|| 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting local FFA students.
Saturday, March 21
8:00 AM – Noon
Otselic Valley FFA students will be cooking and serving breakfast.
Sunday, March 22
8:00 AM – Noon
Breakfast will be served by Sherburne-Earlville FFA.
Location:
Whistlin’ Dixie Maple Sugarhouse
670 German Hollow Road, Smyrna
The menu includes pancakes, ham in maple syrup, sausage links, scrambled eggs, fresh 2026 maple syrup, coffee, tea, milk, and juice.
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child, and children 5 and under are free.
All proceeds will benefit the FFA chapters at Otselic Valley and Sherburne-Earlville Central Schools.
Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting local FFA students.
Saturday, March 21
8:00 AM – Noon
Otselic Valley FFA students will be cooking and serving breakfast.
Sunday, March 22
8:00 AM – Noon
Breakfast will be served by Sherburne-Earlville FFA.
Location:
Whistlin’ Dixie Maple Sugarhouse
670 German Hollow Road, Smyrna
The menu includes pancakes, ham in maple syrup, sausage links, scrambled eggs, fresh 2026 maple syrup, coffee, tea, milk, and juice.
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child, and children 5 and under are free.
All proceeds will benefit the FFA chapters at Otselic Valley and Sherburne-Earlville Central Schools.
|| Don’t Forget to Order Your OV Yearbook!
The 2025-26 Otselic Valley Yearbook is still available to order online. Make sure to reserve your copy and capture the memories from another great year at OV!
Yearbook order deadline: May 2
Order here: https://rebrand.ly/no1b1hm
School code: 5405
Pricing:
• Underclassmen yearbook: $50
• Senior yearbook with nameplate: $55
Don’t miss out on this year’s memories!
#OVPride #OVYearbook #VikingMemories #ClassOf2026
The 2025-26 Otselic Valley Yearbook is still available to order online. Make sure to reserve your copy and capture the memories from another great year at OV!
Yearbook order deadline: May 2
Order here: https://rebrand.ly/no1b1hm
School code: 5405
Pricing:
• Underclassmen yearbook: $50
• Senior yearbook with nameplate: $55
Don’t miss out on this year’s memories!
#OVPride #OVYearbook #VikingMemories #ClassOf2026
|| URGENT ALERT
Due to weather conditions, Otselic Valley Central School District will operate on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, March 17.
• No AM BOCES
• No Breakfast
Please review the revised schedule, and allow extra time when traveling.
Due to weather conditions, Otselic Valley Central School District will operate on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, March 17.
• No AM BOCES
• No Breakfast
Please review the revised schedule, and allow extra time when traveling.
|| Need Your 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course?
Otselic Valley will be offering a 5-hour pre-licensing course on Monday, March 23 from 3:30-8:30 PM in Mr. Preston’s room.
This course is required before scheduling a road test.
Details:
• Cost: $25
• Students must bring their learner’s permit
• Open to any student with a learner’s permit (not just OV students)
• Minimum of 10 students required for the course to run
Students who plan to attend should contact the OV District Office at 315-653-7218.
Please share to help spread the word!
Otselic Valley will be offering a 5-hour pre-licensing course on Monday, March 23 from 3:30-8:30 PM in Mr. Preston’s room.
This course is required before scheduling a road test.
Details:
• Cost: $25
• Students must bring their learner’s permit
• Open to any student with a learner’s permit (not just OV students)
• Minimum of 10 students required for the course to run
Students who plan to attend should contact the OV District Office at 315-653-7218.
Please share to help spread the word!
|| OV Families: School & Sports Physicals Coming Soon!
Attention OV families: School and sports physicals are coming up this spring. Please review the information below to ensure your child is prepared.
Mandated School Physicals are required for students in: Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and all new students.
Sports Physicals are available for students in grades 6-11 who plan to participate in school athletics next year. Parent permission is required before a sports physical can be performed.
Letters with additional information and required forms will be sent to families.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Attention OV families: School and sports physicals are coming up this spring. Please review the information below to ensure your child is prepared.
Mandated School Physicals are required for students in: Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and all new students.
Sports Physicals are available for students in grades 6-11 who plan to participate in school athletics next year. Parent permission is required before a sports physical can be performed.
Letters with additional information and required forms will be sent to families.
Thank you for your cooperation!
|| OVCS Wall of Fame Nominations Now Open
The Wall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 induction ceremony.
We are looking to recognize graduates, current or former employees, volunteers, and friends of the Otselic Valley Central School District who have made outstanding contributions in their fields.
Deadline: Please submit nominations by March 31, 2026 to allow the committee time to review submissions.
