Practice Makes Perfect: Boys' Baseball
Get a look at what the JV and varsity baseball teams have been doing to keep themselves sharp at practice. Watch what drills they are working on here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/tvwxjgcb17I
Get a look at what the JV and varsity baseball teams have been doing to keep themselves sharp at practice. Watch what drills they are working on here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/tvwxjgcb17I
Our UHS Health Science Pathway Day was amazing. Thank you to our partners at UHS for securing incredible presenters and interactive sessions to help our OFA students and Candor Students understand various fields in the area of health care.
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In the Classroom: Animal Sciences, Hoof Trimming
Animal Science Teacher Derek Hill shows us how to trim sheep hooves. Learn more about the importance of proper foot care for these animals here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/0EebHT0yZzM
Animal Science Teacher Derek Hill shows us how to trim sheep hooves. Learn more about the importance of proper foot care for these animals here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/0EebHT0yZzM
River Hawks Softball Extend Win Streak; Space Shuts Out Saints at Home…Check It Out Here…https://www.oacsd.org/o/ofa/article/2840630 #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Student Profile: Savannah Henry
“I became very depressed, and I found that moving and running and going to the gym kind of saved me, and I want that for everyone else. And I want people to feel good in their bodies.” Learn more about Savannah Henry and her journey with exercise sciences. Find out more about her plans for after high school, and the career she’s lined up here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/GWTM3FmOZ7I
“I became very depressed, and I found that moving and running and going to the gym kind of saved me, and I want that for everyone else. And I want people to feel good in their bodies.” Learn more about Savannah Henry and her journey with exercise sciences. Find out more about her plans for after high school, and the career she’s lined up here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/GWTM3FmOZ7I
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Rotary - Plant and Garden Bingo: 5/9/26 - https://aptg.co/BpXTNK
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
OES Green Team - Fill That Truck Recycling Event: 5/16/26 - https://aptg.co/GqkGGt
Children’s Home - Foster Care and Adoption Info: 5/20/26 - https://aptg.co/y-pl4t
Camp Ahwaga 5k - Registration: 5/23/26 - https://aptg.co/Fm8P73
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
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
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
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Rotary - Plant and Garden Bingo: 5/9/26 - https://aptg.co/BpXTNK
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
OES Green Team - Fill That Truck Recycling Event: 5/16/26 - https://aptg.co/GqkGGt
Children’s Home - Foster Care and Adoption Info: 5/20/26 - https://aptg.co/y-pl4t
Camp Ahwaga 5k - Registration: 5/23/26 - https://aptg.co/Fm8P73
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
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
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
📚 From Classroom to Campus - Mrs. Lindaman and Ms. Starks took our Approaches to Literature and AP Lang students to Binghamton University for an immersive deep dive into the world of higher education. The group toured Bartle Library with the expert guidance of BU Librarian Jillian, who taught students the ropes of college-level research. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #BinghamtonUniversity
Four Questions: Tyler Lewis
“My family is a baseball family. Since I was five years old, I’ve been playing, and since then my love for the game has only grown.” Tyler Lewis talks about how he got his start in baseball and what he hopes to accomplish this year with his team. Learn more about Tyler as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/LVmUlx73FbY
“My family is a baseball family. Since I was five years old, I’ve been playing, and since then my love for the game has only grown.” Tyler Lewis talks about how he got his start in baseball and what he hopes to accomplish this year with his team. Learn more about Tyler as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/LVmUlx73FbY
The ice may have been covered at SUNY Broome’s Ice Center this past Tuesday, April 21, but the competition was heating up as the Owego Apalachin Central School District (OA) robotics team secured its fifth consecutive overall championship at the 15th annual BT BOCES Regional Robotics Competition.
The victory marks a half-decade of dominance for the OA program, which navigated a field of approximately 120 students representing eight area school districts and various BOCES programs.
The day-long event featured eight unique challenges designed to push the limits of student-built machines. From autonomous programming to high-pressure remote-control operation, the challenges included:
Large and Small "Swept Away"
King of the Ring Bot (Mega and Mini)
Forklift Challenge
Autonomous Task and Line-Following Challenges
Maze Programming
To succeed, robots had to utilize advanced color, light, and distance sensors, while students had to demonstrate seamless communication and quick problem-solving under the clock.
The River Hawks team consisted of 29 students from grades 7 through 12. This age range proved to be a strategic advantage, as veteran competitors with five years of experience stepped into mentoring roles for first-year participants.
"The seasoned students played a key role in mentoring younger teammates and helping guide them through the engineering process," school officials noted, highlighting a culture of peer-to-peer leadership that has fueled their multi-year winning streak.
Since December, students have been designing, building, and refining custom robots specifically tailored to their chosen events. That preparation translated into a near-sweep on Tuesday. Owego Apalachin captured first place in five of the eight individual challenges and saw multiple teams place in the top three in nearly every event.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
The victory marks a half-decade of dominance for the OA program, which navigated a field of approximately 120 students representing eight area school districts and various BOCES programs.
The day-long event featured eight unique challenges designed to push the limits of student-built machines. From autonomous programming to high-pressure remote-control operation, the challenges included:
Large and Small "Swept Away"
King of the Ring Bot (Mega and Mini)
Forklift Challenge
Autonomous Task and Line-Following Challenges
Maze Programming
To succeed, robots had to utilize advanced color, light, and distance sensors, while students had to demonstrate seamless communication and quick problem-solving under the clock.
The River Hawks team consisted of 29 students from grades 7 through 12. This age range proved to be a strategic advantage, as veteran competitors with five years of experience stepped into mentoring roles for first-year participants.
"The seasoned students played a key role in mentoring younger teammates and helping guide them through the engineering process," school officials noted, highlighting a culture of peer-to-peer leadership that has fueled their multi-year winning streak.
