|| Otselic Valley CSD Closed – November 13, 2026
Due to weather conditions, Otselic Valley Central School District will be closed on November 13, 2026. Please stay safe.
|| Important District Communication Update
As many of you may have experienced throughout the day, Microsoft has been dealing with a significant outage affecting several of its platforms. As a result, OV has experienced disruptions to both district email services and SchoolMessenger. Until these services are fully restored, we will rely on alternative communication platforms to keep families informed. Please continue to check the OV App, district website, and our social media pages for important updates and announcements. If you need to connect with a member of the District, please feel free to use these alternative communication methods or contact our school offices by phone. We apologize for the inconvenience!
|| OV Winter Sports Sign-Ups Are Still Open!
Last chance to sign up for Varsity winter sports at OV!
Varsity Winter Sports
· Boys Basketball
· Girls Basketball
Season begins November 16th
· Boys Basketball 1st Practice – Nov. 16th @ 3:15PM
· Girls Basketball 1st Practice – Nov. 16th @ 6:30PM
Register through FamilyID: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/otselic-valley-central-school-district-athletics-7-12
Let’s get ready for a great winter season -- Go Vikings!
Celebrating a Great Season on the Soccer Field!
Congratulations to the Sherburne-Earlville/Otselic Valley JV Girls' Soccer team on a successful season, finishing with an impressive 7-2-2 record!
Sherburne-Earlville hosted a fall sports banquet Friday evening to recognize the players and celebrate their accomplishments throughout the season.
Otselic Valley was proudly represented by Taylor Marshall, Izzy Neal, and Autumn Pendell, who helped contribute to the JV team's success.
On the Varsity Level for Girls Soccer Isabella Sayles and Kimmy Miron-Blanco were recognized with Kimmy being named the 'Offensive MVP.'
Congratulations to our OV student-athletes and their Sherburne-Earlville teammates on a great season!
Things were looking pretty sweet in Ms. Cantrell’s 8th-grade cooking class on November 4 as students rolled up their sleeves to make homemade pies from scratch!
From preparing their ingredients to assembling their pies, students put their culinary skills to work while gaining hands-on experience in the kitchen.
It was a fun opportunity to practice following recipes, measuring ingredients, and working together — with some delicious results to show for their efforts!
Great job, 8th grade! Take a look at some of the photos from their day in the kitchen!
Otselic Valley FFA to Host Veterans Day Celebration
Otselic Valley Central School and the OV FFA are proud to invite our local veterans to a special Veterans Day celebration on Friday, November 13, 2026, as we come together to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our country.
The celebration will begin with a luncheon at noon, followed by a special Veterans Day presentation at 1 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming our veterans and expressing our gratitude for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Veterans Luncheon: 12:00 p.m.
Veterans Day Presentation: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Otselic Valley Central School
For questions or additional information, please contact alehmann@ovcs.org.
Please join us as we honor those who have served!
From Classroom to Published Pages: Second Graders Become Authors!
Otselic Valley's second graders are one step closer to becoming published authors! Students have officially mailed their completed manuscripts to Studentreasures Publishing, where their hard work and creativity will soon become a professionally bound classroom book.
This year's project also features a special collaboration across grade levels! High school student Lydia V. took on the challenge of designing the book's cover as part of an art assignment, adding her own creative touch to a tradition previously led by Ms. Lawrence.
We're excited to share a sneak peek at our young authors' work and celebrate the creativity, collaboration and talent happening throughout OV!
The finished books are expected to arrive in the coming weeks. We can't wait to see the final product!
Our Board of Education recently had the opportunity to hear from students involved in the OV FFA program! Students shared updates on the many activities and opportunities happening within the club, with a special focus on their upcoming trip to the National FFA Convention.
This exciting opportunity will allow our students to connect with FFA members from across the country, participate in leadership and educational experiences, and further develop their knowledge and passion for agriculture.
We appreciate our students taking the time to share what is happening in the FFA program!
OVCS is excited to share that informational newsletters highlighting our upcoming Capital Project are being delivered throughout the district this week!
The newsletter provides additional information about the proposed project, including an overview of the planned improvements, pictures of the areas that will be updated, upcoming community forum dates, and an explanation of how the project will be financed with no additional tax impact to our local community.
We encourage everyone to review the newsletter and learn more about the proposed improvements, how they will benefit our district, and what they mean for our school community.
Please remember to visit our webpage if you have any questions or would like additional information, https://www.ovcs.org/o/ovcsd/page/capital-project
|| OV Drama Club Presentation!
Our Board of Education recently had the opportunity to hear from students involved in the OV Drama Club! Students shared updates on the club's activities, preparations, and exciting happenings, giving the Board and community a glimpse into the creativity and hard work that go into our school’s drama program.
We appreciate our students taking the time to share their experiences and showcase the opportunities available to our students beyond the classroom.
