|| OV Modified Soccer Highlights!
The girls modified soccer team earned their first win of the season last night with a 2-1 victory over McGraw!
Both goals were scored by Autumn, with Saria making some impressive saves in goal to keep things close. Callie helped anchor a strong defensive effort, while Ellie and Kassidy kept the energy up in midfield with great passing and hustle all game long. The girls take the field again tonight at home vs. Stockbridge -- way to go, Vikings!
On the boys side, the modified team traveled to Cincinnatus on Friday. Although they fell 1-3, the group worked hard on defense and Fenner scored the lone goal on a penalty kick. Last night, the boys faced them again and showed great improvement, battling to a 0–0 tie! Awesome effort and teamwork, Vikings!
The girls modified soccer team earned their first win of the season last night with a 2-1 victory over McGraw!
Both goals were scored by Autumn, with Saria making some impressive saves in goal to keep things close. Callie helped anchor a strong defensive effort, while Ellie and Kassidy kept the energy up in midfield with great passing and hustle all game long. The girls take the field again tonight at home vs. Stockbridge -- way to go, Vikings!
On the boys side, the modified team traveled to Cincinnatus on Friday. Although they fell 1-3, the group worked hard on defense and Fenner scored the lone goal on a penalty kick. Last night, the boys faced them again and showed great improvement, battling to a 0–0 tie! Awesome effort and teamwork, Vikings!
|| Cooking in 5A and 5B!
Our 5A and 5B students had a delicious hands-on experience in class as they made fresh roasted salsa and quesadillas. Not only did they practice teamwork in the kitchen, but they also got to enjoy the tasty results of their hard work!
|| First Grade Book Delivery!
Our first graders received their very first books from their book sponsors this week -- and they were so excited! Thanks to the generosity of donors supporting our Scholastic book campaign, each student will receive a free book each month this year. This is such a wonderful way to foster a love of literacy and encourage lifelong reading.
This month’s book is The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk. Students enjoyed reading along together in class, learning fun ocean facts, and laughing at the ocean jokes included in the story.
Later this month, first grade will also receive their October book with a fun Halloween theme!
If you’d like to help keep this program going strong, there’s still time to support the Scholastic Book Campaign: https://rebrand.ly/6rxwxmb
Thank you to everyone who ha
Our first graders received their very first books from their book sponsors this week -- and they were so excited! Thanks to the generosity of donors supporting our Scholastic book campaign, each student will receive a free book each month this year. This is such a wonderful way to foster a love of literacy and encourage lifelong reading.
This month’s book is The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk. Students enjoyed reading along together in class, learning fun ocean facts, and laughing at the ocean jokes included in the story.
Later this month, first grade will also receive their October book with a fun Halloween theme!
If you’d like to help keep this program going strong, there’s still time to support the Scholastic Book Campaign: https://rebrand.ly/6rxwxmb
Thank you to everyone who ha
|| 8th Grade Wreath & Poinsettia Fundraiser!
Support the OV Class of 2030 and add a touch of holiday cheer to your home! The 8th grade class is holding their annual wreath and poinsettia fundraiser October 9th-23rd.
Prices:
• Poinsettias - $18
• 12” Wreath - $27
• 16” Wreath - $35
Checks can be made payable to the Class of 2030.
Please have all orders submitted by October 27th to Catalina Charles.
Thank you for supporting our students -- your contribution helps the Class of 2030 with their future class activities and events!
Support the OV Class of 2030 and add a touch of holiday cheer to your home! The 8th grade class is holding their annual wreath and poinsettia fundraiser October 9th-23rd.
Prices:
• Poinsettias - $18
• 12” Wreath - $27
• 16” Wreath - $35
Checks can be made payable to the Class of 2030.
Please have all orders submitted by October 27th to Catalina Charles.
Thank you for supporting our students -- your contribution helps the Class of 2030 with their future class activities and events!
|| Learning Colors in Spanish!
Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a great time practicing their Spanish skills. From a color-by-number activity to a lively game of Go Fish, students learned their colors while having fun together.
Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a great time practicing their Spanish skills. From a color-by-number activity to a lively game of Go Fish, students learned their colors while having fun together.
🌟 Liberty Partnership Program Highlights
This year, our Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) has offered our students so many meaningful opportunities!
• Students and families joined a school supply giveaway and dinner at SUNY Morrisville, catered by Magros.
• High school students explored SUNY Delhi, Cortland, Cobleskill, and the Job Corps campus in Oneonta.
