BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST RETURNS> Our epic open house for families and students in ALL grades returns on TUES, SEPT. 5, 4-7 PM. What's happening? Everything! -Complete opening day paperwork -Pick up your device, lock, and locker # -Get Schoology access to your student's online work -Get your schedule and meet counselors -Meet your teachers and our new principal, Mrs. Barber-Breese -Scavenger Hunt! -Visit the new Public Library to get library cards and free raffle tickets just by entering -Visit the food trucks for dinner (optional) -More!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Students and families gather on th green line in front of a school building; families visit tables in the gym to find things, teachers in tie-dye shirts smile outside as they greet people. Otselic Valley Back to School Blast! Open house for Students/Families. Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 4-7 pm
Due to tonight's Soccer Information Night, Lady Vikings' Summer Soccer Fun Nights will continue this week on Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 18 only, from 5-7 pm at school. See you there!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Lady Vikings Summer Soccer Fun Nights for any OV girls going into 7th-12th grade, this Wed., Aug. 16 and Fri., Aug. 18 , 5-7 pm at the school (showing three soccer balls)
PRE-K FAMILIES: Please call 315-653-7218 to make an appointment for screening, happening between 8-11 am on 8/28. Meet Mrs. Guyer and support staff, check out the classroom, pick up a welcome packet, and begin your student's beginning-of-the year assessment. See you soon!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Bright colored doodling on black background. PreK Screening August 28 from 8 am - 11 am. Come and meet Mrs. Guyer and support staff, check out the classroom and ask any lingering questions you might have. Your child will be given our beginning of the year assessment. You will also be able to pick up your welcome packet. Please call to set up your appointment 315-653-7218.
THANK YOU to everyone at The Mustard Seed in Georgetown for generously donating school supplies! These contributions go a long way in supporting students' resource needs during the school year. We appreciate this.
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Boxes full of brightly colored folders
Boxes of dividers in a shelf full of school supplies
Boxes of crayons and bags of brightly colored pencil erasers
Boxes of blue, green, and black 3-hole binders on a school shelf full of school supplies, with a plant in the background
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: Grades 6-12 The updated school supply list for classes available to Middle and High School students in 2023-2024 is available now. If you don't see a class listed, no additional materials are needed. Remember your 2 GB jump drive!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A grid list of school supplies for grades 6-12, updated 8/8/23
The second page of a grid list of school supplies for students in grades 6-12
AUGUST BOE MEETING >> The Thursday, Aug. 17 Board of Education meeting at 7:00 pm in the mirrored cafeteria will include a Public Hearing for the 2023-2024 Code of Conduct and the 2023-2024 Safety Plan.
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
O.V.C.S. Board of Education Upcoming meetings: Thursday, August 17, 2023, Public Hearing 2023-2024 Code of Conduct and 2023-2024 Safety Plan, 7:00 pm. Regular meeting, 7:10 pm , mirrored cafeteria. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing of ten cents per page.
Congrats to Ms. Alison Parrott, a former Agriculture teacher at OV, who was one of the 2023 National Association of Agricultural Educators National Award & Scholarship recipients. Although Ms. Parrott moved to a workplace closer to her home, our excellent Ag Education program continues under Mrs. Lehmann. Thank you both for all you've done for our students!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
2023 Teachers Turn the Key Professional Development Scholarship in Regions I-VI from the National Association of Agricultural Educators
SUMMER STEAM CAMP TAKES FLIGHT >> "We read _Diary of a Spider_ and the challenge was to create a parachute so spider could fly," Mrs. Davis told us. It worked!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Young students carefully stand on a stone bench in front of a school in summer and launch little parachutes they made
LADY VIKINGS, GET READY FOR THE SOCCER SEASON! Any girls going into 7th-12th grade are invited to summer soccer days THIS WEEK (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, August 7, 9, and 11, from 5-7 pm at the school. See you there!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
3 soccer balls. Lady Vikings Summer Soccer Days for any OV girls going into 7th-12th grade. Mon/Wed/Friday, 5-7 pm at school, August 7, 9, and 11
MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION >> FOR: Students and parents of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders DATE: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 TIME: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LOCATION: Meet in the MPR at 6:30 pm WHAT TO EXPECT: There will be a presentation in the MPR about information and expectations, followed by handing out locks so students can put their things away and be ready for school. Teachers will also be in their rooms so parents and students are welcome to talk to them individually. #GoVikings !
