if you're in our library and run into students, ask them for book recommendations. Books start conversations, it turns out.
Along with their book suggestion, Teagon and Aubree shared some great menu ideas today: T-bone steak + curly fries, and hot dogs + mac and cheese are now on a menu wishlist, and they can be ready in less than 30 minutes (check out the cookbook title). Thank you both!
[Pro tip: YES, our Public Library has lots of wonderful cookbooks you can check out. Enjoy!]
Congrats to OV golfers Payne Wood and Owen Davis who play with the DeRuyter/OV Varsity Golf Team. Their team won against Cincinnatus, and we're looking forward to another great season for these student athletes!
UPDATE: The Varsity Baseball game on 5/4 against Lafargeville will now be held at DeRuyter Central School at 4pm due to the pesticide spraying at OV. #GoVikings #VikingPride
REMINDER: ALL school grounds including the playground and the Public Library will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, May 4th/5th, due to pesticide application. Thank you for understanding.
#ThrowbackThursday to the South Otselic Central School band who performed at the New York World's Fair in July 1965
And they're off!
FFA members and officers from OV are on their way to the New York FFA Convention in Buffalo. In addition to leadership workshops and general sessions at convention, they look forward to tree planting for a day of service and exploring the area. We'll follow along as they share photos! Many thanks to teachers/chaperones Mrs. Lehmann and Mrs. Graham, as always.
Happy School Principals' Day, Mrs. Barber-Breese, and thank you for all you do. You support all our students and teachers in Pre-K through 12th grade, and you do it with compassion. We appreciate you!
Viking Pride, today and always!
#GoViking #SchoolSpirit #VikingPride
MAY MENU
Remember, breakfast and lunch are FREE for EVERY student at OV this school year. No application is required -- just come on through the cafeteria line. Enjoy!
#EatBetterFeelBetter #Nutrition #ThankYouLunchLadies
Many thanks to all who attended the School and Community Forum last night about the proposed 2024-2025 budget, district finances, and challenges and opportunities for small rural schools. Thank you, too, for your good questions. Look for the handouts to be posted soon, plus more information about the presentation.
BEDDING PLANT FUNDRAISER FOR THE SCIENCE CLUB
Ordering is open through May 15 for the Bedding Vegetable and Plant Sale to benefit the Science Club. Check out the large selection of flowers, plants, and veggies!
Expected delivery will be May 22, 2024 at OV's Sap House (the maple sugar building behind the school and near the playground).
Cash or checks are required with all orders.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Graham at Pgraham@ovcs.org or Mrs. O'Connor at Coconnor@ovcs.org.
Thank you for your support!
OV-CINCY BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
4.29 - Baseball vs. DeRuyter double header at OV (first game starts at 4:30 pm)
5.1 - Modified Softball at McGraw (4:30)
5.3 - Modified Softball at Brookfield (4:30)
5.4 - Baseball vs. LaFargeville at OV (4:30)
Remember to check ScheduleGalaxy on the website for directions and any real-time schedule changes.
#GoVikings #VikingPride #StudentAthletes
ATHLETICS UPDATE
The Modified Softball game this afternoon has been postponed. It will be rescheduled. Thank you!
The Kelly family had a special way of celebrating their appreciation for their bus driver, Mr. Morley, last week. What a generous gift. Thank you Brantley, Kassidy, and Piper!
IMPORTANT: PESTICIDE APPLICATION, GROUNDS CLOSED THIS WEEKEND >>
All school grounds, including the playground, will be CLOSED Saturday and Sunday (May 4/5, 2024) due to pesticide application.
#FallbackFriday to candids from the 2008 yearbook
One of the best parts of student cooking at OV is the sharing! Food is good for the body and good for community, especially when offered by our Vikings. This cornbread was delicious!
Early this morning we learned of a potential threat and although it was not specific to OV, we went into a lockout. We are cooperating with investigations by Deputy Smith, our full-time Safety Resource Officer, and outside law enforcement who at this time have not found any credible threat. They are continuing to investigate so we will err on the side of caution and stay in lockout for the remainder of the day.
To clarify, a lockout means that inside school activities continue as normal but the exterior of the building is secured. Students remain inside the school building, and dismissal processes are adjusted. In a lockdown, the hallways are cleared, classrooms are locked, and students and staff stay out of sight.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
MEET YOUR SCHOOL FORUM HOSTS >
Interim Business Official Peter Mahunik and Interim Superintendent Debra Kurtz invite you to a School & Community Forum about the proposed 2024-2025 school district budget and finances. This even will be held on Monday, April 29 at 6 pm in the mirrored cafeteria.
Budget info and the current economic climate are complicated, but Mr. Mahunik and Mrs. Kurtz are good teachers who can help. After their presentation, you are invited to ask questions about budget matters.
Light refreshments provided by Mrs. Kurtz and Mr, Mahunik will also be served.
Please join us for this important opportunity to stay informed so when you go to the polls on May 21, 2024 for the budget vote, you can make an informed decision.
#ThrowbackThursday to the 4th Grade in the 1942 Centralian
