STAFF QUICK LINKS Search ABOUT US STUDENTS OF ALL AGES INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES CONTACT US 2021 ODYSSEY OF THE MIND REGION 5 TOURNAMENT & AWARDS CEREMONY MAR 25 2021 12:52 PM ODYSSEY OF THE MIND The New York State and the Mid-Hudson Regional Odyssey of the Mind Competition (Region 5) pivoted to a virtual format for 2021 and teams entered via videos. More than 40 teams from nine local school districts in Orange and Dutchess counties submitted entries that were evaluated at the same time and by the same officials that judged the state’s other regions. Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) is an intellectual contest of creativity, resourcefulness, mental acuity, and expression. In the Mid-Hudson Region OotM is supported and coordinated by Orange-Ulster BOCES. The purpose of the competition is to focus on creative problem-solving using a team approach. It is based on the concept that “mind games” can be played with as much enthusiasm and competitive spirit as athletic games. The problems are divided into five categories that include both long-term and spontaneous problem-solving. Throughout the school year, OU BOCES held virtual workshops created to help support participants and coaches. Workshops focused on the use of technology, storyboarding, and how OotM experiences can help you in the college and career worlds. For the competition, the students solve a long-term problem chosen from one of five categories: Omer the Romer, Virtual Odyssey, Classics...Omer and the Beanstalk, It’s a Trap, Superhero Socks: A Cliffhanger Beginning. OU BOCES is hosting the OotM Region 5 Tournament Virtual Awards Ceremony. Teams were scored on a combination of points earned from long-term solutions, spontaneous solutions and style. The first place winners include: Problem #1: Omer the Romer Division I: Sanfordville Elementary School (Warwick) Division II: Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School (Port Jervis) Division III: Warwick Valley High School Problem #2: Virtual Odyssey Division I: Little Britain Elementary School (Washingtonville) Division II: Monroe-Woodbury Middle School Division III: Warwick Valley High School Problem #3: Classics... Omer and the Beanstalk Division I: Central Valley Elementary School (Monroe-Woodbury) Division II: Goshen Middle School Division III: Port Jervis High School Problem # 4: It’s a Trap Division I: EJ Russell Elementary School (Pine Bush) Division II: Goshen Middle School Division III: Washingtonville High School Problem #5: Superhero Socks: A Cliffhanger Beginning Division I: Park Avenue Elementary School (Warwick) Division II: Warwick Valley Middle School Division III: Pine Bush High School The state awards video will be posted on the NYSOMA website at 3 p.m. on April 3. State winners will be invited to advance to the World Finals. ALL NEWS Orange-Ulster BOCES Holds Conference Highlighting “Equity and Care for All" Orange-Ulster BOCES Board and Staff Members Honored by Mid-Hudson School Study Council Goshen Chamber of Commerce Highlights Orange-Ulster BOCES at Networking Breakfast OUBOCES Community Letter - August 13, 2021 Updated Mask Guidance for K-12 Schools - A Message from William Hecht - July 28, 2021 OU BOCES Honors 36 Practical Nurses in Graduation Ceremony CTE Proudly Celebrates Over 700 Students at Recognition Ceremonies Orange-Ulster BOCES Honors Regional Arts and Humanities Achievements High School Scholar Athletes Honored at OCIAA Senior Scholar Athlete Ceremony OU BOCES CTE teams finish first in state SkillsUSA competition ALL NEWS & SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY POLICY SITE MAP ACCESSIBILITY ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES 53 GIBSON ROAD GOSHEN, NY 10924 P: 845.291.0100 F: 845.291.0129 CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: 1.800.342.3720 NYS CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFE LINE: 1.800.273.TALK (8255) SUICIDEPREVENTIONLIFELINE.ORG Instagram (opens in new window/tab) Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Twitter (opens in new window/tab) YouTube (opens in new window/tab) Powered by Finalsite English