Nomination Form: Download and complete the form here: https://rebrand.ly/7e826b
Completed forms can be mailed to:
Wall of Fame Committee
Otselic Valley Central School
PO Box 161
South Otselic, NY 13155
For more information, please contact Superintendent Brian Collier at 315-653-7218.
Help us celebrate those who have made a lasting impact on our school and community!
The Wall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 induction ceremony.
We are looking to recognize graduates, current or former employees, volunteers, and friends of the Otselic Valley Central School District who have made outstanding contributions in their fields.
Deadline: Please submit nominations by March 31, 2026 to allow the committee time to review submissions.
Nomination Form: Download and complete the form here: https://rebrand.ly/7e826b
Completed forms can be mailed to:
Wall of Fame Committee
Otselic Valley Central School
PO Box 161
South Otselic, NY 13155
For more information, please contact Superintendent Brian Collier at 315-653-7218.
Help us celebrate those who have made a lasting impact on our school and community!
|| Otselic Valley Boys' Basketball All-Stars!
Congratulations to our OV Vikings who were recognized as CCL All-Stars for the 2025–26 season! Your hard work and dedication on the court have made us proud!
First Team:
• Lukas Schieferstein
Second Team:
• Owen Davis
Honorable Mention:
• Caleb Loomis
Great job, Vikings!
Congratulations to our OV Vikings who were recognized as CCL All-Stars for the 2025–26 season! Your hard work and dedication on the court have made us proud!
First Team:
• Lukas Schieferstein
Second Team:
• Owen Davis
Honorable Mention:
• Caleb Loomis
Great job, Vikings!
|| Otselic Valley Girls’ Basketball All-Stars!
Congratulations to our OV Vikings who were recognized as CCL All-Stars for the 2025–26 season! Your hard work and dedication on the court have made us proud!
Second Team:
• Mackenzie Reandeau
Honorable Mentions:
• Emma Rooker
• Skyler Graham
Great job, Vikings!
Congratulations to our OV Vikings who were recognized as CCL All-Stars for the 2025–26 season! Your hard work and dedication on the court have made us proud!
Second Team:
• Mackenzie Reandeau
Honorable Mentions:
• Emma Rooker
• Skyler Graham
Great job, Vikings!
|| Can you guess who’s playing Harriet?
Our Otselic Valley students are getting ready to bring Emma: A Pop Musical to the stage!
Watch this sneak peek and see if you can figure out who will be playing Harriet!
Performance Dates:
• Friday, April 17 – 7:00 PM
• Saturday, April 18 – 2:00 PM (Matinee)
Watch the reel here!
|| Now Accepting Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for 2026–2027!
Otselic Valley CSD is now accepting registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
Pre-K is open to district residents only
• Children must be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2026
• Please note: Pre-K enrollment is limited to 18 students
Enrollment applications are available here: https://www.ovcs.org/o/ovcsd/page/pre-k-registration or at the District Office.
Pre-K application deadline: April 15, 2026
For questions, please contact the District Office at (315) 653-7218 ext. 4042
Otselic Valley CSD is now accepting registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
Pre-K is open to district residents only
• Children must be 4 years old on or before December 1, 2026
• Please note: Pre-K enrollment is limited to 18 students
Enrollment applications are available here: https://www.ovcs.org/o/ovcsd/page/pre-k-registration or at the District Office.
Pre-K application deadline: April 15, 2026
For questions, please contact the District Office at (315) 653-7218 ext. 4042
|| Free Prom Pop-Up Shops for Local Teens
Prom season is approaching, and the Cazenovia Public Library is hosting free Prom Pop-Up events where teens can find formal wear for their big night.
Students can “shop” from a collection of donated prom dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories in a wide range of sizes. All items are completely free, helping make prom more accessible and stress-free for local teens.
Event Dates and Locations:
March 20
2:00–6:00 PM
Cazenovia Public Library
April 9
6:00–7:30 PM
Caz Cares
101 Nelson Street
Prom season is approaching, and the Cazenovia Public Library is hosting free Prom Pop-Up events where teens can find formal wear for their big night.
Students can “shop” from a collection of donated prom dresses, suits, shoes, and accessories in a wide range of sizes. All items are completely free, helping make prom more accessible and stress-free for local teens.
Event Dates and Locations:
March 20
2:00–6:00 PM
Cazenovia Public Library
April 9
6:00–7:30 PM
Caz Cares
101 Nelson Street
|| Contraction Surgery in First Grade!
First graders recently stepped into the role of contraction surgeons during a fun and hands-on learning activity.
Students began by working in teams across four “surgery rooms,” matching pairs of words to the correct contractions. Once they reviewed their matches, it was time for surgery! Dressed in lab coats, gloves, facemasks, and hospital IDs, our young doctors carefully “operated” on word pairs, cutting away unnecessary letters and bringing the remaining parts together to form contractions. Each newly created contraction was then “mended” with a band-aid apostrophe.
