|| Career Exploration in Action!
As part of career exploration, students participated in two recent field trips that opened their eyes to exciting career paths.
On the first trip, seniors planning to enter the nursing field visited Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital. Students toured the facility and even identified safety concerns in the high-tech simulation lab. The group also toured Le Moyne College, gaining a firsthand look at college life and future opportunities.
On the second trip, 9th graders interested in law enforcement traveled to SUNY Morrisville–Norwich for Law Enforcement Day, where they stepped into the shoes of detectives during a mock crime scene. They learned directly from police officers, detectives, 911 dispatchers, Assemblyman Joe Angelino, and SUNY Morrisville students majoring in criminal justice.
Our students asked great questions, explored new careers, and came back inspired!
A special thank-you to Ms. Macrino, Academic and Career Coordinator, for organizing these incredible learning experiences!
As part of career exploration, students participated in two recent field trips that opened their eyes to exciting career paths.
On the first trip, seniors planning to enter the nursing field visited Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital. Students toured the facility and even identified safety concerns in the high-tech simulation lab. The group also toured Le Moyne College, gaining a firsthand look at college life and future opportunities.
On the second trip, 9th graders interested in law enforcement traveled to SUNY Morrisville–Norwich for Law Enforcement Day, where they stepped into the shoes of detectives during a mock crime scene. They learned directly from police officers, detectives, 911 dispatchers, Assemblyman Joe Angelino, and SUNY Morrisville students majoring in criminal justice.
Our students asked great questions, explored new careers, and came back inspired!
A special thank-you to Ms. Macrino, Academic and Career Coordinator, for organizing these incredible learning experiences!
|| Challenge accepted (and completed)!
Mr. Gross made a bet with his class: if 80% of his third grade students scored 80 or higher on their ELA test, he’d eat a bite of an onion!
The students rose to the challenge -- and Mr. Gross kept his promise!
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/2FuhjwVlHcY
Mr. Gross made a bet with his class: if 80% of his third grade students scored 80 or higher on their ELA test, he’d eat a bite of an onion!
The students rose to the challenge -- and Mr. Gross kept his promise!
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/2FuhjwVlHcY
|| Learning Through Art: Kindergarten’s Directed Drawing Turkeys
Directed drawings are a fun and meaningful way to build fine motor skills, listening and direction-following, visual and spatial awareness, sequential thinking, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
Our Kindergarten students rocked their directed drawings last week -- just look at these amazing turkeys!
Great job, Kindergarten, and thank you to Mrs. Davis for leading such a creative lesson!
Directed drawings are a fun and meaningful way to build fine motor skills, listening and direction-following, visual and spatial awareness, sequential thinking, and a strong sense of accomplishment.
Our Kindergarten students rocked their directed drawings last week -- just look at these amazing turkeys!
Great job, Kindergarten, and thank you to Mrs. Davis for leading such a creative lesson!
|| Sneak Peek!
Students enjoyed a special preview of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza this morning, performed by our talented Otselic Valley Drama Club! The cast delivered a short scene that gave everyone a fun taste of the fast-paced comedy coming to the stage this weekend!
• Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
• 7:00 PM
• OVCS Multipurpose Room
Don’t miss the full performance of this hilarious take on Greek myths, it’s sure to be a show you won’t forget!
Students enjoyed a special preview of The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza this morning, performed by our talented Otselic Valley Drama Club! The cast delivered a short scene that gave everyone a fun taste of the fast-paced comedy coming to the stage this weekend!
• Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
• 7:00 PM
• OVCS Multipurpose Room
Don’t miss the full performance of this hilarious take on Greek myths, it’s sure to be a show you won’t forget!
|| Morning Program Highlights
We kicked off today’s Morning Program with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by students from each grade sharing announcements including the weather, lunch menu, and our “Kids with Character” segment, where 2nd graders reminded us what it means to be responsible.
Students kept everyone smiling with jokes, we celebrated birthdays for Brantley, Ellie, Shira, and Landon (and of course sang Happy Birthday!), and recognized our OV Stars from each grade for showing outstanding responsibility.
The program wrapped up with OV’s Got Talent and an amazing 1st Grade Showcase!
Each student shared their creative project, starting with a paint swatch as inspiration, they designed insects that could camouflage in nature. After exploring outdoors to collect materials like leaves, pinecones, and wildflowers, students built habitats, named their insects, described their diets and traits, and proudly shared their creations with everyone!
We kicked off today’s Morning Program with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by students from each grade sharing announcements including the weather, lunch menu, and our “Kids with Character” segment, where 2nd graders reminded us what it means to be responsible.
Students kept everyone smiling with jokes, we celebrated birthdays for Brantley, Ellie, Shira, and Landon (and of course sang Happy Birthday!), and recognized our OV Stars from each grade for showing outstanding responsibility.
The program wrapped up with OV’s Got Talent and an amazing 1st Grade Showcase!
