|| Carter’s Closet at Otselic Valley
Carter’s Closet, named in memory of Carter Rood, honors his legacy through service and kindness. The Closet provides free clothing and essentials to OV students and families -- including shirts, pants, coats, shoes, and even formal wear for special events.
Thanks to the help of Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) students and Ms. Gorton, Carter’s Closet was reorganized into a welcoming, well-labeled space where everything is neatly displayed and easy to find. An additional elementary closet in Mrs. Hicks’ room offers smaller sizes for our youngest students.
All items are new or gently used and available at no cost to those in need. Carter’s spirit continues to inspire compassion and care throughout the Viking community.
Carter’s Closet, named in memory of Carter Rood, honors his legacy through service and kindness. The Closet provides free clothing and essentials to OV students and families -- including shirts, pants, coats, shoes, and even formal wear for special events.
Thanks to the help of Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) students and Ms. Gorton, Carter’s Closet was reorganized into a welcoming, well-labeled space where everything is neatly displayed and easy to find. An additional elementary closet in Mrs. Hicks’ room offers smaller sizes for our youngest students.
All items are new or gently used and available at no cost to those in need. Carter’s spirit continues to inspire compassion and care throughout the Viking community.
|| OV Ski & Snowboard Club is back!
Students in grades 5-12 are invited to join Ski and Snowboard Club this winter at Labrador Mountain. Lessons are included for the first four weeks, transportation is provided, and helmets are required for all student participants.
• Club meets on Thursdays starting the week of January 5th, 2026
• Location: Labrador Mountain
• Sign-up Deadline: November 15th, 2025 (late sign-ups add 15%)
|| Parents and younger siblings in grades 3-4 may also participate through the school group program (please see information and expectation sheet).
For pricing, expectations, and the permission slip, please visit: https://www.ovcs.org/page/ski-club
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Meade at lmeade@ovcs.org
Students in grades 5-12 are invited to join Ski and Snowboard Club this winter at Labrador Mountain. Lessons are included for the first four weeks, transportation is provided, and helmets are required for all student participants.
• Club meets on Thursdays starting the week of January 5th, 2026
• Location: Labrador Mountain
• Sign-up Deadline: November 15th, 2025 (late sign-ups add 15%)
|| Parents and younger siblings in grades 3-4 may also participate through the school group program (please see information and expectation sheet).
For pricing, expectations, and the permission slip, please visit: https://www.ovcs.org/page/ski-club
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Meade at lmeade@ovcs.org
|| Reminder: Homecoming Dance This Friday Night!
We’re wrapping up Homecoming 2025 with a night to remember -- the “Dancing in the Dark” Semi-Formal Dance for students in grades 9-12!
• Friday, October 10th
• 7-10 PM
• MPR
• Grades 9-12
Tickets are $15 single / $20 couple and include party favors! You can purchase tickets in advance from Mrs. O during lunch periods or at the door.
We’re wrapping up Homecoming 2025 with a night to remember -- the “Dancing in the Dark” Semi-Formal Dance for students in grades 9-12!
• Friday, October 10th
• 7-10 PM
• MPR
• Grades 9-12
Tickets are $15 single / $20 couple and include party favors! You can purchase tickets in advance from Mrs. O during lunch periods or at the door.
|| Homecoming Parade Brings Out Viking Pride!
What a wonderful evening celebrating OV Homecoming 2025! Our Homecoming Parade kicked off last night in South Otselic with sports teams, clubs, and classes proudly representing Viking spirit from start to finish. The streets were filled with smiles, cheers, and school pride as our community came together to celebrate.
A special shoutout to our youngest Vikings -- our Kindergarten students who joined the fun at the parade, and our first graders who showed their creativity and excitement by making colorful signs to cheer everyone on!
Congratulations to our Homecoming King and Queen, Lukas Schieferstein and Skyler Graham!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success -- from our students and staff to families and community members who came out to show their OV Pride!
What a wonderful evening celebrating OV Homecoming 2025! Our Homecoming Parade kicked off last night in South Otselic with sports teams, clubs, and classes proudly representing Viking spirit from start to finish. The streets were filled with smiles, cheers, and school pride as our community came together to celebrate.
A special shoutout to our youngest Vikings -- our Kindergarten students who joined the fun at the parade, and our first graders who showed their creativity and excitement by making colorful signs to cheer everyone on!
Congratulations to our Homecoming King and Queen, Lukas Schieferstein and Skyler Graham!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success -- from our students and staff to families and community members who came out to show their OV Pride!
|| Throwback Thursday
From Viking cheer pride to a “swim team” that made the most of what they had -- the 2008 New Horizons yearbook proves there’s never a dull moment when it comes to OV spirit!
