This week, the Owego Apalachin Central School District is proud to join the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) in recognizing National School Psychology Week (NSPW)!
Our school psychologists play a vital, everyday role in helping our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. From supporting student mental health and guiding learning strategies to partnering with families and staff to build safe, encouraging environments, their impact is felt throughout our entire district.
Please join us in giving a big shout-out and thank you to our dedicated OACSD school psychologists for everything they do to support our students and community!
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #NSPW #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Our school psychologists play a vital, everyday role in helping our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. From supporting student mental health and guiding learning strategies to partnering with families and staff to build safe, encouraging environments, their impact is felt throughout our entire district.
Please join us in giving a big shout-out and thank you to our dedicated OACSD school psychologists for everything they do to support our students and community!
#NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek #NSPW #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11th, Veterans Day.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar for 26-27 is on our website: https://aptg.co/D5Kk8-.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H. Printed calendars are available in the main office at each building for anyone who wants one.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar for 26-27 is on our website: https://aptg.co/D5Kk8-.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H. Printed calendars are available in the main office at each building for anyone who wants one.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Teacher Spotlight: Tyler Zabinski
“You get to work in a happy place; kids are happy to be here, adults are happy to be here. You get to do a ton of fun things.” Tyler Zabinski from Endicott knew he wanted to be a teacher since he took a job at summer camp. Learn more about Tyler Zabinski and his love for teaching here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/KRj08Ampz88
“You get to work in a happy place; kids are happy to be here, adults are happy to be here. You get to do a ton of fun things.” Tyler Zabinski from Endicott knew he wanted to be a teacher since he took a job at summer camp. Learn more about Tyler Zabinski and his love for teaching here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/KRj08Ampz88
MUSIC REMINDER: The 8th-12th Grade Fall Choral Concert is tonight, Tuesday, November 10th, at 7:30 pm, in the OA Theatre at Owego Apalachin Middle School/Owego Free Academy. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/rNiv2ObgZFM.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Behind the Scenes: Girls Soccer Wins Section IV Championship
“We worked as a team, stayed together, and finished up until the last second.” Hear from the athletes on the girls' soccer team and how excited they were to have won the Section IV Championship. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/m6oUM9GvM_k
“We worked as a team, stayed together, and finished up until the last second.” Hear from the athletes on the girls' soccer team and how excited they were to have won the Section IV Championship. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/m6oUM9GvM_k
This past Friday, the OA Career Center hosted an Instant Admissions Event with SUNY Broome for our seniors! Our friends and partners at SUNY Broome were on hand to guide students through the enrollment process and provide same-day admissions decisions. What a great opportunity for our students to take the next step toward their future!A huge thank-you to the SUNY Broome team for partnering with us and making this experience possible. We appreciate your continued support and commitment to helping our students succeed!#CollegeAndCareerReady #InstantAdmissions #SUNYBroome #FutureReady #StudentSuccess #CollegeBound #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY #ThisIsOA
Behind the Scenes: PLC Model School Award
“We’re very proud of the PLC Model School Award. We are one of six hundred schools, and it’s years and years of work, and it’s just a continuous cycle. And I’m just proud of the teachers for all the hard work they’ve done to make this happen.” Congratulations to Owego Elementary School for winning the PLC Model School Award. Hear from the staff about the atmosphere they’ve built in helping students; watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/QkfOg-OZKos
“We’re very proud of the PLC Model School Award. We are one of six hundred schools, and it’s years and years of work, and it’s just a continuous cycle. And I’m just proud of the teachers for all the hard work they’ve done to make this happen.” Congratulations to Owego Elementary School for winning the PLC Model School Award. Hear from the staff about the atmosphere they’ve built in helping students; watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/QkfOg-OZKos
🏆 SECTION IV CLASS A CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Volleyball team on capturing the Section IV Class A title! 🏐🔥
In a hard-fought battle, the team took down Maine-Endwell in four thrilling sets: 3-1 (25-18, 18-25, 25-23, 25-23).
Next up: NYSPHSAA Regional Final!
