All Oneonta schools are closed today due to inclement weather.
As we head into Thanksgiving week, we’re sharing a few additional resources from the Regional Food Bank that may be helpful to families in our community. For more details, additional distribution sites, donation options, or volunteer opportunities, please use the links below:
More information: regionalfoodbank.net/thanksgiving
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1476821903574277
Volunteer link: https://regionalfoodbank.net/2025-thanksgiving-food.../
If you have questions after visiting their website, the Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Hotline is available at (518) 713-0550, or you can email thanksgiving@regionalfoodbank.net.
Wishing everyone a warm and healthy Thanksgiving season. 🧡
More information: regionalfoodbank.net/thanksgiving
Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1476821903574277
Volunteer link: https://regionalfoodbank.net/2025-thanksgiving-food.../
If you have questions after visiting their website, the Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Hotline is available at (518) 713-0550, or you can email thanksgiving@regionalfoodbank.net.
Wishing everyone a warm and healthy Thanksgiving season. 🧡
A Message from Superintendent Brindley: Honoring Our Veterans 🦅
On the eve of Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank all who have served our nation in uniform. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we hold dear.
We are especially grateful for the veterans within our Yellowjacket community, among our staff, families, and friends, whose service continues to inspire us every day. 💙🤍❤️
On the eve of Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank all who have served our nation in uniform. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we hold dear.
We are especially grateful for the veterans within our Yellowjacket community, among our staff, families, and friends, whose service continues to inspire us every day. 💙🤍❤️
💛 Warm Hearts, Warm Coats 💛
This week, many of our elementary students received brand new winter coats, gloves, and handmade hats thanks to the generosity of the Oneonta Rotary Club and their continued support through Operation Warm.
Each year, Rotary members raise funds to make sure children in our community stay warm all winter long, providing more than 200 coats, hats, and mittens to students at Greater Plains, Riverside, and Valleyview Elementary Schools, as well as Laurens Central School.
The handmade hats this year made it even more special — you could tell just how much love went into every single one. 🐝 GO 'JACKETS!
This week, many of our elementary students received brand new winter coats, gloves, and handmade hats thanks to the generosity of the Oneonta Rotary Club and their continued support through Operation Warm.
Each year, Rotary members raise funds to make sure children in our community stay warm all winter long, providing more than 200 coats, hats, and mittens to students at Greater Plains, Riverside, and Valleyview Elementary Schools, as well as Laurens Central School.
The handmade hats this year made it even more special — you could tell just how much love went into every single one. 🐝 GO 'JACKETS!
💛 Oneonta Families — We’re Here to Help 💙
If your family is facing food insecurity or other challenges, please know that support is available right here in our community.
We’ve gathered a list of local food pantries and meal programs throughout Otsego County to help connect families with reliable resources.
Take a moment to look through the options in the graphic — whether you need weekly meals, monthly food assistance, or personal care items, there are places ready to help.
You can also explore:
🍎 Community Cupboard Food Pantry Link: https://shorturl.at/xHYR8
🍎 Food Pantries of the Hunger Coalition: https://shorturl.at/FHL8Z
If your family could use additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you. 💙🐝💛
If your family is facing food insecurity or other challenges, please know that support is available right here in our community.
We’ve gathered a list of local food pantries and meal programs throughout Otsego County to help connect families with reliable resources.
Take a moment to look through the options in the graphic — whether you need weekly meals, monthly food assistance, or personal care items, there are places ready to help.
You can also explore:
🍎 Community Cupboard Food Pantry Link: https://shorturl.at/xHYR8
🍎 Food Pantries of the Hunger Coalition: https://shorturl.at/FHL8Z
If your family could use additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you. 💙🐝💛
Please join us in congratulating our Varsity Boys Soccer team and wishing them luck in their Sectional Final game this Saturday! ⚽
They’ll be leaving OHS around 12:15 PM and heading to Chenango Valley. If you can’t make it to the game but want to wish them luck before they go, come out to OHS to wave them off!
🏆 Section IV Class B Championship Game
🕝 Saturday, November 1 at 2:30 PM
📍 Chenango Valley
💻 Livestream: 2025 NYSPHSAA Section IV B Boys Soccer Finals – Chenango Valley vs Oneonta (paid stream)
If the team is able to get their own stream going, it could be found at: CVATHLETICS1 on YouTube
GO 'JACKETS!!!! ⚽🐝
They’ll be leaving OHS around 12:15 PM and heading to Chenango Valley. If you can’t make it to the game but want to wish them luck before they go, come out to OHS to wave them off!
🏆 Section IV Class B Championship Game
🕝 Saturday, November 1 at 2:30 PM
📍 Chenango Valley
💻 Livestream: 2025 NYSPHSAA Section IV B Boys Soccer Finals – Chenango Valley vs Oneonta (paid stream)
If the team is able to get their own stream going, it could be found at: CVATHLETICS1 on YouTube
GO 'JACKETS!!!! ⚽🐝
Tomorrow is Unity Day!🧡 Wear ORANGE to show your support and stand with us against bullying. Let’s fill our schools and community with kindness and Yellowjacket pride!
The OMS Drive Thru Food Pantry is back on Wednesday, October 22 at 9:30 AM in partnership with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. If your family could benefit from this resource, we hope you will come through the line. To keep traffic flowing safely, please do not arrive before 8:30 AM. 🍎
🎉 Just in Time for Alumni Weekend 2025! 🎉
Want to own a piece of OHS history? 🐝
We’re offering over 70 authentic OHS athletic championship banners — the very banners that have hung in our gym, celebrating decades of Yellowjacket pride!
These banners are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to claim yours.
If you’re interested in purchasing one of these incredible keepsakes, visit the page below and fill out the form with the banner number you’d like to claim.
