|| ThrowbackThursday
From the 1953 Centralian Yearbook: the first and second grade classes at South Otselic Central School.
These portraits capture a moment in time -- reminding us of the many classes, friendships, and memories that have built our school community!
From the 1953 Centralian Yearbook: the first and second grade classes at South Otselic Central School.
These portraits capture a moment in time -- reminding us of the many classes, friendships, and memories that have built our school community!
|| Girls' Varsity Soccer Practice: Aug. 18th - 23rd
Our Vikings are hitting the field next week!
Mon–Wed: 5:30 - 8:00pm
Thu–Fri: 9:00 - 11:00am
Sat: To be determined
Questions? Please email Coach Klein at jklein@ovcs.org
Our Vikings are hitting the field next week!
Mon–Wed: 5:30 - 8:00pm
Thu–Fri: 9:00 - 11:00am
Sat: To be determined
Questions? Please email Coach Klein at jklein@ovcs.org
|| Community Event: “Liberty Has a Country” Reading Series
The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association has joined forces with Chenango County Historical Society and Museum, The Chenango County Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association, and C.S. Miller Books to offer this series: "Liberty Has a Country" -- An Embracive View of the American Revolutionary War. This is a free series of presentations, book discussions, and a historic field trips.
Featured Books:
• Forgotten Allies: The Oneida Indians and the American Revolution
• Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier by Joseph Plumb Martin
• The Frozen River
Session 1
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 • 7:00-9:00pm
United Methodist Church, 102 Clarence Church St., South Otselic, NY
Keynote: William (Larry) Kidder - Defending Fort Stanwix: A Multicultural Frontier Story of the American Revolution
Reserved book sets will be handed out (first come, first served if extras remain)
Session 2
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 • 9:30am
Meet at Shako:wi Cultural Center, Oneida, NY
Guided tour of historic sites in the Upper Mohawk Valley
Session 3
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm
Loomis Barn, Chenango County History Museum, Norwich, NY
Discussion with members of the Oneida Indian Nation
For more info or to reserve books: Email foorpessin@gmail.com or visit ovfish.org.
The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association has joined forces with Chenango County Historical Society and Museum, The Chenango County Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association, and C.S. Miller Books to offer this series: "Liberty Has a Country" -- An Embracive View of the American Revolutionary War. This is a free series of presentations, book discussions, and a historic field trips.
Featured Books:
• Forgotten Allies: The Oneida Indians and the American Revolution
• Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier by Joseph Plumb Martin
• The Frozen River
Session 1
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 • 7:00-9:00pm
United Methodist Church, 102 Clarence Church St., South Otselic, NY
Keynote: William (Larry) Kidder - Defending Fort Stanwix: A Multicultural Frontier Story of the American Revolution
Reserved book sets will be handed out (first come, first served if extras remain)
Session 2
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 • 9:30am
Meet at Shako:wi Cultural Center, Oneida, NY
Guided tour of historic sites in the Upper Mohawk Valley
Session 3
Saturday, October 11th, 2025 • 10:00am - 12:00pm
Loomis Barn, Chenango County History Museum, Norwich, NY
Discussion with members of the Oneida Indian Nation
For more info or to reserve books: Email foorpessin@gmail.com or visit ovfish.org.
|| Thank You for Supporting Our Students!
A heartfelt thank you to The Mustard Seed and The South Otselic Methodist Church's Sunshine Shop for their generous donations of school supplies!
Your kindness helps ensure that every Otselic Valley student has what they need to start the year strong.
Thanks to these generous donations, no student will go without the supplies they need. If your child needs an item, we will make sure they receive it.
A heartfelt thank you to The Mustard Seed and The South Otselic Methodist Church's Sunshine Shop for their generous donations of school supplies!
Your kindness helps ensure that every Otselic Valley student has what they need to start the year strong.
Thanks to these generous donations, no student will go without the supplies they need. If your child needs an item, we will make sure they receive it.
|| Opportunity for Military-Connected Individuals!
