Otselic Valley Central School District

|| Honoring Mary F. Tretiak Otselic Valley remembers Mary F. Tretiak, who served our school community as a dedicated teacher’s assistant in the Georgetown School. In addition to her work in education, Mary was deeply devoted to her family and enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Thank you, Mary, for your service to Georgetown School. To read more about Mary’s life and legacy, please visit the obituary here: https://tinyurl.com/2s429tcz

|| Important Health & Safety Reminder for Families Fentanyl and Carfentanil, extremely dangerous opioids, are increasingly being found mixed with other substances such as vapes, pills, gummies, and cannabis products. These combinations can be deadly, often without the user even knowing what they're ingesting. This is a growing concern in schools across the country, and it reinforces just how important it is to know: • Where our students are during the school day • Whether they may be exposed to harmful substances • How to talk to them about the risks We encourage families to stay informed and have open conversations with their children. || Learn more about the risks in this article shared by our school nurse: https://tinyurl.com/zscp3mhb Thank you for working with us to keep our students safe and healthy.

|| Youth Football & Cheer Registration -- Now Open! Looking for a fun, team-focused activity for your child this fall? The Mid-York Panthers are now registering players ages 5-12 for youth football and cheerleading! The program serves families in the Hamilton, Madison, Morrisville-Eaton, Otselic Valley, and Stockbridge school districts. Early Bird Registration Special Pay in full by June 30, 2025 and save $25 per player! Program Fees: • $100 – Tackle Football • $75 – Flag Football • $100 – Cheerleading Register at: leagues.bluesombrero.com/midyorkpopwarner This program promotes character, teamwork, responsibility, and sportsmanship in a supportive, community environment.

|| Senior Seminar Visits Rentals to Go! Seniors in Mrs. O’s Senior Seminar class recently toured Rentals to Go in Norwich, NY, where they had the opportunity to learn directly from owner Grant Brightman. Mr. Brightman shared valuable tips on: • Job opportunities within the company • The importance of certifications and benefits • Interviewing strategies for future success Students were impressed by the professional environment, welcoming employees, and wide range of career paths available at Rentals to Go. Thank you to Grant and the Rentals to Own team for an insightful and inspiring visit!

|| Morning Program Highlights: May 23, 2025 Today, our PreK–5th grade students gathered for another joyful OV Morning Program - a time to connect, celebrate, and start the day with Viking spirit! We began with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by student-led updates on: • Weather • Lunch Menu • Kids with Character • A Joke • News • A Fun Fact We also celebrated this month’s OV Stars for showing exceptional cooperation in their classrooms! Congratulations to: Lyra, Memphis, Braylie, Charlie, Gavin, Hudson, Everett, Hannah, Owen, Bradlee, Ian, Belle, and Danielle! And in this week’s OV’s Got Talent, Carter Wentworth wowed us with a great performance of “Bye, Bye, Bye!” What a great way to head into the weekend!

Healthy Kids Summer Camp Sneak Peek Open House! Friday, May 23 from 3:00-5:00 PM Otselic Valley Central School, Windowed Cafeteria We’re inviting families to come explore what’s in store for Summer Camp 2025! •Meet the friendly, caring staff who will make this summer fun and meaningful •Learn about the fun, hands-on activities planned for summer •Ask questions and learn more about joining Healthy Kids! Whether your child loves art, STEM, sports, or just making new friends, Healthy Kids Summer Camp has something for everyone. Let’s make this summer unforgettable, filled with adventure, friendships, and growth! We’re excited to grow our camp community and can’t wait to meet you at the Sneak Peek Open House!

|| Otselic Valley Band & Chorus Spring Concert Our Elementary, Middle, and High School Bands and Choruses delivered a wonderful evening of music at this year’s Spring Concert! • The bands performed under the direction of Mr. Samuel Taylor • The choruses were led by Mr. Patrick Scott, with Mr. Vincent Guarneiri serving as accompanist Students have worked hard all season to prepare, and it showed in every note and performance. || A huge congratulations to all our student musicians and vocal performers -- your talent and dedication truly shined! Thank you to our families and community members for your continued support of the arts at OV. Watch a few short clips from the concert here: https://youtu.be/Hyl95mNSDC4

|| OV Golf Takes 2nd Place at CCL Tournament! Otselic Valley competed in the CCL Golf Tournament at Seven Oaks in Hamilton and brought home an impressive 2nd place team finish, just behind Cincinnatus. A special congratulations to Payne Wood and Owen Davis, who were named Player One and Player Two of the League and received Medalist Plaques from the CCL! We’re incredibly proud of our golfers for their hard work and standout season. Way to go, Vikings!

