|| 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
|| Welcome to Otselic Valley!
We’re excited to introduce three new aides joining our Viking family this year: Liz Yaddow, Victoria LeDuc, and Nicholas Baker.
Their support and dedication will make a big difference in our classrooms and for our students every day. Please join us in giving them a warm OV welcome!
We’re excited to introduce three new aides joining our Viking family this year: Liz Yaddow, Victoria LeDuc, and Nicholas Baker.
Their support and dedication will make a big difference in our classrooms and for our students every day. Please join us in giving them a warm OV welcome!
|| Calling All Student Poets & Artists!
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Binghamton Section invites all K-12 students in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga Counties to take part in the Annual Illustrated Poem Contest in celebration of National Chemistry Week.
This year’s theme is “The Hidden Life of Spices.” Students can submit an original illustrated poem that creatively incorporates a scientific concept related to the theme.
Local prizes will be awarded for the top two poems in each grade category, and first-place winners will advance to the national contest for a chance at cash prizes.
|| Entries are due by Sunday, October 26th at 11:59 p.m.
Submit entries here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeFVsG.../viewform
Let’s see your creativity shine through words, science, and art!
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Binghamton Section invites all K-12 students in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga Counties to take part in the Annual Illustrated Poem Contest in celebration of National Chemistry Week.
This year’s theme is “The Hidden Life of Spices.” Students can submit an original illustrated poem that creatively incorporates a scientific concept related to the theme.
Local prizes will be awarded for the top two poems in each grade category, and first-place winners will advance to the national contest for a chance at cash prizes.
|| Entries are due by Sunday, October 26th at 11:59 p.m.
Submit entries here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeFVsG.../viewform
Let’s see your creativity shine through words, science, and art!
|| We’re excited to welcome Ms. Corilynn Coye to our Viking Family!
Ms. Coye joins us as an elementary Special Education Teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education, and she’s excited to be part of our OV family.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Coye enjoys skiing, hiking, spending time with her family, and caring for her pet pig, Hank!
We’re so glad to have her on the team -- welcome, Ms. Coye!
Ms. Coye joins us as an elementary Special Education Teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education, and she’s excited to be part of our OV family.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Coye enjoys skiing, hiking, spending time with her family, and caring for her pet pig, Hank!
We’re so glad to have her on the team -- welcome, Ms. Coye!
|| Reminder: New Personal Device Guidelines
Phones and personal internet-enabled devices must be kept in student lockers all day, from the morning bell to the dismissal bell.
As part of New York State education law, Otselic Valley is implementing updated guidelines to support student learning, focus, and mental well-being. Students are expected to power off and store smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, and similar devices in their lockers during the school day.
You can read more about the guidelines here: https://www.ovcs.org/page/about-us
Thank you for helping us create a focused and supportive learning environment for our students. 💛🖤
#OVCS #OVPride #FocusOnLearning
Phones and personal internet-enabled devices must be kept in student lockers all day, from the morning bell to the dismissal bell.
As part of New York State education law, Otselic Valley is implementing updated guidelines to support student learning, focus, and mental well-being. Students are expected to power off and store smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, and similar devices in their lockers during the school day.
You can read more about the guidelines here: https://www.ovcs.org/page/about-us
Thank you for helping us create a focused and supportive learning environment for our students. 💛🖤
#OVCS #OVPride #FocusOnLearning
|| Leading the Pack: OV’s Lukas Schieferstein!
Otselic Valley student Lukas Schieferstein played an outstanding game with the Sherburne-Earlville Timberwolves football team this past weekend!
Lukas made plays on both offense and defense, finishing with:
• 2 receiving touchdowns
• A pick-six on defense
We’re proud of Lukas for leading the Timberwolves’ offense with 7 carries for 111 yards!
Read more in The Evening Sun (a subscription is required to read the full article): https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2025-09-08/43316/S-E-football-falls-short-to-Westmoreland-Oriskany-in-two-overtimes
Otselic Valley student Lukas Schieferstein played an outstanding game with the Sherburne-Earlville Timberwolves football team this past weekend!