• Middle school students took part in two trips to the Wilderness Adventure Park in Greene, where they participated in team-building activities, climbed the ropes course, and tackled the climbing wall. (Learn more about the park here: https://chowc.org/our-services/wilderness-adventure/)
These experiences not only build skills but also create memories that strengthen our Viking community.
A special thank you to Ms. Gorton for her leadership and dedication to our OV students!
This year, our Liberty Partnership Program (LPP) has offered our students so many meaningful opportunities!
• Students and families joined a school supply giveaway and dinner at SUNY Morrisville, catered by Magros.
• High school students explored SUNY Delhi, Cortland, Cobleskill, and the Job Corps campus in Oneonta.
• Middle school students took part in two trips to the Wilderness Adventure Park in Greene, where they participated in team-building activities, climbed the ropes course, and tackled the climbing wall. (Learn more about the park here: https://chowc.org/our-services/wilderness-adventure/)
These experiences not only build skills but also create memories that strengthen our Viking community.
A special thank you to Ms. Gorton for her leadership and dedication to our OV students!
|| Morning Program Practice at OV!
This morning our students practiced running the entire Morning Program all on their own -- and they did an amazing job!
Here’s what we did:
• Said the Pledge of Allegiance
• Sang a patriotic song and a song about respect
• Learned about today’s weather and lunch menu
• Enjoyed jokes from our 3rd graders
• Shared fun facts
• Celebrated Liam’s birthday
• Heard reminders about OV’s Got Talent (practice and audition with Ms. Eaton!)
• Learned more about Spirit Week next week!
And don’t forget -- the first Morning Program for families will be on Friday, October 17th at our new time:
• 8:20-8:45 am
• Parents may begin signing in at the office at 8:15 am
We can’t wait to see you there!
This morning our students practiced running the entire Morning Program all on their own -- and they did an amazing job!
Here’s what we did:
• Said the Pledge of Allegiance
• Sang a patriotic song and a song about respect
• Learned about today’s weather and lunch menu
• Enjoyed jokes from our 3rd graders
• Shared fun facts
• Celebrated Liam’s birthday
• Heard reminders about OV’s Got Talent (practice and audition with Ms. Eaton!)
• Learned more about Spirit Week next week!
And don’t forget -- the first Morning Program for families will be on Friday, October 17th at our new time:
• 8:20-8:45 am
• Parents may begin signing in at the office at 8:15 am
We can’t wait to see you there!
|| OV Homecoming Parade
Join us for our Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
The parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. from the South Otselic Fish Hatchery, with lineup beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Sports teams, clubs, and classes will be walking together to show their Viking spirit. For safety, children in Pre-K through 1st grade are asked to have an adult walk with them in the parade.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Viking Pride with the whole community -- see you there!
Join us for our Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.
The parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. from the South Otselic Fish Hatchery, with lineup beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Sports teams, clubs, and classes will be walking together to show their Viking spirit. For safety, children in Pre-K through 1st grade are asked to have an adult walk with them in the parade.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Viking Pride with the whole community -- see you there!
|| Important Reminders!
On Thursday, October 9th, Otselic Valley will hold our required early dismissal drill. All buildings will release students 15 minutes earlier than usual. Parent pickup and buses will also run 15 minutes earlier.
Please also note:
Friday, October 10th: No school for students due to Staff Development Day.
Monday, October 13th: No school in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day. Offices will also be closed.
On Thursday, October 9th, Otselic Valley will hold our required early dismissal drill. All buildings will release students 15 minutes earlier than usual. Parent pickup and buses will also run 15 minutes earlier.
Please also note:
Friday, October 10th: No school for students due to Staff Development Day.
Monday, October 13th: No school in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day. Offices will also be closed.
|| Reminder: Upcoming Otselic Valley Board of Education Meetings
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
• 6:00 PM – Finance Committee Meeting, Conference Room
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
• 6:00 PM – Finance Committee Meeting, Conference Room
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
|| OV Homecoming Spirit Week & Games
Vikings, it’s almost time to show your school pride!
Spirit Days (Oct 6th-10th):
• Monday: Cozy Fall Day
• Tuesday: Tie Dye Day
• Wednesday: Pink Out (Breast Cancer Awareness)
• Thursday: Jersey / Black & Gold Day
• Friday: Dancing in the Dark - 9th-12th HOCO Dance
Homecoming Games -- Thursday, Oct 9th
• 4:00 PM – Modified Boys vs DeRuyter
• 4:00 PM – Modified Girls vs DeRuyter
• 5:30 PM – Varsity Boys vs Morris
• 7:30 PM – Varsity Girls vs DeRuyter
Viking Tailgate Party -- Thursday, Oct 9th, 4-6 PM
• Back parking lot
• Music, food trucks, lawn games, contests
• Proceeds benefit OV Student Government
Let’s come together to celebrate Viking Pride all week long!
