OA Reminder: The district will host the official Public Hearing on the proposed 2022-2023 budget tonight, Monday, May 9, 2022, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office. The regular Board of Education meeting will begin immediately following the Public Hearing.
Community members are invited to hear a proposed budget presentation and ask questions regarding anything on the ballot at the Public Hearing.
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Owego Apalachin residents will head to the polls to vote on the Proposed 2022-2023 School Budget, School Bus Purchasing, an upcoming Capital Project, and Board Member Election.
Check your mailbox! Our Budget Newsletter was mailed last week and will be delivered to homes this week and next. To view a digital copy of the newsletter, visit https://5il.co/19iet.
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
Also on the ballot is the proposed 2022-2024 Capital Project. The project focuses on updating our facilities, expanding student opportunities, and improving our buildings' overall efficiency, health, and safety. The $12.9 million capital project will include music wing renovations at OFA/OAMS, math wing classroom renovations at OFA, continued HVAC upgrades at OFA & the Transportation Facility, Community Pool upgrades, and site work at OFA/OAMS/Transportation Facility, and other building maintenance items.
Click here to view a quick video outlining the proposed projects included in the following Capital Project: https://youtu.be/G4O0wsU8RGk.
Get more Capital Project information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/capital-projects.
The Annual School Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17th, from Noon to 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
If you have additional questions, please feel free to use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
OA Athletics Schedule
The Owego Apalachin Middle School Spring Choral Concert is Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. The concert features the 6th, 7th & 8th-grade chorus groups. You can watch live on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/WR0VLvVbTRo @OAChoirs l @OaBoosters #OAPride
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! ❤️💙 "Mother is a verb. It's something you do. Not just who you are." - Cheryl Lacey Donovan #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Congratulations Boys Lacrosse Seniors!!! Thanks for your dedication and efforts!
Ashlyn Dalton can’t get enough softball because she loves every aspect of the game. She’s the subject of the latest Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-player-profile-ashlyn-dalton-2/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Allie Shoen.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
OFA 2022 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/21fnJS7LG8JdAy4D9
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OFA’s Animal Science class allows students to combine their love of animals with the knowledge to care for them, even as a career. Watch more on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-animal-science-class/ @ofaguidance l @IndiansOams #OASTEAM #OACommunity #OAPride
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Neleah Sisson.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
OFA 2022 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/21fnJS7LG8JdAy4D9
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Aidan Both started playing lacrosse to get a cool helmet. The game has given him so much more since. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-aidan-both/ @OFA_Lax l @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @ofa-strength #OACommunity #OAPride
OA Athletics Schedule
Help support the Music and Athletic Boosters groups by purchasing dinner from Jackpot Ritchie’s BBQ on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
1/2 chicken dinner with two sides for $12.50
Pulled pork sandwich with one side for $9
You can pre-order and pay for your meal(s) here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/come-enjoy-a-chicken-or-pulled-pork-dinner-on-may-17th-tickets-331322182567
Dinners will be available for pick-up in the Owego Apalachin Middle School cafeteria on Tuesday, May 17th, from 5:30-7:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Owego Free Academy directly at (607) 687-7301
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Girls youth night for lacrosse. Great to see the future looks bright!
Congratulations to Girls Lacrosse Seniors!!! Thank you for all your hard work and efforts!
The OA Football Club will be hosting after-school clinics at both OES & AES. Clinics will be every Tuesday from May 10th through June 7th from 2:45-3:45 pm. To register or for more info, click here: https://5il.co/19x8v. Email oafootballclub@gmail.com with questions. #OAPride
Owego Free Academy students participated in 'Construction Career Day,' designed to introduce students to career opportunities within the construction industry. Students participated in hands-on exhibits and demonstrations by various organizations in the construction industry.
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Max Crawford.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
OFA 2022 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/21fnJS7LG8JdAy4D9
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The OFA/OAMS, peer mentoring group took a field trip to the adventure-based learning course at GST BOCES. The program matches 11th/12th-grade mentors with 8th/9th-grade mentees and focuses on developing leadership, problem-solving, confidence, and communication skills. #OAPride
What happens when a classroom is not a room but a whole house? You better learn carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills to keep it running. The OFA Trades I class does just that. Watch on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-building-trades-i/ #OACommunity #OAPride
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Maddison Anders.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
OFA 2022 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/21fnJS7LG8JdAy4D9
#OATogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #Classof2022 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY
