ICYMI: Owego Free Academy Senior, Sydney Shoen, was celebrated as the Broome-Tioga BOCES Career Development Center CTE Spotlight as part of the Culinary Arts program.
Sydney is currently doing a CO-OP (internship) in the Owego Elementary School cafeteria.
After graduation, Sydney hopes to continue to work for BOCES Food Services.
Congratulations, Sydney!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Sydney is currently doing a CO-OP (internship) in the Owego Elementary School cafeteria.
After graduation, Sydney hopes to continue to work for BOCES Food Services.
Congratulations, Sydney!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Four Questions: Vitaliy Sirotkin
“I started in seventh grade. I had a pretty good year, my first year, I’m going to keep working hard. It’s a lot of fun.” Sophomore on the Boys Wrestling team, Vitaliy Sirotkin, shares with us why he loves the sport of wrestling so much. Learn more about Vitaliy as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6iu5Qfxirtc
“I started in seventh grade. I had a pretty good year, my first year, I’m going to keep working hard. It’s a lot of fun.” Sophomore on the Boys Wrestling team, Vitaliy Sirotkin, shares with us why he loves the sport of wrestling so much. Learn more about Vitaliy as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6iu5Qfxirtc
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, March 12th (Superintendent’s Conference Day) and Friday, March 13th.
Some Upcoming Events:
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/20 - OAMS Winter Dance
3/23 - Modified Spring Sports Start
3/24 - District Choral Festival
3/31 - Board of Education Meeting - 2nd Review Of School Budget
4/3-4/10 - NO School - Spring Recess
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar is on our website: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
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/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Some Upcoming Events:
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/20 - OAMS Winter Dance
3/23 - Modified Spring Sports Start
3/24 - District Choral Festival
3/31 - Board of Education Meeting - 2nd Review Of School Budget
4/3-4/10 - NO School - Spring Recess
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar is on our website: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
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/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
We had a great experience at the Tioga State Bank Panel! A huge thank you to the representatives from each department for informing our students on their background, experience, and advice on moving forward in their careers.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Four Questions: Ryan Denton
“I like working on cars. I’m working on two demolition derby cars now for myself for this summer. I just like working on cars. I find it interesting, and it gives me something to do in my free time.” Ryan Denton shares how he became interested in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more about Ryan as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/oS3hTDA9pfM
“I like working on cars. I’m working on two demolition derby cars now for myself for this summer. I just like working on cars. I find it interesting, and it gives me something to do in my free time.” Ryan Denton shares how he became interested in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more about Ryan as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/oS3hTDA9pfM
Behind the Scenes: Jazz Two
“It’s great to be in an environment like that where everybody is interested in the same things as you, and goals to progress as a musician, so it’s a very great environment to be in.” Owego Free Academy is lucky enough to have not one but two jazz bands. Hear from the students on how the ensemble is going and how they came to love music so much here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ii9JL7N9Msw
“It’s great to be in an environment like that where everybody is interested in the same things as you, and goals to progress as a musician, so it’s a very great environment to be in.” Owego Free Academy is lucky enough to have not one but two jazz bands. Hear from the students on how the ensemble is going and how they came to love music so much here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ii9JL7N9Msw
OACSD 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget Update
Dear OA School Community,
As we enter the 2026-2027 budget season, we want to provide opportunities for the entire school community to stay informed, not only on the school budget, but also on the significant change in our district’s tax base as the Stagecoach Pipeline & Storage Company LLC (formerly CNYOG) Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement has expired.
Tonight, Monday, March 9, 2026, the Board of Education will hold a workshop after the regularly scheduled BOE meeting at 6 pm, for the Initial Review of the 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget. This meeting is open to the public to view in-person, or on the live stream, on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Rg2lflTn_Z8.
The next BOE meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Upcoming Budget Calendar & Deadlines
We invite you to join us for our upcoming workshops and meetings to learn more about the budget process:
March 9: BOE Meeting & Initial Budget Review Workshop - OA District Office
March 31: BOE Meeting & Second Budget Review - OA District Office
March 31: BOCES Prospective Board Member Session - More Info: https://aptg.co/ql8r30
April 20: BOE Meeting & Final Budget Review - OA District Office
April 30: School Budget Information Session - Apalachin Elementary
May 11: School Budget Public Hearing - OA District Office
Voting Information
Budget Vote & BOE Election: May 19, 2026 (Noon – 8:00 PM)
Locations: Apalachin Elementary or OACSD District Office (based on residency).
Eligibility: Must be 18+, a U.S. citizen, and a resident for at least 30 days. Valid photo ID is required.
Absentee Ballots: Contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on May 19.
For more details, please visit our Budget Information Page - https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information or reach out via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Dear OA School Community,
As we enter the 2026-2027 budget season, we want to provide opportunities for the entire school community to stay informed, not only on the school budget, but also on the significant change in our district’s tax base as the Stagecoach Pipeline & Storage Company LLC (formerly CNYOG) Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement has expired.
Tonight, Monday, March 9, 2026, the Board of Education will hold a workshop after the regularly scheduled BOE meeting at 6 pm, for the Initial Review of the 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget. This meeting is open to the public to view in-person, or on the live stream, on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Rg2lflTn_Z8.
The next BOE meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Upcoming Budget Calendar & Deadlines
We invite you to join us for our upcoming workshops and meetings to learn more about the budget process:
March 9: BOE Meeting & Initial Budget Review Workshop - OA District Office
March 31: BOE Meeting & Second Budget Review - OA District Office
March 31: BOCES Prospective Board Member Session - More Info: https://aptg.co/ql8r30
April 20: BOE Meeting & Final Budget Review - OA District Office
April 30: School Budget Information Session - Apalachin Elementary
May 11: School Budget Public Hearing - OA District Office
Voting Information
Budget Vote & BOE Election: May 19, 2026 (Noon – 8:00 PM)
Locations: Apalachin Elementary or OACSD District Office (based on residency).