After completing their surgeries, our hardworking doctors received awards for their excellent work.
A special thank you to Mrs. Stoklosa for designing this creative and memorable lesson for our first graders. We’d also like to thank the OV PTO, whose purchase of a class set of lab coats helps make this engaging activity possible year after year.
First graders recently stepped into the role of contraction surgeons during a fun and hands-on learning activity.
Students began by working in teams across four “surgery rooms,” matching pairs of words to the correct contractions. Once they reviewed their matches, it was time for surgery! Dressed in lab coats, gloves, facemasks, and hospital IDs, our young doctors carefully “operated” on word pairs, cutting away unnecessary letters and bringing the remaining parts together to form contractions. Each newly created contraction was then “mended” with a band-aid apostrophe.
After completing their surgeries, our hardworking doctors received awards for their excellent work.
A special thank you to Mrs. Stoklosa for designing this creative and memorable lesson for our first graders. We’d also like to thank the OV PTO, whose purchase of a class set of lab coats helps make this engaging activity possible year after year.
|| Throwback Thursday
This week we’re looking back at the Junior Class in the 1985 "Reflections" yearbook.
These photos capture everyday moments of student life at OV during the mid-1980s -- from time spent with friends around school to activities and classes that helped make up the OV experience.
This week we’re looking back at the Junior Class in the 1985 "Reflections" yearbook.
These photos capture everyday moments of student life at OV during the mid-1980s -- from time spent with friends around school to activities and classes that helped make up the OV experience.
|| Community Resource: Chenango County Bus Routes Available
Chenango County has resumed its public bus transportation routes, providing another transportation option for residents traveling throughout the county.
One of the available routes includes the Route 4 South Otselic Loop, which serves the South Otselic area and connects to additional stops in the region.
Residents can view the route map and schedule here:
• Route 4 – South Otselic Loop:
https://www.chenangocountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5916/Route-4-South-Otselic-Loop-PDF
• All Chenango County Bus Routes:
https://www.chenangocountyny.gov/705/Bus-Routes
This service provides another transportation option for community members who may need assistance getting around the county.
Chenango County has resumed its public bus transportation routes, providing another transportation option for residents traveling throughout the county.
One of the available routes includes the Route 4 South Otselic Loop, which serves the South Otselic area and connects to additional stops in the region.
Residents can view the route map and schedule here:
• Route 4 – South Otselic Loop:
https://www.chenangocountyny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5916/Route-4-South-Otselic-Loop-PDF
• All Chenango County Bus Routes:
https://www.chenangocountyny.gov/705/Bus-Routes
This service provides another transportation option for community members who may need assistance getting around the county.
|| Cosmic Bowling in PE!
Students in grades K-3 have been learning about bowling in PE, starting with the basics and the rules of the game.
To make things even more fun, students had the chance to try Cosmic Bowling, adding lights and music to the activity while they practiced the skills they’ve been learning.
A big thank you to Ms. Graham for making PE such a fun and engaging experience for our youngest students!
You can watch a video of the fun here!
|| OV Middle School Writers Featured in REV Theatre’s ECHOES Performance!
Otselic Valley recently welcomed The REV Theatre Co. for a performance of ECHOES, one of the largest middle school creative writing competitions in the United States for students in grades 6-8.
After participating in a classroom workshop with REV actors earlier this year, students from across New York State submitted original writing, including poems, stories, songs, and skits. Each year, thousands of entries are reviewed, and selected pieces are woven together into a unique 50-minute production brought to life with costumes, props, music, and characters.
We’re proud to share that an original piece by OV students was featured in the performance:
⭐ “News Report with Homer Waffles”
by Eleanor Swayze Epolito and Bruce Shoemaker
Several OV students also received Honorable Mentions for their creative work:
⭐ “The Crush”
by Danielle Hazzard-Beckwith and Eliana Witty
⭐ “It Feels Like I'm Floating Alone”
by Aurora Mason
⭐ “Writing This Paper”
by Milo Schlag
Many additional OV students also received certificates of participation for submitting their writing.
Following the performance, students were recognized during an awards ceremony celebrating their creativity and writing accomplishments.
Congratulations to all of our talented middle school writers! Thank you to The REV Theatre Company for bringing this inspiring program to Otselic Valley, and to our OV staff for supporting and encouraging students throughout the writing process.
Otselic Valley recently welcomed The REV Theatre Co. for a performance of ECHOES, one of the largest middle school creative writing competitions in the United States for students in grades 6-8.
