Oneida City School District

Greetings OCSD Community & Families, I hope that this message finds you well and looking forward to a the upcoming break to relax and enjoy family. I would like to take a moment to thank parents and families for working with us to provide the best learning environment possible for your children. As we’ve transitioned back to full in-person school, it has been even more important that we work together to support your children. Our teachers, administrators, and support staff have been working incredibly hard. I have encouraged them to take this holiday to unplug from work email and responsibilities and to come back recharged and ready to continue their efforts with our students as we push into the holiday season and beyond! As we enter the holiday season and transition into winter, I wanted to give a quick reminder. Oneida City School District will be returning to traditional Snow Days. Please watch for announcements on media outlets and our website on mornings when weather is a factor. Additionally, our winter sports programs are set to begin and we’re looking forward to our student athletes representing our schools and district in competition!

The Oneida City School District is proud to celebrate and share the news of student achievement, innovative programs, and unique enrichment opportunities in our newsletter. We hope you enjoy the November 2021 district newsletter!

On behalf of the Oneida City School District, we hope you and your families are remaining safe and doing your best to follow guidance regarding measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 within our community. Events have continued to unfold, and we recognize that this raises questions about potential impacts on students, families and our full community.

The New York State Education Department is asking parents/ guardians to complete a Digital Equity survey (for each student in the family) in grades Pre-Kindergarten – Grade12. This survey will provide information on student access to devices and internet access in their places of residence. Collecting accurate data regarding digital resource access for our students will greatly help educators to better serve their students and families. In order to accomplish this, the district will be sending out a nine-question survey created by NYSED.

The Oneida City School District is proud to celebrate and share the news of student achievement, innovative programs, and unique enrichment opportunities in our newsletter. We hope you enjoy the September 2021 district newsletter! Welcome back to school!

I hope that you are all having a wonderful summer! I am writing to share updated information on our plans for returning to school in September. I would also like to take a moment to thank the parents and community members who attended (both in person and virtually) the Community Forum on Monday evening. I appreciate your viewpoint as we make these difficult decisions.

The School District is evaluating a Special Patrol Officer agreement between the School District and Madison County. You are hereby invited to provide input regarding the development of the proposed security services agreement between the School District and the Madison County at the Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held at Costello Transportation Center, 1136 Freedom Drive, Oneida, NY.

Fall varsity and junior varsity sports registration has opened Friday, July 23. Students interested in playing a varsity or junior varsity sport need to register and be medically cleared before Monday, August 23, 2021. ​Fall sports: Football, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys & girls cross country, girls tennis, cheerleading and girls field hockey. Modified Sports registration opens August 30, 2021

Oneida City Schools will be offering a free summer feeding program July 6- August 12, Monday - Thursday each week at Durhamville Elementary, Willard Prior Elementary, North Broad Elementary and Otto Shortell Middle School from 12pm - 12:45pm. The meals are available free of charge to everyone under the age of 18. Meal Packs will be Breakfast and Lunch Grab and Go and will be available at the lobby entrance of the building for pick up.