From Viking cheer pride to a “swim team” that made the most of what they had -- the 2008 New Horizons yearbook proves there’s never a dull moment when it comes to OV spirit!
|| 6th Grade Cooking Fun!
Last week, our 6th graders got creative in cooking class with homemade mozzarella sticks coated in spicy Cheetos and fresh roasted salsa made from scratch. The kitchen was filled with teamwork, laughter, and some bold flavors!
A big thank you to Ms. Cantrell for leading this fun learning experience for our students!
Last week, our 6th graders got creative in cooking class with homemade mozzarella sticks coated in spicy Cheetos and fresh roasted salsa made from scratch. The kitchen was filled with teamwork, laughter, and some bold flavors!
A big thank you to Ms. Cantrell for leading this fun learning experience for our students!
|| It’s Today! Viking Tailgate Party!
Join us today, Thursday, October 9th from 4-6pm in the back parking lot for music, food, and fun!
• Food trucks will be on site with dinner and snacks (please, no outside food or drink).
• Enjoy lawn games and contests for all ages!
All proceeds benefit the OV Student Government.
Come out, show your OV Pride!
Join us today, Thursday, October 9th from 4-6pm in the back parking lot for music, food, and fun!
• Food trucks will be on site with dinner and snacks (please, no outside food or drink).
• Enjoy lawn games and contests for all ages!
All proceeds benefit the OV Student Government.
Come out, show your OV Pride!
|| Tie-Dye Day at OV!
Our Vikings showed their colors for Spirit Week with bright tie-dye and big smiles!
Tuesday's theme was all about being “tied together” -- celebrating unity, school pride, and the connections that make Otselic Valley such a special place.
Here’s a peek at some of the tie-dye spirit around campus -- what a colorful day to be a Viking!
Our Vikings showed their colors for Spirit Week with bright tie-dye and big smiles!
Tuesday's theme was all about being “tied together” -- celebrating unity, school pride, and the connections that make Otselic Valley such a special place.
Here’s a peek at some of the tie-dye spirit around campus -- what a colorful day to be a Viking!
|| Homecoming & Senior Night at OV!
Join us Thursday, October 9th, 2025, for an exciting evening celebrating our Viking athletes and seniors!
Here’s the lineup for the night:
• 4:00 PM – OV Boys Modified Soccer vs. DeRuyter and Girls Modified Soccer (OV-Madison vs. DeRuyter)
• 5:00 PM – Youth Rec League recognition followed by Boys Soccer Senior Recognition
• 5:30 PM – Boys Varsity Soccer: DeRuyter-OV vs. Morris
• 7:00 PM – Girls Soccer Senior Recognition
• 7:30 PM – Girls Varsity Soccer: OV vs. DeRuyter
All games will take place on the OV field -- come out and show your Viking spirit as we cheer on our teams and honor our seniors!
Join us Thursday, October 9th, 2025, for an exciting evening celebrating our Viking athletes and seniors!
Here’s the lineup for the night:
• 4:00 PM – OV Boys Modified Soccer vs. DeRuyter and Girls Modified Soccer (OV-Madison vs. DeRuyter)
• 5:00 PM – Youth Rec League recognition followed by Boys Soccer Senior Recognition
• 5:30 PM – Boys Varsity Soccer: DeRuyter-OV vs. Morris
• 7:00 PM – Girls Soccer Senior Recognition
• 7:30 PM – Girls Varsity Soccer: OV vs. DeRuyter
All games will take place on the OV field -- come out and show your Viking spirit as we cheer on our teams and honor our seniors!
|| Helping Hands and Full Hearts
We’re grateful for another successful trip to Good Neighbors NY in Vestal last week!
A carload of food, drinks, snacks, and other items made its way back to Otselic Valley to support our students. These donations were distributed across multiple locations throughout the school to help keep our Vikings fueled and ready to learn.
We first connected with Good Neighbors NY through the SUNY Morrisville LPP program last spring, and we’re so thankful that partnership continues to grow.
Thank you to Good Neighbors NY for their continued generosity and partnership -- and a special thank-you to Linda Gorton for helping make this connection possible!
We’re grateful for another successful trip to Good Neighbors NY in Vestal last week!
A carload of food, drinks, snacks, and other items made its way back to Otselic Valley to support our students. These donations were distributed across multiple locations throughout the school to help keep our Vikings fueled and ready to learn.
We first connected with Good Neighbors NY through the SUNY Morrisville LPP program last spring, and we’re so thankful that partnership continues to grow.
