Category: Archive
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Alexis Brown and Dakota Wells recognized with Alan Krause Citizenship Award
The Alan Krause Citizenship Award is presented annually to outstanding students from the freshman class who have demonstrated the qualities of loyalty, responsibility and respect for themselves, their school and fellow students. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Alexis Brown and Dakota Wells! The award was presented by Mrs. Jacolyn Krause.
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OFA Track and Field Sectional Successes
Following standout performances at the Section X Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held June 4-5 at St. Lawrence University, three Blue Devils athletes—Gabe Peabody, Dakota Wells, and Chloe Harper—have qualified to compete at the New York State Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The state meet will take place June 13-14 at Middletown High School. Additionally,…
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Empowering minds: Science of well-being class inspires positive thinking
Mr. Greg Hooper and Mrs. Andee West, dedicated school social workers at OFA, are the teachers behind the Science of Well-Being class. This elective empowers students to reframe their thoughts, fostering a more fulfilling and happy life not only for themselves but also for those around them. Throughout the semester, students explore six dynamic modules…
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JFK Sixth Graders Attend SUNY Canton Women in Engineering Event
On Wednesday, May 14, sixth-grade students from JFK Intermediate School participated in the Women in Engineering event hosted by SUNY Canton. The event introduced students to a variety of hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities, including flying drones, soldering to create holiday ornaments, learning about ethical hacking and coding, building solar-powered cars, testing…
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‘Little Devils Meet Big Devils’ Event Creates Lasting Memories
At the start of the 2024-25 school year, a heartwarming new tradition emerged at JFK and Grant C. Madill Primary Schools. This initiative, called “Little Devils Meet Big Devils,” brings together kindergarten students and OFA seniors, fostering connections and creating memorable experiences. The program’s inaugural ceremony took place in the fall on the OFA football…
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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…