Category: Archive
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OFA’s Liam Reynolds Wins Final Esports Tournament of the Year
The OFA esports team wrapped up its season with an in-house Mario Kart tournament, where Liam Reynolds claimed first place. Reynolds earned an EliteGamingLive jersey for his victory. Other student competitors included Isaac McCarthy, Brandon Conger and Jaiden Pribble.
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Voters Approve Ogdensburg City School District 2025-2026 Budget
The proposed 2025-26 Ogdensburg City School District budget was passed with 279 votes to 175 on Tuesday, May 20. The approved $56,092,979 budget represents a $831,774, or 1.51% increase over the current budget and a 2.49% increase in the tax levy, which is the equivalent of the district’s tax rate 20 years ago in the
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OFA’s Owen Jackson Earns Top Honors in Tournament
The OFA esports team hosted a Super Smash Bros. tournament on Tuesday, May 13 where students competed in brackets before facing off against other schools. Owen Jackson advanced through each round to earn top honors, winning a $250 cash prize as well as a jersey. Jackson began his esports career last year and has been
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OFA Living Environment students shine at Clarkson University events
Ms. Lisa Beldock’s Living Environment students have had an eventful winter and spring, actively participating in various events at Clarkson University. They discovered the exciting world of robotics technology at the “Power of Robotics” event, organized by the New York Power Authority. On Wednesday, April 2, Lily Starts and Bryan Lust achieved third place in
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OFA Key Club Wins 10 Awards At NY Leadership Conference
The Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club won 10 awards, including six first place awards, and tied for top honors for having one of the best school and community service programs in the nation at the New York State Leadership Training Conference over the weekend in Albany. The 10 awards included: Other Key Club officers for
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Former OFA Basketball Coach to be inducted in BCANY Hall of Fame
Former OFA Basketball Coach, Mark Henry, will be inducted as a 2025 Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Hall of Fame honoree. Coach Henry will be honored at the BCANY Hall of Fame Induction Brunch on Sunday, Apr. 13, 2025 at the Cool Insurers Arena – previously known as the Glens Falls Civic Center.
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OFA Boys Hockey Team Receives Four HCANY Awards
The Hockey Coaches Association of New York (HCANY) announced their Division I and Division II boys ice hockey all-state teams, player of the year, and coach of the year awards for the 2024-25 season. Four members of the OFA boys hockey team received awards for Division II. Tegan Frederick was named co-player of the year,
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OFA Students Shine At The Parishville Hopkinton Model UN Competition
Our students performed extremely well in all three committees during the Parishville Hopkinton Model UN competition today. Jordyn Dobbs received an honorable mention and in General Assembly. Kayden Skelly, Azin Paige and Madailynn Fennessy each received Outstanding Delegate awards in the Economic and Social committee.
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Madill Elementary Students Recognized for Kindness and Perfect Attendance
Grant C. Madill Elementary staff have ensured that students who attend school everyday will always have something exciting waiting around every corner. The Gift of Kindness and The Gingerbread Boy During the holiday season, students and staff can nominate students they see doing something kind or helping others. Once submitted, names are put into a
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Students Earn Their Green Thumbs in Pumpkin Jack Project
During the 2023-24 school year, second grade students in Mrs. Smith’s class were the first to develop their green thumbs in the debut of a year-long project titled “Our Pumpkin Jack Journey.” “I was so excited at Mrs. Smith’s project idea! What a memorable learning experience for her students – I am confident they’ll tell