Lukas made plays on both offense and defense, finishing with:
• 2 receiving touchdowns
• A pick-six on defense
We’re proud of Lukas for leading the Timberwolves’ offense with 7 carries for 111 yards!
Read more in The Evening Sun (a subscription is required to read the full article): https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2025-09-08/43316/S-E-football-falls-short-to-Westmoreland-Oriskany-in-two-overtimes
|| We’re excited to introduce Melissa Brown to our Viking family!
Melissa will be teaching 5th Grade ELA and Science as well as 4th Grade Science this year.
She’s an OV alum, earned her Master’s in Elementary Teaching from WGU, and has been active in our community through coaching OV Rec basketball and soccer.
When she’s not teaching, Melissa enjoys game nights with her family, camping, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
Welcome back, Melissa -- we’re so glad to have you on the team!
Melissa will be teaching 5th Grade ELA and Science as well as 4th Grade Science this year.
She’s an OV alum, earned her Master’s in Elementary Teaching from WGU, and has been active in our community through coaching OV Rec basketball and soccer.
When she’s not teaching, Melissa enjoys game nights with her family, camping, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills.
Welcome back, Melissa -- we’re so glad to have you on the team!
|| Kindergarten Magic at OV!
Our Kindergarten students discovered that learning really is magical. With the help of their teacher (and her magic wand!), they recited a special poem, kneaded their clay, and watched in amazement as it changed from white into a brand new color!
As the rhyme says:
If another color does appear,
we're sure to have a GREAT school year!
The students were delighted to see the magic happen in their own hands, and couldn’t wait to tell their families that not only is their teacher magic, but they are too!
See the magic for yourself in this video: https://rebrand.ly/o8ohfju
Here’s to a year full of curiosity and discovery!
Our Kindergarten students discovered that learning really is magical. With the help of their teacher (and her magic wand!), they recited a special poem, kneaded their clay, and watched in amazement as it changed from white into a brand new color!
As the rhyme says:
If another color does appear,
we're sure to have a GREAT school year!
The students were delighted to see the magic happen in their own hands, and couldn’t wait to tell their families that not only is their teacher magic, but they are too!
See the magic for yourself in this video: https://rebrand.ly/o8ohfju
Here’s to a year full of curiosity and discovery!
|| Snapshots from the First Day of School at OV!
From our Pre-K students discovering the joy of learning to older students settling into their new classes -- our hallways were filled with energy, excitement, and smiles.
It was wonderful to see students across all grades engaged, learning, and reconnecting with friends and teachers. The first day set a positive tone for the year ahead, and we’re looking forward to all the moments still to come!
Here’s to a school year full of growth, discovery, and OV Pride!
From our Pre-K students discovering the joy of learning to older students settling into their new classes -- our hallways were filled with energy, excitement, and smiles.
It was wonderful to see students across all grades engaged, learning, and reconnecting with friends and teachers. The first day set a positive tone for the year ahead, and we’re looking forward to all the moments still to come!
Here’s to a school year full of growth, discovery, and OV Pride!
|| We Want to Hear from You!
Otselic Valley is facing challenges with athletic participation, and we are looking for input from our community as we plan for the future of our sports programs.
|| Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/81yjwC92nDCVJT1J8
Your feedback is very important in helping us understand interest, participation, and possibilities moving forward.
Thank you for supporting our students and athletics at OV!
Otselic Valley is facing challenges with athletic participation, and we are looking for input from our community as we plan for the future of our sports programs.
|| Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/81yjwC92nDCVJT1J8
Your feedback is very important in helping us understand interest, participation, and possibilities moving forward.
Thank you for supporting our students and athletics at OV!
|| Throwback Thursday + First Day of School!
In the 2013 iVikings yearbook, these smiling faces were celebrated as the Class of 2025. This past June, we proudly watched the Class of 2025 graduate and become our newest alumni!
As we welcome back our students for the 2025-26 school year today, we also celebrate the journey of all our Vikings -- from those just starting in Pre-K and Kindergarten to those heading toward graduation. Here’s to a great year ahead!
In the 2013 iVikings yearbook, these smiling faces were celebrated as the Class of 2025. This past June, we proudly watched the Class of 2025 graduate and become our newest alumni!
