BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! All students and families are invited to join us on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 from 3:00-6:00 pm for an open house that will get you ready for the first day of school on Thursday, September 5. You can meet your teachers and Mr. Collier (our new Superintendent), get access to Seesaw and Schoology, complete opening day paperwork, pick up your schedule, and pick up your device/locker number/lock. EXTRA: Two food trucks will have dinner items for sale (optional). See you there1
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Otselic Valley Back to School Night, students and parents gather on the lawn in front of the school building, and visitors stop at a table in the gym to learn more about school activities
AUGUST REGENTS REMINDER Regents exams are Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20. Students should check with their summer school teachers about dates and times of exams.
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS School supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year are available here: https://bit.ly/3yB2MpQ. Many thanks to community donors for refreshing our school supply closet. Thanks to their gifts, we will be able to help students with supplied needed later in the school year.
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
School supplies, a clock, a flag banner, school supply lists 2024-2025, www.ovcs.org
UPDATE TO THE 2024 FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION PROCESS Parents/Guardians, please do not fill out the paper forms for athletic participation that you received in the mail. If your child wants to participate in the Fall sports season, you will need to register them ONLINE through Family ID. You can use the link below, or visit the Athletics page on our school website for the link. https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/fall-athletics-2024-2033 PLEASE NOTE: Online registration must be completed by the first day of practice (August 26 for Varsity, and September 5 for Modified). We apologize for any inconvenience. #GoVikings ! #VikingPride #VikingSoccer
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
soccer ball on grass athletic field in front of a goal as sun sets
Vikings ages 12-18, you're invited! The Chenango Health Network is hosting a FREE movie and pool party for teens at the Kurt Beyer Pool in Norwich (91 Cortland St., Norwich). DATE: August 20 TIME: Starts at 6:30 pm, movie at 8 pm AVAILABLE: Games, snacks, raffles, on-duty lifeguards SIGN UP: Use the QR code to open a form; preregistration is preferred but not required QUESTIONS? Contact Jessica Colley: jessicac@chenangohealth.org; 607-386-9331 [This isn't an official school district event but it will be of interest to our students.]
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
swimming pool and Pirates of the Caribbean movie poster announcing a substance-free, free pool and movie party
#ThrowbackThursday to the Intramurals club appearing in "Reminiscing," the 1969 Georgetown yearbook.
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
High school girls who were athletes in an Intramurals club pose for a group photo in 1969
AUGUST BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS August 15 > --7: 00 pm: Public hearing (Code of Conduct and District Safety Plan) --7:15 pm: Regular meeting Both meetings are in the mirrored cafeteria. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: .10/page.
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
#ThrowbackThursday to the Class of 1950 from the Georgetonian. (See names in the comment.)
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
High school photos of seniors from a rural school in 1950
SUMMER ADVENTURE AWAITS! Remember, the FREE summer enrichment program for pre-registered students starts THIS MONDAY (August 5), from 8 am - noon. Breakfast and lunch will be served. (No program on Fridays.) NEW END DATE: The last day will be Wednesday, August 21 because offices will be closed on August 22 for custodial work. We can't wait to see you, Vikings!
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Summer Adventure awaits! Elementary aged children work on projects, cook, and pose with a handmade cardboard robot
REMINDER: There is NO smoking and NO use of any tobacco products anywhere on Otselic Valley Central School District grounds, even during the summer. Otselic Valley is a tobacco-free zone all year long. Thank you for understanding.
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
NO SMOKING, a lit cigarette is crossed out in red
#ThrowbackThursday to the Student Council appearing in the 1973 yearbook
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
High school students in 1973 sit and stand around a table with their yearbook advisor and pose for a group photo
At the July 18, 2024 Board of Education business meeting, Mr. Brian Collier was sworn in as Superintendent of Schools for the Otselic Valley Central School District. He will begin work at the district on August 19, 2024. Congratulations, Mr. Collier, and welcome!
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Mr. Brian Collier is sworn in as the new Superintendent of Schools by District Clerk Gail Burpee at a school board meeting as others look on
REMINDER for Thursday, July 18: A Board of Education business meeting will be held at 7 pm in the mirrored cafeteria. [Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 25 cents per page.]
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
#ThrowbackThursday to "The People Who Make It Happen" as they're described in the 1980 yearbook. Thank you, then and now!
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Teacher aides, bus drivers standing in front of a bus, students eating lunch in a cafeteria, a young man vacuuming a classroom, all from the 1980 yearbook
Cafeteria ladies, bus drivers, and custodians from the 1980 yearbook
There will be a Board of Education business meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 7:00 pm in the mirrored cafeteria. [Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 25 cents per page.]
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
O.V.C.S. Board of Education Upcoming Meeting: July 18, 2024, Business Meeting, 7 pm, mirrored cafeteria, copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing of ten cents per page
IMPORTANT: No buses are running today (Tuesday, July 16). There will be NO Summer Rec, Summer School, Liberty Partnership, or Drivers Ed today due to storm damage in the area. Stay safe everybody.
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
#ThrowbackThursday to the Kindergarten class from the 1957 Centralian
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
4 rows of Kindergartners pose with their teacher for a school photo in 1957
JOB OPENING: Grounds Keeper/Building Maintenance DESCRIPTION: The work involves building maintenance and grounds keeping duties, and performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks involving the upkeep of outdoor athletic fields, campus grounds, school buildings, and more. QUALIFICATIONS: Good knowledge of grounds maintenance activities, safe operation of hand and power grounds maintenance tools, ability to perform routine maintenance tasks, ability to follow oral and written directions, ability to work as a team, willingness to work under inclement weather conditions, mechanical aptitude, NYS drivers license, high school diploma/GED. APPLY TO: Superintendent, Otselic Valley Central School, PO Box 161, South Otselic, NY 13155; 315-653-7218. DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 9, 2024 START DATE: September 3, 2024 LEARN MORE: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Otselic Valley Employment opportunity: Grounds Keeper & Building Maintenance (12 month position); the outdoor playground with the sun coming up, the lawn and front of the school building, a side view of the building that shows the ramp to the library
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM OV is again participating in the federal summer meals program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture. FREE breakfasts and lunches are available Mondays through Thursdays from July 8 through August 22 (breakfast is served 7:30 am - 8:30 am; lunch is served 11:30 am - 12:30 pm). This is open to ANY child or youth aged 18 or younger. Eligible kids don't have to be a resident of this district to eat at our school site; you just have to be 18 or younger. Come on down!
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
July and August 2024 lunch calendar (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)
July and August 2024 breakfast calendar
The people have spoken! The following students have been elected by the student body to act as the Student Government Executive Team for 2024-2025: President, Skyler Graham Vice President, Josie Guernsey Secretary, Caylene Russell Co-Treasurers, Isabella Neal and Fenner Kershaw Congratulations, everyone! [Photo credit: Mrs. Osowski]
almost 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
5 high school students smile in a school hallway after being elected to student government