Owego Apalachin Central School District

Step into autumn magic at Owego Free Academy's Night 5k on Friday, September 19, at 9:30 PM! 🍂✨ Our campus will be glowing with lights and alive with live music for a fun, festive evening.

Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun walk with friends, this event is for everyone. Come early to cheer on local high school runners before our community race begins!

Race Schedule:

5:45 PM: Kids Run (1K)

6:05 PM: Modified Boys (1.65mi)

6:35 PM: Modified Girls (1.65mi)

7:05 PM: JV Boys 5K

7:40 PM: JV Girls 5K

8:20 PM: Varsity Boys 5K

8:50 PM: Varsity Girls 5K

9:30 PM: Open Community 5K ($15)

Details:

What: Owego Free Academy Night 5K

When: Friday, September 19 @ 9:30 PM

Where: 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, NY 13827

Cost: $15

Here is the link to sign up on Runsignup: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Owego/NightInvite

Grab your glow gear, and let's light up the night together! 🏃‍♀️💡

#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OFA5K #OwegoFreeAcademy #NightRun #CommunityEvent #FallFun

OA REMINDER: Registration for the UPK-5th Grade after-school enrichment program, and the 3rd-8th Grade after-school Tioga County Boys & Girls Club program closes on Monday, August 25th. Click here for more info or to register: https://www.oacsd.org/article/2349467. #OARiverHawks

OA REMINDER: School Bus Transportation Survey. We kindly ask that all families take a moment to fill out the survey for the upcoming school year. Click here for more information and to fill out the survey: https://www.oacsd.org/article/2337768 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Help feed the future! School Nutrition Workers are needed. If you're looking for consistency, community, and a schedule that follows the school year, this is the job for you! We welcome all applicants. Apply here: www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/ #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

We are proud to announce our 3rd OA Career Center Business Partner Spotlight:

We're very lucky to have Confection Connection as one of our many Key Business Partners. Building and maintaining these professional relationships not only creates opportunities for our students but enhances our community and businesses. Thank you!!

The 2025 Fall Sports Season starts today! Section IV Athletics would like to remind everyone of the importance of high school athletics and sportsmanship. Take a moment to watch their video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cbxZB3ExFQ.

Let's make this season a great one, both on and off the field!

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Summer Enrichment Superhero Week Police Day with the Owego Police Department, the Tioga County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), and the New York State Police (NYSP). Thank you to all of our local Superheroes for taking the time to show our students what your job is all about.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Please be on the lookout for a Welcome Back letter from your building, which will be mailed to you shortly. Elementary School letters contain your child's teacher assignment for the 2025-2026 school year. Middle School and High School families will be able to access their schedule on the SchoolTool Parent Portal on Monday, August 25th.

You can access digital letters here:
OES: https://aptg.co/4bCJSS
AES: https://aptg.co/GsT2jN
OAMS: https://aptg.co/SVvsyK
OFA: https://aptg.co/byQG66

OAMS/OFA Cell Phone and Yonder Pouch Information was already mailed home. You can access those letters here: https://owegoapalachincsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ofa/documents//17483333.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

School starts soon! Join our school cafeteria teams! Benefits include early morning shifts, a school calendar schedule, holidays, and potential full-time roles. Perfect for anyone seeking daytime hours or a second career! Visit www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/ to apply! #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Summer Enrichment Superhero Week Fire Day with trucks and an airboat from the Owego Fire Department, Apalachin Fire Department, and Campville Fire Department. Thank you to all of our local Superheroes for taking the time to show our students what your job is all about.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

OA Summer Enrichment Superhero Week EMS Day with ambulances from Owego EMS, Apalachin EMS, Tioga County Ambulance Service, and the Guthrie Air helicopter. Thank you to all of our local Superheroes for taking the time to show our students what your job is all about. Check out this WICZ Fox 40 story for more: https://www.wicz.com/news/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-hosts-superhero-week-for-students/article_3373c80a-c68c-4b64-8a13-3a8d7a8f7868.html. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Making great progress on the community pool area! 🏊‍♂️ Despite some delays, the team's been hard at work getting the space ready. Here's what's been happening: updates to the tile and pool deck, filtration system, and locker room. Stay tuned for more updates. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity

Our Career Center staff has been out and about visiting local business professionals to learn more about their careers, their career paths and any advice they could offer students and alike heading in their professional direction.

Check out our Business Spotlight page to see who we’ve met and what we’ve learned!

https://www.oacsd.org/page/business-spotlight

We are proud to announce our 2nd OA Career Center Business Partner Spotlight:

We're very lucky to have Tioga State Bank as one of our many Key Business Partners. Building and maintaining these professional relationships not only creates opportunities for our students but enhances our community and businesses. Thank you!!

This past July Mr. Westcott had the opportunity to present to this year's 60 New York State Department of Labor Teacher Ambassadors on the role of our career center in our district. There were many engaging conversations and questions in how to star career initiatives in their schools across the state. We LOVE this!!

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, August 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827.

The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/jA13LTB4ggU.

Board meeting agendas and meetings are posted on Board Docs on our website at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to utilize Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity

Our summer building trades students are busy with some awesome hands-on projects! While contractors tackle the big areas, our students are gaining real-world experience by building a new shed, performing demo work, and installing drywall at the Liberty Street house. #OARiverHawks

Pressconnects has released its Elite Athletes of the Spring lists. Congratulations to the following River Hawks: Stella Palladino - OFA Track & Field, Madison McEvoy - OFA Lacrosse, Carsten Crawford - OFA Softball, Elijah Lewis and Conlan Taylor - OFA Baseball, Ashlyn Dalton, Olivia Dodge, Bella Silvestri, and Kylie Grippen - OFA Flag Football. Find the complete lists with a paid subscription at - https://www.pressconnects.com/sports/high-schools/. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Checking in on the work happening inside Reppert Gymnasium at OFA. Original basketball hoops have all been removed, the ceiling and walls have been painted, and the floor is coming out section by section. It's been a busy few weeks with a lot more to come! Can't wait to see the finished product. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether