Four Questions: Sidney Senko
“It’s the people, I have lots of friends in the band.” Sidney Senko hopes to one day become a band teacher. Learn more about her and how she took an interest in music as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bJFU4jwNcOs
Season Preview: Bowling Team
“It’s very heartwarming, bowling has been a passion of mine for a decade now. So being able to see all these young kids coming and joining it makes me feel really happy.” The Owego Boys and Girls Bowling teams are off to a great start. Learn more about the team and their season in this Preview on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/-ztE0SHYpPY
OA Athletics Schedule
OA Athletics Schedule
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 21st, and Wednesday, January 22nd, the school district will implement bus transportation for interested walkers. The bus stop locations and times for walkers at OES, OAMS, and OFA can be found here: https://5il.co/142mm
After our first delay of the school year this past week, please remember that bus times and school times will all adjust to the length of the delay. OAMS and OFA students and families should take a moment to review the Delay Bell Schedule Information below. *Please note that on a two-hour delay, there is no SOAR period to start the day and students report directly to their first-period class.
OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule: https://5il.co/13zvy
Some Upcoming Events:
1/21-1/24 - Regents Testing at OFA: Read Letter
1/28 - AES 4th-Grade Winter Concert
1/29 - NO SCHOOL: Asian Lunar New Year
1/30 - OES 4th-Grade Winter Concert
Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8.
A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and district app. https://www.oacsd.org/events
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! to ask questions about school district events.
OA Athletics Schedule
OA Athletics Schedule
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
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Coach Profile: Luke McEvoy
“I like how he coaches us on the court and how he talks to us, and we’re able to learn more as a team and as individuals.” Luke McEvoy has been coaching just shy of 20 years, learn more about him and his journey by watching this Coach Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/OIlupZ9q9LQ
OA ALERT: Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
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Teacher Profile: Becky Merges
“Watching the kids enjoy music, and watching the kids of my kids, yes I am that old, doing the same things that their parents did when they were in here.” Becky Merges has been teaching for 26 years in Owego, learn where her passion for teaching comes from in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/FCze0I7WrWo
Four Questions: Lexi Herceg
“My favorite part is probably just competing and playing in the games. I love that fast level completion.” Lexi Herceg shares how she got her start in basketball, and what some of her goals are for the team as a senior. Watch Lexi answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/-ERdu_4XPR4
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Practice Makes Perfect: Girls Varsity Basketball
“We’re focusing on two things, defense getting back and taking a layup down at that end, and I want offensive players focusing on trying to go in and finish with a little bit of defensive pressure.” Luke McEvoy the Head Coach for the Girl's Varsity Basketball team breaks down one of their practice drills, and what the team has been working on. Watch this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ZopucQ-mYJU
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/RvkRV_hNzbA?feature=share.
Board meeting agenda 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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Teacher Spotlight: Megan Burrell
“It’s the kids, they’re pretty awesome and they work really hard.” And they rise to the high expectations that I put for them.” OFA’s Vocal Music Teacher Megan Burrell has high praise for her students. Learn how she got her start in teaching in this Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/4ASi2HaApVk
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Four Questions: Joseph Mikels
“The music that we do, the a-cappella music I think is cool and it’s fun to do.” Joseph Mikels is in the OFA Chamber Singers, learn where he got his passion for singing, and what he’s enjoyed throughout the years. Watch Joseph answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Hqo4FafGnbI
Four Questions: Ashlyn Dalton
“My favorite part of playing basketball is probably hanging out with all of my friends.” Sophomore Ashlyn Dalton talks about her love for the sport of basketball and how she got started playing it. Watch Ashlyn answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/VUTujZiCXi8