After participating in a classroom workshop with REV actors earlier this year, students from across New York State submitted original writing, including poems, stories, songs, and skits. Each year, thousands of entries are reviewed, and selected pieces are woven together into a unique 50-minute production brought to life with costumes, props, music, and characters.
We’re proud to share that an original piece by OV students was featured in the performance:
⭐ “News Report with Homer Waffles”
by Eleanor Swayze Epolito and Bruce Shoemaker
Several OV students also received Honorable Mentions for their creative work:
⭐ “The Crush”
by Danielle Hazzard-Beckwith and Eliana Witty
⭐ “It Feels Like I'm Floating Alone”
by Aurora Mason
⭐ “Writing This Paper”
by Milo Schlag
Many additional OV students also received certificates of participation for submitting their writing.
Following the performance, students were recognized during an awards ceremony celebrating their creativity and writing accomplishments.
Congratulations to all of our talented middle school writers! Thank you to The REV Theatre Company for bringing this inspiring program to Otselic Valley, and to our OV staff for supporting and encouraging students throughout the writing process.
|| Art Contest Opportunity for High School Students
New York State high school students are invited to participate in the 2026 Law Day Art Contest, hosted by the New York State Unified Court System.
This year’s theme is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Students are encouraged to create original artwork that reflects what this theme means to them.
Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026
Learn more about contest rules and how to enter here:
https://history.nycourts.gov/law-day-art-contest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
(Artwork shown is from a previous winning entry: First Prize, “E. Pluribus Unum – A Tapestry of Democracy,” by Elise Kwon.)
New York State high school students are invited to participate in the 2026 Law Day Art Contest, hosted by the New York State Unified Court System.
This year’s theme is “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Students are encouraged to create original artwork that reflects what this theme means to them.
Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026
Learn more about contest rules and how to enter here:
https://history.nycourts.gov/law-day-art-contest/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
(Artwork shown is from a previous winning entry: First Prize, “E. Pluribus Unum – A Tapestry of Democracy,” by Elise Kwon.)
|| Reminder: Upcoming Otselic Valley Board of Education Meetings
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• 11:00 AM – Finance Committee Meeting, Conference Room
Thursday, March 19, 2026
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
• 11:00 AM – Finance Committee Meeting, Conference Room
Thursday, March 19, 2026
• 7:00 PM – Board of Education Meeting, Mirrored Cafeteria
|| OV Students Explore Careers in Social Work and Nursing
Several Otselic Valley students recently visited the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus campus to take part in a Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Careers Exploration Day focused on careers in Social Work and Nursing.
Accompanied by OV Academic and Career Counselor Ms. Macrino, students heard from SUNY Morrisville faculty about careers in human services and nursing and participated in hands-on learning activities in both areas.
Students also toured the Norwich branch campus and learned about local career opportunities from representatives from Chenango County.
Events like this give students a chance to explore potential career paths and learn more about educational opportunities after high school.
Several Otselic Valley students recently visited the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus campus to take part in a Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES Careers Exploration Day focused on careers in Social Work and Nursing.
Accompanied by OV Academic and Career Counselor Ms. Macrino, students heard from SUNY Morrisville faculty about careers in human services and nursing and participated in hands-on learning activities in both areas.
Students also toured the Norwich branch campus and learned about local career opportunities from representatives from Chenango County.
Events like this give students a chance to explore potential career paths and learn more about educational opportunities after high school.
|| 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting local FFA students.
Saturday, March 21
8:00 AM – Noon
Otselic Valley FFA students will be cooking and serving breakfast.
Sunday, March 22
8:00 AM – Noon
Breakfast will be served by Sherburne-Earlville FFA.
Location:
Whistlin’ Dixie Maple Sugarhouse
670 German Hollow Road, Smyrna
The menu includes pancakes, ham in maple syrup, sausage links, scrambled eggs, fresh 2026 maple syrup, coffee, tea, milk, and juice.
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child, and children 5 and under are free.
All proceeds will benefit the FFA chapters at Otselic Valley and Sherburne-Earlville Central Schools.
Come out and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting local FFA students.
Saturday, March 21
8:00 AM – Noon
Otselic Valley FFA students will be cooking and serving breakfast.
Sunday, March 22
8:00 AM – Noon
Breakfast will be served by Sherburne-Earlville FFA.
Location:
Whistlin’ Dixie Maple Sugarhouse
670 German Hollow Road, Smyrna
The menu includes pancakes, ham in maple syrup, sausage links, scrambled eggs, fresh 2026 maple syrup, coffee, tea, milk, and juice.
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child, and children 5 and under are free.
All proceeds will benefit the FFA chapters at Otselic Valley and Sherburne-Earlville Central Schools.
