OWEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS A PROMISING PRACTICES PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY AT WORK®
(Owego, NY, June 24, 2025)—Owego Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work® for its initial success in raising student achievement. Owego Elementary School’s commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible, positive impact on student learning.
PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
1. Focus on learning
2. Build a collaborative culture
3. Create a results orientation
Responding to news of the recognition, Superintendent Dr. Corey Green said, "This recognition as a Promising Practices School from Solution Tree reflects the dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus our educators have on student learning. It’s a testament to the belief that when we work together with clarity and purpose, we can create truly exceptional outcomes for all students. I’m incredibly proud of our team and this well-deserved honor."
Promising Practices schools are recognized for building a strong foundation based on the PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least one to two years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.
Recognized Promising Practices schools are listed on AllThingsPLC.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Collaboration tools, articles, research, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.
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AES 3rd Grade Play Performance: It's a Hit
Watch 3rd Grade students from AES perform songs from their recent play, It’s a Hit. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2KUxrW7CBlo
Behind the Scenes: Athlete Signing Day
“I’m so grateful, there’s nothing like growing up in a small town like Owego. We’ve had families, coaches, having everyone here today is an amazing feeling, and they helped us get here, so we’re really grateful to see them here.” 20 students signed papers to continue their athletic journey this fall, from Division 1 to JUCO. In total, the group has won seven STAC Championships and 20 Sectional Championships. Hear more from the students about their excitement here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/x9_NX5jURl0
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, June 23, 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/PKFCFBd2-gw.
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 board of education members.
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In the Classroom: The Big Build
“They get to see what the real world is like for those who are in the trades, and be hands-on with things.” Antoni Talarico helps OES and AES students put together a project for the Building Trades Shadow Event. Learn more from Antoni here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/MkFLMzmI_Z0
OFA Reminder: The 2025 OFA Senior Graduation Commencement Ceremony is tonight, Friday, June 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
Graduation will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the ceremony into the OFA Gymnasium with additional air-conditioned seating in the OA Theater.
You can watch the graduation ceremony on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/tYpg7aQf1fw?feature=share.
Traffic plan for area roads impacted by the Strawberry Festival - https://5il.co/3ijt6.
Congratulations to the OFA Class of 2025!
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Behind the Scenes: District Art Show
“It’s great to see the community all come together, especially for something as important as student-based art. Arts are often overlooked, and it’s just awesome that so many people care.” Staff and students are thrilled with the community turnout for the K-12 District Art Show. Learn more about all of the 2D and 3D art that was on display at this year’s show here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/w8JQ7nq4qEo
Engineering Booth at Finding Your Pathway Event
“Next, we have the floor plans, which show the layouts of what the house is going to be.” Declan Ohara has been interning at Delta and has been making drawings for a house that is going to be made. He had a booth at the Finding Your Pathway Event to help sophomores find a potential career. Learn more from Declan here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/gtXU3nX5NjA
Congratulations to the 2025 Block O Sports Awards Nominees and Winners. Below is a list of each category and the winner. You can also see the program with all nominations, photos of the winners, and watch the entire show using the YouTube link.
LEADERSHIP AWARD - Evan English
FEMALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Eva Crawford
MALE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Dylan Brace
JV TEAM OF THE YEAR - Softball
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION - Bella Silvestri
BEST INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE - Vasil Brich
RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE - Kaelyn Katchuk
TOM BRYANT SPORTSMANSHIP & BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP -
FEMALE: Shannon Maslin
MALE: Bobby Struble
BEST CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE - Stella Palladino
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Madison McEvoy
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Joseph Palladino
OUTSTANDING TEAM - Girls Lacrosse
PLAY OF THE YEAR - Football: Carson Morris and Evan English
Block O 2025 Program: https://5il.co/3jget
Block O 2025 Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oSTotwQ8H1kz8utw5
Block O 2025 Show On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MweIT9TZHKk&t=6144s
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Project Winner Isabelle Taylor: District Art Show
“I try my best to make sure all my projects are good, and I probably spent a month to a month and a half working on it, and I’m happy that my hard work was shown.” Isabelle Taylor won first prize in the Paper Relief category at the District Art Show. Learn more about the inspiration for her project here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/t67QR6uS-Zo
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Bobby Struble.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7.
