|| Health Notice: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
We’ve been notified of reported cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Families are encouraged to watch for symptoms and take preventive steps like frequent handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and keeping children home if they’re not feeling well.
For questions, please contact our school nurse, Stacie Morse, BSN, RN, NCSN, at 315-653-7218 ext. 4006.
We’ve been notified of reported cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Families are encouraged to watch for symptoms and take preventive steps like frequent handwashing, disinfecting surfaces, and keeping children home if they’re not feeling well.
For questions, please contact our school nurse, Stacie Morse, BSN, RN, NCSN, at 315-653-7218 ext. 4006.
A Special Visit with Jeff Kinney!
Last week, our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders enjoyed an amazing virtual field trip with Jeff Kinney, the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! Through Scholastic Story Voice, students got a behind-the-scenes look at his creative writing studio, listened to a sneak peek from his upcoming new release, and even previewed his new movie coming out in December!
A big thank-you to Mrs. Thorp for organizing such a memorable opportunity that brought reading and storytelling to life for our students!
Last week, our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders enjoyed an amazing virtual field trip with Jeff Kinney, the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series! Through Scholastic Story Voice, students got a behind-the-scenes look at his creative writing studio, listened to a sneak peek from his upcoming new release, and even previewed his new movie coming out in December!
A big thank-you to Mrs. Thorp for organizing such a memorable opportunity that brought reading and storytelling to life for our students!
|| Halloween Fun in South Otselic – Saturday, October 25th!
Get ready for a spooktacular night of family fun right here in South Otselic!
Join us for an evening of treats and Halloween spirit:
• 5-7 PM - Pumpkin Walk, Trunk-o-Treat, and Wagon Rides
• 6:30 PM - Costume Contest at the Fire Station
Enjoy student-carved pumpkins, festive decorations, horse-and-buggy rides, games, and more!
Come in costume, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Halloween!
Get ready for a spooktacular night of family fun right here in South Otselic!
Join us for an evening of treats and Halloween spirit:
• 5-7 PM - Pumpkin Walk, Trunk-o-Treat, and Wagon Rides
• 6:30 PM - Costume Contest at the Fire Station
Enjoy student-carved pumpkins, festive decorations, horse-and-buggy rides, games, and more!
Come in costume, bring your friends and family, and celebrate Halloween!
|| SAT Registration Reminder!
Don’t miss your chance to take the Nov. 8th SAT exam -- the registration deadline is October 24th!
• Registration fee: $68
• School code: 335285
If you need help registering, email Ms. Macrino to schedule an appointment.
Learn more or register here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
Don’t miss your chance to take the Nov. 8th SAT exam -- the registration deadline is October 24th!
• Registration fee: $68
• School code: 335285
If you need help registering, email Ms. Macrino to schedule an appointment.
Learn more or register here: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines
|| Salsa Verde Success!
Our 8th graders did some hands-on learning in Spanish class with Ms. Cantrell, making fresh salsa verde -- and they loved it! From chopping and mixing to taste-testing, this activity brought language and culture together in a delicious way.
Our 8th graders did some hands-on learning in Spanish class with Ms. Cantrell, making fresh salsa verde -- and they loved it! From chopping and mixing to taste-testing, this activity brought language and culture together in a delicious way.
|| DCMO BOCES Presentation at OV Board Meeting
At the October 16th Otselic Valley Board of Education meeting, Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo visited to share information about Renewal 2027: The Proposed Capital Project. Mr. Rullo’s presentation provided an overview of the project’s goals and guiding principles.
Community members can view the presentation here: https://aptg.co/5XxndF
At the October 16th Otselic Valley Board of Education meeting, Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo visited to share information about Renewal 2027: The Proposed Capital Project. Mr. Rullo’s presentation provided an overview of the project’s goals and guiding principles.
Community members can view the presentation here: https://aptg.co/5XxndF
|| Fire Safety Fun in Kindergarten!
Our Kindergarten students had an exciting visit from the South Otselic Fire & EMS and Pharsalia Fire Departments this week!
Students learned important fire safety tips, met real firefighters, and even got to explore the fire trucks up close. The smiles say it all -- it was a fun and memorable learning experience!
Thank you to our local fire departments for spending time with our youngest Vikings and helping them learn how to stay safe.
Our Kindergarten students had an exciting visit from the South Otselic Fire & EMS and Pharsalia Fire Departments this week!
Students learned important fire safety tips, met real firefighters, and even got to explore the fire trucks up close. The smiles say it all -- it was a fun and memorable learning experience!
Thank you to our local fire departments for spending time with our youngest Vikings and helping them learn how to stay safe.
|| The Viking Voice -- Third Edition is Here!
Catch up on news, stories, and celebrations from across Otselic Valley.
This issue features classroom moments, recent events, and stories from around the district.
Read it here: https://rebrand.ly/8nh1605
Catch up on news, stories, and celebrations from across Otselic Valley.
This issue features classroom moments, recent events, and stories from around the district.
Read it here: https://rebrand.ly/8nh1605
|| A Great Local Opportunity for Kids and Teens!
