Cheerleading is coming back! Students in grades 9-12 can find the sign up sheet at Room 216. Practice will begin November 13th from 3-5 pm. Please make sure you have a physical. Questions? Contact Mrs. Allen at SAllen@ovcs.org. #GoVikings

BOARD OF EDUCATION/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING, Thurs., 11/9/23, 7 pm >
The Board of Education is expected to go into executive session in the conference room for the purpose of the Audit Committee.
[Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 10 cents per page.]

BASKETBALL INFORMATION NIGHT, THURSDAY, 11/9, 6:30 pm >
WHO: Parents/guardians and student athletes on all basketball teams
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30 pm
WHAT: Topics to be covered include FamilyID, what to expect, and spectator responsibilities
We hope to see you there!

#ThrowbackThursday to the 8th grade in The Centralian from 1960

Which performance of "Our Town" will you be attending this weekend? Both you say? That's awesome! The OV Drama Club appreciates you, and we know you'll love the show.
"Our Town" has two performances only: Friday, 11/3 and Saturday, 11/4, both at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door, and they cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. There will be refreshments and flowers for sale for an additional cost. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that this show is appropriate for students in grades 5-12 and adult audiences.

BOARD OF EDUCATION NOVEMBER MEETING CALENDAR
THURSDAY, NOV. 2
--6 pm: Transportation/Facilities Committee, Library
--7 pm: Finance/Audit Committee special meeting, mirrored cafeteria
--7:30 pm: Reports and Presentations meeting, mirrored cafeteria
THURSDAY, NOV. 16
--6 pm: Policy Committee, Library
--7 pm: Board Retreat, conference room
--7:45 pm: Business meeting, mirrored cafeteria
[Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 10 cents per page.]

"The animals from nature need to stick together," Fenner said.
(Thank you for sharing, Ms. Cantrell!)
#Halloween #costume #thoughtful #WayToGoFenner

ALMOST TIME FOR CURTAINS!
"The OV Drama Club will be performing "Our Town" this Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door, and they cost $10 for adults and $5 for students. There will be refreshments and flowers for sale for an additional cost. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that this show is appropriate for students in grades 5-12 and adult audiences. Come out and support our OV actors. They are amazing, and you will definitely have a great night out!" -- Mrs. Kalin
Many thanks to Mr. Taylor for showing the blue shirts that we're seeing all over school. Way to go, cast and crew!

Katie Kenyon and Madison Bartlett created some Halloween-inspired hair design in their BOCES Cosmetology class recently. Check it out!
#cosmetology #LookGoodFeelGood #CreativeClassroom #CareerDevelopment #GoVikings #WeAreProudOfYou #IMadeThat #SpookyDo



VETERANS DAY CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8, 9 AM >
Veterans and their families are cordially invited to a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 9 AM in the M P R. Please join us for recognition hosted annually by our grateful FFA. Thank you.

#FallbackFriday to the Boys Varsity Soccer team from the 1975 yearbook

MORNING PROGRAM SPIRIT!
The Morning Program Committee invites students in grades PreK-5th to wear Halloween or fall colors on Monday, October 30. We'll see you then!

PICTURES ARE HERE!
Picture Packages have arrived! Elementary students received their packages this afternoon (Wed., Oct. 25). Middle School and High School packages will be distributed during Viking Flex tomorrow. Picture Retake Day has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 14.

PHONE TROUBLE >
If you are trying to call school, please be patient. Some of our phone lines aren't working but we're working on it.
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION WEEK >
Along with the New York State School Board Association, we want to thank our elected school board members for all their work on behalf of our students and our school. Our gratitude goes out to Mrs. Cynthia Neal, Mr. Greg Brown, Mrs. Betty Robinson, Mrs. Charlene Smith, and Mrs. Juliette Wentworth. Our thankful applause also includes Alexis Learned, our incoming Student Member (watch for more!). We appreciate you all!

BOE MEETING REMINDERS FOR THURSDAY, 10/19/23 >
6 PM: Policy Committee meeting in the library
7 PM: Business meeting in the mirrored cafeteria
Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 10 cent per page

#ThrowbackThursday to the 6th grade from the 1982 yearbook

SAFETY UPDATE
This morning DCMO BOCES emailed component districts about a very vague, general email threat received by a regional district stating bombs have been placed in all school districts across New York State.
Otselic Valley was _not_ the recipient of this received email threat.
We have been notified by NYSED that law enforcement is investigating and thankfully, these threats have so far been unsubstantiated. It appears the communication originated from Schenectady, NY, and it remains under investigation.
Staff will continue to follow our safety protocols by keeping all exterior doors closed and locked at all times, both during school and after school. Together we will remain vigilant about the safety of all our students and staff.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Dr. Georgia Gonzalez
Superintendent of Schools

FIRST SECTIONAL MATCH
The Varsity Girls Soccer team plays in their first sectional match at HOME on Thursday October 19th at 3 pm against Sackets Harbor. Please come and support the Vikings!!
Transportation will be available to North Pitcher and Georgetown after the game for students in grades 6-12. Students needing transportation should sign up in the Main Office.

NEXT TIME, MODIFIED SOCCER TEAMS!
"The Boys Modified team played Brookfield last night and came up short 3-2. Carter Cruikshank and Jayden Wallen-Varry each scored one goal. The Girls Modified team also played Brookfield and again fell short 3-1. Taylor Marshall scored the lone goal for the girls. Good games, everyone!" -- Coach Graham
#NextTime #resilience #KeepGoing #StudentAthletes #ProudOfYou #GoVikings #VikingPride

