|| OV Leadership Update
We want to share an update about our Middle/High School leadership. Mrs. Barber-Breese, our 6-12 principal, will be leaving OV to begin a new opportunity. We’re so grateful for her time, dedication, and care for our students, and we wish her all the best.
Beginning September 29th, Mrs. Kurtz will step in as our interim 6-12 principal. Many of you know her already, and we’re excited to welcome her back to OV in this important role. She’ll be working closely with students, families, and staff to keep things running smoothly during this transition.
We want to share an update about our Middle/High School leadership. Mrs. Barber-Breese, our 6-12 principal, will be leaving OV to begin a new opportunity. We’re so grateful for her time, dedication, and care for our students, and we wish her all the best.
Beginning September 29th, Mrs. Kurtz will step in as our interim 6-12 principal. Many of you know her already, and we’re excited to welcome her back to OV in this important role. She’ll be working closely with students, families, and staff to keep things running smoothly during this transition.
|| Otselic Valley Library: September Calendar
Just in case you missed it, here’s another look at what’s happening this month at the library! From Chair Yoga and Knitting Nights to Kids Crafts, and Chess Club, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this month -- Open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm, and join the fun!
Just in case you missed it, here’s another look at what’s happening this month at the library! From Chair Yoga and Knitting Nights to Kids Crafts, and Chess Club, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this month -- Open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm, and join the fun!
|| Throwback Thursday – First Grade, 1983
From the pages of the 1983 Reflections yearbook, here’s a look back at Otselic Valley’s first grade!
These photos offer a peek into OV’s classrooms in the early 80s, complete with typewriters and hands-on activities like cooking.
From the pages of the 1983 Reflections yearbook, here’s a look back at Otselic Valley’s first grade!
These photos offer a peek into OV’s classrooms in the early 80s, complete with typewriters and hands-on activities like cooking.
|| Community Resource: Adult Education Opportunity
Looking to earn your high school equivalency diploma or continue your education?
The Afton Central School Adult and Continuing Education Program offers FREE GED (TASC) preparation classes across Delaware and Chenango counties.
• Small class sizes taught by NYS-certified teachers
• Individualized study plans based on reading and math assessments
• Work at your own pace with free materials provided
• Join anytime!
Distance learning options are also available.
For more information, visit: https://www.aftoncsd.org/page/adult-education
Thank you to Afton Central School for providing this valuable resource to our community!
Looking to earn your high school equivalency diploma or continue your education?
The Afton Central School Adult and Continuing Education Program offers FREE GED (TASC) preparation classes across Delaware and Chenango counties.
• Small class sizes taught by NYS-certified teachers
• Individualized study plans based on reading and math assessments
• Work at your own pace with free materials provided
• Join anytime!
Distance learning options are also available.
For more information, visit: https://www.aftoncsd.org/page/adult-education
Thank you to Afton Central School for providing this valuable resource to our community!
|| FINAL REMINDER!
Stop by the South Otselic Fire Department TODAY from 3:30-6:30 PM to support our Girls Varsity Soccer team!
• Bake Sale – delicious treats ready to go!
• Raffle Baskets – tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12 (winners drawn at the end, you don’t need to be present to win)
• Bottle & Can Drive – drop off your recyclables!
A HUGE thank you to our Lady Vikings and their families for making this fundraiser happen!
Come grab a treat and help support our athletes!
Stop by the South Otselic Fire Department TODAY from 3:30-6:30 PM to support our Girls Varsity Soccer team!
• Bake Sale – delicious treats ready to go!
• Raffle Baskets – tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12 (winners drawn at the end, you don’t need to be present to win)
• Bottle & Can Drive – drop off your recyclables!
A HUGE thank you to our Lady Vikings and their families for making this fundraiser happen!
Come grab a treat and help support our athletes!
|| Professional learning never stops at OV!
During the first week of September, our staff led workshops for their colleagues, sharing expertise and new strategies to support teaching and learning.
• Lori Youngs guided a session on social emotional learning.
• Jake Preston demonstrated how to build thinking classrooms.
• Joe Gross shared tips on getting the most out of the IXL platform.
We’re proud of our teachers for leading the way and supporting each other!
During the first week of September, our staff led workshops for their colleagues, sharing expertise and new strategies to support teaching and learning.
• Lori Youngs guided a session on social emotional learning.
• Jake Preston demonstrated how to build thinking classrooms.
• Joe Gross shared tips on getting the most out of the IXL platform.
We’re proud of our teachers for leading the way and supporting each other!
|| Support OV Girls Varsity Soccer!
Our Lady Vikings have been working hard on and off the field, and now they’re hosting a fundraiser to help purchase team gear!
• Wednesday, September 17th
• South Otselic Fire Department
• 3:30-6:30 pm (or until baked goods sell out!)
Featuring:
• Bake Sale
• Bottle & Can Drive
• Raffle Baskets -- $5 each or 3 for $12
Stop by for a treat, drop off cans and bottles, or take a chance on a raffle basket -- all while supporting our Lady Vikings!