|| OV Golf Team Wraps Up Sectionals with Two Students Headed to State Qualifiers! Congratulations to our entire golf team for competing at the Section Three Sectionals at the Pompey Club, you all represented OV with pride and determination! A special shout-out to Owen Davis, who shot an impressive 77 (just one stroke off the lead), and Payne Wood, who tied for third with a 79. Both Owen and Payne are among only 12 golfers (out of 46 competitors) advancing to Seven Oaks on Wednesday for State Qualifier Round One! || Way to go, team, and best of luck to Owen and Payne as you continue your run!

|| Throwback Thursday From the pages of the 1948 Georgetonian Yearbook: First and Second Grades at Georgetown School! In September 1947, 43 students filled the classroom -- just finding seats was a challenge! This class enjoyed Halloween parties, Christmas programs, Valentine treats, and raising money for the Junior Red Cross. Read more about them in the photo! What a fun glimpse into the past, do you recognize any familiar names or faces?

|| Rainforest Project Update from Mrs. Thorp’s Class! The rainforest is growing in 4th grade! Students in Mrs. Thorp’s class have been hard at work adding new layers to their rainforest-themed classroom. This week, they continued adding fun facts from their reading and are currently working on their research papers. We can’t wait for families to see the finished rainforest at the June 20th open house, where students will proudly serve as tour guides!

|| Duck Derby at Fishing & Heritage Day! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17th, and don’t miss one of the most exciting events of the day! Duck Derby Details: Location: Gorge Creek Bridge (subject to change) Time: 3:00 PM Prizes: • 1st Place - $200 • 2nd Place - $100 • 3rd Place - $50 Ducks are $5 each To purchase a duck, email Andrea Lehmann at ALehman@ovcs.org Proceeds benefit the OV FFA and the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association. Join us for this fun tradition and cheer on your lucky duck!

|| OV Wins on the Diamond! Both our softball and baseball teams brought home victories last night in exciting matchups against DeRuyter! • Softball took the win with a strong 22–10 finish • Baseball battled hard for a 12–9 victory Great job to all our athletes and coaches!

|| Our students have been cooking up something delicious! Check out these beef and cheese empanadas that our students made -- what a tasty way to learn! Great job to everyone involved!

|| Another Win for OV Golf! The OV Golf Team picked up another impressive victory Monday night, this time against Cincinnatus at Apple Creek! Top Scores: •Payne Wood - 36 (overall low scorer) •Owen Davis - 37 •John Schuyler (Cincinnatus) - 42 Final Score: OV - 251 Cincinnatus - 265 Great job to our Vikings for another strong performance on the course!

|| Elementary School End-of-Year Dates to Know! Check out key dates and reminders for the rest of the school year, including field days, musical, and concert information. View the full letter here: https://rb.gy/37plly Let’s finish the school year strong!

|| Middle & High School End-of-Year Dates to Know! Check out key dates and reminders for the rest of the school year, including awards, field trips, Regents exams, and graduation. View the full letter here: https://rb.gy/f1ovm3 Let’s finish the school year strong!

|| Healthy Kids Summer Camp Sneak Peek Open House! Friday, May 23 from 3:00-5:00 PM Otselic Valley Central School, Windowed Cafeteria We’re inviting families to come explore what’s in store for Summer Camp 2025! •Meet the friendly, caring staff who will make this summer fun and meaningful •Learn about the fun, hands-on activities planned for summer •Ask questions and learn more about joining Healthy Kids! Whether your child loves art, STEM, sports, or just making new friends, Healthy Kids Summer Camp has something for everyone. Let’s make this summer unforgettable, filled with adventure, friendships, and growth! We’re excited to grow our camp community and can’t wait to meet you at the Sneak Peek Open House!

|| Chromebook Challenge Warning We want to make all Otselic Valley families aware of a dangerous social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge,” which encourages students to insert lead or metal objects into Chromebook ports -- causing electrical shorts that can lead to serious fire hazards and toxic fumes. Please talk to your child about the dangers of this challenge. Damaging a Chromebook in this way poses serious safety risks and will result in severe consequences. || At OV, any student participating in this challenge will face disciplinary action, may be held financially responsible for the device (valued at approximately $250), and could be subject to expulsion and criminal charges for starting a fire. Your cooperation in helping us keep our students, staff, and school community safe is appreciated.

|| Celebrating 2nd Grade Habitat Dioramas! Our talented 2nd graders recently showcased their incredible habitat dioramas, and we couldn’t be prouder! These students put in so much hard work learning about their habitats and bringing them to life through their creative projects. Visitors who stopped by shared how amazing the displays were and how excited the students were to talk about their work. One person said, “They did a great job and are so proud!”