We’ve been asked to help share this exciting FREE training program for veterans, active military, and their dependents. More information about this program can be found here: https://www.cneu.psu.edu/military-ed/
Microelectronics & Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP)
• Tompkins Cortland Community College & Cornell’s Nanoscale Facility
• August 25th - November 21st, 2025
• Live-streamed lectures + hands-on lab work
• Earn multiple industry-recognized certificates
• Open to all experience levels -- academic support included!
• Must have transportation to Cornell for labs. No residency requirement.
This 12-week intensive training program prepares participants for careers in the growing semiconductor and microelectronics industry. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-demand skills with support from Penn State, Cornell, and TC3.
|| Apply by July 25th here: https://bit.ly/MNCPapply
Questions? Visit www.tompkinscortland.edu/biz
Please share with your networks, this could be a life-changing opportunity for someone in your community!
We’ve been asked to help share this exciting FREE training program for veterans, active military, and their dependents. More information about this program can be found here: https://www.cneu.psu.edu/military-ed/
Microelectronics & Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP)
• Tompkins Cortland Community College & Cornell’s Nanoscale Facility
• August 25th - November 21st, 2025
• Live-streamed lectures + hands-on lab work
• Earn multiple industry-recognized certificates
• Open to all experience levels -- academic support included!
• Must have transportation to Cornell for labs. No residency requirement.
This 12-week intensive training program prepares participants for careers in the growing semiconductor and microelectronics industry. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-demand skills with support from Penn State, Cornell, and TC3.
|| Apply by July 25th here: https://bit.ly/MNCPapply
Questions? Visit www.tompkinscortland.edu/biz
Please share with your networks, this could be a life-changing opportunity for someone in your community!
|| Help Us Get Our Students to School Safely – Apply as a Bus Aide Today!
We’re urgently looking for a Bus Aide to join our transportation team -- 25+ hours a week with paid training and great benefits!
This is an important role that helps our students get to and from school safely each day, and we need YOU to make it happen!
We’re also hiring a Full-Time School Bus Driver -- no CDL? No problem! We’ll help you train and get certified.
Why join OV Transportation?
• Steady, reliable hours
• Paid training & benefits
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team
• Make a difference in the lives of local students
|| Apply Now
Brian Collier, Superintendent
Otselic Valley Central School
PO Box 161, South Otselic, NY 13155
See job details: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
We’re urgently looking for a Bus Aide to join our transportation team -- 25+ hours a week with paid training and great benefits!
This is an important role that helps our students get to and from school safely each day, and we need YOU to make it happen!
We’re also hiring a Full-Time School Bus Driver -- no CDL? No problem! We’ll help you train and get certified.
Why join OV Transportation?
• Steady, reliable hours
• Paid training & benefits
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team
• Make a difference in the lives of local students
|| Apply Now
Brian Collier, Superintendent
Otselic Valley Central School
PO Box 161, South Otselic, NY 13155
See job details: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
|| Community Resource for Otselic Valley Families
The Southeast Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center is offering a free virtual workshop to support families as their children transition from preschool to kindergarten.
CPSE to CSE for Parents
• Date: August 19th, 2025
• Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
• Location: Online – you’ll receive a link after registering
This helpful session will walk families through the transition from CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) to CSE (Committee on Special Education), including:
• What to expect during the transition
• The differences in services between CPSE and CSE
• How to be an active part of your child’s educational team
• Understanding the purpose of an IEP
This is a great opportunity to build confidence and knowledge before your child enters kindergarten!
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/.../dcf67a9a-24e5...
The Southeast Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center is offering a free virtual workshop to support families as their children transition from preschool to kindergarten.
CPSE to CSE for Parents
• Date: August 19th, 2025
• Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
• Location: Online – you’ll receive a link after registering
This helpful session will walk families through the transition from CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) to CSE (Committee on Special Education), including:
• What to expect during the transition
• The differences in services between CPSE and CSE
• How to be an active part of your child’s educational team
• Understanding the purpose of an IEP
This is a great opportunity to build confidence and knowledge before your child enters kindergarten!
Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/.../dcf67a9a-24e5...
|| Attention College-Bound Incoming Seniors at OV!
The Gates Scholarship is now accepting applications.
This highly selective scholarship is open to outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. If you're a strong student with big goals and a commitment to leadership, this is your chance to receive support for college!
