|| YOUTH SURVEY FOR GRADES 7-12
On October 28, Otselic Valley Central School will be administering a Youth Mental Health survey to students in grades 7-12. The data collected will help Chenango County establish more resources for our region.
Parents who wish to opt their students out of the survey can do so by writing in or calling. Please contact OV 6-12 Principal Elizabeth Barber-Breese at EBarberBreese@ovcs.org or call (315) 653-7218.
Thank you for your support!
🏀 Winter Sports Registration Now Open! 🏀
Otselic Valley Central School students in grades 7-12 can now sign up for Basketball through our updated FamilyID link. Families can navigate to the link via the district’s Athletics page or click here: https://students.arbitersports.com/otselic-valley-central-school-district-athletics-7-12
Don’t miss your chance to join the Vikings this season—registration is open now!
Be sure to register early and get ready for an exciting winter sports season. Go Vikings!
At last night's Board of Education meeting, we were proud to witness the District Clerk administer the oath of office to Caylene Russell, who joins as a student representative for the Otselic Valley Central School District.
Congratulations, Caylene! We're excited for your leadership and perspective on the board!
✨ Senior Night Spotlight ✨
Last night, we honored two incredible seniors, Austin Brown and Ryley Palmer, for their dedication, hard work, and leadership on and off the field.
Though the game ended with a 2-1 loss to Stockbridge Valley, our Vikings played with heart and determination, showcasing the true spirit of OV!
Austin and Ryley, your contributions to the team and school community have been remarkable, and we are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Your legacy will continue to inspire future Vikings for years to come. 💪
Thank you to everyone who came out to support—our community’s strength is unmatched! Let's keep cheering each other on. Go Vikings!
#OVPride #SeniorNight #VikingStrong
📸 Picture Retake Day is Coming! 📸
Mark your calendars! Otselic Valley Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Friday, November 1st. Here's what you need to know:
🕖 7:45 AM - Retakes for AM BOCES students will happen before the bus leaves.
🏫 After that, in-school classrooms will have their retakes throughout the day.
📍 Location: Pictures will be taken in the Library.
If you're opting for a retake, please bring your original picture packet with you on that day. This is your chance to get the perfect shot!
#OVPride #PictureDay #RetakeDay
|| SOCCER SENIOR NIGHT
Tonight (10/15) join us in celebrating our senior boys as the face-off against Stockbridge at home!
Our senior recognition ceremony will commence just prior to the game at 4:30 p.m.
|| THANK YOU, Otselic Valley Central School Board Members!
This week, October 14-18, is School Board Recognition Week, and we are so grateful for our dedicated Board of Education. Your commitment to our students, staff, and community makes a positive difference every day.
Join us in celebrating and thanking our school board members for their hard work and leadership!
#SchoolBoardRecognitionWeek #ThankYou #OtselicValley #OVPride
|| YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW!
Yearbooks are on sale! Order your book today at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Be sure to enter code 5405.
Email Mrs. Charle at ccharles@ovcs.org with questions.
Friendly Reminder!!
Students will be dismissed 15 minutes early today (October 10) to accommodate our early dismissal drill.
ALSO: No School tomorrow (October 11)
Stop, Drop, and Learn: Sparking Fire Safety at OV!
A big thank you to the South Otselic Fire Department & EMS for donating their time and expertise this morning! Emergency personnel visited students in grades Pre-K through 4 to teach the importance of fire safety
Students had the opportunity to ask questions, tour ambulances and fire trucks, observe demonstrations, and learn what firefighters and first responders look like in action.
We appreciate our local heroes for helping keep our community safe and educating our young learners!
GAME DAY ALERT!!
Otselic Valley Central School Varsity Boys Soccer Game Tonight!
The Vikings take on Brookfield tonight at 4:30 p.m. at Brookfield. Come out and support our team as they fight for another victory.
Let's go Vikings!
#OVPride #FallSports #VIKINGS
|| GAME DAY ALERT:
This evening (10/5/24), our OV Boys Soccer crew takes the show on the road to Oxford for a Friday match versus the Blackhawks!
Kickoff is slated for 4:30 p.m. behind the Oxford Middle School at Fort Hill.
OCTOBER MENU
The October lunch menu is now available, and you can also find text-only menus on our website. Remember that breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL Vikings, all year. No application is required, Come on down! #ThankYouLunchLadies
OCTOBER BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
--10/10/24: Policy Committee meeting, 4:30 pm (location to be determined)
--10/17/24: Finance/Audit Committee meeting, 6 pm (location to be determined)
--10/17/24: Regular Board of Education meeting, 7 pm in the mirrored cafeteria
|| GAME DAY ALERT
Tonight: (10/4/24) Our OV Lady Vikings Varsity soccer squad will square off vs. Cincinnatus at HOME beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Come on out to OV and support our student-athletes!
#LadyVikings #OVPride #FallSports #homegame
EARLY DISMISSAL DRILL NOTIFICATION
On Thursday, October 10th we will conduct a required early dismissal drill, during which all buildings will release students 15 minutes earlier than usual. Consequently, parent pickup will also occur 15 minutes earlier, and buses will depart 15 minutes earlier, resulting in students being dropped off sooner than normal. Please note that this early dismissal is only for October 10th; we will return to our regular dismissal times the following week. If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at 315-653-7218.
Sincerely,
Brian Collier
Superintendent of Schools
#ThrowbackThursday to the Junior Band in the 1966 Georgetown yearbook
Get ready to show your school spirit, Vikings!
Join us for Otselic Valley's Homecoming Spirit Days, October 7-10.
Monday, Oct 7 – White Lies Day: Wear a white t-shirt with a playful lie about yourself.
Tuesday, Oct 8 – Switch Day: Team up with a teacher and dress like each other for the day.
Wednesday, Oct 9 – Black & Gold Day: Show off your Viking pride by wearing black and gold.
Thursday, Oct 10 – Scrabble Day: Team up with friends to spell out a word, each wearing a letter.
As a friendly reminder, there will be no instruction for student on Friday, October 11, 2024, but there WILL Homecoming varsity soccer matches for both boys and girls at McGraw. The Lady Vikings match kicks-off at 5:30 p.m. with the Boys’ matchup to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Let’s make this Homecoming one to remember! #VikingPride #HomecomingWeek
|| GAME DAY ALERT
This evening (10/3/24) our OV Varsity Viking Boys will take on Cincinnatus at the Cincinnatus Firemans' Field.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Get out there and cheer on our Vikings!!
#OVPride #varsitysoccer #OVfallsports
|| 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.
