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February 2, 2024
Imagine writing without being confined to a piece of paper. That's exactly what Vikings did recently when they practiced using 3D pens. Through partnership with the School Libra...
![The Otselic Valley Central School building with a tree in the foreground](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_007e5683-9928-4325-b56e-9c0734f92fd8.jpeg)
January 10, 2024
At the January 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting at Otselic Valley, a board statement addressed administrative changes:
Thank you for coming tonight. Before we open up the P...
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December 21, 2023
The Superintendent is on vacation until after Winter Break. There is a rumor she was escorted off campus by two police officers. This rumor is untrue.
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November 29, 2023
Is that shiny thing in the box a flood light or a high efficiency shower head? Ask your 5th graders when they bring home their Living Wise kit today, parents – they’ll know! –...
![4 opera singers dressed in black hold puppets while one is dress like a parrot including a bright red hat](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_83e18c44-734a-4b76-b3eb-f7ff0430d3a1.jpeg)
November 7, 2023
Opera is just a story with music, Tri-Cities Opera singers told us, but there was nothing ordinary about “Papagayo,” a children’s opera recently staged at OV for some of our young...
![A stethoscope in a heart shape with a Red Cross and red heart, A message from our school nurse, Otselic Valley Central School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_b2e0ee8b-edca-4ac8-bdd8-1ae9ba256b13.png)
November 6, 2023
"Otselic Valley Central School is currently experiencing several different illnesses. Pink eye, stomach bug, flu, upper respiratory infections, coxsackie virus (see information be...
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October 2, 2023
A new spectator sportsmanship policy approved by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (N Y S P H S A A) commenced with the start of the 2023-2024 school year...
![A red trailer food truck is open for serving. Open. Kandi's Kitchen.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_cb2c444b-8d39-4f40-b076-01a4d186d980.png)
September 27, 2023
As part of our Homecoming 2023 celebrations, Otselic Valley is proud to host a FREE community picnic on Thursday, September 28 featuring two of our favorite local food trucks! The...
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September 22, 2023
A Note from your Tax Collector:
Did you receive your tax bill for school taxes? Several have been returned as “undeliverable” or “No such address," or “Unknown."
Pleas...
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September 21, 2023
HOMECOMING KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK! Show your Viking Pride by participating in as many events as you can. Have fun throughout the week with Spirit Days (Monday, 9/25 - Friday, 9...
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September 8, 2023
To make it easier for district residents to pay school taxes, we’ve expanded how and where taxes can be paid:
– Walk-in taxpayers paying by check : A drop box is located at the...
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August 30, 2023
Ms. Shoemaker and our transportation team welcome our bus riders back to school!
BUS ROUTE CHANGES: Because we had to dissolve a bus route due to insufficient drivers, t...
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August 3, 2023
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: 6TH, 7TH, 12TH GRADERS Before the first day of school, please make sure your 6th, 7th, and 12th graders have their required immunizations. 6th ...
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August 3, 2023
"In recognition of your career achievements and the inspiration you provide for our students."
Coty Bishop (Class of 2008) was inducted into the DCMO BOCES Career and Tech...
![A banner that says Kids and Teens Eat Free Here flies in the front lawn of a school building, next to a fire hydrant](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_25dca428-ef1e-4fda-a85c-8cf438b90078.png)
July 13, 2023
Otselic Valley Central School District is again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (S F S P). ANY children or teenagers 18 years old and younger are welcome to come...
![STEAM Camp runs from July 31st-August 17th, 8:00-12:00 M-Th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/otselic_valley_central_school_district_ar/article/image/large_bd75514e-3faa-4429-b28d-41f3b5606ad1.png)
June 15, 2023
OV SUMMER CAMP 2023 All students currently in PreK through 5th grade are invited to attend FREE Summer Camp at OV for three weeks in August, after Summer Rec ends. From July 31 ...
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June 15, 2023
Budget and all propositions: PASSED YES: 97; NO: 31
Vote totals: 122 poll voters, 6 absentee ballots = 128 total voters
Board of Education member election: The most ...
April 28, 2023
NOTICE: DISTRACTED DRIVING CRASH RE-ENACTMENT HAPPENING AT SCHOOL MONDAY MORNING >>On Monday, May 1 at about 8 am, the members of SADD (Student’s Against Destructive Decisio...
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April 27, 2023
Otselic Valley SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is pleased to announce that this year’s After Prom Party will be at Greek Peak near Cortland, NY on May 13 where stu...