For generations, Octorara Area School District has been rooted in community, tradition, and a shared commitment to our students.
As we look ahead, we created a short video that captures the pride, optimism, and anticipation we feel as we prepare to begin our next chapter. Grounded in strong values and shaped by the people who make Octorara special, the video reflects our continued focus on creating opportunities where every student can thrive.
Thank you to our students, families, staff, alumni, and community for being part of our story, past, present, and future.
Special thanks to Jill Hardy, Brian Norris, Elena Tachau, Allyson Hallman, and Shawn Dutkiewicz for assisting in the narration.
Please view the video here.
Early Dismissal: 12/23
No School: 12/24-1/4
Return: 1/5
OASD Operating on a 2-Hour Delay Tomorrow
Dear Octorara Area School District Families,
Due to the recent snowstorm and the anticipated freezing of roads overnight, we will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15. This delay will allow additional time for road conditions to improve and for crews to treat and clear roadways.
OMS and OHS will begin at 9:45 AM and the PLC and OIS will begin at 10:45 AM.
We encourage families to use extra caution while traveling. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe start to the day.
Due to the recent snowstorm and the anticipated freezing of roads overnight, we will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, December 15. This delay will allow additional time for road conditions to improve and for crews to treat and clear roadways.
The Midde School will begin at 9:45 AM and the Primary Learning Center and the Intermediate School will begin at 10:45 AM.
We encourage families to use extra caution while traveling. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe start to the day.
Congratulations to our Octorara Football players on their league and academic honors! Proud of our Braves for their hard work on and off the field.
Three Octorara students have been selected for PMEA District 12 Band and Chorus ensembles after a highly competitive audition process involving more than 700 students from the region.
• Lauren Bierlein (Alto 1) – District 12 Chorus
• Z Rossi (Alto 2) – District 12 Chorus
• Sawyer Grocki (Baritone Saxophone) – District 12 Concert Band and Jazz Band
Lauren and Z will perform with the District 12 Chorus on February 10 at Upper Darby High School. Sawyer will perform with the District 12 Band on February 7 at Strath Haven High School as well as with the District 12 Jazz Band on January 17 at Springfield High School.
Congratulations to all three students on this outstanding achievement!
Congratulations Girls' Soccer Team!
Also, congratulations to Abby Tuel who medaled with her 9th place finish in the girl's race. Both Abby and Maggie Holub (21st place) were State qualifiers and will run on Saturday at Hershey.
Go Braves!
Notice of Rescheduled Meeting
Live Stream Link for Reorganization and Regular Meeting: https://youtube.com/live/d3RFLazADcs?feature=share
NOTICE is given that the December 2, 2025 Reorganization Meeting of the Octorara Area School District Board of Directors has been rescheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Multi-Purpose Room due to delays in Chester County Election Certifications. The Work Session that was scheduled for December 2, 2025 is cancelled. The December 2025 Policy, Facility, and Finance Committee meetings are cancelled. The Regular Meeting for December 8, 2025 will be held immediately following the Reorganization Meeting.
Jill L. Hardy, Secretary
August 18, 2025 Regular Meeting Live Stream Post: https://youtube.com/live/p0YEckIFbMU?feature=share
