Open House Reminder!
Families are invited to ODY’s annual K-12 Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. Open House is an opportunity to meet your children’s teachers, visit their classrooms, and learn more about curriculum as we begin the new school year. Call or email Mrs. Miller in the district office for more information.
We're Hiring!
Interim K-12 Guidance Counselor
Owen D. Young Central School District (ODY) is seeking an Interim K–12 Guidance Counselor to provide counseling and guidance services to students. This position will be from September through January approximately 2–3 days per week.
Qualifications:
Appropriate New York State certification preferred
Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to support the academic, social, emotional, and career development needs of students in grades K–12
Interested applicants should apply online through OLAS and submit a letter of interest to:
Mr. Brennan Fahey, Superintendent
PO Box 125
Van Hornesville, NY 13475
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PUBLIC NOTICE - SPECIAL MEETING
The Owen D. Young Central School District Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 24 at 6 p.m.
The meeting will be in the Founders Study at the Owen D. Young School.
HELP WANTED: CROSS COUNTRY TRACK COACH 🏃♂️
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated Cross Country Track Coach to join our team and help student-athletes reach their full potential. Apply today! Contact: Mark Dunn, Athletic Director mdunn@odycsd.org 📩 or call 315-858-0729.
The former school administrator has stepped out of retirement to serve as our Athletic Director this year. Mr. Dunn brings valuable experience and a familiar presence to our athletics program.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Dunn and wishing all of our student-athletes, coaches and teams a successful and exciting season! Go Wildcats! 🏆📣
The pool is CLOSED today - July 31st! It will be OPEN tomorrow - August 1st!
Introducing the Wildcats Update Digital Newsletter
We are excited to launch our new digital newsletter, the Wildcats Update — a new source for staying connected with the programs, events and achievements happening in our school community. Read the July edition of the Wildcats Update
This digital newsletter will be published on our website and shared through our social media channels several times during the year. Each edition will feature highlights from classrooms and school activities, student and staff accomplishments and more. We invite you to visit our website and follow us on social media so you never miss an issue!
After a long anticipated wait, the 2025–2026 Yearbooks have finally arrived!
If you ordered a yearbook, it is ready for pickup. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please contact the Owen D. Young Main Office at 315-858-0729 or email dmiller@odycsd.org for availability.
Thank you for your patience—we hope everyone enjoys looking back on another great year at ODY!
We're Hiring: Full-Time K–12 School Counselor
ODY has an opening for a student-centered School Counselor to play an integral role in supporting all learners in kindergarten through 12th grade. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated to helping students thrive, collaborates well with families and staff, and is driven to build a positive, supportive learning community. Visit employment page for more information
If you're ready to make a difference where every student is known and valued—apply today!
📍 Position: Full-Time K–12 School Counselor
📅 Start Date: Sept. 1, 2026
📄 Apply on OLAS, or email a resume and letter of interest to Principal Christine Tucker
Image of ODY School on new keepsake ornament
The second Van Hornesville Community Corporation keepsake ornament features our very own Owen D. Young Central School. The ornaments can be purchase for $20 cash or check made payable to the VHCC. See the flyer for more information.
ODY School history
In 1930, Owen D. Young gifted this public school to Van Hornesville, which became one of the first centralized schools in New York. It was largely built from local resources, both of men and materials. The school opened its doors and celebrated its first graduating class with Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt as graduation speaker!
ODY Pool Opens Wednesday, July 1
Regular summer hours:
Monday - Thursday 2:30 - 6 pm
Friday - Saturday 12 - 5 pm
CLOSED Sundays!
NOTE: Pool will be closed Saturday, July 4
Get Ready for Summer Fun with ODY's K–6 Summer Program!
Please call the main office @ 315-858-0729 or email dmiller@odycsd.org for more information!
View the Owen D. Young CSD 2026 Graduation Ceremony Livestream June 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/R1Fh7BvTxgE
The Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts and The Griffiss institute have the following Free STEAM Camp opportunities for this summer for grades 3-6 and 7-9 students at the Stone Mill in Little Falls, 410 Canal Place. Thanks to the generous support of M&T Bank, all camps are completely free for participating students. Space is limited, so register today using the link in the flyer.
Check out the June edition of the Herkimer BOCES newsletter for an inside look at programs that are available to ODY students.