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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Our Career Center student workers were able to present to 8th grade classes! It was a great afternoon of learning! Students explored Xello and learned how to utilize the OA Career Center.
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Hear from Nolan Card as he shares how he took an interest in the sport of football, along with some of his goals, as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/13XXvoRBiXE
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half-days 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 12th
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:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 12th. 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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āIām working on putting a cap onto it. To put on an LED cap, you have to rearrange some cords. I do have to screw some things on the top, and this makes things a little heavier.ā Find out from the Pit Crew Manager of the drone soccer team, Tanner Hayes, what the importance of an LED cap is for a drone. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wP28rG3SZWw
āI would be able to go into the settings, and if itās a wifi problem, Iād be able to fix it from there.ā See some of the day-to-day work students are doing at the IT Live Help Desk. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/NQsSHyS-Jic
This record-high total helped provide crucial support and meals for families right here in our county. Included is a message from Sister Mary O'Brien, Executive Director, thanking all OES students, families, and staff members.
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students got to witness beautiful artworks while learning the history and context of many of them. Each student also got to work one-on-one with a professional glass blower in their studio to create a personalized glass ornament they got to keep! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
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We want to send the biggest thank you to the wonderful Apalachin Elementary Families who contributed to the Lions Club Food and Toy Drive.
Because of your generous support, AES collected a record amount of essential food items and joyful toys. This incredible effort will directly help neighbors in our community have a happier, brighter holiday season.
Thank you for your overwhelming kindness! Way to go!
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