|| 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!
|| The REV Theatre Company Visits OV!
Our 5th graders had a special visit from The REV Theatre Co. who spent time with students before performing Amelia Earhart: More Than a Flyer!
Students enjoyed the performance and even got to ask questions about the story and the history behind it. Thank you to The REV Theatre for bringing this fun and educational experience to Otselic Valley!
Our 5th graders had a special visit from The REV Theatre Co. who spent time with students before performing Amelia Earhart: More Than a Flyer!
Students enjoyed the performance and even got to ask questions about the story and the history behind it. Thank you to The REV Theatre for bringing this fun and educational experience to Otselic Valley!
|| Fluffy Pancakes in 6th Grade!
Our 6th graders had a blast in cooking class whipping up fluffy pancakes -- and they were a delicious success! Thank you to Ms. Cantrell for guiding our young chefs through this fun, hands-on cooking activity. What a sweet way to learn and work together!
Our 6th graders had a blast in cooking class whipping up fluffy pancakes -- and they were a delicious success! Thank you to Ms. Cantrell for guiding our young chefs through this fun, hands-on cooking activity. What a sweet way to learn and work together!
|| Homecoming Fun at Otselic Valley!
What a great evening we had on Thursday, October 9th celebrating Homecoming at Otselic Valley! Families, students, and fans came together for our Viking Tailgate and to cheer on our modified and varsity soccer teams.
A huge thank-you to Sprinkl’d and Gilligan's Ice Cream and Kandi's Kitchen LLC for being part of the celebration -- your treats made the night even sweeter!
We also had plenty of games and activities that brought out everyone’s Viking spirit. It was a wonderful way to wrap up Spirit Week and celebrate our teams, students, and community.
What a great evening we had on Thursday, October 9th celebrating Homecoming at Otselic Valley! Families, students, and fans came together for our Viking Tailgate and to cheer on our modified and varsity soccer teams.
A huge thank-you to Sprinkl’d and Gilligan's Ice Cream and Kandi's Kitchen LLC for being part of the celebration -- your treats made the night even sweeter!
We also had plenty of games and activities that brought out everyone’s Viking spirit. It was a wonderful way to wrap up Spirit Week and celebrate our teams, students, and community.
|| Reminder: Upcoming Otselic Valley Board of Education Meetings
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
• 2:00 PM – Policy Committee Meeting, Conference Room
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
• 6:00 PM – Finance Committee Meeting, Conference Room
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
• 2:00 PM – Policy Committee Meeting, Conference Room
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
• 6:00 PM – Finance Committee Meeting, Conference Room
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
|| Senior Recognition: Lukas Schieferstein & Dustin Perry
Otselic Valley seniors Lukas Schieferstein and Dustin Perry were recognized for their dedication and hard work as members of the Sherburne-Earlville Football Team this season.
Congratulations, Lukas and Dustin, on your senior year and all you’ve accomplished on the field! Your commitment and teamwork make us proud.
A special thank you to our friends at Sherburne-Earlville Central School District for sharing these wonderful photos and helping us celebrate our athletes.
|| Otselic Valley Soccer Senior Night!
On Thursday, October 9th, we recognized our Otselic Valley Vikings Soccer Seniors during our Boys and Girls Varsity matchups.
Boys Varsity Soccer Seniors:
• Owen Davis
• Caleb Loomis
Girls Varsity Soccer Seniors:
• Emma Rooker
• Abby White
• Skyler Graham
• Kenzie Reandeau
• Miranda Hackett
Congratulations to all our seniors, and thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our teams!
On Thursday, October 9th, we recognized our Otselic Valley Vikings Soccer Seniors during our Boys and Girls Varsity matchups.
Boys Varsity Soccer Seniors:
• Owen Davis
• Caleb Loomis
Girls Varsity Soccer Seniors:
• Emma Rooker
• Abby White
• Skyler Graham
• Kenzie Reandeau
• Miranda Hackett
Congratulations to all our seniors, and thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our teams!
|| School Board Recognition Week
• October 13th-17th, 2025 •
This week, we proudly join the New York State School Boards Association in celebrating School Board Recognition Week!
Our Otselic Valley Central School Board members are dedicated volunteers who give their time, expertise, and care to guide our district, support our students, and strengthen our community. Their leadership helps us continue empowering student futures every day.
Thank you to our Board of Education members for your commitment to Otselic Valley!
• October 13th-17th, 2025 •
This week, we proudly join the New York State School Boards Association in celebrating School Board Recognition Week!
Our Otselic Valley Central School Board members are dedicated volunteers who give their time, expertise, and care to guide our district, support our students, and strengthen our community. Their leadership helps us continue empowering student futures every day.
Thank you to our Board of Education members for your commitment to Otselic Valley!
|| Date Change: PreK–3 Sing-Along!
Families, please note that the PreK–3 Sing-Along date has changed!
This event was originally listed as Monday, December 15th on the school calendar --but it will now be held on Monday, December 8th at 6:00 pm.
We’ll share another reminder next month as the date gets closer.
|| 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!