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
X's and O's scattered on dark blue background, plus the Otselic Valley sunburst logo. Otselic Valley Central School, Middle School Orientation, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, start in the MPR for presentation, Locks will be handed out, students can put their things away in their lockers, visit classrooms and talk to teachers, for parents & students 6th-8th grade, www.ovcs.org.
#FallbackFriday to the Kindergarten class from the 1957 Centralian
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
4 rows of Kindergarten students in 1957 pose for a school photo; some aren't smiling but their teacher is beaming
#ThrowbackThursday to the Ski Club from the 1984 yearbook
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
6 rows of high school students from 1982 sit on wooden school bleachers and smile for a school picture of the Ski Club members
SCHOOL SUPPLY INFO TO COME >> We've heard that some area stores are posting school supply lists but we can confirm that the 2023-2024 supply lists are NOT yet posted AND we have very generous donations to tell you about. Stay tuned for more details next week!
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A stack of brightly covered back to school supplies: crayons, books, pencils, scissors, paper clips
The Summer STEAM Camp at Otselic Valley begins MONDAY, JULY 31, and the last day is Thursday, Aug. 17. It runs Monday-Thursday from 8 am to noon. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. Transportation is provided at the following pick-up/drop-off locations: Morning pick up -- 6:40 am at the Georgetown School 7:20 am at the North Pitcher Post Office Afternoon drop-off -- 12:20 pm at the North Pitcher Post Office 12:30-12:45 pm at the Georgetown School
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Bright colored swirls and shapes in the background. Otselic Valley Central School Summer STEAM Camp, Monday-Thursday, 8 am - noon, July 21-Aug. 17, 2023. Free breakfast and lunch!
PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING >> The Otselic Valley Public Board of Trustees meeting will be held August 2 at 9 am in the library.
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
#FallbackFriday to the Kindergarten classes in the 1981 yearbook
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
4 rows of kindergarten students all dressed up for school pictures smile in a classroom
3 rows of kindergartners smile, mostly, for school pictures with autumn classroom decorations in the background
It's time to sign up your students in Kindergarten through grade 5 for the Summer STEAM Camp if you haven't already. Just call the main office to get started: 315-653-7218. Sign up deadline: July 24. Camp's first day: July 31. See you soon!
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
SUMMER Camp 2023, Science, Technology, ELA/SS, Arts, Math. Join us for three weeks! (Buy 21-August 17). STEAM CAMP runs from July 31 - August 17, 8 am - 12 pm, Monday-Thursday. Otselic Valley CSD. 315-653-7218
So many choices! Mad Scientist, Robotics, Color Me Happy, Ready, write, think. LEGO Land. 2 Cool 2 Cook. "You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!" - Dr. Seuss
Vikings, have you started the Summer Reading Challenge yet? Borrow any book or audiobook on SORA, the digital reading app available to OV's K-12 students, and dive in! If you need help logging in, email ccharles@ovcs.org. Have fun!
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A red crab, flip flops, beach ball, starfish, sunglasses, popsicle, sun umbrella. Beat the summer slide with a good book! Summer Reading Challenge. Borrow any book or audiobook on SORA and dive into a good book July 1- September 1. Winning schools will receive credit to spend in SORA, plus the top school will receive a "sweet treat" prize for all students! See your school librarian for logging into SORA. What is SORA Sweet Reads? every year, the SORA sweet Reads program offers a new collection of juvenile and young adult titles prominently displayed for quick and easy, unlimited access -- you can find it at the top of Sora's "Explore" collections page after logging in! Titles will be available to August 17.
#ThrowbackThursday to 2nd and 3rd graders from the 1959 Georgetown yearbook
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Three rows of 2nd and 3rd graders from 1959 smiling for school pictures and wearing old fashioned clothing, including white bobby socks on the girls
Otselic Valley Central School District is again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (S F S P). ANY children or teenagers 18 years old and younger are welcome to come for food during serving hours: July 5-August 17, Monday through Thursday, 7:30-8:30 AM (for breakfast) and 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (for lunch). Kids coming for these free meals do NOT have to be students at our school; they don't even have to be residents of our county. All children and youth can come eat either breakfast or lunch, or both! No application is required -- just come eat good food.
almost 3 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A banner saying Kids and Teens Eat Free Here is posted in the lawn in front of a school building, next to a fire hydrant