The Oswayo Valley School District has a Board seat vacancy in Region III, which includes South Sharon Township, Clara Township, Oswayo Township, and Oswayo Borough. Anyone who resides in those areas who wishes to be considered to fill the vacant seat should submit a letter of interest and verification of residency to the Oswayo Valley School District, Attn: Mrs. Amy Yohe, Board Secretary, 277 S. Oswayo Street, Shinglehouse, PA 16748. Letters of interest must be submitted to the District Office by May 31, 2019. The current seat is available immediately and is set to go on the ballot in the 2019 election. Applicants will be contacted at a later date as to when they should appear in front of the Board to be considered for the vacant seat. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Christi Stedman or Dr. Michele S. Hartzell in the District Office at 814-260-1700.
A huge thank you to the Sons of the American Legion Shinglehouse Post 530 for their continued support to our students and schools. Each year the Sons donate one fishing pole per classroom and a student’s name is randomly drawn.
Congratulations to this year’s winners: Brantley Jandrew, Eli Renner, Evelynne Knowlton, Emma Bryant, Kristofer Pizarro, Tanner Fetzer, Lane West, Rachel Long, Jaycee Pire, Kaitlynn Costello, Bradley Stilson, Ella Bee, Conner Howard, Luke Karr
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SKILLS USA STATE COMPETITION
Congratulations to Jade Huffman for taking the silver medal in restaurant services at the Skills USA State Competition in Hershey, PA!
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POTTER COUNTY EDUCATION COUNCIL SUMMER CAMPS
The Potter County Education Council is offering several STEM related camps this summer! The camps are open to students entering grades 5-9, unless otherwise specified. To find out more information about the camps, click on the link below or contact the PCEC at 814-545-1333.
PCEC Summer Camp Brochure 2019
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MCKEAN SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT
Oswayo Valley Senior, Sara McKean, is shown signing her National Letter of Intent to compete in Indoor and Outdoor Track for Shippensburg University. Sara was awarded the James Manners award as the outstanding AA female competitor at the District Championships and placed fourth at the PA State Championships as a junior. Sara plans to major in Finance in college.
Pictured from left to right. Back row: Alec Peinkofer, Director of Activities, Clark Cummings, Head Track and Field Coach, Jennifer Hoffman, Assistant Track and Field Coach, William Howard, Former Director of Activities, Craig Moshier, Assistant Track and Field Coach, and Julie Hall, MS/HS Principal.
Front Row: Eric McKean, Sara’s father, Sara McKean, and Tricia McKean, Sara’s mother.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO MORGAN SPINKS WHO WAS AWARDED
BEST IN SHOW AT REGINA A. QUICK CENTER JURIED EXHIBIT
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KARINA WEST FOR RECEIVING THE JIM MELARO BIG 30 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED BY THE BIG 30 ATHLETIC FUND. KARINA WAS ALSO SELECTED AS A NORTHERN TIER BASKETBALL ALL-STAR.
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IU9 BANDFEST
OV had thirteen students who participated in the 2019 IU9 Senior High and Junior High Band Festival on March 15th. The one-day festival which was held in Coudersport was a collaboration of twelve school districts within the I.U. 9. The Junior High band (grades seven through nine) was led by guest conductor, Mr. Brian G. Gresh. Dr. Gary S. Grant was the guest conductor for the Senior High band (grades ten through twelve).
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2019 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES
Congratulations to McKenzie Gross, Christa Shelp, Macayla Smith, Brevin Austin, Owen Sturdevant, Morgan Spinks, and Emma Gross for being inducted into the Oswayo Valley National Honor Society. The induction ceremony was held on February 20, 2019. Regina Russell, a representative of the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, served as the guest speaker.
The NHS is comprised of four requirements for acceptance: Service, Character, Scholarship, and Leadership. A panel of faculty members selected students based upon their applications. Congratulations again to the inductees!
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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NEWS AND UPDATES
Click on the link below to see the current
Oswayo Valley Science Department News and Updates
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The Oswayo Valley School District has the following employment opportunities available. For more information and to complete an online application, please visit the “Employment” tab on our website.
Part-Time Cafeteria Worker
Seasonal Mower
Substitute Employees for the 2018-19 school year in the following areas:
Cafeteria, Custodian, Instructional Aide, Secretary, and Teacher
If you have any questions regarding these positions or need assistance with the online application process, please contact Mrs. Christi Stedman in the District Office at 814-260-1700.
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