Opponent: Fulton (Section III)
Date: Saturday, 11/14
Location: Skaneateles High School
Let’s go, River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Volleyball team on capturing the Section IV Class A title! 🏐🔥
In a hard-fought battle, the team took down Maine-Endwell in four thrilling sets: 3-1 (25-18, 18-25, 25-23, 25-23).
Next up: NYSPHSAA Regional Final!
Opponent: Fulton (Section III)
Date: Saturday, 11/14
Location: Skaneateles High School
Let’s go, River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Congratulations to Owego Free Academy 12th-grader Ava Murphy for winning the Section IV Class B 100 butterfly with a time of 1:01.52! 🎉👏
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Congratulations to Owego Free Academy 11th-grader Ayla Young for winning the Section IV Class B Diving Championship! 🎉👏
Ayla delivered an incredible performance on the board, earning 1st place with an impressive score of 508.30!
With this victory, she is officially headed to the NYS State Championship meet!
🗓 State Championship Details:
📅 Date: Friday, November 20
📍 Location: Webster Aquatic Center (Webster, NY)
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Ayla delivered an incredible performance on the board, earning 1st place with an impressive score of 508.30!
With this victory, she is officially headed to the NYS State Championship meet!
🗓 State Championship Details:
📅 Date: Friday, November 20
📍 Location: Webster Aquatic Center (Webster, NY)
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Behind the Scenes: Boys Soccer 2026
“I think our greatest strength is our drive; we always want to stay in game, and we always want to win.” Learn more about the boys' soccer team and how their dedication continues to push them to new heights. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/0Vwk-UD5y8c
“I think our greatest strength is our drive; we always want to stay in game, and we always want to win.” Learn more about the boys' soccer team and how their dedication continues to push them to new heights. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/0Vwk-UD5y8c
Thank you to Bri and Sarah from Access VR for coming to the Career Center to speak to students and families about the many services and opportunities that Access VR offers. For more information on Access VR, please check out: www.acces.nysed.gov/vr
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY #ThisIsOA
Teacher Spotlight: Sarah Kneller
“I think it’s all the fun together and being able to celebrate when fifth grade graduates all of the work the whole building has done together.” Instructional Coach Sarah Kneller tells us how she got her start in the field of education and why she enjoys teaching so much. Learn more about her in this teacher spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/1GaHIzT1R3s
“I think it’s all the fun together and being able to celebrate when fifth grade graduates all of the work the whole building has done together.” Instructional Coach Sarah Kneller tells us how she got her start in the field of education and why she enjoys teaching so much. Learn more about her in this teacher spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/1GaHIzT1R3s
🏒🎶 Get ready for a unique game night experience with the Binghamton Black Bears!
Join us on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM to cheer on the Black Bears and catch a special pre-game performance! Local favorite Abraham Tanenhaus (aka Accordion Brahm) will be taking the ice to perform a memorable accordion rendition of the National Anthem!
Check out Abraham's music and bio here: 🔗 https://accordionbrahm.com/
🎟️ SPECIAL DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR OA FAMILIES: You can snag $12 discounted tickets reserved through Owego Apalachin Middle School SRO Fiacco! Reserve your seats by filling out this quick Google Form by November 18th: 🔗 https://forms.gle/i2DF2EgNsTS2nw5f6
Bring the family, support local talent, and pack the arena for a great night of hockey and music! 🐻🏒
For more details on the team and venue, visit: 🔗 https://www.binghamtonblackbears.com/
#BinghamtonBlackBears #AccordionBrahm #NationalAnthem #OwegoApalachin
Join us on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM to cheer on the Black Bears and catch a special pre-game performance! Local favorite Abraham Tanenhaus (aka Accordion Brahm) will be taking the ice to perform a memorable accordion rendition of the National Anthem!
