The Class of 2027 Roller Skating Party will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the OV Gym. Permission slips will be sent home this week.
Students in PK-4 will skate from 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Students in Grades 5-12 will skate from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Roller skate rental from Bruce Mobile Skating is $10 with a completed permission slip. Soda, pizza, candy, and chips will also be available for purchase.
Students in the elementary wing had an unexpected educational experience when a swarm of honey bees relocated to an area outside Mrs. Marston’s classroom.
Thank you to OV parent Mr. Beeman, who took time out of his schedule to safely collect and relocate the swarm. Students had a front-row seat as they watched the beekeeper at work right outside the classroom window!
We’re happy to report that all of the bees were safely relocated and no one was hurt. Thank you again to Mr. Beeman for helping out and giving students a unique experience they won’t soon forget!
Kindergarten students recently enjoyed an exciting field trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Syracuse! Throughout the day, students explored exhibits, observed animals from around the world, and had the opportunity to learn more about wildlife and habitats outside of the classroom.
|| 2026–2027 Budget Vote & Election Results
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s vote.
The results are as follows:
School Budget – Approved 57-31
Bus Proposition – Approved 66-30
Library Board of Trustees:
• Christine Kalin – Elected
Board of Education Election Results:
• Dale Fox – Received the most write-in votes
We appreciate your continued support of Otselic Valley Central School and the Otselic Valley Public Library.
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Daniel Gage Foster
Congratulations to Daniel Gage Foster and the OV Class of 2026! We are proud to celebrate our seniors and look forward to all they accomplish after graduation.
Students recently participated in a fun Potato Head race where contestants followed directions in Spanish from a teammate acting as their “coach.” Students had to place the body parts in the correct order while practicing their Spanish vocabulary skills.
The class also played Go Fish using body parts vocabulary cards. Third grade did an excellent job -- ¡Muy bien!
Thank you to Ms. Cantrell for creating such fun and engaging learning activities for students!
Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and community members who have already supported Otselic Valley After Prom. Your generosity helps create a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our students as they celebrate this important milestone! We appreciate your continued support and are grateful for everyone helping make this event possible.
We would also like to recognize our current donors and share an updated supporter list. As plans continue for this year’s OV After Prom event, donations and prize contributions are still being accepted. Every contribution helps make this special event possible for our students.
Thank you for supporting our students and the OV community.
Tonight's play practice has been canceled.
Congratulations to Owen Davis on an impressive postseason run!
Owen finished regular season play ranked #14 among the top 50 golfers in Section III. He then competed at Sectionals at Drumlins Country Club on Monday, where he tied for 5th place out of 95 golfers.
Owen continued his strong performance by winning the CCL playoff at Seven Oaks, shooting the tournament’s lowest score and earning a first-place finish.
Today, Owen advances to the State Qualifier at Timber Banks.
Congratulations, Owen, and good luck as you continue your postseason journey!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Wyatt Eaton
Congratulations to Wyatt Eaton and the OV Class of 2026! During his time at OV, Wyatt has been involved in Drama Club, National Honor Society, Student Government, and Yearbook. One accomplishment he is especially proud of is directing the fall play. We are proud to celebrate Wyatt and look forward to all he accomplishes after graduation.
Mrs. Charles’ program, “Lit Cookbook Club: Exploring Literature Through Food and Culture,” has been published on the American Library Association’s Programming Librarian website, a national resource that highlights creative and engaging library programs from across the country.
We are proud to see Mrs. Charles’ work recognized and shared with libraries nationwide!
Read more here: https://programminglibrarian.org/programs/lit-cookbook-club-exploring-literature-through-food-and-culture
Families interested in the Otselic Valley Recreational Program baseball and softball season can now register for summer 2026. Teams are available from T-Ball through Junior levels, with opportunities for both baseball and softball players.
Practices are expected to begin in late May, with games starting in late June and continuing through the summer season.
Registration forms are attached, or families may register online through the OV Recreational Program sign-up form: https://rebrand.ly/412670t
For updates and additional information, visit the OV Recreation Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/882370068520758
Please help spread the word to families who may be interested!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: ShayLynn Dutcher
Congratulations to ShayLynn Dutcher and the OV Class of 2026! During her time at OV, ShayLynn has participated in the Barbering Career and Technical Education program at DCMO BOCES. One accomplishment she is especially proud of is earning her Barbering License. We are proud to celebrate ShayLynn and look forward to all she accomplishes after graduation.
