
Due to the weather conditions expected this afternoon through early tomorrow morning, all afterschool and evening activities and athletics are cancelled today, January 9th. If you have specific questions about your child's school or activity, please reach out to your school directly.

OV Families: This letter was sent out to the families of ALL students that we have on our graduation list. If you did NOT receive the letter and you believe your student is set to graduate, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can update our records for future communication.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/144EZqUD3sI1In04hvX2USrbzzOmVhTOQDzDiTSQ7mGQ/edit

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, Dec. 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/3rxnp9nu

This is an update following last evening's notification of a school delay. Due to the road conditions and timing of the storm, there will be no school today, December 11, 2023 in RNESU schools. Stay safe and stay warm.


Due to the weather/forecast for tomorrow, all RNESU schools will be delayed 2 hours on 12/11/23

The most recent OV Family Newsletter is available at https://www.smore.com/dcr5v.
Take a look to see what is happening here at OV!

OV Families: Please view this important family newsletter from Michael Ruppel.
https://www.smore.com/1wua5
Have a wonderful week!


VEGGIE VAN GO - DATE CHANGED - Wednesday, Nov., 8, 2023 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations necessary. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/bx9h466b

GET ON BOARD.....The School Board - Petitions are available now and due to Town Clerks by January 29, 2024 to be named on the ballot for the March 2024 elections. https://www.rnesu.org/page/district-information-school-boards

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, Oct. 27 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a family member, friend or neighbor to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/3rxnp9nu

SEEKING LETTERS OF INTEREST - The OVUU School Board is in search of community members who are interested in joining the board. There are two vacant board seats available: 1) Brandon Representative and 2) Pittsford Representative. The individuals appointed to these positions must reside in the respective towns and will serve until the next election in March 2024. Letters of interest must be submitted by Thurs. Nov. 2 to Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org stating which seat you would like to be considered for and explaining why you would be a valuable addition to the Board. The Board will make a decision during the OVUU School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the OVUHS Library.

The Middle School will hold a Fall Dance on Friday, October 27th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the large cafeteria. Music will be provided by the Vermont DJ Company Jam Man Entertainment. The cost will be $3.00 per student. Permission slips are required for entry. Students can get permission slips from their advisory teachers. Refreshments will be on sale during the dance. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Prizes will be awarded for the scariest, the most creative, and the funniest costumes. Only Otter Valley 7th and 8th graders are allowed to attend this event.


SCHOOL BOARD OPENINGS - The OVUU School Board is in search of community members who are interested in joining the board. There are two vacant board seats available: 1) Brandon Representative and 2) Pittsford Representative. The individuals appointed to these positions must reside in the respective towns and will serve until the next election in March 2024. If you are interested, please send a letter to Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org stating which seat you would like to be considered for and explaining why you would be a valuable addition to the Board. The deadline for submission is Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. The Board will make a decision during the OVUU School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the OVUHS Library.

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, Sept. 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot. Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. Want to participate but can't make the time? Ask a friend or family member to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/3rxnp9nu

VEGGIE VAN GO - Friday, Sept. 22 - 10:00 - 11:00 AM at OVUHS Parking Lot.
Drive-thru style FREE produce distribution event open to all students, families and staff affiliated with RNESU. No eligibility requirements or reservations required. What to participate but can't make the time? Ask a friend or family member to pick up for you and they can pick up for themselves too. https://tinyurl.com/3rxnp9nu

REMINDER - This Friday, September 15th, is the first Early Release Day for the 2023-2024 School Year. These Early Release Days are critical in allowing staff to work collaboratively in their buildings and across all school in RNESU to review data and develop lessons that respond to the needs of students. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

OVUU SCHOOL BOARD SEEKS NEW MEMBERS - The OVUUSD Board is seeking interested parties to fill two vacant board seats: 1) Brandon Rep 2) Pittsford Rep.
The appointed school board members for these seats must be a resident of the respective town and would serve through to the next election in March 2024.
Interested parties should send a letter identifying the seat they wish to be considered for and outlining why they would be a good addition to the Board to Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org by no later than Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
The Board intends to take action at the following OVUU School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the OVUHS Library.