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April 3, 2024
A time-sensitive sports physical reminder from Mrs. Morse, our school nurse: New York State Education Law Article 19 and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education requires ...
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March 26, 2024
An important message from Mrs. Morse, our school nurse: New York State requires students in grades PK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and new entrants to Otselic Valley Central Scho...
![PreK students watch a performance with happy attention](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_1c1b1c76-3b49-4476-8584-3988cbc7853a.jpeg)
March 26, 2024
The Otselic Valley Central School District is accepting applications for its Pre-K program. Only parents who are district residents with an age-eligible child may apply. To be ...
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March 21, 2024
Congratulations to student musicians from Otselic Valley who were selected to study and perform in the Association of Chenango Area Music Teachers (ACAMT) 2024 Spring Music Fest...
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March 14, 2024
March is Music in Our Schools Month®, although every day is a good day to celebrate music education. This year’s theme from The National Association for Music Education is ‘‘I S...
![a row of small glass bottles filled with maple syrup in a high school agricultural education classroom](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_b1d58454-7954-4399-961e-c53a119f4fa8.jpeg)
March 14, 2024
How do you enjoy your real maple syrup? On pancakes and waffles? Mixed with roasted walnuts for an ice cream sundae topping? For cooking hot dogs (yes, that’s a thing)? How abou...
![Food and Culture Expo, March 14th, Community Night 5;30 - 7 pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_d17dcc1e-1570-4eb9-8129-b04b3c3ca18d.jpeg)
March 12, 2024
Classrooms have been buzzing with extra exploration and preparation, and families and community members will soon see why! This THURSDAY, MARCH 14 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, all fami...
![Two rows of student cast members in costume with crew members pose on stage after a production of "Matilda the Musical"](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f01577f7-f32d-4fd9-a09f-dd13e1d7b3ee.jpeg)
March 8, 2024
Our students in the cast and crew, plus the directors, have spent weeks on this production, and it will all be over after the last performance tomorrow. But theatre brings togethe...
March 7, 2024
Important reminder: All parents and visitors must enter our school only after signing in at the Main Office. There is no admittance through the elementary door at the end of the r...
![Two rows of high school scholar athletes pose for a group picture while wearing their medals](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_9f6c4941-47f1-4a48-9b92-078929810645.jpeg)
March 7, 2024
The Otselic Valley Winter Sports Recognition Assembly this week celebrated student athletes’ high achievements including the Modified, JV, and Varsity Basketball teams’ seasons, ...
![Students sit on the floor on both sides of the Primary School hallway to read](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_ce30aef3-66b7-42f3-8a67-5c173ffe4c00.jpeg)
March 1, 2024
Readers first filled one hallway and then spilled into another this morning. There were adults and students, older kids and younger kids, readers and listeners. Some shared books ...
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March 1, 2024
Dear Members of the Otselic Valley School Community,
We are excited to announce the launch of our new strategic planning process, a pivotal initiative that will shape the futur...
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February 29, 2024
When Valentine's Day gifts rise to the next level, it doesn't mean more chocolate. It means more heart.
Fifth graders showed us how to do this with a recent Valentine's Day pro...
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February 29, 2024
Something important is coming to the Otselic Valley Central School District community. Please watch for a special SchoolMessenger, plus posts to our social media and the we...
![4th graders and their teacher stand on stage after giving their presentations](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_da3f9841-5c0f-4563-a266-6ae160aac36f.jpeg)
February 22, 2024
Never underestimate the wisdom of an Otselic Valley fourth grader. From ideas about perseverance to family to social life to inspiration, we learned our Vikings have a lot to say ...
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February 14, 2024
You may have read the beloved book Matilda by Roald Dahl, or maybe you saw one of the two (!) movies based on the book, but now you get to see it live and on stage! It's the Ot...
![After his basketball game, Braeden Davis smiles with alumna Amber Meigs; both student athletes broke scoring records](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_27043493-8582-4084-a397-357a6733be8c.png)
February 12, 2024
"Please congratulate our 'Sea Captain' Braeden Davis for breaking the Otselic Valley Central School all time scoring record," Coach Preston announced. "Way to go Braeden! We are ...
![An elementary student in a classroom stands besides a model of a door that looks like a heart](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_57011036-9098-4386-84f2-7e2a7243420b.jpg)
February 9, 2024
Imagine...
--A treehouse door with a deer antler handle that opens to something unexpected.
--A free-standing door suspended at the tree line of a forest facing into a ...
![After School Tutoring Grades 6-12, 3-5 pm, After the Bell Program, Grades K-5, 3-4 pm, Otselic Valley Central School 2/27-4/11: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_9e6e8ca2-ea2c-411c-bec2-5b67b3ae7217.png)
February 9, 2024
They're back! Two after-school opportunities will again provide enrichment and academic support for our Vikings. After the Bell and After School Tutoring will be available 3 days ...
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February 6, 2024
It's that time of year, with a twist! Otselic Valley students and staff will again be participating in a 100th day of school celebration with a Boxed Food Challenge in honor of H...