As we welcome back our students for the 2025-26 school year today, we also celebrate the journey of all our Vikings -- from those just starting in Pre-K and Kindergarten to those heading toward graduation. Here’s to a great year ahead!
|| It was a beautiful sunny morning as buses rolled in and students arrived for the first day of school at Otselic Valley!
We loved seeing so many smiling faces, backpacks ready, and excitement in the air.
Here’s to a wonderful start, and an even better school year ahead.
We loved seeing so many smiling faces, backpacks ready, and excitement in the air.
Here’s to a wonderful start, and an even better school year ahead.
|| Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House last night, Tuesday, September 2nd!
Students and families stopped by to pick up schedules, locks, and devices, meet teachers, and tour the building. It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones as we prepare for the 2025-26 school year.
A special thank you to our community partners who joined us: Chenango Health Network, LEAP, Reality Check, SUNY Morrisville, Girl Scouts, our FFA club, our LLP program, and the South Otselic Fire Department (with their fire truck).
We’re also grateful to DJ Marty Miller for keeping the energy high with great music, Kandi’s Kitchen for serving up delicious food, and The Scoop Ice Cream Truck for sweet treats. And of course, a huge shout-out to our OV staff for greeting families, sharing information, hosting orientations, and making the evening such a success.
It was a great way to celebrate OV Pride and kick off a brand new school year together!
Students and families stopped by to pick up schedules, locks, and devices, meet teachers, and tour the building. It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones as we prepare for the 2025-26 school year.
A special thank you to our community partners who joined us: Chenango Health Network, LEAP, Reality Check, SUNY Morrisville, Girl Scouts, our FFA club, our LLP program, and the South Otselic Fire Department (with their fire truck).
We’re also grateful to DJ Marty Miller for keeping the energy high with great music, Kandi’s Kitchen for serving up delicious food, and The Scoop Ice Cream Truck for sweet treats. And of course, a huge shout-out to our OV staff for greeting families, sharing information, hosting orientations, and making the evening such a success.
It was a great way to celebrate OV Pride and kick off a brand new school year together!
|| Just a Reminder:
Modified Boys’ Soccer Practice begins Thursday, September 4th at 3:00pm.
We’re excited to kick off the season -- Let's Go Vikings!
Modified Boys’ Soccer Practice begins Thursday, September 4th at 3:00pm.
We’re excited to kick off the season -- Let's Go Vikings!
|| Today we welcomed back our amazing staff for the first day of the 2025-26 school year at Otselic Valley!
We kicked off the year with our Opening Day Welcome Back assembly. Board of Education President, Dave Cruikshank, shared his pride in OV and encouraged us to keep building OV Pride in our students and community. Superintendent Brian Collier thanked everyone for making this day possible, reviewed our Strategic Plan, and reminded us that at the heart of everything we do is doing what’s best for our students.
We also celebrated the dedication of our staff:
• 5 Years of Service: Alan Gnau, Justine Huntley, Marisa Raymond, Jessica Stoklosa
• 10 Years of Service: Christine Frink, Elizabeth Hackett
• 15 Years of Service: Sabrina Whorrall
• 20 Years of Service: Stacie Morse
• 25 Years of Service: Colleen Morse, Lisa Moseley
And we gave a warm OV welcome to our new hires: Nick Baker, Victoria LeDuc, Elizabeth Yaddow, Sean Conley, Savannah Bumpus, Skyler Harvey, Melissa Brown, Corilynn Coye, Alyssa Macrino, Chad Walls, Sandi Sheldon, and our new main office secretary Tina Cruikshank.
It was wonderful to be together again, honoring our staff, welcoming new faces, and preparing for another great year at OV! Here’s to a great 2025-26 school year!
We kicked off the year with our Opening Day Welcome Back assembly. Board of Education President, Dave Cruikshank, shared his pride in OV and encouraged us to keep building OV Pride in our students and community. Superintendent Brian Collier thanked everyone for making this day possible, reviewed our Strategic Plan, and reminded us that at the heart of everything we do is doing what’s best for our students.
