Category: Archive
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Madill second graders explore health careers through Junior Scrubs program
Madill Elementary second graders recently completed the Junior Scrubs program, a hands-on health care experience designed to introduce students to medical careers and wellness. The program, founded by the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO), traditionally served older students in after-school settings. When FDRHPO partnered with Claxton-Hepburn Medical Campus, a member of the North
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OFA Football Faces Glens Falls in State Playoffs
The OFA football team claimed the North Country Superbowl with a 38-13 win over Section VII champion Peru. The victory also marks Head Coach Matt Tessmer’s 192nd career win, tying Coach Nicholas of Massena CSD for the most wins in Section X history. The team will play Section II champion Glens Falls on Saturday, Nov.
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Nine OFA Students Perform at Zone 5 Area All-State
Nine Ogdensburg Free Academy students participated in the Zone 5 Area All-State Festival this past weekend at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. Students were selected for these ensembles based on their NYSSMA solo scores from last May. High School Wind Ensemble Kayleigh Chevreier, Teeghan Ericksen, Chloe Harper and Jeffrey Hires Choir Jackson Duprey, Michael
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JFK Elementary Honors Veterans
John F. Kennedy Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony Friday, Nov. 7 to honor local service members. The event began at 9 a.m. in the cafetorium, following a welcome reception for veterans at 8:30 a.m. Students led the program, which included a procession by grade level, patriotic songs, and recognition of each veteran
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OFA Football to Play in Class B North Country Superbowl
The Ogdensburg Free Academy football team will host the Peru Nighthawks in the Class B North Country Superbowl on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The game will be held at the Potsdam High School turf field, located at 29 Leroy St., Potsdam. Admission Tickets will be sold exclusively through GoFan at https://gofan.co/event/5334934?schoolId=NYSPHSAAX. Credit and
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OFA Volleyball Heads to NYSPHSAA Sub-Regional Match
Massena High School, located at 84 Nightengale Ave., Massena, will host NYSPHSAA volleyball sub-regional matches on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Match Schedule Admission All ticket sales are cashless and available through https://gofan.co/event/5327727?schoolId=NYSPHSAAX. Credit and debit card purchases will also be accepted at the door. Children age 12 and under are admitted free. Streaming All games will
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OFA to Present “Bye Bye Birdie” Dec. 5-6
Ogdensburg Free Academy will present the musical Bye Bye Birdie at George Hall Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $7 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Presale tickets are available online, and tickets will also be sold at the door. To purchase
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OFA Volleyball Advances in Championship Play
The OFA volleyball team will compete against Chateaugay in the Section X overall championship at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Massena High School. The team will face the Section III champion in the NYSPHSAA Class B championship at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, also at Massena High School. The girls advanced after winning
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OFA Boys Soccer to Play in NYSPHSAA Class B Regional
The OFA boys soccer team will face Section IV champion Chenango Valley in the NYSPHSAA Class B regional championship at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Ty Cobb Stadium, Union-Endicott High School. All tickets must be purchased digitally through GoFan. No cash sales will be available. Ticket information: Purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5253459?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV The team advanced to
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Madill Elementary Teacher to Compete in IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
Amy Farrell, a physical education teacher at Madill Elementary, will compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain on Saturday, Nov. 8. Students gave Farrell a spirited send-off Tuesday afternoon, presenting handmade signs and well wishes as she rode the rickshaw tricycle through the hallways. “It’s so cool because some kids have already