Category: District
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32 Ogdensburg Students Perform at All-County Festival A
Congratulations to the 32 Ogdensburg City School District students who performed at the St. Lawrence County Music Educators Association (SLCMEA) All-County Festival A on Saturday, Jan. 10, at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. These students were selected for their ensembles based on musical ability. We are proud of their hard work and dedication. The
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OFA Announces January Exam Schedule for Grades 7-12
As the fall semester concludes, we are preparing for semester one final exams and projects. Exam Week Schedule Grades 7–12: Tuesday–Friday, Jan. 20–23 No school Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Grades 7–8 Exam Schedule Time Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7:51–9:19 P1 P4 P7 9:22–10:45 P2 P5B P8 10:45–11:15 Lunch Lunch
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All OFA Fall Varsity Teams Earn NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Honors
All Ogdensburg Free Academy fall varsity teams, boys cross country, football, boys soccer, girls soccer, swimming and volleyball, qualified for New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) scholar-athlete recognition. To qualify, the top 75% of each team’s roster must have a combined grade-point average of 90 or higher. Individual NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athletes Boys cross
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Fall capital project progress creates foundation for student success
Construction advanced this fall across the district, with major updates to the CREATE classroom, the Edgar A. Newell, II Memorial Golden Dome, and the new transportation facility. Renovations of the CREATE classroom, a hands-on learning space for students with disabilities at Ogdensburg Free Academy, are nearly complete. The program will be moving into the newly
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Upcoming Holiday Concerts Across the District
The Ogdensburg City School District will celebrate the season with several holiday concerts and programs. Families and community members are invited to attend the following events: For more information, please contact your child’s school.
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OFA Athletes Earn Section X Honors
Ogdensburg Free Academy student-athletes were recognized for their achievements during the 2025 Section X fall season, earning awards for academic excellence, sportsmanship and athletic performance. Athlete of Distinction OFA seniors honored for maintaining a cumulative average of 90 or higher: Sportsmanship Awards All-NAC Selections Football (Class B) Boys Soccer (Class B) Girls Soccer (Class B)
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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