RAFFLE BASKETS ON DECK >> This basket and others will be raffled off at the Public Library Grand Opening on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 4-7 pm. You have two chances to win: Get one FREE ticket just by visiting the library, and get a second FREE ticket just by signing up for a public library card at the Back to School Blast and Grand Opening event! We hope to see you there!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A library raffle basket includes a canvas bag, a book of stamps, a notebook, three books, and purple crepe paper
Dusty vehicles? No problem--the Booster Club and our student athletes can help! Please come to our Car Wash held at the South Otselic Fire Department on Thursday, Aug. 31, 1-5 pm. Cost: your donation. Thank you for supporting OV sports!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A hand is shown washing a car windshield with a sudsy sponge. Car Wash by the Otselic Valley Booster Club. Thursday, August 31, 1-5 pm at the South Otselic Fire Department. Cost: your donation. Thank you for supporting our student athletes!
#FallbackFriday to Georgetown first graders in 1958
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Two rows of first graders and their teacher in 1958 sit and stand in 2 rows to have the school photo taken; some are smiling and some look very serious
PARKING FOR THE CLASS OF 2024 >> Students, remember that applications for parking permits are due to the District Office before you can drive to school. If you want to paint a parking spot, please submit your designs to administration for approval.
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
The words Reserved Parking are painted on a paved parking space
VIKINGS ARE READING! A whopping 128 books have been checked out by Vikings so far this summer on Sora, the award-winning digital reading app available to our students! We received this update from Ms. Betsy Hartnett (Instructional Technology and School Libraries, DCMO BOCES) who is working with our own librarian, Ms. Charles, on a special conference project. Keep going, Vikings, and let us know which books are your very favorite!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A little spaceman, the logo for Sora, flies into the sky. Designs written as if with electric light shape a hands holding a smartphone, with an open book floating over it.
#ThrowbackThursday to the 10th grade in the 1988 yearbook
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A black and white photo of two rows of 10th graders posing for school pictures in 1988
3 rows of boys and girls in 8th grade pose for school pictures in 1988
PUBLIC LIBRARY GRAND OPENING >> During the Back to School Blast on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 4-7 pm, be sure to stop in to our library! You get FREE raffle tickets just by entering and getting your new library card. Come meet your new Library Board of Trustees too. FREE refreshments!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Hanging lights, fireworks, a ribbon cutting, shelf of books, a hand taking a piece of paper out of a clear glass raffle container, cookies, lemonade, a row of books on a shelf. Welcome to the Grand Opening, Otselic Valley Public Library, Tuesday, 9/5, 4-7 pm. Two FREE chances to win raffle basket: Get ticket when you visit the library and sign up for a library card during Open House, Refreshments provided, Meet our Board of Trustees
BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST RETURNS> Our epic open house for families and students in ALL grades returns on TUES, SEPT. 5, 4-7 PM. What's happening? Everything! -Complete opening day paperwork -Pick up your device, lock, and locker # -Get Schoology access to your student's online work -Get your schedule and meet counselors -Meet your teachers and our new principal, Mrs. Barber-Breese -Scavenger Hunt! -Visit the new Public Library to get library cards and free raffle tickets just by entering -Visit the food trucks for dinner (optional) -More!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Students and families gather on th green line in front of a school building; families visit tables in the gym to find things, teachers in tie-dye shirts smile outside as they greet people. Otselic Valley Back to School Blast! Open house for Students/Families. Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 4-7 pm
Due to tonight's Soccer Information Night, Lady Vikings' Summer Soccer Fun Nights will continue this week on Wednesday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Aug. 18 only, from 5-7 pm at school. See you there!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Lady Vikings Summer Soccer Fun Nights for any OV girls going into 7th-12th grade, this Wed., Aug. 16 and Fri., Aug. 18 , 5-7 pm at the school (showing three soccer balls)
PRE-K FAMILIES: Please call 315-653-7218 to make an appointment for screening, happening between 8-11 am on 8/28. Meet Mrs. Guyer and support staff, check out the classroom, pick up a welcome packet, and begin your student's beginning-of-the year assessment. See you soon!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Bright colored doodling on black background. PreK Screening August 28 from 8 am - 11 am. Come and meet Mrs. Guyer and support staff, check out the classroom and ask any lingering questions you might have. Your child will be given our beginning of the year assessment. You will also be able to pick up your welcome packet. Please call to set up your appointment 315-653-7218.
