Category: Grant C. Madill Elementary
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Ogdensburg Board of Education Adopts Unchanged Budget Proposal for June 16 Revote
On Tuesday, May 26, the Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education voted to adopt the 2026-27 proposed $58,228,386 budget for revote, following its defeat on May 19. The proposal remains unchanged and includes a 3.99% increase to the local tax levy. During the emergency meeting, Superintendent Kevin Kendall reviewed the reductions already made to…
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Voters Reject Ogdensburg City School District Budget Proposal
Voters rejected the Ogdensburg City School District’s proposed 2026-27 budget on Tuesday, May 19, by a vote of 301 to 329. The rejected proposal totaled $58,228,386 and represented a 3.81% increase in spending and a 3.99% tax levy increase compared to the current school year. The proposal included the district’s elementary reconfiguration plan, which would…
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Spring Concerts Scheduled Across the District in May
The Ogdensburg City School District invites families and community members to attend upcoming spring concerts featuring student musicians from grades 3-12. Tuesday, May 5Grades 7-8- Junior Band, and Junior Chorus Concert6 p.m., Ogdensburg Free Academy auditoriumDoors open at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6Grades 9-12- Senior Band, Senior Chorus, Jazz Band, and Jazz Rock Concert, featuring…
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Ogdensburg City School District 2026-27 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications
The Ogdensburg City School District is now accepting applications for its 2026-27 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program. Children who turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026, are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the district office, all elementary school offices and on the district website. Completed applications must be returned by April…
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Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education Adopts Proposed 2026-27 Budget
The Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education adopted its proposed 2026-27 budget during its March 16 meeting. The spending plan maintains academic programs, supports long-term district sustainability, emphasizes fiscal responsibility and reduces costs. The proposed budget will go before voters during the statewide school budget vote on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The board approved…
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Ogdensburg City School District Kindergarten Screening Dates
The Ogdensburg City School District will hold kindergarten screenings this spring for children who will be eligible to enter kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026, must be screened prior to entering kindergarten. Screenings will take place at John F. Kennedy Elementary School…
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Madill Students to Present “Compose Yourself” Musical on March 11
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. in the Madill Cafeteria for 40 minutes of entertainment featuring our talented student performers. Admission is free. Imagine meeting the great composers of the past face-to-face, musicians whose work has shaped centuries of music and continues to influence our world today. That’s the idea behind Compose…
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Elementary Reconfiguration Plan Presented at Feb. 9 Board of Education Meeting
Facing sharply declining enrollment and a significant projected budget deficit for next year, the Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education at its Feb. 9 meeting reviewed a proposed elementary grade reconfiguration for the 2026-27 school year that would maintain academic programs while reducing costs. Under the plan, Grant C. Madill Elementary would become a…
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Elementary Reorganization Community Forum Summary
The Ogdensburg City School District held a community forum on Wednesday, February 11, to discuss the proposed elementary school reorganization, driven by a projected $2.54 million budget deficit and the need to maintain programming without a significant tax increase. The district confirmed that the reconfiguration is a final decision and will move forward for the…
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24 Ogdensburg Students Perform at All-County Festival B
Twenty-four Ogdensburg City School District students performed in the St. Lawrence County Music Educators Association All-County Festival B on Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music. Students were selected for their ensembles based on musical ability. Senior High Vocal Select EnsembleJackson Duprey, Michael Rodriguez* and Dakota Wells *Selected…
Recent Headlines
- Ogdensburg Board of Education Adopts Unchanged Budget Proposal for June 16 Revote
- Voters Reject Ogdensburg City School District Budget Proposal
- Spring Concerts Scheduled Across the District in May
- Ogdensburg City School District 2026-27 Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications
- OFA Alumni and Faculty Invited to Participate in Summer Art Exhibition
