Calendar Changes! 📆📝
Please note the following two changes to the current school year calendar:

  • The half (1/2) day originally scheduled for May 15 has been switched to May 13; and  

  • ODY will be closed on Friday, May 22, which will be a giveback for unused emergency/snow days, and allow for a four day Memorial Day weekend.

5 days ago, Communications
Calendar update announcement features text on a blue and red background placed below an exterior of the shool building
Kindergarten registration/screening will take place on Wednesday, May 13, in the afternoon. Please contact Mrs. Miller at 315-858-0729 to schedule an appointment.
9 days ago, Communications
Kindergarten Registration/Screening announcement with white text on blue background
The RS/ODY sports boosters invite all interested parties to join in support of our joint athletic program by playing in the annual RS/ODY Athletic Golf Tournament Sunday, May 31st at the Otsego Golf Club. See attached Flyer for more information.
15 days ago, Brennan Fahey
RS/ODY Golf Tournament
ODY will be closed this Thursday, April 2.
22 days ago, Communications
School closed announcement with megaphone on blue background
Important❗📢 Please note the date change for the RS/ODY Sports Banquet to Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. 🏀🏐📣🏒🥅
about 2 months ago, Communications
Sports banquet flyer featuring volleyball and basketball icons on a navy blue background

Please join us along with the Town of Stark Fire Department 🚒 for a special sendoff for our Varsity Girls Volleyball Team tomorrow — Saturday, Feb. 14 — before they head to the Section III Class D Championship — the FIRST championship appearance in our school’s history! 🙌 🏐🎉

Whether you line up in front of the school at 8:15 a.m. or stand in front of your house tomorrow — be sure to make some noise and show support for our athletes as they hop aboard the bus for the drive to the big game vs. Tully at 10 a.m. at Central Valley Academy in Ilion.

Tell all your friends, your family, and shout your loudest cheers — and let’s send our Varsity Girls off to the championship with Wildcat pride, energy, and unstoppable school and community spirit! 💙🐾💪🏐✨

📅 Saturday, Feb. 14
⏰ 8:15 a.m.
📍ODY School, 2316 State Route 80

2 months ago, Communications
Volleyball team on background of volleyball sitting still on court
Congratulations to the ODY-RS girls volleyball team as they proceed to section 3 semi-finals. The game will be played at Owen D. Young on Thursday, February 12th. The #1 seeded ODY-RS Wildcats take on the #4 Town of Webb Timberwolves at 6pm. Come out and support these girls as they compete to play in the Section 3 finals Saturday.
2 months ago, Brennan Fahey
ODY-RS Volleyball 2025-26
ODY will have a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 9. No morning BOCES.
2 months ago, Communications
2 hour delay
POSTPONED: The ODY Varsity Volleyball game scheduled for tonight (Saturday, Feb. 7) has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.
2 months ago, Communications
'Tis the season for school theater productions! 🎭 If you can't get enough of the "act"ion, below is a rundown of plays and musicals being presented by area schools. This includes our own ODY, which is performing Mary Poppins, Jr. on March 27-28 at 7 p.m. (CORRECTION: The date on the original flyer was incorrect. Mary Poppins, Jr. at ODY will be performed on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28.)
3 months ago, Communications
Herkimer County Spring 2026 School Theater Productions flyer
ODY will be closed Monday, January 26 due to the winter storm that is impacting our area. Please be safe and stay warm everyone!
3 months ago, Communications
school building with surrounding snow

All sports activities are canceled for Tuesday, December 30th.

4 months ago, Brennan Fahey
Reminder: The ODY school will be closed from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. Classes resume on Monday, January 5. Enjoy a fun and safe December break. Happy Holidays!
4 months ago, Communications
Teacher dressed in Santa costume and teacher dressed in Elf costume pose for the camera

All after school activities are canceled for today! ❄️

4 months ago, Debbie Miller

All after school activities are canceled for today! Be safe ❄️

5 months ago, Debbie Miller
Owen D. Young Central School is closed for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 ❄️
5 months ago, Debbie Miller

Girls soccer advances to Section III Regionals in Syracuse
The BIG game is this Saturday — Nov. 8. Be sure to get your game tickets and show your support for our varsity girls soccer team! Let's go! ⚽🥅🏆

6 months ago, Communications
Soccer regionals flyer with team standing on field holding a banner and ticket purchase information
Richfield is offering a spectator bus for ODY/RS students interested in attending the girls varsity sectional soccer game at Nottingham HS on Saturday, November 8th. Interested students must pick up permission forms from Mrs. Richvalsky and return them by Friday, November 7th. Tickets must be purchased in advance more information on how to obtain tickets will be coming later. Any questions please contact Mrs. Richvalsky at 315-858-0729 ext 1108.
6 months ago, Brennan Fahey

Join Us for Once Upon a Literacy Night on Nov. 6 📚✨

Families and students in prekindergarten through grade 6 are invited to join us for Once Upon a Literacy Night on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the ODY auditorium 🏫 for a special evening dedicated to celebrating the fun and importance of reading.

This family-friendly event will feature:
📖 Read-alouds
🎨 Craft activities
📚 Book fair with a variety of stories to explore
📸 Photo booth to capture the memories
🍪 Tasty snacks to enjoy

Families will receive valuable literacy resources to support reading at home and nurture a lifelong love of reading. 💙 Students are encouraged to wear their pajamas (optional) and bring a flashlight 🔦 for an added touch of fun during the reading activities. We hope to see you there because every great story begins with “Once upon a time ...”

6 months ago, Communications
Once Upon a Literacy Night flier illustration of child reading in front of a book shelf.
The Girls Varsity Soccer Team defeated E/M 1–0 to capture the 2025 Section IV Class D Girls Soccer Championship!

This marks the first sectional championship for the girls soccer program! What an incredible achievement — your hard work, teamwork, and determination have paid off.

Way to go, team! ⚽💪
6 months ago, Owen D Young CSD
Team with their Section IV banner
Team cheering
Varsity Soccer Team- winners
Bus coming back after the big win
Community support
Fire truck escort