Vikings, it’s almost time to show your school pride!
Spirit Days (Oct 6th-10th):
• Monday: Cozy Fall Day
• Tuesday: Tie Dye Day
• Wednesday: Pink Out (Breast Cancer Awareness)
• Thursday: Jersey / Black & Gold Day
• Friday: Dancing in the Dark - 9th-12th HOCO Dance
Homecoming Games -- Thursday, Oct 9th
• 4:00 PM – Modified Boys vs DeRuyter
• 4:00 PM – Modified Girls vs DeRuyter
• 5:30 PM – Varsity Boys vs Morris
• 7:30 PM – Varsity Girls vs DeRuyter
Viking Tailgate Party -- Thursday, Oct 9th, 4-6 PM
• Back parking lot
• Music, food trucks, lawn games, contests
• Proceeds benefit OV Student Government
Let’s come together to celebrate Viking Pride all week long!
|| Student Government Forum Recap
On Tuesday, September 30th, our Student Government Forum opened with a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the swearing-in of new officers.
Students then led thoughtful discussions on:
• The results and impact of the new cell phone ban on both students and teachers
• An update from our student board representative, who encouraged students to share issues that matter to them
• Exciting plans for Homecoming Week, October 6-10 -- including spirit days, soccer games on October 9th, and the Homecoming Dance on October 10th.
This year’s theme is all about showing OV Pride. Stay tuned for more details on Homecoming events!
On Tuesday, September 30th, our Student Government Forum opened with a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the swearing-in of new officers.
Students then led thoughtful discussions on:
• The results and impact of the new cell phone ban on both students and teachers
• An update from our student board representative, who encouraged students to share issues that matter to them
• Exciting plans for Homecoming Week, October 6-10 -- including spirit days, soccer games on October 9th, and the Homecoming Dance on October 10th.
This year’s theme is all about showing OV Pride. Stay tuned for more details on Homecoming events!
|| Throwback Thursday - 1949 Edition
We’re taking a look back at The Centralian yearbook from 1949!
Here you’ll find the Senior Class of ’49, the Student Council, and the dedicated Faculty of South Otselic.
The senior class wrote about their “happy and successful years” and even looked forward to their trip to Washington, D.C. before graduation.
It’s always fun to revisit the people and moments that shaped Otselic Valley’s history.
We’re taking a look back at The Centralian yearbook from 1949!
Here you’ll find the Senior Class of ’49, the Student Council, and the dedicated Faculty of South Otselic.
The senior class wrote about their “happy and successful years” and even looked forward to their trip to Washington, D.C. before graduation.
It’s always fun to revisit the people and moments that shaped Otselic Valley’s history.
|| Journey to the Center of the Earth Comes to OV!
Our 4th graders had the special opportunity to experience Journey to the Center of the Earth, performed by The REV Theatre Co. This exciting adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic combined science, adventure, and imagination in a performance our students won’t forget!
Students became part of the story as “young scientists,” helping crack codes, explore lava tubes, and even discover an underground sea filled with prehistoric creatures.
A big thank-you to The Rev Theatre Co. for bringing this exciting performance to OV -- it was an unforgettable way to blend literature and the arts!
Our 4th graders had the special opportunity to experience Journey to the Center of the Earth, performed by The REV Theatre Co. This exciting adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic combined science, adventure, and imagination in a performance our students won’t forget!
Students became part of the story as “young scientists,” helping crack codes, explore lava tubes, and even discover an underground sea filled with prehistoric creatures.
A big thank-you to The Rev Theatre Co. for bringing this exciting performance to OV -- it was an unforgettable way to blend literature and the arts!
|| Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser!
It’s that time of year to enjoy your favorite Krispy Kreme donuts -- and support the OV Senior Class at the same time!
Order Window: October 1st-15th, 2025
• Cost: $12 per box
• Delivery: October 21st, after school
• How to Order: See any Senior to place your order. Payment is due at the time of order.
Thank you for supporting our Seniors!
It’s that time of year to enjoy your favorite Krispy Kreme donuts -- and support the OV Senior Class at the same time!
