|| OV Service Learning Spotlight: Building a Sustainable Future
As part of their Service Learning/Civic Action project, seniors James McCrady, Dustin Perry, and Owen Davis are exploring ways to increase public awareness of environmental laws and help reduce violations through education.
The group chose the topic because of their shared interest in the outdoors. James enjoys spending time outdoors, Owen is an avid hunter, and Dustin enjoys camping. Together, they wanted to learn more about environmental conservation and encourage others to do their part to protect natural resources.
As part of their research, the students spoke with representatives from the Syracuse Region of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne. They also reviewed DEC data and learned about the large number of environmental calls, officer responses, and violations reported across New York State.
Through their project, the students hope to raise awareness about issues such as endangered species protection, poaching, and other environmental regulations. They believe that helping people better understand these laws can lead to greater respect for the environment and help preserve natural resources for future generations.
The group will present its finding
We wrapped up our final Morning Program of the 2025-26 school year with the Pledge of Allegiance, a patriotic song, and student shares from each grade, including the weather and lunch menu.
During Kids with Character, Mrs. Marston's students each shared a character trait we have learned about this year and encouraged everyone to keep practicing those traits throughout the summer.
Students also shared jokes and fun facts, bringing plenty of smiles and laughter to start the day.
We celebrated our July birthdays as well. Happy Birthday to Hannah, Riley, Lillian, Carter, Blaine, Sullivan, Asa, Kennedy, Jaxson, Beau, and Ireland! We'll celebrate our August birthdays when we return in September.
For our final OV's Got Talent performances of the school year, Dinella sang "Believer," Octavia and Reyanne performed "Ordinary," and Raymond entertained the crowd with the "Chicken Wing Song." They all did an amazing job, and the audience enjoyed singing along!
As we close out another year of Morning Program, we'd like to give a HUGE shoutout to the staff volunteers who help make it all possible each week. We appreciate everything you do for our students and school community.
Thank you for another great year of Morning Program. We'll see you next year!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Brianna Patterson
Congratulations to Brianna Patterson and the OV Class of 2026! During her time at OV, Brianna participated in the Conservation Career and Technical Education program at Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, SAGA, and LPP. One accomplishment she is especially proud of is being inducted into National Honor Society. We are proud to celebrate Brianna and look forward to all she accomplishes after graduation.
Congratulations to Caleb Loomis, Lukas Schieferstein, Hunter Rozewski, and Dustin Perry on their baseball careers at OV!
We are proud of all they have accomplished and wish them the very best in their future endeavors.
Thank you to the Otselic Valley Booster Club for sharing these Senior Night photos!
Gladding Braided Products in South Otselic is seeking reliable summer help for a temporary project involving the disassembly of old braiding machines and the sorting of parts.
This flexible position is a great opportunity for students who are willing to work, able to follow instructions, and comfortable using basic hand tools. No previous machine operator experience is required.
Position highlights:
• Flexible hours
• Part-time or full-time options available
• No machine operation required
• Hands-on work experience
Interested applicants should stop in the office at Gladding Braided Products to learn more and apply.
|| The Pride Lands are coming to OV!
Our students are ready to take the stage as the OV Drama Club presents the elementary musical, Disney's The Lion King KIDS on Friday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Take a look behind the scenes as students rehearse songs and scenes for this beloved musical: https://youtu.be/_6wjWS6CBek.
The cast has been working hard to bring the story of Simba and his journey through the Pride Lands to life!
• Friday, June 12
• 7:00 p.m.
• Otselic Valley Central School
• Adults: $10, Students: $5
We hope you'll join us for an unforgettable evening of music, adventure and fun!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Carter Parker
Congratulations to Carter Parker and the OV Class of 2026! During his time at OV, Carter participated in the Conservation and Heavy Equipment program at DCMO BOCES and was a member of FFA. We are proud to celebrate Carter and look forward to all he accomplishes after graduation.
This week’s Throwback Thursday looks back 30 years to the graduating seniors featured in the 1996 Otselic Valley yearbook.
Please note that there has been a change to the lunch menu.
Friday, June 5: Nachos will be served for lunch
Friday, June 12: Pizza will be served for lunch
Thank you for understanding.
We’re proud to recognize our May OV Star Award recipients for grades 6-12!
Each month, Otselic Valley honors students who demonstrate important character traits, and May’s theme was Courage.