Looking for something fun, hands-on, and educational for kids and teens? 4-H offers free weekly programs for youth ages 5-19, with activities like cooking, gardening, shooting sports, hiking, crafting, and animal clinics.
It’s a great way for young people to learn new skills, make friends, and get involved in their community -- all while having fun.
Enrollment is free: https://ccechenango.org/4-h-youth-development
Looking for something fun, hands-on, and educational for kids and teens? 4-H offers free weekly programs for youth ages 5-19, with activities like cooking, gardening, shooting sports, hiking, crafting, and animal clinics.
It’s a great way for young people to learn new skills, make friends, and get involved in their community -- all while having fun.
Enrollment is free: https://ccechenango.org/4-h-youth-development
|| Our First Morning Program of the Year!
What a great start to the day at Otselic Valley! Our first Morning Program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by updates from our students.
Each grade shared something special: the weather report, lunch menu, and Kids with Character, where students talked about the Tree of Choices and named different emotions. We also enjoyed some fun facts, jokes, and a birthday song for Jasmine!
We celebrated our OV Stars for showing Respect! Congratulations to Jaelyn, Lyra, Jasmine, Asher, Charlie, Nolan, Ava, Charlotte, Hannah, Nolan, Ian, and Clay!
And to finish on a high note, Amelia wowed us all with her performance of “You Belong with Me” during OV’s Got Talent!
It was an amazing start to our day! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success and to all who attended.
What a great start to the day at Otselic Valley! Our first Morning Program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by updates from our students.
Each grade shared something special: the weather report, lunch menu, and Kids with Character, where students talked about the Tree of Choices and named different emotions. We also enjoyed some fun facts, jokes, and a birthday song for Jasmine!
We celebrated our OV Stars for showing Respect! Congratulations to Jaelyn, Lyra, Jasmine, Asher, Charlie, Nolan, Ava, Charlotte, Hannah, Nolan, Ian, and Clay!
And to finish on a high note, Amelia wowed us all with her performance of “You Belong with Me” during OV’s Got Talent!
It was an amazing start to our day! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success and to all who attended.
|| Middle & High School Incentive Trip to Dorchester Park!
Our middle and high school students enjoyed a nice day at Dorchester Park for the first Incentive Field Trip of the year!
The day was filled with laughter and time to relax and connect with friends -- a well-deserved reward for our Vikings!
Our middle and high school students enjoyed a nice day at Dorchester Park for the first Incentive Field Trip of the year!
The day was filled with laughter and time to relax and connect with friends -- a well-deserved reward for our Vikings!
|| Morning Program Tomorrow!
Join us Friday, October 17th from 8:20-8:45am -- parents can start signing in at 8:15 a.m.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#OVPride #MorningProgram
Join us Friday, October 17th from 8:20-8:45am -- parents can start signing in at 8:15 a.m.
We can’t wait to see you there!
#OVPride #MorningProgram
|| Share Your Photos with the Yearbook!
Yearbook members cannot be at all places at all times. If you have a great picture of students that you would like to share for consideration to be in the yearbook you can share it with us through eShare. This will help us to make sure that all students are represented. Just follow the directions in the Flyer.
Thank you for helping us to make this the best yearbook ever.
-Yearbook Club Members
Yearbook members cannot be at all places at all times. If you have a great picture of students that you would like to share for consideration to be in the yearbook you can share it with us through eShare. This will help us to make sure that all students are represented. Just follow the directions in the Flyer.
Thank you for helping us to make this the best yearbook ever.
-Yearbook Club Members
|| Career Exploration Spotlight: Rounds Masonry Visits OV
A big thank you to Terry (Class of 2021) and Britinie Rounds from Rounds Masonry for speaking with the Senior Seminar class on October 3 as part of the Career Exploration Series. Terry shared his experiences as a mason, while Britinie discussed her role as an office manager. Together, they offered valuable insight into owning a business, networking, customer service, what they look for in employees, and how high school courses can connect to careers in masonry and office management. We truly appreciate them taking the time to share their knowledge and real-world experience with our seniors!
**Terry and Britinie are pictured with seniors Carter Parker and Jacob Depew
A big thank you to Terry (Class of 2021) and Britinie Rounds from Rounds Masonry for speaking with the Senior Seminar class on October 3 as part of the Career Exploration Series. Terry shared his experiences as a mason, while Britinie discussed her role as an office manager. Together, they offered valuable insight into owning a business, networking, customer service, what they look for in employees, and how high school courses can connect to careers in masonry and office management. We truly appreciate them taking the time to share their knowledge and real-world experience with our seniors!
**Terry and Britinie are pictured with seniors Carter Parker and Jacob Depew
|| Boys Modified Basketball Sign-Ups Are Open!
FamilyID registration for Boys Modified Basketball (Grades 7-9) is now live!
Registration Deadline: November 3rd
Register here: https://rebrand.ly/428cw3c
Let’s go, Vikings!
FamilyID registration for Boys Modified Basketball (Grades 7-9) is now live!
