Welcome to the Ogdensburg City School District website!

I am proud to share with you the exciting progress and future plans that are taking shape across our district, thanks to the support of our community and the ongoing success of our Capital Project. These improvements reflect our shared commitment to providing a modern, engaging, and safe learning environment for all students.

This year, we are thrilled to be moving forward with several major upgrades, including significant enhancements to the Edgar A. Newell Memorial Dome. These improvements will expand opportunities for physical education, athletics, and community events, reaffirming the Dome as a central hub for both school and city pride.

Additionally, we are making transformative updates to our CREATE Classroom, a space designed to ignite student creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.  This innovative classroom environment ensures that our students are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

Another major highlight of our Capital Project is the construction of a brand-new Transportation Facility. This modern building will enhance the efficiency and safety of our transportation services, while providing a better work environment for our dedicated drivers, monitors and mechanics who ensure that our students get to and from school safely each day.

Our district continues to benefit from the strong partnership between families, educators, and community members. Whether it's our arts programs, our growing athletics and extracurriculars, or the innovative academic initiatives being implemented district-wide, Ogdensburg is a place where students thrive because they are known, valued, and supported.

Hello, and welcome to the Ogdensburg City School District! I'm Christina Frank, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction, and Technology. I'm thrilled to share a bit about myself and my passion for education, deeply rooted here in Ogdensburg where I was proudly born and raised.

Growing up in our district, I have always been surrounded by a community committed to learning, growth, and service. It's no surprise that my life's work is centered around the very mission of our district: providing access to meaningful and engaging opportunities that empower everyone to learn, create, contribute, and grow in a safe and welcoming environment. Our vision at the Ogdensburg City School District is to foster a positive, safe community of learners working collaboratively towards lifelong success. We believe in supporting students to take ownership of their learning, develop self-advocacy skills, and embrace individual and cultural differences. Our graduates are empowered to be responsible, respectful, and productive members of society.

What should you know about me?  Community service has always been my jam! Some of my favorite memories during my own school experience are serving others as part of the Kiwanis family, a passion I have continued as an educator through my work with Key Club and K-Kids.  Yo hablo español (I can speak Spanish!).  I’m also an avid lover of children’s literature, and some of my favorite reads include Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast by Josh Funk, The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillian, and of course The Book With No Pictures by BJ Novak.  Although I believe in the power of "I can," I must confess—I cannot whistle!

As an educator, students and the faculty who have the direct power of positive student impact, are my top priority.  I support ongoing professional development for our educators, ensuring that teachers have the tools and support they need to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for all students, in the classroom and beyond.  I believe firmly in the transformative power of education, as beautifully captured in Roald Dahl's Matilda: “Somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world.” It is this belief that drives my commitment to partnering with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to promote academic and social success for every student who walks through the doors of the Ogdensburg City School District. Together as Blue Devils, we can achieve great things!