Please remember that they will be putting on their fall performance on Friday and Saturday this week at 7pm!
|| Helping Local Families This Holiday Season
Otselic Valley is again collaborating with local community organizations to support local families throughout the holiday season.
Monetary donations can be mailed to the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association (P.O. Box 113 and designate “Holiday Food for Families").
Together, we can make a difference.
It’s that time of year -- Varsity winter sports sign-ups are now open for Otselic Valley student-athletes!
Varsity Winter Sports
• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
Season begins November 16th
Register through FamilyID: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/otselic-valley-central-school-district-athletics-7-12
Let’s get ready for a great winter season -- Go Vikings!
Big cheers for our Vikings—and a big hug for Mrs. Potato Head!
A recent Morning Program brought our elementary students together to celebrate GRIT Award recipients, recognize October birthdays, and enjoy a colorful scarf dance by our Pre-K class during “OV’s Got Talent.”
Students and staff added some early Halloween fun with costumes, including an inflatable Mrs. Potato Head who proved pretty popular with the hugging crowd!
Congratulations to our GRIT Award recipients, and a round of applause for our youngest performers!
Otselic Valley Central School is excited to share that informational boards highlighting our upcoming Capital Project have been delivered. They will be displayed throughout the school and community! These boards provide an overview of the proposed improvements and help keep our community informed about the project and its impact on our district.
Be sure to take a look when you see them and stay connected as we continue to share updates. Also, please remember to visit our webpage if you have any questions or would like additional information, https://www.ovcs.org/o/ovcsd/page/capital-project
The Class of 2029 will be hosting a Halloween Semi Formal on October 30th from 8:00pm to 10:30pm. Please see the graphic attached for more details.
|| Reminder - Friday, October 30th!
We wanted to share a reminder that we will be hosting our annual Halloween Parade for PreK through 5th grade at 1:30pm in front of the school, please see the graphic for more details.
Remember as a result of the Halloween Parade we will NOT have Morning Program this week.
|| 🎉 Welcome to the OV School Community!
Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Valente to the Otselic Valley Central School District! We are excited to have her join our OV school community as our new Director of Special Education. We look forward to the knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm she brings to our district.
Welcome Mrs. Valente!!!
Congratulations to Alex Doroshenko on his football career at OV & SE!
We are proud of all he has accomplished and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.
Viking pride was on full display this morning as our school came together to celebrate our fall athletes!
Our Fall Sports Recognition and Pep Rally honored OV’s girls and boys modified soccer teams, along with our students who competed on Sherburne-Earlville’s JV and varsity soccer teams and varsity football team.
We also celebrated two youth team accomplishments:
• The Sherburne U12 football team’s U12 Pop Warner Football Championship, with OV students Brooks Swayze-Epolito, Nolan Remillard, Will Peabody and Sawyer Rooker.
• The OV U12 soccer team’s consolation tournament victory at the Chenango Chargers U12 Cup.
Sherburne U12 Football:
- Will Peabody
- Nolan Remillard
- Sawyer Rooker
- Brooks Swayze-Epolito
OV U12 Soccer:
- Ian Coon
- Elijah Coye
- Emma Dames
- Piper Kelly
- Ireland Lemin
- Kaiden Magee
- Auora Marshall
- Everett Miller
- Hannah Morse
- Ira O’Neil
- Lane Pendell
- Emily Spear
- Jayleigh Swayze
- Bradlee VanTine
- Carter Wentworth
- Riley Wentworth
- Case Whorrall
OV Girls Modified Soccer:
- Kensley Bard
- Julia Brown
- Callie Eaton
- Myah Grisolini
- Danielle Hazard-Beckwith
- Cierra Marshall
- Saria Orlando
- Paisley Pendell
- Ellie Swayze-Epolito
OV Boys Modified Soccer:
- Luke Doroshenko
- Jadyn Gager
- Gavin Grisolini
- Garrette Hyer
- Fenner Kershaw
- Blake Marshall
- Bradyn Mason
- Eli Miller
- Milo Schlag
- Bruce Shoemaker
- Eli Shoemaker
- Michael Swayze
- Cornelius Vroman
- Orin Vroman
- Jacob Wilbur
Sherburne-Earlville Girls JV Soccer: OV Students
- Taylor Marshall
- Izzy Neal
- Autumn Pendell
Sherburne-Earlville Boys JV Soccer: OV Students
- Zach Foster
- Orion Schieferstein
Sherburne-Earlville Girls Varsity Soccer: OV Students
- Kimmy Miron-Blanco
- Bella Sayles
Sherburne-Earlville Boys Varsity Soccer: OV Students
- Logan Foster
- Wyatt Fuller
- Tommy Kenyon
- Oliver Marshall
Sherburne-Earlville Varsity Football: OV Student
- Alex Doroshenko
Congratulations to all our athletes for their hard work, teamwork and sportsmanship, and thank you to the coaches, families and fans who supported them throughout the season.
Go Vikings!