Best of luck to Owen as he competes in the Golf Sectionals today at Drumlins in Syracuse! We are proud to see OV represented and wish him the best.
Good luck, Owen, all of OV is cheering you on!
The SUNY Morrisville Liberty Partnerships Program Spring Fling is coming up on May 21, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus.
The event will feature music, outdoor games, prizes, spring-themed activities, refreshments, and photo booth fun.
Students interested in attending or families with questions may contact Miss Linda at lgorton@ovcs.org for additional information.
Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our OV students and community artists at the Otselic Valley Art Show!
The show features artwork from OV students in PreK–12 along with talented community artists and showcases the imagination, creativity, and hard work happening throughout our school and community.
The Art Show will be open:
• Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM during OV Fishing & Heritage Day
• Tuesday, May 19 during the OV Spring Concert
Stop by, take a look around, and support the amazing artists who make our school community so special!
We started our Friday the OV way with the Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song, followed by student shares from each grade, including the weather and lunch menu. During Kids with Character, a student shared about being courageous. Students also shared funny jokes that brought plenty of smiles and laughter to start the day. We also celebrated some special OV birthdays today -- Happy Birthday to Jessa, Joseph, Emma, and Gavin!
We also recognized our OV Shoutouts as teachers from each grade celebrated students for their positive contributions and accomplishments. Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized!
Our OV’s Got Talent performances featured two wonderful showcases. First, Mrs. Guyer’s Pre-K class performed Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. Lillian Bishop served as Narrator and Director, while Jaelyn Straight played Mama Monkey. The monkeys were Lawson Arnold, Keagan Haitian, Beau Wood, Huntleigh Mills, and Lillian Sheldon. Doctors included Tessa Beaudoin, Nikolai Coye, Dalylah MacLaury, Sawyer Yaddow, and Asa Duell, while Blaine Allen, Ashton Hillman, and Nicholas Hackett served as Ambulance Drivers. They all did an amazing job bringing the story to life!
Our second OV’s Got Talent showcase featured the Double Dutch Dancers, who performed routines to "Double Dutch Bus" and "Lush Life." They did a fantastic job and wowed the audience with their performance!
We also celebrated our third grade students for participating in the Trout in the Classroom program, and each student received a certificate recognizing their involvement. Thank you to Mr. Gross and our representatives from the Fishing & Heritage Association for helping support this experience and for sharing more details about tomorrow’s Fishing & Heritage Day happening right here in South Otselic.
Superintendent Brian Collier also revealed the winning OV t-shirt design created by Daniel Mowers and celebrated the pride our school community has in OV. A huge thank you to Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Shoemaker for helping with the shirts. Every student received one of these amazing shirts and is encouraged to wear them proudly!
Thank you as well to our OV staff volunteers who continue organizing the Morning Programs we all enjoy so much.
Reminder for families: we only have two Morning Programs remaining this year: May 29 and June 5.
What an amazing way to start our Friday!
🎓 Senior Spotlight: Jacob Depew
Congratulations to Jacob Depew and the OV Class of 2026! During his time at OV, Jacob has been involved in FFA. We are proud to celebrate Jacob and look forward to all he accomplishes after graduation.
|| Our 2nd Graders Brought Animal Habitats to Life!
Second grade students have been learning about animal habitats and recently showcased their creativity with amazing shoebox dioramas! Students researched different habitats and then used their imagination and hard work to create detailed projects at home with support from their families.
Today, after Morning Program, families had the opportunity to visit the second grade classroom for a special habitat showcase. Students proudly wore nametags identifying themselves as "Habitat Experts" and shared their knowledge by explaining their projects, answering questions, and teaching visitors all about the habitats they created. It was wonderful to see students confidently sharing what they learned!
We are so proud of the effort, creativity, and enthusiasm our students put into these projects. Great job, 2nd graders! A special thank you to Mrs. Marston for creating such a fun and engaging learning project, and thank you to our families for supporting students throughout the project and joining us to celebrate their hard work today.
Otselic Valley will be offering a 5-hour pre-licensing course on Monday, June 1 from 3:30–8:30 PM.
The course is open to the public, so please help spread the word! This course is required before scheduling a road test.
Details:
• Cost: $45
• Participants must bring their learner’s permit
• Open to anyone with a learner’s permit
To sign up or for more information, please contact the OV District Office at 315-653-7218.
