DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST, THE FAMILY TRAIL WALK AND NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT SCHEDULED ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26 HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY, APRIL 25 FROM 5:30-7:30 P.M.  ALL ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD AT THE SHINGLEHOUSE ASSEMBLY PARK, ACROSS FROM THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

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 CULMINATING PROJECT OPEN HOUSE

Please join us on May 1, 2019 for the Senior Class Culminating Project Open House.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.  The projects will be displayed in the Middle/High School gymnasium and surrounding areas.  The sophomore class will also be hosting a soup supper that evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The cost is $5 per person or $15 per family.

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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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2019-20 SPORTS SIGN-UPS

As the current school year is winding down, we are excitedly preparing for next year’s sports and marching band.  Students who are interested in participating in any sport and/or marching band in the 2019-20 school year and are currently in grades 6-11, please click on the link below to sign up for next year!  If you have any questions or need assistance signing up, please contact Mrs. Unverdorben in the Athletic Office at 260-1701.  The deadline to sign up is April 26, 2019.

2019-20 Sports and Marching Band Sign-Up

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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 15^th.  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

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.