• Covers the full cost of college not already covered by other aid
• Designed to help exceptional student leaders reach their full potential
• Application deadline: September 15th, 2025
Apply now at: www.thegatesscholarship.org
The Gates Scholarship is now accepting applications.
This highly selective scholarship is open to outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. If you're a strong student with big goals and a commitment to leadership, this is your chance to receive support for college!
• Covers the full cost of college not already covered by other aid
• Designed to help exceptional student leaders reach their full potential
• Application deadline: September 15th, 2025
Apply now at: www.thegatesscholarship.org
|| Community Event for Teens!
Looking for a fun (and free!) summer night out? The PULSE Coalition of Chenango County is hosting a float-in movie night at Kurt Beyer Pool in Norwich on Tuesday, August 5th, and teens ages 12 to 18 are invited!
• Starts at 6:30 pm
• Movie begins at 8:00 pm
• Snacks, games and raffles, too!
at the Kurt Beyer Pool, 95 Cortland St, Norwich, NY
This event is a 'substance-free' summer activity to help show teens that there are always fun options in our community that don't involve drugs.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use link to sign up: https://rb.gy/0xej5o
Let’s help spread the word and give our local teens a positive way to connect this summer!
Looking for a fun (and free!) summer night out? The PULSE Coalition of Chenango County is hosting a float-in movie night at Kurt Beyer Pool in Norwich on Tuesday, August 5th, and teens ages 12 to 18 are invited!
• Starts at 6:30 pm
• Movie begins at 8:00 pm
• Snacks, games and raffles, too!
at the Kurt Beyer Pool, 95 Cortland St, Norwich, NY
This event is a 'substance-free' summer activity to help show teens that there are always fun options in our community that don't involve drugs.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use link to sign up: https://rb.gy/0xej5o
Let’s help spread the word and give our local teens a positive way to connect this summer!
|| Join Our Transportation Team at Otselic Valley!
We’re hiring a Full-Time School Bus Driver and a Part-Time Bus Aide -- and we’d love to have you on board!
No CDL? No problem! We’ll help you train and get certified!
Enjoy great benefits, paid training, and the chance to be part of a close-knit team that helps students get to school safely every day.
Why join us?
• Stable, rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful connection to the school community
Apply now: Brian Collier, Superintendent
Otselic Valley Central School
PO Box 161, South Otselic, NY 13155
See Job Details: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
We’re hiring a Full-Time School Bus Driver and a Part-Time Bus Aide -- and we’d love to have you on board!
No CDL? No problem! We’ll help you train and get certified!
Enjoy great benefits, paid training, and the chance to be part of a close-knit team that helps students get to school safely every day.
Why join us?
• Stable, rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful connection to the school community
Apply now: Brian Collier, Superintendent
Otselic Valley Central School
PO Box 161, South Otselic, NY 13155
See Job Details: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
|| Throwback Thursday
Take a step back to 1959 with this heartwarming photo from the Georgetown Central School Yearbook titled "Reminiscing."
Pictured here are our Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade classes, along with their teachers, capturing a moment from early school days in the OV community.
A great glimpse into our school’s history!
Take a step back to 1959 with this heartwarming photo from the Georgetown Central School Yearbook titled "Reminiscing."
Pictured here are our Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade classes, along with their teachers, capturing a moment from early school days in the OV community.
A great glimpse into our school’s history!
Fall Sports Sign-Ups Are Open!
Calling all OV athletes -- it’s time to register for Fall sports on FamilyID!
• Boys Varsity Soccer – Deadline: August 1
• Girls Varsity Soccer – Deadline: August 11
• Modified Soccer (Boys and Girls) – Deadline: First day of school
• Cross Country (with DeRuyter)
• Football (with Sherburne-Earlville)
Let’s go Vikings! Don’t miss out on the upcoming season!
|| Sign up now at: https://short-link.me/18PYr
Calling all OV athletes -- it’s time to register for Fall sports on FamilyID!