Thank you to Good Neighbors NY for their continued generosity and partnership -- and a special thank-you to Linda Gorton for helping make this connection possible!
|| Grief Support Group at Otselic Valley
Otselic Valley, in coordination with hospice services, will be offering an afterschool grief support group for OV students who have experienced a loss and would like support.
• First Session: Monday, October 21st (both groups together)
After that, sessions will meet monthly by grade level:
• Elementary (Grades K-5)
• Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
(See flyers for full schedules.)
Time: 3:10-5:00pm - late bus available to Georgetown
To sign up, please complete the hospice form and permission slip being sent home.
Questions?
Mrs. Jordan Hicks, School Social Worker
315-653-7218 ext. 5118
jklein@ovcs.org
Otselic Valley, in coordination with hospice services, will be offering an afterschool grief support group for OV students who have experienced a loss and would like support.
• First Session: Monday, October 21st (both groups together)
After that, sessions will meet monthly by grade level:
• Elementary (Grades K-5)
• Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
(See flyers for full schedules.)
Time: 3:10-5:00pm - late bus available to Georgetown
To sign up, please complete the hospice form and permission slip being sent home.
Questions?
Mrs. Jordan Hicks, School Social Worker
315-653-7218 ext. 5118
jklein@ovcs.org
|| OV Homecoming Parade Reminder
Join us for our Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
The parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. from the South Otselic Fish Hatchery, with lineup beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Sports teams, clubs, and classes will be walking together to show their Viking spirit. For safety, children in Pre-K through 1st grade are asked to have an adult walk with them in the parade.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Viking Pride with the whole community -- see you there!
Join us for our Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
The parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. from the South Otselic Fish Hatchery, with lineup beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Sports teams, clubs, and classes will be walking together to show their Viking spirit. For safety, children in Pre-K through 1st grade are asked to have an adult walk with them in the parade.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Viking Pride with the whole community -- see you there!
|| OV Modified Soccer Highlights!
The girls modified soccer team earned their first win of the season last night with a 2-1 victory over McGraw!
Both goals were scored by Autumn, with Saria making some impressive saves in goal to keep things close. Callie helped anchor a strong defensive effort, while Ellie and Kassidy kept the energy up in midfield with great passing and hustle all game long. The girls take the field again tonight at home vs. Stockbridge -- way to go, Vikings!
On the boys side, the modified team traveled to Cincinnatus on Friday. Although they fell 1-3, the group worked hard on defense and Fenner scored the lone goal on a penalty kick. Last night, the boys faced them again and showed great improvement, battling to a 0–0 tie! Awesome effort and teamwork, Vikings!
The girls modified soccer team earned their first win of the season last night with a 2-1 victory over McGraw!
Both goals were scored by Autumn, with Saria making some impressive saves in goal to keep things close. Callie helped anchor a strong defensive effort, while Ellie and Kassidy kept the energy up in midfield with great passing and hustle all game long. The girls take the field again tonight at home vs. Stockbridge -- way to go, Vikings!
On the boys side, the modified team traveled to Cincinnatus on Friday. Although they fell 1-3, the group worked hard on defense and Fenner scored the lone goal on a penalty kick. Last night, the boys faced them again and showed great improvement, battling to a 0–0 tie! Awesome effort and teamwork, Vikings!
|| Cooking in 5A and 5B!
Our 5A and 5B students had a delicious hands-on experience in class as they made fresh roasted salsa and quesadillas. Not only did they practice teamwork in the kitchen, but they also got to enjoy the tasty results of their hard work!
|| First Grade Book Delivery!
Our first graders received their very first books from their book sponsors this week -- and they were so excited! Thanks to the generosity of donors supporting our Scholastic book campaign, each student will receive a free book each month this year. This is such a wonderful way to foster a love of literacy and encourage lifelong reading.
This month’s book is The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk. Students enjoyed reading along together in class, learning fun ocean facts, and laughing at the ocean jokes included in the story.
Later this month, first grade will also receive their October book with a fun Halloween theme!
If you’d like to help keep this program going strong, there’s still time to support the Scholastic Book Campaign: https://rebrand.ly/6rxwxmb
Thank you to everyone who ha
Our first graders received their very first books from their book sponsors this week -- and they were so excited! Thanks to the generosity of donors supporting our Scholastic book campaign, each student will receive a free book each month this year. This is such a wonderful way to foster a love of literacy and encourage lifelong reading.
This month’s book is The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk. Students enjoyed reading along together in class, learning fun ocean facts, and laughing at the ocean jokes included in the story.
Later this month, first grade will also receive their October book with a fun Halloween theme!