Our Lady Vikings have been working hard on and off the field, and now they’re hosting a fundraiser to help purchase team gear!
• Wednesday, September 17th
• South Otselic Fire Department
• 3:30-6:30 pm (or until baked goods sell out!)
Featuring:
• Bake Sale
• Bottle & Can Drive
• Raffle Baskets -- $5 each or 3 for $12
Stop by for a treat, drop off cans and bottles, or take a chance on a raffle basket -- all while supporting our Lady Vikings!
|| On IT Professional Day, we celebrate Karson Fish and Ed Monico for their dedication to our school. Whether it’s fixing tech issues or supporting learning with technology, their work helps our students and staff succeed every day. Thank you!
|| OV Varsity Girls Soccer Update
The Vikings battled hard against Stockbridge, falling just short in a 3-2 match.
Goals were scored by Kimmy Miron-Blanco and Skyler Graham, with Izzy Neal making another big penalty kick save! Strong play also came from Abby White, Addison Palmer, and Baleigh DuBois who gave it their all on the field.
|| Don’t forget, tomorrow after school our team is hosting a fundraiser! (Post coming soon with more details about the fundraiser!)
-- Buy baked goods
-- Enter to win a raffle basket
-- Drop off bottles & cans
Your support helps our student-athletes -- thank you, OV community!
The Vikings battled hard against Stockbridge, falling just short in a 3-2 match.
Goals were scored by Kimmy Miron-Blanco and Skyler Graham, with Izzy Neal making another big penalty kick save! Strong play also came from Abby White, Addison Palmer, and Baleigh DuBois who gave it their all on the field.
|| Don’t forget, tomorrow after school our team is hosting a fundraiser! (Post coming soon with more details about the fundraiser!)
-- Buy baked goods
-- Enter to win a raffle basket
-- Drop off bottles & cans
Your support helps our student-athletes -- thank you, OV community!
|| Otselic Valley Safety Drill Reminder
Next week, Otselic Valley will be conducting an evacuation drill as part of our regular safety routines.
These drills are meant to provide students and staff with practice so they feel prepared and confident in the event of an emergency.
We encourage families to talk with students about how these drills are practice routines that keep everyone prepared and safe.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep OV safe.
Next week, Otselic Valley will be conducting an evacuation drill as part of our regular safety routines.
These drills are meant to provide students and staff with practice so they feel prepared and confident in the event of an emergency.
We encourage families to talk with students about how these drills are practice routines that keep everyone prepared and safe.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep OV safe.
|| OV Athletics Reminders
We’re proud of all our Vikings competing this fall! Here’s where you can catch OV athletes on the field:
• Modified Girls Soccer (OV joining Madison for games)
• Varsity Girls Soccer (OV)
• Modified Boys Soccer (OV)
• Varsity Boys Soccer (DeRuyter)
• Football (Sherburne-Earlville)
|| Can’t make it to Sherburne-Earlville football games? You can still tune in live with Chenango Sports:
1. Go to Mixlr.com
2. Search “Chenango Sports” and scroll down
3. Click the Chenango Sports logo
Stay up to date: OV Athletics Schedule: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/79
We’re proud of all our Vikings competing this fall! Here’s where you can catch OV athletes on the field:
• Modified Girls Soccer (OV joining Madison for games)
• Varsity Girls Soccer (OV)
• Modified Boys Soccer (OV)
• Varsity Boys Soccer (DeRuyter)
• Football (Sherburne-Earlville)
|| Can’t make it to Sherburne-Earlville football games? You can still tune in live with Chenango Sports:
1. Go to Mixlr.com
2. Search “Chenango Sports” and scroll down
3. Click the Chenango Sports logo
Stay up to date: OV Athletics Schedule: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/79
|| Instrument Petting Zoo!
Our 4th grade students had a fun afternoon exploring instruments with help from our high school band members! From brass to woodwinds to percussion, students had the chance to try out different instruments, ask questions, and imagine what they might want to play in the future.
A big thank-you to our high school musicians and Mr. Taylor for making this hands-on experience possible. The excitement and smiles said it all -- music is alive and well at OV!
Our 4th grade students had a fun afternoon exploring instruments with help from our high school band members! From brass to woodwinds to percussion, students had the chance to try out different instruments, ask questions, and imagine what they might want to play in the future.
A big thank-you to our high school musicians and Mr. Taylor for making this hands-on experience possible. The excitement and smiles said it all -- music is alive and well at OV!
|| Reminder: OV Athletic Survey
Thank you to everyone who has already taken our Athletic Survey!
Your input is helping us better understand interest and participation as we plan for the future of our sports programs.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, we’d still love to hear from you. Your feedback is so important in supporting our student athletes and shaping the opportunities available at Otselic Valley.
Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/81yjwC92nDCVJT1J8
Thank you for being part of the conversation and for supporting OV Athletics!
Thank you to everyone who has already taken our Athletic Survey!
