OA REMINDER:
There is No School for OACSD students in PK-12th grade - Monday, December 22, through Friday, January 2nd: Winter Recess.
We will see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
A printed version of the year-long calendar can be picked up from your buildingās main office.
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 Letās Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
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Happy Holidays! The OA Career Center is wishing everyone a safe and happy winter break!
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A huge thank you to Bob Jenson from Rome Bath Remodeling for presenting to our public speaking classes today. Our students had a great time hearing about experiences in all aspects of the hiring process.
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The Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Disneyās High School Musical on Stage! on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm.
Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this story of friendship, first love, and acceptance. Itās full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines.
Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php
The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990.
If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990.
If you want to gain early access to the general admission seating, please become a āFriend of OA Musicā silver or gold-level patron. See www.oamusicboosters.org for more information.
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āAt the state meet, if I can get close to breaking 20, Iāll be happy, but if I donāt and I just have fun, Iāll be happy too.ā Learn more about Abby McHugh and how she got her start in the sport of cross country as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/qDD03fDs-Ng
Barb Cornwell Taggert, Diane Gordner Cole, and Teresa Gromniak Mendelson from the OFA Class of '76 delivered donations to the schoolās Clothing Closet. This initiative started with a great idea from Piper Cunningham (a Key Club senior), who inspired the alumni to connect with the current student body.
Mrs. Melby, Key Club Advisor, several students, and OFA Associate Principal, Dr. Mukhlis, were happy to accept and help unpack two carts full of hygiene supplies, equipment, and clothing items. ā¤ļø #OFAClassOf1976 #OFAClassOf2026 #OACommunity #OAPride
āMy favorite part is probably learning all of the new notes.ā 5th grader Olivia Mehl talks about some of her favorite things that sheās learned in band. Find out more about Olivia as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/sQhaGpg96nM
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have one more half-day of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your childās teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Letās Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Once again we had the privilege of having the wonderful Mrs. Gretz share her extensive HR knowledge. She spoke to public speaking classes on the interview process and shared key tips on how to be successful during an interview.
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Faculty Spotlight: Todd Stanton
āIf there are issues, I always want to fix that issue, and then it makes me feel good when I fix something, and I make it easier for other people to do what they need to do.ā Learn more about Field Tech, Todd Stanton, and what he does at the school, and what some of his future goals are, in this Faculty Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/WEm6sJMIpZQ
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Our AES UPK students had a surprise visit from the jolliest couple in town, Mr. and Mrs. Claus! The holiday spirit is officially in full swing. š š #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether
Spencer Guiles shares with us how he took an interest in art and even how his art was selected for the art show. Learn more about Spencer as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2aaPEianhCM
āThey deserve everything they get, theyāve put the time in, the effort in, itās really hard work, and theyāve put it in.ā After a very successful football season, hear from coaches and players on how excited they were to earn a Sectional Championship. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/vho_F4DDRvg
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
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On Friday we were able to go to Synergy Athletics in Vestal to learn more about their business and their philosophy on working with clients. A huge thank you to Bryon and Tracy for hosting us and answering our questions. We look forward to working with you in the future!
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āYou have to be really focused and ready to play.ā 5th grader Walter Grizzle plays the trombone, learn more about the mindset he has entering band practice as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/h0D7wcLXiek
Principal Tom Beatty visited Apalachin Elementary Pre-K to read Pete the Cat Saves Christmas. The students had a blast learning how even a "small" cat can make a big difference!
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āI love the community that we have, no matter if you perform really well or if you are having an off day or whatever, you always have your teammates.ā Hear from Jaelyn Chrysler on why she loves being on the cross country team so much as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/eZ5Q7-pu4ng
We had the privilege of hosting our very own OFA teachers for our December lunch and learn event. Students learned about how to become an author and pursue a career in education. A huge thank you to Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Sodeur for taking the time to share their insight and expertise with us.
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