Registration Deadline: November 3rd
Register here: https://rebrand.ly/428cw3c
Let’s go, Vikings!
|| Halloween Harvest Festival
Looking for some fall fun? Join the Halloween Harvest Festival at the New York Energy Zone in Utica on October 18-19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy free admission, crafts, pumpkin decorating, a costume parade, and more!
Looking for some fall fun? Join the Halloween Harvest Festival at the New York Energy Zone in Utica on October 18-19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Enjoy free admission, crafts, pumpkin decorating, a costume parade, and more!
|| OV Seniors Explore College Opportunities
Seniors attended the OCC SUNY College Fair on October 7 as part of their Senior Seminar. The event gave students a great opportunity to connect with college representatives one last time, ask questions about applications, financial aid, and scholarships, as well as tips about housing, athletics, and extracurriculars. With college applications being finalized seniors will move to the next item on their checklist, FAFSA.
Seniors attended the OCC SUNY College Fair on October 7 as part of their Senior Seminar. The event gave students a great opportunity to connect with college representatives one last time, ask questions about applications, financial aid, and scholarships, as well as tips about housing, athletics, and extracurriculars. With college applications being finalized seniors will move to the next item on their checklist, FAFSA.
|| Learning with Apples in Pre-K
Over the past couple of weeks, our preschool class has been loving our apple themed unit, and we wrapped it up with a classroom event to showcase what the students have been learning. We invited families to join us, and the students were so excited to share their work and learning experiences with their families.
The event featured eight interactive centers designed to reinforce skills across ELA, science, math, and fine motor development. Here's a brief overview of the key concepts explored:
• Letter A: Students practiced identifying, writing, and producing the sound of both uppercase and lowercase “A,” connecting it to words like “apple.”
• Parts of an Apple: Using magnifying glasses, students examined apple parts up close. The parts were skin, flesh, seeds, stem, and core. They were amazed to find the “star” shape inside when the apple was cut crosswise.
• Apple Life Cycle: We learned how an apple grows from a seed to a tree that produces fruit. Students sequenced the stages through hands-on crafts.
• Types of Apples: We explored the different colors and varieties of apples and compared their textures and appearances.
• Apple Taste Test: Students and families sampled red, green, and yellow apples, then charted their favorite. This incorporated simple data collection and early graphing skills.
• Fine Motor Crafts were displayed around the room: Several art activities, like making apple trees, apples and letter A crafts, supported fine motor development in a fun, engaging way.
The Apple Showcase provided a meaningful way for students to connect their learning with real-world experiences and gave families a chance to be part of the classroom community. It was a huge success and a lot of fun!
Over the past couple of weeks, our preschool class has been loving our apple themed unit, and we wrapped it up with a classroom event to showcase what the students have been learning. We invited families to join us, and the students were so excited to share their work and learning experiences with their families.
The event featured eight interactive centers designed to reinforce skills across ELA, science, math, and fine motor development. Here's a brief overview of the key concepts explored:
• Letter A: Students practiced identifying, writing, and producing the sound of both uppercase and lowercase “A,” connecting it to words like “apple.”
• Parts of an Apple: Using magnifying glasses, students examined apple parts up close. The parts were skin, flesh, seeds, stem, and core. They were amazed to find the “star” shape inside when the apple was cut crosswise.
• Apple Life Cycle: We learned how an apple grows from a seed to a tree that produces fruit. Students sequenced the stages through hands-on crafts.
• Types of Apples: We explored the different colors and varieties of apples and compared their textures and appearances.
• Apple Taste Test: Students and families sampled red, green, and yellow apples, then charted their favorite. This incorporated simple data collection and early graphing skills.
• Fine Motor Crafts were displayed around the room: Several art activities, like making apple trees, apples and letter A crafts, supported fine motor development in a fun, engaging way.
The Apple Showcase provided a meaningful way for students to connect their learning with real-world experiences and gave families a chance to be part of the classroom community. It was a huge success and a lot of fun!
|| 2025–2026 Extracurricular Fundraising Calendar
Otselic Valley clubs and classes have some great fundraisers planned for the 2025–2026 school year! From wreaths and fruit to coffee, plants, and even our FFA Duck Derby, there’s something for everyone.
Check out the schedule to see when your favorite items will be available -- and thank you for supporting our students and their activities throughout the year!
Otselic Valley clubs and classes have some great fundraisers planned for the 2025–2026 school year! From wreaths and fruit to coffee, plants, and even our FFA Duck Derby, there’s something for everyone.
Check out the schedule to see when your favorite items will be available -- and thank you for supporting our students and their activities throughout the year!
|| Fraction Art in First Grade!
Our first graders put their math skills to work during art time this week! Using their new knowledge of fractions -- wholes, halves, and quarters -- students created incredible artwork made from fraction shapes.
Their creativity really shined as they designed giraffes, elephants, puppies, jellyfish, rain clouds, flowers, and more. Great job, first grade!
Our first graders put their math skills to work during art time this week! Using their new knowledge of fractions -- wholes, halves, and quarters -- students created incredible artwork made from fraction shapes.
Their creativity really shined as they designed giraffes, elephants, puppies, jellyfish, rain clouds, flowers, and more. Great job, first grade!