Your input is helping us better understand interest and participation as we plan for the future of our sports programs.
If you haven’t had a chance yet, we’d still love to hear from you. Your feedback is so important in supporting our student athletes and shaping the opportunities available at Otselic Valley.
Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/81yjwC92nDCVJT1J8
Thank you for being part of the conversation and for supporting OV Athletics!
|| Have you checked out Rooms yet?
Otselic Valley is now using Rooms, our new two-way communication platform -- making it easier than ever to stay connected with teachers, coaches, and school staff.
For the best experience, download the free Otselic Valley app today:
Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
With Rooms, everything you need is in one place:
• Messages you won’t miss (text, email, or push notifications)
• One login for everything OV
• Automatic translation into your preferred language
Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay with OV.
Otselic Valley is now using Rooms, our new two-way communication platform -- making it easier than ever to stay connected with teachers, coaches, and school staff.
For the best experience, download the free Otselic Valley app today:
Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
With Rooms, everything you need is in one place:
• Messages you won’t miss (text, email, or push notifications)
• One login for everything OV
• Automatic translation into your preferred language
Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay with OV.
|| Pre-K on Patrol!
Our Pre-K students had an exciting morning exploring Deputy Smith’s Sheriff’s car!
They climbed into the back seat, the front seat, and even the driver’s seat. They also had the chance to try on Deputy Smith’s protective vest and fall jacket, and of course, the sirens and lights were a big hit!
Thank you to Deputy Smith for taking the time to answer questions and let our youngest Vikings explore the vehicle. The kids had a fantastic time learning, laughing, and experiencing a little bit of what it’s like to be in law enforcement.
Our Pre-K students had an exciting morning exploring Deputy Smith’s Sheriff’s car!
They climbed into the back seat, the front seat, and even the driver’s seat. They also had the chance to try on Deputy Smith’s protective vest and fall jacket, and of course, the sirens and lights were a big hit!
Thank you to Deputy Smith for taking the time to answer questions and let our youngest Vikings explore the vehicle. The kids had a fantastic time learning, laughing, and experiencing a little bit of what it’s like to be in law enforcement.
|| Game Day Reminder!
Come cheer on our Varsity Girls Soccer team as they take on McGraw at home today, Friday, September 12th!
• Start time: 4:30 p.m.
• Otselic Valley Central School
Come and support our Vikings!
Come cheer on our Varsity Girls Soccer team as they take on McGraw at home today, Friday, September 12th!
• Start time: 4:30 p.m.
• Otselic Valley Central School
Come and support our Vikings!
|| A friendly reminder about morning drop-off
To help keep mornings running smoothly and safe for everyone, please remember:
• Doors open at 7:50 a.m.
• Classes begin at 7:55 a.m.
• Students are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.
We kindly ask that families wait until 7:50 a.m. for drop-off, unless prior special arrangements have been made. This ensures staff are ready to greet and supervise students.
Thank you for helping us keep mornings safe, calm, and welcoming for all of our OV families!
To help keep mornings running smoothly and safe for everyone, please remember:
• Doors open at 7:50 a.m.
• Classes begin at 7:55 a.m.
• Students are dismissed at 2:45 p.m.
We kindly ask that families wait until 7:50 a.m. for drop-off, unless prior special arrangements have been made. This ensures staff are ready to greet and supervise students.
Thank you for helping us keep mornings safe, calm, and welcoming for all of our OV families!
|| We’re excited to welcome Alyssa Macrino to our Viking family!
Ms. Macrino joins Otselic Valley as our Academic & Career Coordinator. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Humanities from SUNY Cortland and is currently pursuing her Master’s in School Counseling at St. Bonaventure University, graduating in May 2026.
She’s originally from Rockland County, NY, and in her free time she enjoys playing pickleball -- she even travels for tournaments as far as Dallas, TX! She also loves spending time with her two cats, Leo and Mufasa.
We’re so glad to have Ms. Macrino on the team, welcome to OV!
|| Throwback Thursday from the 1966 South Otselic Centralian yearbook: The Band!
In 1965-66, the South Otselic Band had a year to remember! The group kicked off with an unforgettable trip to the New York World’s Fair, then went on to perform at Cornell Band Day, the School Fair, and PTA events.
Many students also represented the school at the All-County Band and Orchestra, and the year wrapped up with the Spring Concert, State Competition, and the Sherburne Pageant of Bands.
What a year for music at South Otselic!
In 1965-66, the South Otselic Band had a year to remember! The group kicked off with an unforgettable trip to the New York World’s Fair, then went on to perform at Cornell Band Day, the School Fair, and PTA events.
Many students also represented the school at the All-County Band and Orchestra, and the year wrapped up with the Spring Concert, State Competition, and the Sherburne Pageant of Bands.
What a year for music at South Otselic!
|| Reminder: Upcoming Otselic Valley Board of Education Meetings
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
• 6:00 PM – Policy Committee Meeting, Conference Room
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
• 6:00 PM – Policy Committee Meeting, Conference Room
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