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Behind the Scenes: Flag Football
Owego’s Flag Football team had an incredible run, making it all the way to the State Championship game. Hear from the team and what they believe some of their greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/A9j6RuKnVwg
OFA REMINDER: The Senior Car Parade from Apalachin Elementary to Owego Free Academy is tonight, Friday, June 13th.
The parade of the Class of 2025 will depart Apalachin Elementary School between 5:45/6:00 pm.
Local emergency service agencies will help with traffic control and provide an escort for the parade that proceeds onto Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin, left on Main Street, left on Route 434, right on Marshland Road, right onto Route 434 near Lopke, right on the Hiawatha Bridge, right onto 17C (Front Street), right onto Court Street, right onto Main Street, left on North Avenue, left on George Street, and then right onto Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
The parade will end in front of Owego Free Academy.
The community is welcome to line the streets and celebrate with the graduating class of OFA.
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Today we had a fond and sad send off to our wonderful senior career center student workers. Thank you and best wishes in all of your future endeavors.
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Accompanying the Family Reading Partnership’s annual senior gift of “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” is a copy of this year’s Career Center Resource Guide. The resource guide is packed with career focused tips for the “real world”. Topics like interviewing, resumes, cover letters, networking, etc…. Congrats class of 2025!!
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OFA Girls' Lacrosse plays in the NYSPHSAA Semi-Finals today, Friday, June 13, at 4:30pm vs. Queensbury at SUNY Cortland.
Tickets: https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2023/4/11/GirlsLacrosseTickets.aspx
Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nysphsaa/gam7f70f13c35
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Alyssa Morales is a Social Work intern at OFA and was able to help out here at the Career Center. Alyssa is attending Keuka College where she will study Social Work. It has been our pleasure to work with you this year. We can't wait to see the great things that we know you will accomplish in your future! Thanks for everything and we will miss you!
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It’s time to celebrate the year in athletics at Owego Free Academy. The 2025 Block O Sports Awards are tonight, Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 PM in the OA Theater. The doors open at 6:00 pm. Celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of Owego Free Academy athletes, coaches, and teams. The show will be streamed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/MweIT9TZHKk.
All the awards are ready to be presented, except for one. Be a part of the show and make your selection for the 2025 Play Of The Year. Voting will take place throughout the show, with the award winner being announced as the last award of the night.
The nominees are:
Basketball: (Madison McEvoy) - Half Court Buzzer-Beater.
Football: (Evan English and Carson Morris) - Quarterback pressure, interception, touchdown.
Soccer: (Vasil Brich / Owen Hallenbeck) - Corner kick, header, goal.
Softball: (Geneva and Carsten Crawford) - Back-to-back bombs.
Track and Field: (Boys’ 4x100m Relay) - Class B Championship Win.
You can watch the videos, read full descriptions of the plays, and vote here: https://forms.gle/vfcGDPL6x7WMRWvp9.
Check out the Block O Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSWLaiOlDAk.
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Bobby Struble is the go- to for just about everything! Bobby is planning to attend SUNY Broome where he will be studying Health Sciences. You will be missed by all of your peers and everyone here at the Career Center, but you will go off and do such amazing things!
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On Tuesday, June 10th, Dr. Uday Mukhlis, OFA Associate Principal, and Tom Westcott, OA Career Center Coordinator, presented at the NYSDOL in Johnson City to the Southern Tier Regional Business Services Team. They discussed the role AI is playing in education at Owego, how it's being used, integrated, and future trends. Part of the discussion focused on AI use in career development at the OA Career Center.
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