Category: District
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Summer construction progress paves way for students to thrive, ground broken on new transportation facility
Construction began this summer across the district, with significant progress in the CREATE classroom and the Edgar A. Newell, II Memorial Golden Dome. Ground was broken on July 24 for the district’s new transportation facility located at 5952 State Highway 812. All of the concrete footings and foundation walls have been poured, and the work…
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OFA Girls Varsity Soccer Wins Tournament Title in Coach Lemke’s Debut
The OFA varsity girls soccer team kicked off the season in championship fashion, winning the OFA Varsity Girls Soccer Tournament under new head coach Amy Lemke. Lemke’s first two games at the helm ended in victories, including a 2-1 win over Hermon-Dekalb in the championship match. The Blue Devils opened the tournament with a win…
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OFA Hockey Team to Relocate for the 2025-26 Season Due to Construction
The Ogdensburg Free Academy hockey team will be relocated for the 2025-26 season due to construction in the Edgar A. Newell, II Memorial Golden Dome. This work will include the sealing of the exterior roof, replacement of interior roof insulation, installation of a new dehumidification system, renovation of locker rooms, and the addition of handicapped-accessible…
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OFA Students Shine in Lake Placid Presentation on Science of Well-Being
Three Ogdensburg Free Academy students, Mia Jeneault, Jenna Pratt, and Urijah Austin, recently took center stage at the 36th Annual Administrators’ Leadership Conference in Lake Placid. The students delivered an inspiring presentation on The Science of Well-Being, a high school elective focused on emotional intelligence, mental health and cultivating happiness. They were joined by Ms.…
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Important Update: Ogdensburg CSD 2025-26 Cell Phone Policy
The District consulted with local stakeholders including employee organizations representing each bargaining unit, parents, and students to develop this policy to prohibit the use of Internet-enabled devices by students during the school day on school grounds. This policy aims to ensure that students remain focused on their academic responsibilities throughout the school day, which includes…
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OCSD Welcomes Melissa Fennessy as New JFK Intermediate UPK-2 Principal
The Ogdensburg City School District is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Fennessy as the new UPK–2 Principal of John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, effective August 1, 2025. A proud graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy’s Class of 1999, Mrs. Fennessy brings a deep commitment to student-centered leadership and a strong background in elementary education…
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OFA Marching Blue Devils Dazzle at Saratoga Race Course
On Thursday, July 3, the Ogdensburg Free Academy Marching Blue Devils performed at Saratoga Race Course as part of the Fourth of July Festival. With Belmont Park undergoing renovations, Saratoga Race Course is hosting summer racing events this season. The OFA band performed on the paddock following Race 2 and trackside after Race 4. An…
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Several OFA Graduates to Continue Athletic Careers in College
Out of a graduating class of 111 students, 13 Ogdensburg Free Academy graduates will continue their athletic careers at the colleges and universities they will attend this fall. Below is a list of student-athletes, along with the schools they will attend and the sports they will participate in.
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Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education Selects Christina Frank as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
The Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of Christina Frank as the district’s next Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The official appointment will take place at the Board’s organizational meeting on July 1, 2025. Mrs. Frank brings over two decades of experience in education, leadership, and…
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Historic Season for OFA Boys Varsity Lacrosse
The Ogdensburg Free Academy boys varsity lacrosse team made history in 2025, completing a perfect 16-0 regular season, winning its first league title since the program’s inception in 2009, capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D Regional Championship, and advancing to the state semifinals. This run marks a milestone not only for OFA but also for Section…