Each student shared their creative project, starting with a paint swatch as inspiration, they designed insects that could camouflage in nature. After exploring outdoors to collect materials like leaves, pinecones, and wildflowers, students built habitats, named their insects, described their diets and traits, and proudly shared their creations with everyone!
|| Toys for Tots – Spreading Holiday Cheer in Our Communities!
The Toys for Tots programs in Chenango and Madison counties are now open for the holiday season! Families can request toys, and community members can donate online or find local drop-off locations to help make the season brighter for children in need.
|| Chenango County:
• Visit Website: https://norwich-ny.toysfortots.org/.../default.aspx...
• Toy Request Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
|| Madison County:
• Visit Website: https://canastota-ny.toysfortots.org/.../lco.../Default.aspx
• Toy Request Form: https://canastota-ny.toysfortots.org/.../local-toy...
Whether you’re donating or requesting support, you’re part of a community that cares!
The Toys for Tots programs in Chenango and Madison counties are now open for the holiday season! Families can request toys, and community members can donate online or find local drop-off locations to help make the season brighter for children in need.
|| Chenango County:
• Visit Website: https://norwich-ny.toysfortots.org/.../default.aspx...
• Toy Request Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
|| Madison County:
• Visit Website: https://canastota-ny.toysfortots.org/.../lco.../Default.aspx
• Toy Request Form: https://canastota-ny.toysfortots.org/.../local-toy...
Whether you’re donating or requesting support, you’re part of a community that cares!
|| The Otselic Valley Fall Play is almost here!
Join us this weekend for The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, a comedy by Don Zolidis -- performed by our talented Drama Club!
• Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
• 7:00 PM
• OVCS Multipurpose Room
Tickets:
Adults – $10
Students – $5
Children under 5 – Free
Join us this weekend for The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, a comedy by Don Zolidis -- performed by our talented Drama Club!
• Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
• 7:00 PM
• OVCS Multipurpose Room
Tickets:
Adults – $10
Students – $5
Children under 5 – Free
|| Throwback Thursday -- 1962 South Otselic Centralian Yearbook!
We’re taking a trip back to 1962, the year that marked the 25th anniversary of the Centralian Yearbook at South Otselic!
These classic photos feature the Varsity Basketball Team and Varsity Cheerleaders, proudly representing South Otselic Central School.
So much has changed since 1962, but the pride and spirit of our Vikings remain the same!
We’re taking a trip back to 1962, the year that marked the 25th anniversary of the Centralian Yearbook at South Otselic!
These classic photos feature the Varsity Basketball Team and Varsity Cheerleaders, proudly representing South Otselic Central School.
So much has changed since 1962, but the pride and spirit of our Vikings remain the same!
|| Stay in the Loop with OV Rooms!
Rooms makes it simple to connect with teachers, coaches, and staff, all in one secure place. Send messages, get updates, and see important school info right through the Otselic Valley app.
If you haven’t joined yet, it’s easy to log in and get started!
• Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
• iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
Stay connected. Stay informed.
Rooms makes it simple to connect with teachers, coaches, and staff, all in one secure place. Send messages, get updates, and see important school info right through the Otselic Valley app.
If you haven’t joined yet, it’s easy to log in and get started!
• Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
• iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
Stay connected. Stay informed.
|| Fourth Graders Bring Native American Studies to Life!
The 4th graders are in the process of learning about and creating relevant artifacts to represent Native Americans. We are creating wampum bracelets, pendants, ceremonial masks, drums, and models of villages! We are planning to have a gallery opening on Friday, November 21st for teachers, staff, students, and families.
The 4th graders are in the process of learning about and creating relevant artifacts to represent Native Americans. We are creating wampum bracelets, pendants, ceremonial masks, drums, and models of villages! We are planning to have a gallery opening on Friday, November 21st for teachers, staff, students, and families.
|| Friendly Reminder: Personal Device Guidelines at OVCS
To support student learning and well-being, all phones and personal internet-enabled devices must stay powered off and stored in lockers during the school day, from bell to bell.
Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms focused and our students thriving.
To support student learning and well-being, all phones and personal internet-enabled devices must stay powered off and stored in lockers during the school day, from bell to bell.
Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms focused and our students thriving.
|| Kindergarten Art: Exploring Museums!
Our kindergarten artists are learning all about what a museum is! Students explored history and creativity through hands-on activities like cave painting, designing Egyptian death masks, and sculpting playdough pots.
Our kindergarten artists are learning all about what a museum is! Students explored history and creativity through hands-on activities like cave painting, designing Egyptian death masks, and sculpting playdough pots.
|| Transportation Update
The Giraffe bus will be running very late this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
The Giraffe bus will be running very late this morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
|| Honoring Our Veterans
Today, we pause to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day.
From all of us at Otselic Valley Central School, thank you for your service.
Today, we pause to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day.
From all of us at Otselic Valley Central School, thank you for your service.
|| Learning Comes to Life in Third Grade!
Hudson, a third grader in Mr. Gross’ class, gave a great presentation on Willy the Woolly Bear Caterpillar! His slides taught classmates all about Willy’s life cycle and how he’ll eventually become an Isabella Tiger Moth.
