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
This year's Literacy Trail pairs children's books with state parks and environmental education centers across New York, turning story time into outdoor adventure time.
Featured books and their trail stops:
Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature — Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center, Allegany State Park
Ruby's Birds — Letchworth State Park
Fatima's Great Outdoors — Watkins Glen State Park
Berry Song — Green Lakes State Park & Rogers Environmental Education Center
Gather Round — Point au Roche State Park
Usha and the Big Digger — Mine Kill State Park
Over and Under the Pond — Thacher State Park & Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
Avocado Magic — Taconic State Park & Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center
The Curious Garden — Marsha P. Johnson State Park
Last Stop on Market Street — Sunken Meadow State Park
Several titles are available in English and Spanish. Scan the QR code on the trail map for details on getting copies of the books and planning your park visits.
Presented by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, NYS Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
#NYStateParks #LiteracyTrail #GetOutdoorsNY
|| PreK & Kindergarten Sign-Ups (26-27 School Year)
This is a reminder to sign up your incoming PreK and Kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year.
Our OV Pre-K Program received a positive NYSED review this year - meeting all state standards, recognized for strong program quality, and praised for strong family engagement.
Register here: https://www.ovcs.org/o/ovcsd/page/pre-k-registration
#OVPRIDE
Please join us in congratulating Wendy Roodenburg, Teacher Aide and member of our support staff, on
her retirement after more than 20 years of service.
Wendy also served as a bus aide and substitute in food service and custodial operations whenever needed.
Thank you, Wendy, for your dedication and willingness to help wherever you could!
Last week, students had the opportunity to become better swimmers at the Sherburne Earlville High School Pool.
Thank you to SE for hosting the program, and we have highlights from the program on the way.
#OVPride
|| Celebrating Deputy Kent Smith
This week we're celebrating our recent retirees. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Kent Smith, School Resource Officer, on his retirement after six
years of service to our district.
Thank you, Deputy Smith, for helping provide a safe and supportive environment for our students and
staff. We wish you a happy retirement!
#OVPRIDE
We want to share some important dates regarding our upcoming summer sessions for high school students. Please mark your calendars.
High School Summer School
The summer school program for high school students only will run from July 20th through August 13th.
Regents Review Sessions
The dedicated Regents exam review sessions will take place from August 3rd through August 13th.
Stay tuned for registration details and daily schedules. If you have any questions about eligibility or course offerings, please reach out to the guidance office.
The New York State Education Department has released the official August 2026 Regents Examination Schedule. If you are taking or retaking exams this summer, make sure to lock these dates and times into your calendar.
On Tuesday, August 18, the morning session at 8:30 a.m. includes Algebra I and English Language Arts. The afternoon session at 12:30 p.m. features Global History and Geography II as well as Algebra II.
On Wednesday, August 19, the morning session at 8:30 a.m. covers U.S. History and Government, Earth and Space Sciences, Physical Setting/Chemistry, and Physical Science: Chemistry. The afternoon session at 12:30 p.m. concludes with Geometry and Life Science: Biology.
Please keep in mind that strict uniform admission deadlines apply. Morning exam admissions close promptly at 9:15 a.m., and afternoon exam admissions close at 1:15 p.m. Additionally, students must verify the exact reporting times with their specific schools, as school-specific arrivals often differ from the official exam start times. Reach out to your local school counselor or administration to confirm exactly when and where you need to report.
Good luck to everyone preparing for their exams this summer.
Our summer feeding program at Otselic Valley CSD began on July 6 and ends on July 24. No program on Fridays. Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 Lunch: 11:30-12:30 and is free to ALL under the age of 18. We are an open campus so ANYONE can attend if they are under 18 years of age.
This week, we're taking a look back at some yearbook photos from Georgetown and South Otselic featuring members of the Class of 1976 during their school days!
As these classmates celebrate 50 years since graduation, we are proud to share a few snapshots from their journey. Thank you for being part of our shared history, and thank you to Gail Burpee for sharing the Georgetown and South Otselic yearbooks that helped bring these memories to life!
Here's what's happening at the Otselic Valley Public Library this July!
This month's calendar features the Kids Sewing Series, Storytime, Garden Club, a Dig Dinos program, a Tea Party, Archaeological Adventures in Upstate NY, weekly yoga classes, and more opportunities to learn, create, and connect with the community.
Take a look at the July calendar and plan a visit this summer!
|| The Viking Voice Is Here!
The May/June 2026 edition of The Viking Voice is now available. Catch up on news, stories, and celebrations from across Otselic Valley.
This issue features senior recognitions, student achievements, spring events, classroom highlights, athletics, and more from around the district.
Read it here: https://rebrand.ly/d6ggnym
