientation - 5:30pm (MPR)
✔ 9th Grade Orientation - 6:00pm (MPR)
View the student handbook (including Code of Conduct updates):
https://rb.gy/glip97
We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off a great school year!
|| Otselic Valley Library: September Calendar
Here’s what’s coming up next month at the library! From Chair Yoga and Knitting Nights to Kids Games, Crafts, and Chess Club, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this September -- Open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm, and join the fun!
Here’s what’s coming up next month at the library! From Chair Yoga and Knitting Nights to Kids Games, Crafts, and Chess Club, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this September -- Open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm, and join the fun!
|| We're Hiring at Otselic Valley!
Join our team and help lead with excellence.
Career Opportunity:
• 6-12 Principal (12-month position)
• Start Date: October 1, 2025
• Salary: Regionally competitive, based on experience, with a generous benefits package
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Read the full description here: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
Join our team and help lead with excellence.
Career Opportunity:
• 6-12 Principal (12-month position)
• Start Date: October 1, 2025
• Salary: Regionally competitive, based on experience, with a generous benefits package
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Read the full description here: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
|| Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!
Starting September 4th, parents and guardians of Otselic Valley Central School students will receive messages, updates, and announcements right inside the OV CSD app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
|| Download the app today!
Download for Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
Download for iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
Starting September 4th, parents and guardians of Otselic Valley Central School students will receive messages, updates, and announcements right inside the OV CSD app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
|| Download the app today!
Download for Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
Download for iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
Throwback Thursday -- the 1980 Edition!
We’re flipping it back to this two-page spread from the 1980 OV Yearbook, "Reflections." It highlights student life, class meetings, and some of the work that went into capturing memories for the yearbook.
From portraits to group photos, these pages showcase the energy and spirit that have always been part of Otselic Valley.
We’re flipping it back to this two-page spread from the 1980 OV Yearbook, "Reflections." It highlights student life, class meetings, and some of the work that went into capturing memories for the yearbook.
From portraits to group photos, these pages showcase the energy and spirit that have always been part of Otselic Valley.
|| OVCS Orientation Night
We’re excited to welcome students and families back as we prepare for a great school year!
Join us for upcoming Orientation Sessions:
|| Middle School Orientation
• Tuesday, September 2nd
• 5:30 - 6:00 pm in the MPR
For all 6th graders and 7th & 8th graders new to OV. Learn about expectations, meet your teachers, pick up devices, and more!
|| 9th Grade Orientation
• Tuesday, September 2nd
• 6:00 - 6:30 pm in the MPR
For all 9th graders. Learn about high school expectations, graduation requirements, and more!
We look forward to seeing you there!
We’re excited to welcome students and families back as we prepare for a great school year!
Join us for upcoming Orientation Sessions:
|| Middle School Orientation
• Tuesday, September 2nd
• 5:30 - 6:00 pm in the MPR
For all 6th graders and 7th & 8th graders new to OV. Learn about expectations, meet your teachers, pick up devices, and more!
|| 9th Grade Orientation
• Tuesday, September 2nd
• 6:00 - 6:30 pm in the MPR
For all 9th graders. Learn about high school expectations, graduation requirements, and more!
We look forward to seeing you there!
|| OV Students Perform at Disney!
On August 7th, 2025, four Otselic Valley students had the incredible opportunity to perform at Disney World with the Donna Frech School of Dance from Norwich, NY.
Congratulations to Maddi Miller, Eli Miller, Skyler Graham, and Amelia Wood for representing OV with talent and pride!
These Vikings were among 38 dancers who showcased their skills on stage in this unforgettable experience. We are so proud of you for sharing your hard work and passion in such a magical way!
On August 7th, 2025, four Otselic Valley students had the incredible opportunity to perform at Disney World with the Donna Frech School of Dance from Norwich, NY.
Congratulations to Maddi Miller, Eli Miller, Skyler Graham, and Amelia Wood for representing OV with talent and pride!
These Vikings were among 38 dancers who showcased their skills on stage in this unforgettable experience. We are so proud of you for sharing your hard work and passion in such a magical way!
|| School Supply Donations
We’ve had many generous offers from families and community members asking what supplies are still needed for our classrooms.
If you’d like to donate, please contact the Otselic Valley main office for suggestions on what is most helpful at this time.
Thank you for supporting our students and teachers!
We’ve had many generous offers from families and community members asking what supplies are still needed for our classrooms.
If you’d like to donate, please contact the Otselic Valley main office for suggestions on what is most helpful at this time.
Thank you for supporting our students and teachers!
|| OV Grad Zach Rowland to Play a Special Summer Concert!