We also celebrated the dedication of our staff:
• 5 Years of Service: Alan Gnau, Justine Huntley, Marisa Raymond, Jessica Stoklosa
• 10 Years of Service: Christine Frink, Elizabeth Hackett
• 15 Years of Service: Sabrina Whorrall
• 20 Years of Service: Stacie Morse
• 25 Years of Service: Colleen Morse, Lisa Moseley
And we gave a warm OV welcome to our new hires: Nick Baker, Victoria LeDuc, Elizabeth Yaddow, Sean Conley, Savannah Bumpus, Skyler Harvey, Melissa Brown, Corilynn Coye, Alyssa Macrino, Chad Walls, Sandi Sheldon, and our new main office secretary Tina Cruikshank.
It was wonderful to be together again, honoring our staff, welcoming new faces, and preparing for another great year at OV! Here’s to a great 2025-26 school year!
|| You're Invited to Open House at Otselic Valley!
Join us Tuesday, September 2nd from 3:30pm - 6:30pm for our annual Open House!
• Meet your child’s teachers
• Tour the building & find lockers
• Get class schedules and tech info
• Enjoy food from Kandie’s Kitchen, and an ice cream truck, too!
✔ 6th Grade Orientation - 5:30pm (MPR)
✔ 9th Grade Orientation - 6:00pm (MPR)
View the student handbook (including Code of Conduct updates):
https://rb.gy/glip97
We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off a great school year!
Join us Tuesday, September 2nd from 3:30pm - 6:30pm for our annual Open House!
• Meet your child’s teachers
• Tour the building & find lockers
• Get class schedules and tech info
• Enjoy food from Kandie’s Kitchen, and an ice cream truck, too!
✔ 6th Grade Orientation - 5:30pm (MPR)
✔ 9th Grade Orientation - 6:00pm (MPR)
View the student handbook (including Code of Conduct updates):
https://rb.gy/glip97
We can’t wait to welcome you back and kick off a great school year!
|| Otselic Valley Library: September Calendar
Here’s what’s coming up next month at the library! From Chair Yoga and Knitting Nights to Kids Games, Crafts, and Chess Club, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this September -- Open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm, and join the fun!
Here’s what’s coming up next month at the library! From Chair Yoga and Knitting Nights to Kids Games, Crafts, and Chess Club, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.
Plan a visit to the Otselic Valley Public Library this September -- Open Monday-Friday, 3-7 pm, and join the fun!
|| We're Hiring at Otselic Valley!
Join our team and help lead with excellence.
Career Opportunity:
• 6-12 Principal (12-month position)
• Start Date: October 1, 2025
• Salary: Regionally competitive, based on experience, with a generous benefits package
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Read the full description here: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
Join our team and help lead with excellence.
Career Opportunity:
• 6-12 Principal (12-month position)
• Start Date: October 1, 2025
• Salary: Regionally competitive, based on experience, with a generous benefits package
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
Read the full description here: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
|| Coming Soon: A Better Way to Stay Connected!
Starting September 4th, parents and guardians of Otselic Valley Central School students will receive messages, updates, and announcements right inside the OV CSD app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
|| Download the app today!
Download for Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
Download for iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
Starting September 4th, parents and guardians of Otselic Valley Central School students will receive messages, updates, and announcements right inside the OV CSD app.
✅ One place for all school communication
📱 Text notifications even if you haven’t downloaded the app
💬 Easy access to message teachers, coaches, counselors & more
|| Download the app today!
Download for Android: https://rebrand.ly/cbhnnvz
Download for iPhone: https://rebrand.ly/77ybvda
Throwback Thursday -- the 1980 Edition!
We’re flipping it back to this two-page spread from the 1980 OV Yearbook, "Reflections." It highlights student life, class meetings, and some of the work that went into capturing memories for the yearbook.
From portraits to group photos, these pages showcase the energy and spirit that have always been part of Otselic Valley.
We’re flipping it back to this two-page spread from the 1980 OV Yearbook, "Reflections." It highlights student life, class meetings, and some of the work that went into capturing memories for the yearbook.
From portraits to group photos, these pages showcase the energy and spirit that have always been part of Otselic Valley.