Eligibility: Must be 18+, a U.S. citizen, and a resident for at least 30 days. Valid photo ID is required.
Absentee Ballots: Contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on May 19.
For more details, please visit our Budget Information Page - https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information or reach out via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Yesterday’s Lunch & Learn was one to remember! A huge thank you to the Rumble Ponies Staff; Richard Tylick (General Manager), Amy Fancher (Director of Community Relations) and Reuben Simonds (Kitchen Manager of Concessions). Our students enjoyed learning about your organization and potential job opportunities.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
We had an awesome morning at the Tioga County Sheriff's Department yesterday! Thank you to Officer Watkins for facilitating this experience, Sgt. Spangenburg for leading the tour and answering questions and Sgt. Allen for sharing his expertise. #OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration IS OPEN for:
All Modified, JV, and Varsity Spring Sports
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days before the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.
Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district.
Official Fall Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Sports: 3/9/26
All Modified Sports: 3/23/26
Spring Sports Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletic.s
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration IS OPEN for:
All Modified, JV, and Varsity Spring Sports
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days before the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.
Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district.
Official Fall Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Sports: 3/9/26
All Modified Sports: 3/23/26
Spring Sports Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletic.s
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Tomorrow the Rumble Ponies will be in the OA Career Center for a lunch and learn event! They will be presenting what they do as an organization as well as inform students on job opportunities. If you are interested in attending please email Mr. Westcott.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Theater Tip with Kaylie Cote
“It’s a lot of communication skills, you have to know what's going on, you have to be quick with it, so wearing good shoes and also stretching because it involves a lot of movement.” Kaylie Cote breaks down some helpful tips for working on the stage crew for High School Musical. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/AQWp7-yBKIs
“It’s a lot of communication skills, you have to know what's going on, you have to be quick with it, so wearing good shoes and also stretching because it involves a lot of movement.” Kaylie Cote breaks down some helpful tips for working on the stage crew for High School Musical. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/AQWp7-yBKIs
Day 2 of resume development! Shout out to Binghamton University's school of management honors students for their help in crafting functional and professional resumes.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Four Questions: Trevor Monell
“My favorite part of wrestling is just being in the room, competing, and getting wins.” Wrestler Trevor Monell shares with us how he took an interest in the sport and his goals for the future. Learn more about Trevor as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/XwCAf8xpWl0
“My favorite part of wrestling is just being in the room, competing, and getting wins.” Wrestler Trevor Monell shares with us how he took an interest in the sport and his goals for the future. Learn more about Trevor as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/XwCAf8xpWl0
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
Find more Community Fliers 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/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
Find more Community Fliers 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/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Behind the Scenes: Winners Circle Project Speaker Matteo Lundgren
See what the students of the Winners Circle Project have been learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/nh8HofALD-k
See what the students of the Winners Circle Project have been learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/nh8HofALD-k
OFA was well-represented today at the SAAC Student Leadership Event held at the Binghamton Forum. Seven student-athletes, Carsten Crawford, Fineas Duffy, Joslynn Space, Owen Hallenbeck, Olivia Deming, Aaron Schultheisz, and Isabella Beams, along with two coaches, Emily Crawford and Alessio DeMichele, spent the day sharpening their leadership skills and collaborating with peers from across the region.
A special shoutout to Carsten Crawford, who served as a committee member and presenter!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
A special shoutout to Carsten Crawford, who served as a committee member and presenter!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Day 1 of resume development with the Junior Class! We are constructing functional resumes that will be completed by the end of the week to be used in a multitude of applications.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
🎙️ Brain Power on the Big Stage!
This Saturday, our Scholarship Challenge trivia team is heading to the historic Sayre Theater to compete in WEBO’s 46th annual Scholarship Challenge. Not only is this a community favorite, but it’s also one of the longest-running radio trivia competitions in the entire country! 📻🏆
🌟 Meet the Team:
Our squad is packed with talent and ready to tackle the toughest questions:
Seniors: Jaelyn Chrysler, Stella Palladino, and Callie Deming
Junior: Connor Sipe
Advisors: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak
📍 Where: Sayre Theater
🗓️ When: This Saturday, February 28, 2026
Tune In: Catch the action live on WEBO at 10:00 am!
Good luck! Go River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride
This Saturday, our Scholarship Challenge trivia team is heading to the historic Sayre Theater to compete in WEBO’s 46th annual Scholarship Challenge. Not only is this a community favorite, but it’s also one of the longest-running radio trivia competitions in the entire country! 📻🏆
🌟 Meet the Team:
Our squad is packed with talent and ready to tackle the toughest questions:
Seniors: Jaelyn Chrysler, Stella Palladino, and Callie Deming
Junior: Connor Sipe
Advisors: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak
📍 Where: Sayre Theater
🗓️ When: This Saturday, February 28, 2026
Tune In: Catch the action live on WEBO at 10:00 am!
Good luck! Go River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride
Student Profile: Amelia Sitar
“I feel like I have such a community here, pretty much all of my friends are in theater, so it’s wonderful to have such a connection with a lot of people.” Amelia Sitar, who recently played Sharpay in High School Musical on Stage, shares how she took an interest in theater. Learn more about Amelia in this week’s Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/iXH3blOpHEQ
“I feel like I have such a community here, pretty much all of my friends are in theater, so it’s wonderful to have such a connection with a lot of people.” Amelia Sitar, who recently played Sharpay in High School Musical on Stage, shares how she took an interest in theater. Learn more about Amelia in this week’s Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/iXH3blOpHEQ