🔗https://www.oneontacsd.org/page/athletic-banners-for-sale
Once a banner is gone, it’s gone forever! GO 'JACKETS!
Want to own a piece of OHS history? 🐝
We’re offering over 70 authentic OHS athletic championship banners — the very banners that have hung in our gym, celebrating decades of Yellowjacket pride!
These banners are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait to claim yours.
If you’re interested in purchasing one of these incredible keepsakes, visit the page below and fill out the form with the banner number you’d like to claim.
🔗https://www.oneontacsd.org/page/athletic-banners-for-sale
Once a banner is gone, it’s gone forever! GO 'JACKETS!
🚍🐝 Touch the Bus Hiring Event & BBQ
Join us on Monday, Aug. 18 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 108 Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY (Rain date: Aug. 19) to learn more about joining the Yellowjacket transportation team.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to fill out an application on site, test drive one of our buses, and meet members of our transportation department. Those who complete an application are welcome to stay and enjoy a BBQ as our guests.
Whether you are interested in becoming a bus driver or a bus monitor, this event is a great way to explore the possibilities and take the first step toward your future with the Oneonta City School District.
📍 Start your journey as a Yellowjacket today!
Join us on Monday, Aug. 18 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 108 Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY (Rain date: Aug. 19) to learn more about joining the Yellowjacket transportation team.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to fill out an application on site, test drive one of our buses, and meet members of our transportation department. Those who complete an application are welcome to stay and enjoy a BBQ as our guests.
Whether you are interested in becoming a bus driver or a bus monitor, this event is a great way to explore the possibilities and take the first step toward your future with the Oneonta City School District.
📍 Start your journey as a Yellowjacket today!
We're hiring! 🐝
Oneonta City School District is looking for a caring and dedicated Security Guard to join our Yellowjacket team. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while supporting a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and families.
🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://www.olasjobs.org/job-details/ONEN0351394-0000
A heartfelt end-of-year message from Superintendent Brindley. 🐝 Wishing all Yellowjacket families a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer break! 💙💛 GO 'JACKETS!
🚌 Happening TODAY! 🚌
Join us for our Touch the Bus BBQ & Hiring Event from 11 AM to 2 PM at 108 Silas Lane, Oneonta!
Explore our school buses, enjoy some BBQ, and learn about joining the Yellowjacket team.
Whether you’re curious or ready to apply—we’d love to see you there! 🐝
#OneontaCSD #YellowjacketPride #NowHiring #TouchTheBus #OneontaNY
The Southside Mall has officially transformed into a gallery of student talent! 🎨✨
Our OCSD Art Department and National Art Honor Society students spent Monday setting up a stunning exhibit that stretches from JCPenney to TJMaxx — and it’s now ready for the community to enjoy.
Join us for the Opening Reception tonight, Tuesday, May 13th from 5:30–6:30 PM to celebrate the incredible work of our student artists. Their creativity, skill, and pride are on full display — and they can't wait to share it with you.
🎨✨ Thank you for supporting the arts in our schools. We look forward to seeing you there! GO 'JACKETS! 🐝
🚍 TOUCH THE BUS BBQ & HIRING EVENT! 🍔🌭
Join the Oneonta City School District’s growing transportation team! We're hiring bus drivers, bus monitors, and transportation substitutes — and you're invited to learn more at our fun and informative event.
📍 108 Silas Lane, Oneonta, NY
📅 May 15 | 11 AM – 2 PM (Rain date: May 16)
What to expect:
🍴 Hamburgers, hot dogs & beverages
🚌 Step inside the bus — you can even drive it around a marked course!
✅ On-the-spot applications and interviews
✅ No experience required — training provided
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Holidays and summers off
✅ Opportunities for benefits
Whether you're looking for a part-time role or a new career path, this is your chance to start your journey as a Yellowjacket! 💛💙
MUST BE 21+ with a valid NYS license to drive a school bus.
Bring a friend — everyone’s welcome!
📚✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎
This week, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers.
From the very first bell to the final moments of each school day, our educators pour their time, energy, and hearts into shaping the minds and futures of our Yellowjackets.
On behalf of the Oneonta City School District, thank you for your dedication, your creativity, your patience, and your unwavering belief in every student who walks through our doors.
💙💛 We are proud to support such an incredible team. Thank you for being the difference—today and every day.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to highlight the importance of mental well-being for all. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 6 youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health disorder each year, and 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness annually.
Throughout the month, OCSD will be sharing activities, education, and resources to support the mental health of our students, staff, and families.
Our dedicated school staff support student wellness every day. This month, they’ve worked especially hard to share helpful tools and tips—resources intended not just for the students in our buildings, but for our entire school community.
💛 To kick off the month, we’re sharing Mental Health America’s “31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health” calendar—a simple, encouraging way to prioritize your well-being one day at a time. 🧠✨
You can find the calendar in the images or by visiting:
🔗 https://mhanational.org/resources/31-tips-to-boost-your-mental-health
💚 Don’t forget to wear green this Friday in support of mental health awareness!
We invite you to take part this May and explore ways to care for your mental health. GO 'JACKETS! 🐝
🎭 The OHS Drama Club presents 🎭
Chicago: Teen Edition
March 28 & 29 at 7 PM
March 30 at 3 PM
OHS Auditorium
🎟 Tickets:
$10 Adults | $5 Students, Kids, & Seniors (65+)
Please note: This production is rated PG-13 and may contain material not suitable for younger audiences.
✨ Come support our talented student cast and crew!
Kindergarten registration is almost here! 📬 Packets will be mailed March 24—be sure to return them by April 14. Visit www.oneontacsd.org for details. Let’s welcome the Class of 2038! 💛🐝 #OCSD #GoJackets #Kindergarten2025
