SEPTEMBER MENU Breakfast and lunch are again available FREE to ALL students during the 2024-2025 school year! Just come on down to the cafeteria, Vikings, and enjoy. Eating a good breakfast and lunch will help you think, learn, and play better! Thank you, cafeteria ladies, for all you do for us!
8 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
OV PK-12 Menu September 2024
#FallbackFriday to the Boys Varsity Soccer team appearing in the 2006 yearbook
8 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Two rows of boys varsity soccer team players pose with their coach in front of a soccer goal for their yearbook photo
JOB OPPORTUNITY (anticipated): Part-time Food Service Helper (10 months; 3 - 1/2 hours per day that school is in session). Qualifications: Ability to work well with others, neat personal appearance, good physical condition, high school diploma or GED equivalency. Apply to: Mr. Brian Collier, Superintendent, OVCS, PO Box 161, S. Otselic, NY 13155; 315-653-7218 Deadline to apply: August 27, 2024 Start date: September 3, 2024 See more on our website: https://www.ovcs.org/page/job-vacancies
8 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Vacany Notice anticipated; Part-time Food service helper (10 months - 3 1/2 hours per day that school is in session)
The Otselic Valley Board of Education will have a board retreat on August 24, 2024 at 8 am in the Orange Room (#120). [Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: 10 cents per page.]
8 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
OVCS Board of Education Board Retreat August 24, 2024, Orange room #120 8 am
#ThrowbackThursday to tapdancing demonstrations as they appear in the 1950 Georgetonian
8 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Elementary students dressed up in 1950 perform tap dancing on their school's wooden stage
Elementary stuents dress up and demonstrate tapdancing at their school in 1950
MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION: TUESDAY, 8/27, 4-6 PM Middle School is very different from Elementary School, and this year's orientation is an important opportunity to learn more about expectations, grading, discipline, goals, and more. Parents/guardians and students in grades 6-8 are invited to come to the MPR for a presentation, to be followed by the lock handouts, classroom visits, and conversations with teachers. Don't forget: Back to School Night on Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 3-6 pm all over the school has additional opportunities. We have a lot to look forward to!
8 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Otselic Valley Middle School Orientation, Tuesday August 27, 4-6 pm. Start in the MPR for a presentation. For parents & students in 6-8 grades.
REMINDERS: Wednesday, August 21 is the last day of the summer enrichment program and the summer food service program. Beginning the afternoon of Thursday, August 22 and all day Friday, August 23, school offices and the library will be CLOSED for custodial maintenance.
8 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A flag banner reads Kids and Teens Eat Free Here; a school sign on the front lawn is seen in the background.
A little bit of the Valley will go with departing Interim Superintendent Debra Kurtz, thanks to tokens of appreciation from The Artselic presented to her by Mrs. Neal at the August 15, 2024 Board of Education meeting. Mr. Brian Collier, our new Superintendent, joins us on Monday, August 19. Thank you, Mrs. Kurtz, and welcome, Mr. Collier! (Stay tuned for more from Mr. Collier. Connection with the community is a priority, and he looks forward to reaching out beginning next week.)
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
A board of education president prepares to hand over a large gift bag to an interim superintendent, in thanks for her service to the school district
#FallbackFriday to the fifth grade in the 1994 yearbook
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Three rows of 4th graders pose for a school photo in 1994
Three rows of 4th graders pose with their teacher for a school photo in 1994
3 rows of 4th graders pose with their teacher for a school photo in 1994
#ThrowbackThursday to the fifth grade in the 1949 Centralian
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
3 rows of fifth graders in 1949 pose with their teacher for a school photo
REMINDER: On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the scheduled Board of Education meetings include a Public Hearing for the Code of Conduct and District Safety Plan at 7 pm in the mirrored cafeteria, followed by a regular meeting at 7:15 pm. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: ten cents per page.
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
OVCS Board of Education Upcoming Meetings August 15, 2024, Public Hearing Code of Conduct and District Safety Plan, 7 pm, Regular Meeting 7:15 pmM
FALL SPORTS INFORMATION NIGHT Parents/guardians and their student athletes in grades 7-12 who are playing Modified or Varsity Soccer this year are invited to a Fall Sports Information Night on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 at 7 pm in the gym. You'll get a basic overview of the coming season, and details about what to expect. Parents, be sure to complete the fall sport registration at Arbiter Sports (formerly FamilyID): https://bit.ly/4fHlIUD . Registration must be completed before practices start.
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Fall Sports Info Night 2024, Grades 7-12, Wednesday, August 21, 7 pm, in the gym
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! All students and families are invited to join us on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 from 3:00-6:00 pm for an open house that will get you ready for the first day of school on Thursday, September 5. You can meet your teachers and Mr. Collier (our new Superintendent), get access to Seesaw and Schoology, complete opening day paperwork, pick up your schedule, and pick up your device/locker number/lock. EXTRA: Two food trucks will have dinner items for sale (optional). See you there1
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
Otselic Valley Back to School Night, students and parents gather on the lawn in front of the school building, and visitors stop at a table in the gym to learn more about school activities
AUGUST REGENTS REMINDER Regents exams are Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20. Students should check with their summer school teachers about dates and times of exams.
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS School supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year are available here: https://bit.ly/3yB2MpQ. Many thanks to community donors for refreshing our school supply closet. Thanks to their gifts, we will be able to help students with supplied needed later in the school year.
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
School supplies, a clock, a flag banner, school supply lists 2024-2025, www.ovcs.org
UPDATE TO THE 2024 FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION PROCESS Parents/Guardians, please do not fill out the paper forms for athletic participation that you received in the mail. If your child wants to participate in the Fall sports season, you will need to register them ONLINE through Family ID. You can use the link below, or visit the Athletics page on our school website for the link. https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/fall-athletics-2024-2033 PLEASE NOTE: Online registration must be completed by the first day of practice (August 26 for Varsity, and September 5 for Modified). We apologize for any inconvenience. #GoVikings ! #VikingPride #VikingSoccer
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
soccer ball on grass athletic field in front of a goal as sun sets
Vikings ages 12-18, you're invited! The Chenango Health Network is hosting a FREE movie and pool party for teens at the Kurt Beyer Pool in Norwich (91 Cortland St., Norwich). DATE: August 20 TIME: Starts at 6:30 pm, movie at 8 pm AVAILABLE: Games, snacks, raffles, on-duty lifeguards SIGN UP: Use the QR code to open a form; preregistration is preferred but not required QUESTIONS? Contact Jessica Colley: jessicac@chenangohealth.org; 607-386-9331 [This isn't an official school district event but it will be of interest to our students.]
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
swimming pool and Pirates of the Caribbean movie poster announcing a substance-free, free pool and movie party
#ThrowbackThursday to the Intramurals club appearing in "Reminiscing," the 1969 Georgetown yearbook.
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
High school girls who were athletes in an Intramurals club pose for a group photo in 1969
AUGUST BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS August 15 > --7: 00 pm: Public hearing (Code of Conduct and District Safety Plan) --7:15 pm: Regular meeting Both meetings are in the mirrored cafeteria. Copies of documents are available upon request at the cost of printing: .10/page.
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
#ThrowbackThursday to the Class of 1950 from the Georgetonian. (See names in the comment.)
9 months ago, Otselic Valley Central School District
High school photos of seniors from a rural school in 1950