|| UPCOMING SAFETY DRILL NOTICE
Dear Otselic Valley Central School District Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),
The safety of our students and school staff is very important to us. One of the ways we stay safe is by holding school safety drills. To help us practice and learn, we will be having a safety drill this week.
We will be initiating an EVACUATION DRILL.
Before we practice a drill, we teach students and staff what they need to do. We talk about how the drill will be announced and we always inform students and staff that it is a drill. These drills serve as a valuable learning experience, helping to ensure that our students and staff are familiar with building procedures and can respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.
After the drill, students and families are encouraged to ask questions. Below are resources to help you talk to your children.
If you have any questions about the drills or other safety concerns, please contact the Otselic Valley Central School district office at 315-653-7218.

|| HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS
HOMECOMING PARADE:
Wednesday, October 9th
Location: Gather at the Fish Hatchery at 5 p.m., step-off at 5:30 p.m. Bring your school spirit and join the excitement!
HOMECOMING DANCE:
Dance the Night Away at the Disco!
Date: October 10
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Dress Code: Semi-formal
Tickets: $16 for Singles / $20 for Couples Free Disco Glasses with every ticket!
**Tickets will be on sale during lunches starting Friday, October 4th.**
If you plan to bring a guest, pick up the required paperwork in the Main Office now through Friday, October 4th. All paperwork must be returned by Tuesday, October 7th.
Open to all students in grades 9-12! Hosted by the OV Student Government. Don't miss out on the fun!
HOMECOMING SOCCER GAMES:
Come on out and support our Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer squads as they take on McGraw on Friday, October 11th! The Lady Vikings match kicks-off at 5:30 p.m. with the Boys’ matchup to follow at 7:30 p.m.
#OVHomecoming #DanceTheNightAway #OVSpirit #OVPride


This evening (9/30/24), the Lady Vikings take on DeRuyter on home turf right here in the Valley!
Kick-off is slated for 4:30 p.m.- So grab your chairs, and get here early to snag the best spot.
See you out there!
#LadyVikings #OVPride #Soccer

That's not what the wall outside the Main Office used to look like! Keep watching this space to see what our students have imagined and are bringing to life!

Rise and SHINE ✨
Today marked our first live OV Morning Program!
We celebrated birthdays, highlighted positive character traits, and danced like no one was watching.
Such a fun start to our Friday mornings!
#OVPride #MorningProgram










⚽️ It's Game Day for OV Soccer! ⚽️
Both Varsity teams are hitting the field tonight! (9/27)
OV Boys vs. Madison at home, starting at 4:30 p.m.
OV Girls vs. Sherburne at the Oxford Blackhawk Stadium, also at 4:30 p.m.
Come out and support our Vikings!
#OVSoccer #VikingPride


CUDDLE PUPPLE!
Check out Mr. Gross' third-grade students enjoying a special visit from our furry friend, Thor! 🐶🐾
Students from multiple grade levels stopped in for an exciting lesson in Animal Science with guidance from OV Agriculture and FFA educator Mrs. Lehmann where they learned about puppy observation, different dog breeds, choosing a puppy, and training tips.
Thank you, Thor, for making our day even more fun!
Have a great afternoon, everyone!
#ThirdGradeAdventures #AnimalScience #OVCSD #PuppyLove #OVPride










JOB VACANCY: School Business Administrator or School Business Manager
Learn more on our website:
https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies

Elementary students, wear your OV attire or black and gold clothing, if you have it, for Morning Program tomorrow! Parents, we look forward to your joining us, if you're able, beginning Friday, October 4 at 8 am!

⚽️ Game Day Alert! ⚽️
Come out and support the OV Boys' Soccer team as they take on DeRuyter at home tonight (9/25/24)! Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. Get out there and cheer on our Vikings!
🖤💛 #OVCSD #GoVikings #SoccerNight #OVPride

Friendly Reminder: Tomorrow is Picture Day at Otselic Valley!
Make sure your kiddos come ready to smile!
Remember: Photo Packets and Payment!
Parents, guardians, and caregivers, let's get those outfits and hair ready for a picture-perfect day.

Game Day Alert!
Come out and support our OV Lady Vikings Soccer team as they take on Madison today at our home turf!
Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m.
#OVLadyVikings #SoccerMatch #HomeGame #VikingPride

The Evening Sun's 2024 Fall Sports Preview is now available on line, featuring our soccer teams. #GoVikings!
https://www.evesun.com/viewer_ss.php?id=74

The OV Lady Vikings put up a strong and determined fight at Brookfield on Friday. The backline and hardworking midfielders were relentless, successfully stopping multiple attacks and keeping the game close at 1-0 through halftime.
Despite facing injuries and illness that left the bench short and dealing with unseasonably warm weather, the team showed incredible resilience. In the end, they fell 3-0, but not without a tremendous effort. Senior keeper Carli Golden was outstanding, making an impressive 25 saves, showcasing her talent and dedication.
Lady Vikings will have two shots a redemption later this week:
A Tuesday home turf match at 4:30 p.m. vs. Madison, and a Friday evening match Vs. S-E at Blackhawk Stadium in Oxford, also at 4:30 p.m.

It's #FallbackFriday to the 2 Varsity Soccer teams in the 2010 yearbook


#ThrowbackThursday to Varsity Cheerleaders in the 1960 Centralian

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS = NEWS YOU CAN USE
Vikings start every school day with Morning Announcements, and today 's broadcast was presented by Fenner and Gavin. After the flag salute they mentioned upcoming meetings, a reminder for seniors about their senior photo status form, fall play rehearsal details, a reminder about the fall play parent meeting (tonight at 6:30 pm!), a club schedule change, and a brief overview of the Lady Vikings soccer game vs. McGraw last night (next time ladies!). It's different every day.
Listen closely, Vikings, so you don't miss a thing!
#NewsYouCanUse #StayInformed #DontMissAThing #MorningAnnouncements #FutureNewsAnchors

PK-12 PICTURE DAY IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
Picture Day on Wednesday, Sept. 25th is open to all children and youth who live in the Otselic Valley Central School District, including homeschooled, preschool-aged, and students who learn at BOCES.
Picture packets were sent home with students this week, but extras are available in the Main Office, and Mr. Forbes will have extras in the M P R on Picture Day. Payment is due on Picture Day (1 check per family).
Questions? Contact Ms. Charles: ccharles@ovcs.org.
Smile!
#DressYourBest #SchoolPictures #yearbook #smile

REMINDERS for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024:
--Transportation/Facilities Committee Meeting, 6:00 pm
--Regular Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 pm
Both meetings will be in the mirrored cafeteria. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 10 cents/page.

UPCOMING SAFETY DRILL
Dear Otselic Valley Central School District Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s),
The safety of our students and school staff is very important to us. One of the ways we stay safe is by holding school safety drills. To help us practice and learn, we will be having two safety drills soon: (1) evacuation and (2) lockdown.
Before we practice a drill, we teach students and staff what they need to do. We talk about how the drill will be announced and we always inform students and staff that it is a drill. These drills serve as a valuable learning experience, helping to ensure that our students and staff are familiar with building procedures and can respond quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.
If you have any questions about the drills or other safety concerns, please contact the Otselic Valley Central School district office at 315-653-7218.

