Otselic Valley Central School District

|| Morning Program Highlights: May 23, 2025 Today, our PreK–5th grade students gathered for another joyful OV Morning Program - a time to connect, celebrate, and start the day with Viking spirit! We began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by student-led updates on: • Weather • Lunch Menu • Kids with Character • A Joke • News • A Fun Fact We also celebrated this month’s OV Stars for showing exceptional cooperation in their classrooms! Congratulations to: Lyra, Memphis, Braylie, Charlie, Gavin, Hudson, Everett, Hannah, Owen, Bradlee, Ian, Belle, and Danielle! And in this week’s OV’s Got Talent, Carter Wentworth wowed us with a great performance of “Bye, Bye, Bye!” What a great way to head into the weekend!

Healthy Kids Summer Camp Sneak Peek Open House! Friday, May 23 from 3:00-5:00 PM Otselic Valley Central School, Windowed Cafeteria We’re inviting families to come explore what’s in store for Summer Camp 2025! •Meet the friendly, caring staff who will make this summer fun and meaningful •Learn about the fun, hands-on activities planned for summer •Ask questions and learn more about joining Healthy Kids! Whether your child loves art, STEM, sports, or just making new friends, Healthy Kids Summer Camp has something for everyone. Let’s make this summer unforgettable, filled with adventure, friendships, and growth! We’re excited to grow our camp community and can’t wait to meet you at the Sneak Peek Open House!

|| Otselic Valley Band & Chorus Spring Concert Our Elementary, Middle, and High School Bands and Choruses delivered a wonderful evening of music at this year’s Spring Concert! • The bands performed under the direction of Mr. Samuel Taylor • The choruses were led by Mr. Patrick Scott, with Mr. Vincent Guarneiri serving as accompanist Students have worked hard all season to prepare, and it showed in every note and performance. || A huge congratulations to all our student musicians and vocal performers -- your talent and dedication truly shined! Thank you to our families and community members for your continued support of the arts at OV. Watch a few short clips from the concert here: https://youtu.be/Hyl95mNSDC4

|| OV Golf Takes 2nd Place at CCL Tournament! Otselic Valley competed in the CCL Golf Tournament at Seven Oaks in Hamilton and brought home an impressive 2nd place team finish, just behind Cincinnatus. A special congratulations to Payne Wood and Owen Davis, who were named Player One and Player Two of the League and received Medalist Plaques from the CCL! We’re incredibly proud of our golfers for their hard work and standout season. Way to go, Vikings!

|| OV Golf Team Wraps Up Sectionals with Two Students Headed to State Qualifiers! Congratulations to our entire golf team for competing at the Section Three Sectionals at the Pompey Club, you all represented OV with pride and determination! A special shout-out to Owen Davis, who shot an impressive 77 (just one stroke off the lead), and Payne Wood, who tied for third with a 79. Both Owen and Payne are among only 12 golfers (out of 46 competitors) advancing to Seven Oaks on Wednesday for State Qualifier Round One! || Way to go, team, and best of luck to Owen and Payne as you continue your run!

|| Throwback Thursday From the pages of the 1948 Georgetonian Yearbook: First and Second Grades at Georgetown School! In September 1947, 43 students filled the classroom -- just finding seats was a challenge! This class enjoyed Halloween parties, Christmas programs, Valentine treats, and raising money for the Junior Red Cross. Read more about them in the photo! What a fun glimpse into the past, do you recognize any familiar names or faces?

|| Rainforest Project Update from Mrs. Thorp’s Class! The rainforest is growing in 4th grade! Students in Mrs. Thorp’s class have been hard at work adding new layers to their rainforest-themed classroom. This week, they continued adding fun facts from their reading and are currently working on their research papers. We can’t wait for families to see the finished rainforest at the June 20th open house, where students will proudly serve as tour guides!

|| Duck Derby at Fishing & Heritage Day! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17th, and don’t miss one of the most exciting events of the day! Duck Derby Details: Location: Gorge Creek Bridge (subject to change) Time: 3:00 PM Prizes: • 1st Place - $200 • 2nd Place - $100 • 3rd Place - $50 Ducks are $5 each To purchase a duck, email Andrea Lehmann at ALehman@ovcs.org Proceeds benefit the OV FFA and the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association. Join us for this fun tradition and cheer on your lucky duck!

|| OV Wins on the Diamond! Both our softball and baseball teams brought home victories last night in exciting matchups against DeRuyter! • Softball took the win with a strong 22–10 finish • Baseball battled hard for a 12–9 victory Great job to all our athletes and coaches!

|| Our students have been cooking up something delicious! Check out these beef and cheese empanadas that our students made -- what a tasty way to learn! Great job to everyone involved!

|| Another Win for OV Golf! The OV Golf Team picked up another impressive victory Monday night, this time against Cincinnatus at Apple Creek! Top Scores: •Payne Wood - 36 (overall low scorer) •Owen Davis - 37 •John Schuyler (Cincinnatus) - 42 Final Score: OV - 251 Cincinnatus - 265 Great job to our Vikings for another strong performance on the course!

