
“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

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.
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“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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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!
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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.
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📅 When & Where
The Main Event:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Owego Elementary School (OES). Please pull right up to the drop-off circle in front of the building!
Last Chance Collection:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 (Final Day!)
Location: Bring items directly to the OES Main Office.
✅ Collecting:
Apparel: Shirts, Tees, Dresses, Jackets, Sweaters, Hats, Gloves, Ties, and Scarves.
Essentials: Undergarments and Sleepwear.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, and Blankets.
❌ CANNOT Accept:
Shoes
Pillows or Comforters
Wet, Mildewed, Oily, or Contaminated items.
Every item collected is one less thing taking up space in a landfill. It’s better for the planet, better for the community, and saves you money on disposal fees!
Spread the word and let's fill that truck!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OESGreenTeam #FillThatTruck #ThisIsOA

Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
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
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
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










This morning Mrs. Bullock’s AP Human Geography class visited V&S Galvanizing. Our students had a great experience understanding the role of manufacturing in our community.
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