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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…
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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 Madill Elementary Schools. This initiative, called “Little Devils Meet Big Devils,” brings together kindergarten students and OFA seniors, fostering…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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