THANK YOU to everyone at The Mustard Seed in Georgetown for generously donating school supplies! These contributions go a long way in supporting students' resource needs during the school year. We appreciate this.
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Boxes full of brightly colored folders
Boxes of dividers in a shelf full of school supplies
Boxes of crayons and bags of brightly colored pencil erasers
Boxes of blue, green, and black 3-hole binders on a school shelf full of school supplies, with a plant in the background
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS: Grades 6-12 The updated school supply list for classes available to Middle and High School students in 2023-2024 is available now. If you don't see a class listed, no additional materials are needed. Remember your 2 GB jump drive!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A grid list of school supplies for grades 6-12, updated 8/8/23
The second page of a grid list of school supplies for students in grades 6-12
AUGUST BOE MEETING >> The Thursday, Aug. 17 Board of Education meeting at 7:00 pm in the mirrored cafeteria will include a Public Hearing for the 2023-2024 Code of Conduct and the 2023-2024 Safety Plan.
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
O.V.C.S. Board of Education Upcoming meetings: Thursday, August 17, 2023, Public Hearing 2023-2024 Code of Conduct and 2023-2024 Safety Plan, 7:00 pm. Regular meeting, 7:10 pm , mirrored cafeteria. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing of ten cents per page.
Congrats to Ms. Alison Parrott, a former Agriculture teacher at OV, who was one of the 2023 National Association of Agricultural Educators National Award & Scholarship recipients. Although Ms. Parrott moved to a workplace closer to her home, our excellent Ag Education program continues under Mrs. Lehmann. Thank you both for all you've done for our students!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
2023 Teachers Turn the Key Professional Development Scholarship in Regions I-VI from the National Association of Agricultural Educators
SUMMER STEAM CAMP TAKES FLIGHT >> "We read _Diary of a Spider_ and the challenge was to create a parachute so spider could fly," Mrs. Davis told us. It worked!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Young students carefully stand on a stone bench in front of a school in summer and launch little parachutes they made
LADY VIKINGS, GET READY FOR THE SOCCER SEASON! Any girls going into 7th-12th grade are invited to summer soccer days THIS WEEK (Monday/Wednesday/Friday, August 7, 9, and 11, from 5-7 pm at the school. See you there!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
3 soccer balls. Lady Vikings Summer Soccer Days for any OV girls going into 7th-12th grade. Mon/Wed/Friday, 5-7 pm at school, August 7, 9, and 11
MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION >> FOR: Students and parents of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders DATE: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 TIME: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LOCATION: Meet in the MPR at 6:30 pm WHAT TO EXPECT: There will be a presentation in the MPR about information and expectations, followed by handing out locks so students can put their things away and be ready for school. Teachers will also be in their rooms so parents and students are welcome to talk to them individually. #GoVikings !
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
X's and O's scattered on dark blue background, plus the Otselic Valley sunburst logo. Otselic Valley Central School, Middle School Orientation, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, start in the MPR for presentation, Locks will be handed out, students can put their things away in their lockers, visit classrooms and talk to teachers, for parents & students 6th-8th grade, www.ovcs.org.
#FallbackFriday to the Kindergarten class from the 1957 Centralian
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
4 rows of Kindergarten students in 1957 pose for a school photo; some aren't smiling but their teacher is beaming
#ThrowbackThursday to the Ski Club from the 1984 yearbook
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
6 rows of high school students from 1982 sit on wooden school bleachers and smile for a school picture of the Ski Club members
SCHOOL SUPPLY INFO TO COME >> We've heard that some area stores are posting school supply lists but we can confirm that the 2023-2024 supply lists are NOT yet posted AND we have very generous donations to tell you about. Stay tuned for more details next week!
over 2 years ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A stack of brightly covered back to school supplies: crayons, books, pencils, scissors, paper clips