-Otselic Valley Central School has an opening for a Board of Education Member. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to the district office for consideration by the Board of Education. Per NY Education Law, this will be a partial one-year term that will run through our next annual election (May 18, 2027).
Eligibility Requirements (per NY Ed Law):
-Must be able to read and write.
-Must be a qualified voter of the district; that is, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age or older.
-Must be and have been a resident (but need not be a taxpayer) of the district for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one year.
-May not have been removed from any school district office within the preceding year.
-May not reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family.
-May not be a current employee of the school district.
-May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office.
Training
-Once chosen, the new member will be required by New York State law to fulfill mandatory training within their first year of service. This includes fiscal oversight and school board governance training.
Deadline
-Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by 12:00 p.m.
Here is the OV School Calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. As the new school year approaches, we wanted to share the calendar with all of our families and community. You should also receive a copy of the calendar in the mail in the near future.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• 11:30 AM – Facilities/Transportation Committee Meeting, Conference Room
Thursday, August 20, 2026
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
|| Reminder Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for 2026–2027!
Otselic Valley CSD is still accepting registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
Pre-K is open to district residents only
• Please note: Pre-K enrollment is limited to 18 students
Enrollment applications are available here: https://www.ovcs.org/o/ovcsd/page/pre-k-registration or at the District Office.
For questions, please contact the District Office at (315) 653-7218 ext. 4042
Registration is available for boys modified soccer and girls modified soccer.. Modified soccer registration closes on the first day of school.
Register here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/otselic-valley-central-school-district-athletics-7-12
Again, we cannot thank the individuals, families, businesses, and community partners who have generously donated school supplies to support our students enough!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have been able to provide many of the supplies our students will need for the upcoming school year. At this point, we only have a few remaining items that our students still need. Please see the attached graphics for a detailed list of the remaining supplies, organized by grade level and/or subject.
Thank you again for your continued generosity and for helping make sure our students are ready for a successful school year!
Join us Tuesday, September 8th 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 more!
We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off a great school year!
The Otselic Valley app again this year will include Rooms, our family messaging feature that makes it easier to connect with teachers, coaches, and staff -- all in one place.
Get messages, updates, and notifications right from your phone!
Download the free Otselic Valley app today:
• Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
• iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
Stay connected. Stay informed.
|| Join Our Team at Otselic Valley!
Otselic Valley Central School is now looking to hire a Boys Modified Soccer Coach. If you’re passionate about education, soccer, and students, we’d love to hear from you!
|| Reminder: Upcoming Otselic Valley Board of Education Meetings
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- 10:00 AM - Policy Committee Meeting, Conference Room
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 5:00 PM – Transportation/Facilities Committee Meeting, Conference Room
- 6:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
Parents, guardians, and families, please stay tuned for additional updates regarding any additional supplies that may still be needed. If there are items that remain outstanding for a particular classroom or subject area, we will post that information in the near future.
Please review and save these flyers for easy reference throughout the year. On two-hour delay days, breakfast will not be served, and there will be no 1st or 2nd period. On half-days, there will be no 5A or 5B periods, and students in Grades 6–12 will receive bag lunches during 7th and 8th periods.
We look forward to welcoming our students back for another great year at OVCS!
#OVPRIDE
Registration is available for boys varsity soccer, girls varsity soccer, modified soccer and football. The deadline for boys and girls varsity soccer is August 1. Modified soccer registration closes on the first day of school. Football is hosted by Sherburne-Earlville.
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During the trip, the group also stopped at the bookstore, where every student received a book to take home. It was a wonderful day filled with exploration, learning and some great new stories to enjoy!
The Otselic Valley Central School District Board of Education recently held its annual reorganization meeting.
Dale “Suki” Fox took the oath of office as a board member, marking her return to the board following some time away. Dave Cruikshank was reelected board president for a second year, while Juliette Wentworth was elected vice president, succeeding retiring board member Greg Brown.
Congratulations to our newly elected officers and returning board member. We also thank Mr. Brown for his service to the Otselic Valley community and wish him the best in retirement.
Otselic Valley students recently completed a two-week summer program through SUNY Morrisville’s Liberty Partnerships Program alongside students from Norwich, Bainbridge-Guilford and Sidney.
Students participated in team-building activities, service projects, social-emotional learning, games and tie-dye. Through 4-H and SNAP-Ed activities, they also made ice cream, explored owl pellets and learned about healthy habits.
The program included visits to Wolf Mountain and Greek Peak Mountain Resort, where students tackled the ropes course, rode the mountain coaster and finished their adventure at the waterpark.
We’re proud of how well our students represented Otselic Valley and hope they enjoy their final trip at the end of the month!
#OVPRIDE
|| Reminder: Registration for varsity sports closing soon!
Registration is available for boys varsity soccer, girls varsity soccer, modified soccer and football. The deadline for boys and girls varsity soccer is August 1. Modified soccer registration closes on the first day of school. Football is hosted by Sherburne-Earlville.
Register here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/otselic-valley-central-school-district-athletics-7-12
|| Celebrating Barbie Hillman
Please join us in congratulating Barbie Hillman, Cook Manager in the Cafeteria, on her retirement after
more than 33 years of service.
Thank you, Barbie, for your dedication to our students and school community. We wish you a wonderful
retirement!
#OVPRIDE
|| Celebrating Colleen Morse
Please join us in congratulating Colleen Morse, Social Studies Teacher, on her retirement after nearly 26
years of service.
Thank you, Colleen, for your commitment to educating and supporting generations of students. We wish
you all the best in retirement!
#OVPRIDE