Check out Abraham's music and bio here: 🔗 https://accordionbrahm.com/
🎟️ SPECIAL DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR OA FAMILIES: You can snag $12 discounted tickets reserved through Owego Apalachin Middle School SRO Fiacco! Reserve your seats by filling out this quick Google Form by November 18th: 🔗 https://forms.gle/i2DF2EgNsTS2nw5f6
Bring the family, support local talent, and pack the arena for a great night of hockey and music! 🐻🏒
For more details on the team and venue, visit: 🔗 https://www.binghamtonblackbears.com/
#BinghamtonBlackBears #AccordionBrahm #NationalAnthem #OwegoApalachin
Four Questions: Kaitlyn Poirier
“I love where I can show my own creativity and that I can express my emotions through it.” Kaitlyn Poirier tells us about some of her favorite art projects that she’s worked on, along with what she hopes to learn in art, as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/qPgfeq2G8lM
“I love where I can show my own creativity and that I can express my emotions through it.” Kaitlyn Poirier tells us about some of her favorite art projects that she’s worked on, along with what she hopes to learn in art, as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/qPgfeq2G8lM
It is always great to meet with our sixth grade students in our agriculture program to talk about the services of the career center and all of the exciting opportunities the career center can offer them over their remaining years in the district. Monday was extra special to have Mrs. Monell and Mr. McEvoy to talk to our students about the student working program at OACSD. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY #ThisIsOA
Today the OA Career Center hosted our Education Pathway Panel event for students interested in Education careers. Thank you to our incredible district representatives for participating in this event. Our student learned a lot from your insight in shaping the youth of tomorrow
Student Profile: Robert Curley
“So the critical thinking that we work on in English class is something Robby just clicks with automatically.” This week’s student spotlight features Robert Curley. Learn more about him and his passion for learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/IMSeglKwVQg
“So the critical thinking that we work on in English class is something Robby just clicks with automatically.” This week’s student spotlight features Robert Curley. Learn more about him and his passion for learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/IMSeglKwVQg
OA Update: What’s Happening in Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT
Zion Lutheran Church - Craft Fair: 11/7/26 - https://aptg.co/3fSRKb
Human Trafficking Awareness Conference: 11/14/26 - https://aptg.co/lSxzFR
Owego Elks Hoop Shoot 2026: 11/21/26 - https://aptg.co/HkYGkt
OA Toys For Tots Challenge: 11/23/26 - https://aptg.co/CZbSLg
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 11/24/26 - https://aptg.co/KxLQdN
Coburn Free Library - November Events Schedule: 11/30/26 - https://aptg.co/qMt2LZ
Girl Scouts - Kindergarten Fall Program: 12/8/26 - https://aptg.co/T9sTLz
OA Youth Wrestling - Registration: 12/15/26 - https://aptg.co/hXNkSk
OA Half Day Ski Club - 4th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/-D_tbb
OA Full Day Ski Club - 6th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/hy_6BV
Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://apthttps://aptg.co/NqclDhg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Flyers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT
Zion Lutheran Church - Craft Fair: 11/7/26 - https://aptg.co/3fSRKb
Human Trafficking Awareness Conference: 11/14/26 - https://aptg.co/lSxzFR
Owego Elks Hoop Shoot 2026: 11/21/26 - https://aptg.co/HkYGkt
OA Toys For Tots Challenge: 11/23/26 - https://aptg.co/CZbSLg
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 11/24/26 - https://aptg.co/KxLQdN
Coburn Free Library - November Events Schedule: 11/30/26 - https://aptg.co/qMt2LZ
Girl Scouts - Kindergarten Fall Program: 12/8/26 - https://aptg.co/T9sTLz
OA Youth Wrestling - Registration: 12/15/26 - https://aptg.co/hXNkSk
OA Half Day Ski Club - 4th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/-D_tbb
OA Full Day Ski Club - 6th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/hy_6BV
Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://apthttps://aptg.co/NqclDhg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Flyers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Behind the Scenes: Girls Soccer 2026
The girls' soccer team has had a phenomenal season, winning their division, STACs, and a Class A Sectional Title. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the team and their driving force for success here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/5_lH7rVsvZc
The girls' soccer team has had a phenomenal season, winning their division, STACs, and a Class A Sectional Title. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the team and their driving force for success here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/5_lH7rVsvZc