Owen D. Young Central School District

Help capture the memories that matter most — teachers, staff, students, and families can now easily share photos to be featured in this year’s school yearbook! 🎞️ Photo Share m...

In this edition, the Wildcat News team share images highlighting last week's FFA Spirit Week — with themes like Western Day and Twin Day — and the Halloween Parade. The report i...

We are proud to announce that ODY principal Christine Tucker has received well-deserved recognition as an Outstanding Educator ! Mrs. Tucker is among the nearly 40 honorees from...

Congratulations to ODY high school seniors Isaac Burditt and Vera Korol on being selected for the 2025 Area All-State Mixed Choir! The New York State School Music Associ...

We invite our students, families, and community members to join us for ODY’s Veterans Day Assembly as we honor our heroes — the brave men and women who have served our country. 🗽❤...

Mix courage, teamwork, and an outdoor adventure — and what do you get? Our recent seventh-grade field trip to Moss Island in Little Falls! 📍 Students pushed their limits on clim...

This week's edition of Wildcat News highlights some scary-fun Halloween happenings in the area this weekend!! The episode also features a shout-out to our ODY Wildcat of the wee...

The Owen D. Young School District has been named a Brilliant Pathways School of Distinction for the third year in a row and the fourth time overall! ODY is among 29 schools fro...

Be sure to check out the latest episode of Wildcat News , for an interview with first grade teacher Katelyn Kwiatkowski (Miss K), a report on a field trip to a local apple orchard...

Three ODY seniors were accepted on the spot to Herkimer College during a recent Instant Admit Day. The college-bound seniors had an opportunity to meet with Herkimer College's D...

Be sure to check out the Oct. 3 episode of Wildcat News , which features an interview with new elementary ELA and special education teacher Juliana Heselton, highlights a field tr...

This week's episode of News Channel 5 is a Special Broadcast that celebrates longtime elementary educator Lori Stilwell as she gets ready to retire after being a part of the ODY f...

A reminder that ODY School Picture Day is Thursday, October 9. 📸 Make sure to: Dress your best 👔 Bring your best smile 😁 Check with your teachers about order forms or an...

Fourth-grade students recently took a timeout from academics to enjoy some structured game time. Not just fun — these game breaks are a valuable part of learning that help student...

Second grade is learning about what it means to be a classroom family, which includes building a sense of belonging, respect, shared responsibility, support and celebration. Eac...

Be sure to check out this week's episode of Wildcat News which features an interview with Principal Tucker, highlights various grade-level learning activities, and ends with a (...

We want to make our families aware that students and staff will be practicing safety drills this week at ODY. It is important that students and staff follow the instructions prov...

Fall sports for varsity players will begin on Monday, August 18 . The fall parents/coaches meeting will be Monday, August 11 at 6 p.m. in the Richfield Springs CSD cafeteria. ...

Dear Owen D. Young Community: New York State this spring passed legislation that will restrict the use of cellphones by students beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. As of Jul...

Family, friends, teachers, administrators and staff gathered under the tent at the Owen D. Young School on June 22 to cheer for the 14 members of the Class of 2025 as they receive...