• Boys Varsity Soccer – Deadline: August 1
• Girls Varsity Soccer – Deadline: August 11
• Modified Soccer (Boys and Girls) – Deadline: First day of school
• Cross Country (with DeRuyter)
• Football (with Sherburne-Earlville)
Let’s go Vikings! Don’t miss out on the upcoming season!
|| Sign up now at: https://short-link.me/18PYr
|| ThrowbackThursday at OV!
We’re throwing it back to the Class of 2010, pictured here during their senior year, alongside a snapshot from way back in 1997 when they were just starting their school journey!
This spread comes from the 2010 Otselic Valley yearbook, New Horizons, with the fitting caption: “Class of 2010... Grabbing our attention since 1997.”
From the playground to graduation, it’s moments like these that remind us just how quickly the years fly by.
We’re throwing it back to the Class of 2010, pictured here during their senior year, alongside a snapshot from way back in 1997 when they were just starting their school journey!
This spread comes from the 2010 Otselic Valley yearbook, New Horizons, with the fitting caption: “Class of 2010... Grabbing our attention since 1997.”
From the playground to graduation, it’s moments like these that remind us just how quickly the years fly by.
|| Community Event for Teens!
Looking for a fun (and free!) summer night out? The PULSE Coalition of Chenango County is hosting a float-in movie night at Kurt Beyer Pool in Norwich on Tuesday, August 5th, and teens ages 12 to 18 are invited!
• Starts at 6:30 pm
• Movie begins at 8:00 pm
• Snacks, games and raffles, too!
at the Kurt Beyer Pool, 95 Cortland St, Norwich, NY
This event is a 'substance-free' summer activity to help show teens that there are always fun options in our community that don't involve drugs.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use link to sign up: https://rb.gy/0xej5o
Let’s help spread the word and give our local teens a positive way to connect this summer!
Looking for a fun (and free!) summer night out? The PULSE Coalition of Chenango County is hosting a float-in movie night at Kurt Beyer Pool in Norwich on Tuesday, August 5th, and teens ages 12 to 18 are invited!
• Starts at 6:30 pm
• Movie begins at 8:00 pm
• Snacks, games and raffles, too!
at the Kurt Beyer Pool, 95 Cortland St, Norwich, NY
This event is a 'substance-free' summer activity to help show teens that there are always fun options in our community that don't involve drugs.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.
Scan the QR code on the flyer or use link to sign up: https://rb.gy/0xej5o
Let’s help spread the word and give our local teens a positive way to connect this summer!
|| Opportunity for Military-Connected Individuals!
We’ve been asked to help share this exciting FREE training program for veterans, active military, and their dependents.
Microelectronics & Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP)
• Tompkins Cortland Community College & Cornell’s Nanoscale Facility
• August 25 - November 21, 2025
• Live-streamed lectures + hands-on lab work
• Earn multiple industry-recognized certificates
• Open to all experience levels – academic support included!
• Must have transportation to Cornell for labs. No residency requirement.
This 12-week intensive training program prepares participants for careers in the growing semiconductor and microelectronics industry. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-demand skills with support from Penn State, Cornell, and TC3.
|| Apply by July 25 here: https://bit.ly/MNCPapply
Questions? Visit www.tompkinscortland.edu/biz
Please share with your networks, this could be a life-changing opportunity for someone in your community!
We’ve been asked to help share this exciting FREE training program for veterans, active military, and their dependents.
Microelectronics & Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program (MNCP)
• Tompkins Cortland Community College & Cornell’s Nanoscale Facility
• August 25 - November 21, 2025
• Live-streamed lectures + hands-on lab work
• Earn multiple industry-recognized certificates
• Open to all experience levels – academic support included!
• Must have transportation to Cornell for labs. No residency requirement.
This 12-week intensive training program prepares participants for careers in the growing semiconductor and microelectronics industry. It’s a great opportunity to gain in-demand skills with support from Penn State, Cornell, and TC3.
|| Apply by July 25 here: https://bit.ly/MNCPapply
Questions? Visit www.tompkinscortland.edu/biz
Please share with your networks, this could be a life-changing opportunity for someone in your community!
|| Summer Fun Continues at the Otselic Valley Public Library!
Looking for activities this summer? The Otselic Valley Public Library has an amazing lineup of events for all ages!