Hudson even brought Willy in to show the class! Students were curious and asked plenty of great questions. His father, Mr. Eric Wentworth, who teaches at OV, was there with his high school students to listen in, along with the 4th grade class, too!
Great job, Hudson -- you made learning fun for everyone!
|| Kindergarten CVC Word Basketball!
Mrs. Davis’s kindergarteners have been working hard to blend, segment, and write CVC words -- and recently, they turned learning into a game! Students played CVC Word Basketball: after hearing a word, they tapped out the sounds and wrote it on paper. Once their word was written, they got to crumple it up and take a shot into the “basket” on the teacher’s head!
It was a fun and active way to practice early reading and writing skills.
Mrs. Davis’s kindergarteners have been working hard to blend, segment, and write CVC words -- and recently, they turned learning into a game! Students played CVC Word Basketball: after hearing a word, they tapped out the sounds and wrote it on paper. Once their word was written, they got to crumple it up and take a shot into the “basket” on the teacher’s head!
It was a fun and active way to practice early reading and writing skills.
|| Otselic Valley Fall Play: The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
The Otselic Valley Drama Club proudly presents The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, a comedy by Don Zolidis -- brought to life by our student-led and directed cast and crew!
• Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
• 7:00 PM
• Otselic Valley Central School MPR
Tickets:
Adults – $10
Students – $5
Children under 5 – Free
Come support our talented Vikings for an evening of creativity, laughter, and live theater as they bring Greek mythology to life on stage!
The Otselic Valley Drama Club proudly presents The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, a comedy by Don Zolidis -- brought to life by our student-led and directed cast and crew!
• Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
• 7:00 PM
• Otselic Valley Central School MPR
Tickets:
Adults – $10
Students – $5
Children under 5 – Free
Come support our talented Vikings for an evening of creativity, laughter, and live theater as they bring Greek mythology to life on stage!
|| Helping Local Families This Holiday Season
Otselic Valley is collaborating with local community organizations to support families facing food insecurity.
Monetary donations can be mailed to the South Otselic Methodist Church (P.O. Box 47) or the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association (P.O. Box 113).
Together, we can make a difference.
Otselic Valley is collaborating with local community organizations to support families facing food insecurity.
Monetary donations can be mailed to the South Otselic Methodist Church (P.O. Box 47) or the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association (P.O. Box 113).
Together, we can make a difference.
|| Election Day in 3rd Grade!
Mr. Gross’s class celebrated meeting their attendance goals with a real Election Day experience! With the help of Deputy Smith, students showed their IDs, signed the voter log, and cast their ballots to choose a class reward.
On the ballot: Extra Recess, Lunch Movie, and Stuffy Day! After counting the votes and Deputy Smith certifying the results, the winner was Extra Recess!
This hands-on activity gave students a fun way to learn how elections work in real life.
Mr. Gross’s class celebrated meeting their attendance goals with a real Election Day experience! With the help of Deputy Smith, students showed their IDs, signed the voter log, and cast their ballots to choose a class reward.
On the ballot: Extra Recess, Lunch Movie, and Stuffy Day! After counting the votes and Deputy Smith certifying the results, the winner was Extra Recess!
This hands-on activity gave students a fun way to learn how elections work in real life.
|| Honoring Our Veterans at Otselic Valley
Otselic Valley proudly celebrated Veterans Day with a special breakfast and schoolwide program hosted by our FFA Chapter on Friday, November 7th. Veterans enjoyed a delicious breakfast prepared by FFA members and shared conversation with each other, our staff, administration, and our Board President Dave Cruikshank.
Following breakfast, FFA members led a program in the MPR to honor our veterans. Each member contributed with moments recognizing the veterans in attendance as well as the families of those who have served.
Our chorus and band, under the direction of Mr. Scott and Mr. Taylor, performed patriotic selections, and a moving performance of TAPS served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by so many. Our preschool students also helped make the day special by creating handmade cards and personally delivering them to veterans after the program.
A heartfelt thank-you to our FFA members, FFA Advisor Mrs. Lehman, and everyone who contributed to this meaningful event. It was a meaningful morning filled with gratitude and pride as our school community came together to honor those who have served.
Otselic Valley proudly celebrated Veterans Day with a special breakfast and schoolwide program hosted by our FFA Chapter on Friday, November 7th. Veterans enjoyed a delicious breakfast prepared by FFA members and shared conversation with each other, our staff, administration, and our Board President Dave Cruikshank.
Following breakfast, FFA members led a program in the MPR to honor our veterans. Each member contributed with moments recognizing the veterans in attendance as well as the families of those who have served.
Our chorus and band, under the direction of Mr. Scott and Mr. Taylor, performed patriotic selections, and a moving performance of TAPS served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by so many. Our preschool students also helped make the day special by creating handmade cards and personally delivering them to veterans after the program.
A heartfelt thank-you to our FFA members, FFA Advisor Mrs. Lehman, and everyone who contributed to this meaningful event. It was a meaningful morning filled with gratitude and pride as our school community came together to honor those who have served.
