We had a great time at the Twin Tier Regional Job Fair today, bringing eager and motivated students ready to explore career opportunities! A big thank you to our friends at Waverly CSD for the invitation—we appreciate the chance to connect students with their futures!
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We love lending a hand—especially our incredible senior class! For a short time, the Career Center transformed into a Krispy Kreme distribution hub, with our students and advisors working hard to bring smiles (and delicious donuts) to everyone. 🍩👏 #OACareerCenter #SeniorClassFundraising #hawkpride #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #SchoolCommunityOne
Springing into Spring at the career center with colleges visiting us on a frequent basis. If you or someone you know is interested in attending a college visit please stop down and see us.
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Four Questions: Isabella Sirotkin
“Seeing what I made and showing people what I made and showing people what I can do and having my parents be proud of me.” Isabella Sirotkin talks about some of her favorite projects and what she enjoys about art and the artistic process. Learn more about Isabella as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/rdcZHw0DGJk
Coach Spotlight: Jamie Burns
“I think motivating the kids, and seeing their dreams come true and helping them get their dreams to come true.” Varsity Boys Swim Coach Jamie Burns speaks on how she got her start as a coach and why she enjoys it so much. Learn more about her goals and some of her favorite memories in this Coach Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/tSr1fG-GUXg
Teacher Profile: Teagan Mackey
“I love being around the kids, I love that every day is something different. Even if your plans are the same they never end up the same, and there are a lot of ways to be creative with lessons.” Fourth Grade Teacher Teagan Mackey has been shaping the minds of students at Owego Elementary for the past two years now. Learn more about her and her goals in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/C4L_pwKnKUo
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, March 24, 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/61b4mTku8Rc.
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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.
Behind the Scenes: Do Rad Things
150 students had their artwork on display at First Friday in Owego for Ascension: A Skateboard Art Exhibition. Renowned artist Mark Rivard of Do Rad Things spent a week in classrooms helping students in grades six through 12 with this process. See more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/6FLbvJ45Ur4
On March 13th, Apalachin Elementary School hosted its highly anticipated annual talent show, featuring over 45 students in a spectacular array of performances. The diverse acts included horseback riding, dancing, dog tricks, singing, athletic feats, glow performances, comedy, and instrumental solos. In a fun twist, the AES staff wowed the audience with a surprise rock band performance. Throughout the show, students also contributed behind the scenes as part of the stage crew, handling lighting and announcing, making the event a truly collaborative celebration of talent and creativity.
Click here to watch the Talent Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/8N7zdfneur4?si=pD5VWSKLaoiYQGNI
AES raised $11,567 for The American Heart Association with Jump For Heart 2025. Click here for more information and pictures: https://5il.co/3b9j1 #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether
OFA student-athletes and coaches were part of the nearly 500 people who packed the Binghamton forum for Section IV’s Student-Athlete Leadership and Sportsmanship Conference. https://www.wbng.com/2025/03/19/section-iv-student-athletes-host-leadership-sportsmanship-conference/
Practice Makes Perfect: Springboard Diving Split Routine
“So the way we train, we do what’s called a split routine. Basically heavy reps, and as we get closer to the meet, we reduce those reps and do a meet and rehearsal.” Springboard diving coach Roger Katchuk breaks down how they’re preparing for the upcoming meet. Learn more on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ukmlG0OHRqc
Student Profile: Chase Romeo
“And if you have fun at your job, you’re never at work. You are working for fun, you never want to stop.” Chase Romeo shares why he wants to pursue a career in building trades. Learn more about what type of student Chase is on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/BIdCgWAcb2c
Four Questions: Magavin Allen
“My favorite part is probably just the team experience with everyone. It’s less about individual results and it’s more about the team experience, team dinners and the end of the season culture.” Magavin Allen hopes to compete in States next year on the swim team. Learn more about Magavin and his time spent swimming as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Mq4j9nKwOFU
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a Budget Workshop: Initial Review of Budget on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm, in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827. (* The budget workshop is a working meeting for the BOE and Administration that the public can attend in person. There will be no public comments during the meeting.)
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/grNlGfMz7Vg?feature=share.
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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.
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In the Classroom with Mark Rivard: Scaling and Templates
“A lot of times, what happens is students are going to grab their Sharpie and they’re just going to start drawing, and they don’t realize how much bigger the skateboard is from the template itself. There's a bit of a math problem to this.” Artist and owner of his own skateboard company Mark Rivard, is in the classroom with students helping them prepare for drawing art pieces on skateboard decks. Learn more on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/0VUSVIy45AA
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Library - Dog Man Meets Nola: 3/22 - https://5il.co/3acra
SUNY Broome Children’s Fair: 4/13 - https://5il.co/3an14
OA Youth Running Club: 4/28 - https://5il.co/3asd7
BRCASD Mindfulness And Yoga: 5/10- https://5il.co/3an1w
Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3acsa
Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14 - https://5il.co/3aoer
Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30 - https://5il.co/3aoeq
Binghamton Umpires - Baseball and Softball Umpire Recruitment - https://5il.co/36pw4
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34
Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, Cub Scout Pack 37 and 43 - https://5il.co/2v9y2
Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a
Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn
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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2025 Stars & Stripes Classic
The Southern Tier Board 49 Officials are proud to present the Stars & Stripes Classic! Congratulations to the following players who will represent Owego Free Academy in the games. On the Girl's side are Madison McEvoy and Alexis Herceg and on the Boy's side are Matt Higgins and Calvin Smith.
8 teams, 8 games, and 4 nights of great basketball action at Union-Endicott High School!
Schedule:
Monday, March 17 – Girls at 6:00 and 7:30
Tuesday, March 18 – Boys at 6:00 and 7:30
Wednesday, March 19 – Girls Consolation at 6:00; Championship at 7:30
Thursday, March 20 – Boys Consolation at 6:00; Championship at 7:30
Games will stream on Hudl Fan from Union-Endicott High School here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/endicott/organization/12656/union-endicott-high-school
Get more information here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2091463
8th grade Engineer’s Day at Lockheed Martin was another fun and huge success.Thank you to all of the Lockheed Martin employee volunteers for hosting us and making it a great day!
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Rotary presented in the OA Career Center to students interested in their Long Term Foreign Exchange Program. Interested students and families can find more information here: https://www.rotary.org/en #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
