Our District

Located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, the Otto-Eldred School District works together with our community members to create a learning environment that promotes literacy and academic success in all of our students.

We believe our students can learn and succeed, and it is our responsibility to provide the resources students need to develop their full potential. As such, all students who graduate from the Otto-Eldred School District will be college or career ready, possessing the literacy skills they need to be an effective member of our society.

  • We believe all students can learn and succeed given appropriate standards-based curriculum and research-based instruction.
  • We believe staff and physical facilities should provide a supportive, safe, and secure environment in which to learn.
  • We believe each student is unique and the educational experience should encourage and develop creativity and innovation.
  • We believe educational excellence must be supported by continuous evaluation of facilities and resources, engaging instructional practices, and effective uses of technology.
  • We believe education is a lifelong pursuit and students must be equipped with the skills for success to compete and thrive in a tech-driven, global society.
  • We believe in dedication to excellence and high academic expectations while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
  • We believe academic excellence is achieved through innovative and engaging instruction that is supported through continual and individualized professional development.
  • We believe education should promote gratitude over entitlement, character development, ethical behavior, and a positive self-image which leads to being responsible citizens.
  • We believe effective leadership at all levels is essential to the success of our educational program.
  • We believe encouragement and support of innovation, flexibility, and creativity is necessary in order to successfully adapt to change.
  • We believe that the school, students, family, and community should have shared responsibility and shared decision-making in the educational process through collaboration and communication.
  • We believe excellence in all areas is identifiable, measurable, achievable, and worthy of pursuit.

A Message from Our Administration

January 23, 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Each year, we are reminded that Old Man Winter and varied weather forecasts will be a focus in McKean County! Over the last week and into the next few weeks, we will continue to watch snow forecasts and temperature warnings. This week, especially, is full of “real feel” and “snow ratios” that get us longing for spring.

We are requesting your help in ensuring our students are dressed appropriately for the conditions. There are always a few kids who enter school in a t-shirt with no jacket or leave school after practice with just shorts and no long pants. While there are definite health benefits to being outside in the winter, we want to be sure kids are prepared for our typical winter weather. In our area, we are accustomed to braving the elements. Being prepared for a late-arriving bus, accumulating snow, or frequent wind gusts is the expectation. Our maintenance staff is very diligent in keeping our sidewalks and parking lots clear, as well as keeping our room temperatures appropriate. Despite our best efforts, there will be equipment issues resulting in some cooler rooms and unexpected snow that can create some slippery sidewalks.

Taking a few extra moments to plan for the weather will help keep everyone safe and comfortable during arrival and dismissal times. Please double-check that your student is equipped with any combination of coats, sweatshirts, winter hats, winter gloves, and appropriate footwear.

When forecasts look definite, our goal is to let the community know in advance of any delays or cancellations. Our Facebook page and our School Messenger notification system are the most direct ways we will notify our school community of any changes.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Sincerely,

Mathew D. Splain

Superintendent
Otto-Eldred School District