Congratulations to:
⭐ Baleigh DuBois
⭐ Eleanor Swayze Epolito
⭐ Orin Vroman
⭐ Caleb Loomis
⭐ Landon Burpee
⭐ Isabella Neal
⭐ Emma Miller
⭐ Bella Sayles
⭐ Payne Wood
⭐ Owen Davis
⭐ Lukas Schieferstein
⭐ Eric Rawson
Thank you for demonstrating courage through your actions and choices. Your positive example helps make Otselic Valley a stronger school community.
OV students recently visited Stone Quarry Hill Art Park in Cazenovia for a day of hiking, exploration, and viewing outdoor art.
Students enjoyed the park's unique combination of natural landscapes and art installations while spending time outdoors and exploring.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this opportunity possible!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Lilly Palmer
Congratulations to Lilly Palmer and the OV Class of 2026! During her time at OV, Lilly has participated in the Early Childhood Education program at Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES, Basketball, Softball, FFA, and Drama Club. We are proud to celebrate Lilly and look forward to all she accomplishes after graduation.
The Otselic Valley Public Library has shared their June newsletter, featuring upcoming events, summer reading information and new book recommendations for the community.
Highlights include:
• The “Unearth A Story” Summer Reading Program
• Chair Yoga and Fiber Arts on Wednesdays
• Bread Club on June 9
• A “Bling a Book” workshop on June 23
• New reads and local history features from the library collection
View the full newsletter here: https://rebrand.ly/mgqxmzt
Mr. Gross' students recently completed their Trout in the Classroom project by releasing brook trout into the stream beside the Otselic Valley Central School.
After spending months caring for and observing the trout in the classroom, students had the opportunity to release the fish into their natural habitat. Members of the Chenango Valley Chapter, Trout Unlimited assisted with the release and helped make the experience possible.
Thank you to everyone who supported this hands-on learning opportunity! It was a memorable way for students to see the results of their hard work throughout the year.
Otselic Valley students recently celebrated Prom 2026 with a Masquerade Ball-themed evening featuring a black, gold, and purple color scheme.
Congratulations to this year's Prom Court:
Queen: Kassidie Cruikshank
King: Troy Miller
Princess: Kimmi Blanco
Prince: Alex Doreshenko
Prom Court members also included Lydia Vroman, Lillian O'Neil, Deven Maxon, and Logan Foster.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this special evening possible. We hope our students made lasting memories as they celebrated the end of the school year with friends and classmates.
A big thank you to Mat White, DCMO BOCES for the beautiful photos!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Logan Ossont
Congratulations to Logan Ossont and the OV Class of 2026! During his time at OV, Logan served as FFA Treasurer, Band President, Student Government Treasurer, Science Club President, and Create Your Own Adventure Club President. He also participated in National Honor Society, Baseball, Soccer, and Envirothon. We are proud to celebrate Logan and look forward to all he accomplishes after graduation.
OV students recently attended a Syracuse Mets game as part of a student incentive trip. Students enjoyed a fun afternoon at the ballpark with classmates and staff while cheering on the Mets!
OV first grade students recently combined math and sweet treats during a hands-on graphing activity! Students sorted M&Ms by color, used tally charts to organize their data, and then created bar graphs to show their results.
Students had fun comparing their graphs to see which colors they had the most of, the least of, and how many M&Ms were in each pack.
Thank you to Mrs. Stoklosa for creating such a fun and engaging way for students to practice their math skills!
|| OV Students Share Their Work at DCMO BOCES Senior Showcase
Otselic Valley students recently participated in the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Senior Showcase held May 28 at the Alan D. Pole Campus.
The annual showcase gives seniors the opportunity to present projects they have spent months developing through their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Otselic Valley students participating in CTE programs this year include:
• Jacob Depew – Automotive Technology
• Dustin Perry – Automotive Technology
• ShayLynn Dutcher – Barbering
• Gage Foster – Computer Technology
• Carter Parker – Conservation and Heavy Equipment
• Brianna Patterson – Conservation and Heavy Equipment
• Addison Beeman – Cosmetology
• Miranda Hackett – Culinary Arts
• Eric Rawson Jr. – Culinary Arts
• Lilly Palmer – Early Childhood Education
• Adrian Spear – New Vision Allied Health
• Mariela Aguilar-Domingo – Nurse Assisting
• James McCrady – Welding Technology
Board of Education President Dave Cruikshank and Superintendent Brian Collier attended the event to support our students and even had the opportunity to reconnect with some Otselic Valley alumni!
Congratulations to all of our seniors on their hard work and successful presentations!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: James McCrady
Congratulations to James McCrady and the OV Class of 2026! During his time at OV, James has participated in the Welding Career and Technical Education program at DCMO BOCES. We are proud to celebrate James and look forward to all he accomplishes after graduation.