|| Elementary School End-of-Year Dates to Know! Check out key dates and reminders for the rest of the school year, including field days, musical, and concert information. View the full letter here: https://rb.gy/37plly Let’s finish the school year strong!

|| Middle & High School End-of-Year Dates to Know! Check out key dates and reminders for the rest of the school year, including awards, field trips, Regents exams, and graduation. View the full letter here: https://rb.gy/f1ovm3 Let’s finish the school year strong!

|| Healthy Kids Summer Camp Sneak Peek Open House! Friday, May 23 from 3:00-5:00 PM Otselic Valley Central School, Windowed Cafeteria We’re inviting families to come explore what’s in store for Summer Camp 2025! •Meet the friendly, caring staff who will make this summer fun and meaningful •Learn about the fun, hands-on activities planned for summer •Ask questions and learn more about joining Healthy Kids! Whether your child loves art, STEM, sports, or just making new friends, Healthy Kids Summer Camp has something for everyone. Let’s make this summer unforgettable, filled with adventure, friendships, and growth! We’re excited to grow our camp community and can’t wait to meet you at the Sneak Peek Open House!

|| Chromebook Challenge Warning We want to make all Otselic Valley families aware of a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge,” which encourages students to insert lead or metal objects into Chromebook ports -- causing electrical shorts that can lead to serious fire hazards and toxic fumes. Please talk to your child about the dangers of this challenge. Damaging a Chromebook in this way poses serious safety risks and will result in severe consequences. || At OV, any student participating in this challenge will face disciplinary action, may be held financially responsible for the device (valued at approximately $250), and could be subject to expulsion and criminal charges for starting a fire. Your cooperation in helping us keep our students, staff, and school community safe is appreciated.

|| Celebrating 2nd Grade Habitat Dioramas! Our talented 2nd graders recently showcased their incredible habitat dioramas, and we couldn’t be prouder! These students put in so much hard work learning about their habitats and bringing them to life through their creative projects. Visitors who stopped by shared how amazing the displays were and how excited the students were to talk about their work. One person said, “They did a great job and are so proud!”

|| Explore Renewable Energy This Summer! We’re excited to share that SUNY Morrisville is offering Early Summer Renewable Energy Courses at a 50% reduced cost thanks to the Offshore Wind Training Institute Grant! If you’re interested in renewable energy, this is a fantastic opportunity to jumpstart your skills and explore a growing career field! || Learn more & register today: Learn more: https://shorturl.at/AFaDu Start your registration here: https://shorturl.at/jzYN0 Contact Sam Doubleday at DoubleS@morrisville.edu or 315-684-6299 for more information.

|| Upcoming Otselic Valley Board of Education Meetings & Budget Vote Monday, May 12, 2025 7:00 PM: Annual Budget Hearing Mirrored Cafeteria Tuesday, May 20, 2025 6:00 PM: Policy Committee Meeting Mirrored Cafeteria 12:00 PM–9:00 PM: Budget and Board Member Election Also voting on: • Public Library Levy • One Public Library Board Trustee Voting Location: Conference Room, South Otselic Building 8:30 PM: Business Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria

|| Celebrating Decision Day 2025 at Otselic Valley! Otselic Valley is proud to recognize our Class of 2025 seniors as they announced their plans for life after graduation -- whether pursuing college, entering the workforce, joining the military, or exploring other exciting opportunities. We’re so proud of each student’s hard work, dedication, and bold dreams for the future. Here’s a look at the Class of 2025’s post-graduation plans: • Riley Bartlett will attend SUNY Morrisville for a degree in social services • Austin Brown will be employed by Integrity Lining Systems LLC • Aidan Brown-Smith will be employed by Buckley’s Excavating and Landscaping • Braeden Bunting will work in metallurgy and metal fabrication • Erie Comfort will complete a degree program in environmental science • Eric Cookingham, Jr. will complete a degree program in software engineering • Melody Cross Barnes will be working in food service • Caden Fuller will be entering the workforce • Carlie Golden will attend SUNY Morrisville to become a Labor and Delivery Nurse • Skyler Harvey will work in carpentry • Katie Kenyon is working on obtaining her Cosmetology License • Ryley Palmer will be employed by M&S Contracting • David Palmer III will be entering the workforce • Alexander Remillard has enlisted in the United States Army • Gracie Rooker will attend MVCC to complete a degree program in radiology • Caylene Russell will attend Cornell University to earn a degree in Veterinary Science

|| Morning Program Highlights! This morning marked our first OV Morning Program in several weeks, and it was so good to be back together! || Starting the Day Right: ✔️ Pledge of Allegiance & singing of the Star-Spangled Banner ✔️ Weather report & lunch menu ✔️ Character trait of the day: Cooperation! Students even performed a skit showing how to be cooperative. || Celebrations & Fun: Happy Birthday to our April/May birthday students: Kameron, Garrette, Caesyn, Hunter, Brooks, and Jessa! We all sang to celebrate. || OV’s Got Talent! We were treated to a kindergarten performance of an alphabet Mother’s Day song and a 2nd grade rendition of “Die with a Smile.” As always, there was plenty of dancing and laughter filling the room. It was wonderful to have everyone back together again!