We’re proud to share that Zach Rowland, an Otselic Valley graduate, is bringing his mix of Country, Americana, and Rock for a special performance!
• Sunday, August 24th, 2025
• 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• at the Pavilion at Georgetown Park & Fireman’s Field (just off NY State Route 26)
Zach started his music journey at OV playing alto sax, later picking up the guitar. He is an accomplished guitarist and singer who performs extensively throughout the region!
|| Sponsored by Artselic and Sweet Memories
Refreshments available from the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association at a minimal price.
We’re proud to share that Zach Rowland, an Otselic Valley graduate, is bringing his mix of Country, Americana, and Rock for a special performance!
• Sunday, August 24th, 2025
• 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• at the Pavilion at Georgetown Park & Fireman’s Field (just off NY State Route 26)
Zach started his music journey at OV playing alto sax, later picking up the guitar. He is an accomplished guitarist and singer who performs extensively throughout the region!
|| Sponsored by Artselic and Sweet Memories
Refreshments available from the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association at a minimal price.
|| Throwback Thursday
From the 2001 New Horizons Yearbook -- Otselic Valley’s Drama Club and Mock Trial Team!
Whether on stage or in the courtroom, these students spent their time after school building skills in performance, public speaking, and teamwork.
This is just a snapshot of the many ways OV students explored their talents beyond the classroom.
From the 2001 New Horizons Yearbook -- Otselic Valley’s Drama Club and Mock Trial Team!
Whether on stage or in the courtroom, these students spent their time after school building skills in performance, public speaking, and teamwork.
This is just a snapshot of the many ways OV students explored their talents beyond the classroom.
|| Attention College-Bound Incoming Seniors at OV!
The Gates Scholarship is now accepting applications.
This highly selective scholarship is open to outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. If you're a strong student with big goals and a commitment to leadership, this is your chance to receive support for college!
• Covers the full cost of college not already covered by other aid
• Designed to help exceptional student leaders reach their full potential
• Application deadline: September 15th, 2025
Apply now at: www.thegatesscholarship.org
The Gates Scholarship is now accepting applications.
This highly selective scholarship is open to outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. If you're a strong student with big goals and a commitment to leadership, this is your chance to receive support for college!
• Covers the full cost of college not already covered by other aid
• Designed to help exceptional student leaders reach their full potential
• Application deadline: September 15th, 2025
Apply now at: www.thegatesscholarship.org
|| LPP Families -- You're Invited!
The SUNY Morrisville Liberty Partnerships Program is excited to host a Back to School Giveaway & Resource Fair just for our LPP students and their families!
• Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
• 5-7pm
• SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus
Join us for:
• Free school supplies
• Community resource tables
• Raffle giveaways
|| Please note: This event is for current LPP participants and families only.
Interested in supporting the event? Agencies are still needed to table, and donations for raffle prizes are welcome!
Questions? Contact:
Stacey Shepard
sheparsm@morrisville.edu
607-334-5144 ext. 5035
The SUNY Morrisville Liberty Partnerships Program is excited to host a Back to School Giveaway & Resource Fair just for our LPP students and their families!
• Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
• 5-7pm
• SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus
Join us for:
• Free school supplies
• Community resource tables
• Raffle giveaways
|| Please note: This event is for current LPP participants and families only.
Interested in supporting the event? Agencies are still needed to table, and donations for raffle prizes are welcome!
Questions? Contact:
Stacey Shepard
sheparsm@morrisville.edu
607-334-5144 ext. 5035
|| OV Grad Zach Rowland to Play a Special Summer Concert!
We’re proud to share that Zach Rowland, an Otselic Valley graduate, is bringing his mix of Country, Americana, and Rock for a special performance!
• Sunday, August 24th, 2025
• 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• at the Pavilion at Georgetown Park & Fireman’s Field (just off NY State Route 26)
Zach started his music journey at OV playing alto sax, later picking up the guitar. He is an accomplished guitarist and singer who performs extensively throughout the region!
|| Sponsored by Artselic and Sweet Memories
Refreshments available from the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association at a minimal price.
We’re proud to share that Zach Rowland, an Otselic Valley graduate, is bringing his mix of Country, Americana, and Rock for a special performance!
• Sunday, August 24th, 2025
• 1:00pm - 3:00pm
• at the Pavilion at Georgetown Park & Fireman’s Field (just off NY State Route 26)
Zach started his music journey at OV playing alto sax, later picking up the guitar. He is an accomplished guitarist and singer who performs extensively throughout the region!
|| Sponsored by Artselic and Sweet Memories
Refreshments available from the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association at a minimal price.