Since December, students have been designing, building, and refining custom robots specifically tailored to their chosen events. That preparation translated into a near-sweep on Tuesday. Owego Apalachin captured first place in five of the eight individual challenges and saw multiple teams place in the top three in nearly every event.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
River Hawks Win Big Over Blue Devils; Sipe Dominates in the Circle…Check It Out Here…https://www.oacsd.org/o/ofa/article/2837125 #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
The Owego FFA Agricultural Career Day is in full swing today! Students from across the district are getting to learn about careers in agriculture. So fun!
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Girls' Lacrosse Defense Shines in Victory; Williams Anchors the Crease in Dominant Performance...https://www.oacsd.org/o/ofa/article/2835171 #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
We’re hosting a Lifeguard Certification Class this May. If you're looking for a rewarding job that keeps you active and helps keep our community safe, this is your chance.
Mandatory Training Dates
You must attend all sessions to qualify:
Thursday, May 21st: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Skills Assessment)
Friday, May 22nd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Prerequisites
Before you dive in, make sure you meet the following requirements:
Age: Must be at least 15 years old.
Preparation: Complete all online learning modules before the first class.
Swimming Skills:
Swim 150 yards continuously.
Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only).
Retrieve an object from a depth of 7 feet.
Questions & Sign-Up
Don't wait, spots fill up fast! Reach out to our Community Swim Coordinator to secure your place: Summer Pierce - piercesu@oacsd.org or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #OACommunity
Mandatory Training Dates
You must attend all sessions to qualify:
Thursday, May 21st: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Skills Assessment)
Friday, May 22nd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Prerequisites
Before you dive in, make sure you meet the following requirements:
Age: Must be at least 15 years old.
Preparation: Complete all online learning modules before the first class.
Swimming Skills:
Swim 150 yards continuously.
Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only).
Retrieve an object from a depth of 7 feet.
Questions & Sign-Up
Don't wait, spots fill up fast! Reach out to our Community Swim Coordinator to secure your place: Summer Pierce - piercesu@oacsd.org or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #OACommunity
River Hawks Softball Upset Defending Champions; Space Makes Her Presence Felt in the Circle... https://www.oacsd.org/o/ofa/article/2831843
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827. Board member Linda Gretz will be attending the April 20th meeting via video conferencing from 192 Maxwell Street, Midway, Georgia, 31320. Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting at both locations. Public attendance may be at either location.
The meeting will also be streamed, viewable only on our YouTube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oLmdkL6sp7U.
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 #ThisIsOA #OACommunity
The meeting will also be streamed, viewable only on our YouTube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oLmdkL6sp7U.
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 #ThisIsOA #OACommunity
Congratulations to our 4th- and 5th-grade students and families at Apalachin Elementary School for donating an incredible $8,800 to the American Heart Association! It’s truly inspiring to see how people open their hearts to support others' hearts. Thank you to everyone who helped and/or donated to this year’s Heart Challenge. Click here to read more about the AES Jumpr For Heart Challenge 2026: https://aptg.co/k7Drxt. #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting our returning Binghamton University’s School of Management Honors students! They shared with our students skills on how to utilize active listening skills. Thank you for your continued partnership!
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Congratulations to Carsten Crawford!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Owego Free Academy senior Carsten Crawford on being named a recipient of the Binghamton Umpires’ Association Scholarship!
This award recognizes not just athletic skill, but the growth, development, and character built through years of hard work.
Carsten is pictured here receiving her award from Mark Mandyck of the BUA Scholarship Committee, along with Emiy Crawford, OFA Head Coach, Connor Pepper, OFA Assistant Coach, and Brian Powell, from the Lady Rebels Travel program.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Owego Free Academy senior Carsten Crawford on being named a recipient of the Binghamton Umpires’ Association Scholarship!
This award recognizes not just athletic skill, but the growth, development, and character built through years of hard work.
Carsten is pictured here receiving her award from Mark Mandyck of the BUA Scholarship Committee, along with Emiy Crawford, OFA Head Coach, Connor Pepper, OFA Assistant Coach, and Brian Powell, from the Lady Rebels Travel program.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes & Empowering Our Students 🇺🇸
It’s a proud day in Owego as the Hometown Hero banners begin to line our streets!
This isn't just a tribute; it’s a powerful community collaboration. Under the leadership of OFA Technology Teacher Sean Carney, students at HAWKEYE Graphics have been working tirelessly to design and produce these beautiful banners.
Through a fantastic partnership with Tioga United Way, our students are gaining invaluable, real-world job experience. From design to finished product, they are learning what it takes to deliver professional quality for a meaningful cause.
To the men and women featured on these banners, and to all who have served, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Next time you’re driving through town, take a moment to look up and appreciate the faces of our heroes and the hard work of our talented students!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #HometownHeroes #HAWKEYEGraphics #TiogaUnitedWay #OACommunity #OAPride
It’s a proud day in Owego as the Hometown Hero banners begin to line our streets!
This isn't just a tribute; it’s a powerful community collaboration. Under the leadership of OFA Technology Teacher Sean Carney, students at HAWKEYE Graphics have been working tirelessly to design and produce these beautiful banners.
Through a fantastic partnership with Tioga United Way, our students are gaining invaluable, real-world job experience. From design to finished product, they are learning what it takes to deliver professional quality for a meaningful cause.
To the men and women featured on these banners, and to all who have served, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Next time you’re driving through town, take a moment to look up and appreciate the faces of our heroes and the hard work of our talented students!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #HometownHeroes #HAWKEYEGraphics #TiogaUnitedWay #OACommunity #OAPride
We would like to thank Danielle Meissner for coming to the career center to talk about her career journey with our students, but also to work with a group of our students in developing their own story and career goals.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
