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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…
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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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Ogdensburg City School District Welcomes Melissa Fennessy as New JFK Elementary Principal
The Ogdensburg City School District is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Fennessy as the new Principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School (UPK–2), effective August 1, 2025. A proud graduate of Ogdensburg Free…
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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…
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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…
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Ogdensburg City School District Board of Education Selects Christina B. 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 B. Frank as the district’s next Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. The official appointment will take place…
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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…
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Alexis Brown and Dakota Wells recognized with Alan Krause Citizenship Award
The Alan Krause Citizenship Award is presented annually to outstanding students from the freshman class who have demonstrated the qualities of loyalty, responsibility and respect for themselves, their school and fellow students. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Alexis…
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OFA Track and Field Sectional Successes
Following standout performances at the Section X Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held June 4-5 at St. Lawrence University, three Blue Devils athletes—Gabe Peabody, Dakota Wells, and Chloe Harper—have qualified to compete at the New…
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Empowering minds: Science of well-being class inspires positive thinking
Mr. Greg Hooper and Mrs. Andee West, dedicated school social workers at OFA, are the teachers behind the Science of Well-Being class. This elective empowers students to reframe their thoughts, fostering a more fulfilling and…