• Crafts
• Story time
• Chair Yoga
• Movie day
• No-bake workshop
• Special guests like Dan the Snakeman
... and so much more!
Check out the July and August calendars to see what’s happening each week.
Thank you to the library team for offering these engaging community events!
Looking for activities this summer? The Otselic Valley Public Library has an amazing lineup of events for all ages!
• Crafts
• Story time
• Chair Yoga
• Movie day
• No-bake workshop
• Special guests like Dan the Snakeman
... and so much more!
Check out the July and August calendars to see what’s happening each week.
Thank you to the library team for offering these engaging community events!
ThrowbackThursday: 1973 Hoops Edition!
We're turning the pages back to the 1973 OV Reflections yearbook to spotlight our Junior Varsity and Varsity basketball teams.
From the classic uniforms to the unfading Viking pride, these photos are a powerful reminder of the tradition and spirit that have always defined OV athletics.
We're turning the pages back to the 1973 OV Reflections yearbook to spotlight our Junior Varsity and Varsity basketball teams.
From the classic uniforms to the unfading Viking pride, these photos are a powerful reminder of the tradition and spirit that have always defined OV athletics.
|| Summer Learning, LPP Style!
Students in our Liberty Partnerships Program have been busy this summer learning through hands-on experiences, teamwork, and outdoor exploration!
From 4-H science experiments with acids and bases...
...to making dog collars for shelter animals
...to building fires and shelters at the Rogers Environmental Education Center
...and even churning their own butter!
Our students are building problem-solving skills, strengthening friendships, and having fun while doing it.
Big thanks to all our staff and partners who make these moments possible!
Students in our Liberty Partnerships Program have been busy this summer learning through hands-on experiences, teamwork, and outdoor exploration!
From 4-H science experiments with acids and bases...
...to making dog collars for shelter animals
...to building fires and shelters at the Rogers Environmental Education Center
...and even churning their own butter!
Our students are building problem-solving skills, strengthening friendships, and having fun while doing it.
Big thanks to all our staff and partners who make these moments possible!
|| Throwback Thursday: The Gang's All Here!
We’re taking it back to 1986 with this two-page senior spread from the Otselic Valley yearbook, featuring classic “Class Mosts” like Most Athletic, Best Dressed, and more!
Titled “The Gang’s All Here,” this snapshot of OV’s past is full of personality and Viking pride. We’re also loving the adorable cover art from that year!
Just one of many reasons why the OV yearbooks are such a treasured part of our history.
We’re taking it back to 1986 with this two-page senior spread from the Otselic Valley yearbook, featuring classic “Class Mosts” like Most Athletic, Best Dressed, and more!
Titled “The Gang’s All Here,” this snapshot of OV’s past is full of personality and Viking pride. We’re also loving the adorable cover art from that year!
Just one of many reasons why the OV yearbooks are such a treasured part of our history.
|| Winter Coaching Opportunities at OV!
Otselic Valley is now accepting applications for Winter 2025–2026 athletic positions (each season will have its own vacancy notice and appointments made in the months prior to the start of the season).
Available positions include:
• Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball
• Boys & Girls Modified Basketball
• Indoor Scoreboard Operator
• Shot Clock Operator
• Varsity Bookkeeper (Home Games)
Applicants must have appropriate coaching certification or be enrolled in certification courses.
• Apply by July 31, 2025
• Send materials to:
Mr. Brian Collier, Superintendent
Otselic Valley Central School
P.O. Box 161, South Otselic, NY 13155
Check out all current job openings at OV: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
Otselic Valley is now accepting applications for Winter 2025–2026 athletic positions (each season will have its own vacancy notice and appointments made in the months prior to the start of the season).
Available positions include:
• Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball
• Boys & Girls Modified Basketball
• Indoor Scoreboard Operator
• Shot Clock Operator
• Varsity Bookkeeper (Home Games)
Applicants must have appropriate coaching certification or be enrolled in certification courses.
• Apply by July 31, 2025
• Send materials to:
Mr. Brian Collier, Superintendent
Otselic Valley Central School
P.O. Box 161, South Otselic, NY 13155
Check out all current job openings at OV: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
