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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HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS SELECTED FOR QUICK CENTER DISPLAY
Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted into the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts juried high school art exhibition:
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WHAT’S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING VIDEO CONTEST
The voting for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” video contest has ended! The 2019 contest featured teams from Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties. It was produced by Workforce Solutions for North Centeral PA in Kersey, PA.
This year Oswayo Valley Middle School students teamed up with 360Rize! to show “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Please click on the link below to see the student videos. We want to thank everyone who voted and can’t wait to hear the results. Our students and community are truly the best!
Click here to view videos
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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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DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSINGS THE
MAKE-UP DAYS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
April 18, 2019 – All students and staff
April 23, 2019 – All students and staff
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Aaron B. and Emma G. represented the Oswayo Valley School District at the PMEA District Jazz Festival held in Edinboro, PA on February 16, 2019. Seventy (70) students from nineteen (19) schools traveled to General McLane High School to perform in the annual event. To qualify for the festival, students auditioned in November and were placed into one of four bands based on ability level. Each band included up to eighteen student musicians. Aaron made his debut in Band III playing trumpet. Emma performed with her baritone saxophone in Band IV. This was Emma’s second appearance representing Oswayo Valley in the Jazz Festival.
OV PARTICIPATES IN MOCK TRIAL REGIONAL SEMI-FINALS
On February 1, 2019, the Oswayo Valley Middle and High School Mock Trial team participated in the regional mock trial competition. Students competed against ten teams. The team went 1-1 and qualified for the regional semi-finals which were held on February 11th. Congratulations OV!
(Front row: Danielle C., Anna A., Laya P., Karley C., Sara M., Nathan C., Aaron D., Ella M. Back row: Alex C., Jakob D., Nash W., Erynn D., Ethan V., Karina W.)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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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