Order Window: October 1st-15th, 2025
• Cost: $12 per box
• Delivery: October 21st, after school
• How to Order: See any Senior to place your order. Payment is due at the time of order.
Thank you for supporting our Seniors!
|| Community Opportunity: Explore Local History on the Liberty Has a Country Tour!
On Saturday, Oct. 4th, 2025, the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association invites you to a special historic tour of the Upper Mohawk Valley.
Stops include:
• Shako:wi Cultural Center (Oneida Indian Nation)
• Fort Herkimer Church
• General Herkimer’s Home in Little Falls
• Indian Castle Church
Depart: 8:30 am from OVCS and return: around 6:00 pm
Bring a picnic lunch (water & snacks provided)
The program is free (except the Herkimer Home fee) thanks to a Follett Foundation grant and great community sponsors!
Call (315) 653-7811 or email foorpessin@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
On Saturday, Oct. 4th, 2025, the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association invites you to a special historic tour of the Upper Mohawk Valley.
Stops include:
• Shako:wi Cultural Center (Oneida Indian Nation)
• Fort Herkimer Church
• General Herkimer’s Home in Little Falls
• Indian Castle Church
Depart: 8:30 am from OVCS and return: around 6:00 pm
Bring a picnic lunch (water & snacks provided)
The program is free (except the Herkimer Home fee) thanks to a Follett Foundation grant and great community sponsors!
Call (315) 653-7811 or email foorpessin@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
|| Otselic Valley Library: October Calendar
Here’s what’s happening this month at the library! From Chair Yoga, Kids Games, and Crafts to Plant Swap, Knitting Nights, and Movie Day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this October -- open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm -- and join the fun!
Here’s what’s happening this month at the library! From Chair Yoga, Kids Games, and Crafts to Plant Swap, Knitting Nights, and Movie Day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this October -- open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm -- and join the fun!
|| Young Journalists to Share OV Stories!
Fifth graders from Room 112 recently interviewed Mrs. Davis’s kindergartners as part of developing their interviewing skills. They’re turning these conversations into a brand-new newspaper called Tiny Humans of OV!
Be on the lookout for the very first issue -- it's coming soon!
Fifth graders from Room 112 recently interviewed Mrs. Davis’s kindergartners as part of developing their interviewing skills. They’re turning these conversations into a brand-new newspaper called Tiny Humans of OV!
Be on the lookout for the very first issue -- it's coming soon!
OV Soccer Update!
|| Modified Boys Soccer
The boys’ modified soccer team secured their second win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Stockbridge Valley!
• Blake Marshall scored off a steal in the offensive third to make it 1-0.
• Daniel Mower netted his first goal of the season, beating a defender and finishing with a strong shot to extend the lead.
• The defense -- Carter, Zack, Colt, Eli, and Orion -- along with goalkeepers Fenner and Daniel, worked hard to preserve the shutout.
|| Modified Girls Soccer
The modified girls’ team, merged with Madison this season, is showing steady progress on the field. While a win has not come yet, the team has battled through several close games -- including two exciting 4-3 matches against Stockbridge and Cincinnatus. With hard work and determination, the girls continue to build skills and grow stronger each game.
|| Varsity Boys Soccer
The DeRuyter-OV varsity boys’ team improved their record on Friday with a 2-0 win!
• Owen Davis netted his 10th goal of the season.
• Caleb Loomis earned another clean sheet in goal.
|| Varsity Girls Soccer
• The girls’ varsity team hasn’t found a win yet this season, but they’re showing strong improvement, learning new skills, and working well together as a team. There have been some close games, and with the second half of the season ahead, we’re hopeful they’ll turn that hard work into victories.
|| Morning Program Update!
Students have started practicing for Morning Program, with 5th graders already stepping up as MCs and running the slideshow. Teachers also modeled what their classes will do to get everyone ready for October 17th.
The first Morning Program for families will be on Friday, October 17th.
• Time: 8:20-8:45 am (please note the new time)
• Arrival: Parents may sign in at the office beginning at 8:15 am
We’re excited to welcome families back as we celebrate our students and start the day with OV pride!
Students have started practicing for Morning Program, with 5th graders already stepping up as MCs and running the slideshow. Teachers also modeled what their classes will do to get everyone ready for October 17th.
The first Morning Program for families will be on Friday, October 17th.
• Time: 8:20-8:45 am (please note the new time)
• Arrival: Parents may sign in at the office beginning at 8:15 am
We’re excited to welcome families back as we celebrate our students and start the day with OV pride!