If you’d like to help keep this program going strong, there’s still time to support the Scholastic Book Campaign: https://rebrand.ly/6rxwxmb
Thank you to everyone who ha
|| 8th Grade Wreath & Poinsettia Fundraiser!
Support the OV Class of 2030 and add a touch of holiday cheer to your home! The 8th grade class is holding their annual wreath and poinsettia fundraiser October 9th-23rd.
Prices:
• Poinsettias - $18
• 12” Wreath - $27
• 16” Wreath - $35
Checks can be made payable to the Class of 2030.
Please have all orders submitted by October 27th to Catalina Charles.
Thank you for supporting our students -- your contribution helps the Class of 2030 with their future class activities and events!
Support the OV Class of 2030 and add a touch of holiday cheer to your home! The 8th grade class is holding their annual wreath and poinsettia fundraiser October 9th-23rd.
Prices:
• Poinsettias - $18
• 12” Wreath - $27
• 16” Wreath - $35
Checks can be made payable to the Class of 2030.
Please have all orders submitted by October 27th to Catalina Charles.
Thank you for supporting our students -- your contribution helps the Class of 2030 with their future class activities and events!
|| Learning Colors in Spanish!
Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a great time practicing their Spanish skills. From a color-by-number activity to a lively game of Go Fish, students learned their colors while having fun together.
Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a great time practicing their Spanish skills. From a color-by-number activity to a lively game of Go Fish, students learned their colors while having fun together.
🌟 Liberty Partnership Program Highlights
This year, our Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) has offered our students so many meaningful opportunities!
• Students and families joined a school supply giveaway and dinner at SUNY Morrisville, catered by Magros.
• High school students explored SUNY Delhi, Cortland, Cobleskill, and the Job Corps campus in Oneonta.
• Middle school students took part in two trips to the Wilderness Adventure Park in Greene, where they participated in team-building activities, climbed the ropes course, and tackled the climbing wall. (Learn more about the park here: https://chowc.org/our-services/wilderness-adventure/)
These experiences not only build skills but also create memories that strengthen our Viking community.
A special thank you to Ms. Gorton for her leadership and dedication to our OV students!
This year, our Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) has offered our students so many meaningful opportunities!
• Students and families joined a school supply giveaway and dinner at SUNY Morrisville, catered by Magros.
• High school students explored SUNY Delhi, Cortland, Cobleskill, and the Job Corps campus in Oneonta.
• Middle school students took part in two trips to the Wilderness Adventure Park in Greene, where they participated in team-building activities, climbed the ropes course, and tackled the climbing wall. (Learn more about the park here: https://chowc.org/our-services/wilderness-adventure/)
These experiences not only build skills but also create memories that strengthen our Viking community.
A special thank you to Ms. Gorton for her leadership and dedication to our OV students!
|| Morning Program Practice at OV!
This morning our students practiced running the entire Morning Program all on their own -- and they did an amazing job!
Here’s what we did:
• Said the Pledge of Allegiance
• Sang a patriotic song and a song about respect
• Learned about today’s weather and lunch menu
• Enjoyed jokes from our 3rd graders
• Shared fun facts
• Celebrated Liam’s birthday
• Heard reminders about OV’s Got Talent (practice and audition with Ms. Eaton!)
• Learned more about Spirit Week next week!
And don’t forget -- the first Morning Program for families will be on Friday, October 17th at our new time:
• 8:20-8:45 am
• Parents may begin signing in at the office at 8:15 am
We can’t wait to see you there!
This morning our students practiced running the entire Morning Program all on their own -- and they did an amazing job!
Here’s what we did:
• Said the Pledge of Allegiance
• Sang a patriotic song and a song about respect
• Learned about today’s weather and lunch menu
• Enjoyed jokes from our 3rd graders
• Shared fun facts
• Celebrated Liam’s birthday
• Heard reminders about OV’s Got Talent (practice and audition with Ms. Eaton!)
• Learned more about Spirit Week next week!
And don’t forget -- the first Morning Program for families will be on Friday, October 17th at our new time:
• 8:20-8:45 am
• Parents may begin signing in at the office at 8:15 am
We can’t wait to see you there!
|| OV Homecoming Parade
Join us for our Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
The parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. from the South Otselic Fish Hatchery, with lineup beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Sports teams, clubs, and classes will be walking together to show their Viking spirit. For safety, children in Pre-K through 1st grade are asked to have an adult walk with them in the parade.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Viking Pride with the whole community -- see you there!
Join us for our Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
The parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. from the South Otselic Fish Hatchery, with lineup beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Sports teams, clubs, and classes will be walking together to show their Viking spirit. For safety, children in Pre-K through 1st grade are asked to have an adult walk with them in the parade.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Viking Pride with the whole community -- see you there!
