Our Intro to 3D Art class welcomed local interior designer Roger Hanson! He shared great tips on the design process and creating balance & harmony in a space. Students will use this knowledge to design their own miniature room sculptures.
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Practice Makes Perfect: Two Minute Drill
“Try to be prepared for all situations. Last two minutes of the game, we need to go down and score quickly. Just kind of working on those high-stress moments.” Coach Taylor runs the team through what could be the last two minutes of a close game. Get an up-close look at their practice here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/L5ei5WBihlM
“Try to be prepared for all situations. Last two minutes of the game, we need to go down and score quickly. Just kind of working on those high-stress moments.” Coach Taylor runs the team through what could be the last two minutes of a close game. Get an up-close look at their practice here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/L5ei5WBihlM
Behind the Scenes: Varsity Football
“It’s a great atmosphere coming to practice every day, everyone is excited.” Hear from the Varsity Football team on what they believe their best strengths are, and what makes them such a good team. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/gwTatTcjQuI
“It’s a great atmosphere coming to practice every day, everyone is excited.” Hear from the Varsity Football team on what they believe their best strengths are, and what makes them such a good team. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/gwTatTcjQuI
🏊 OA Community Pool Update
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool will reopen to the public on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
🗓️ Initial Opening Hours
The schedule for the community open swim is:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lap Swimming
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open Swim
⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes
Phase One: The initial phase of this project is almost complete. The majority of this work was mechanical, including all new filtration and heating systems. You will notice new starting blocks, diving boards, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Ongoing Phase One Work: Community members may still notice construction happening, as bleachers are being removed and replaced throughout this phase.
Locker Rooms: The Girls' locker room is still under construction. All female swimmers will use the hallway bathrooms during community swim hours. The changing area will be opened first once it is complete.
Phase Two: Locker Rooms, Bathrooms in the corridor, Windows, Lighting, and Desert Air System will all be updated at a later date.
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour based on availability for events like birthday parties. To learn more or check on availability, contact:
Summer Pierce, OA Community Swim Coordinator
Email: piercesu@oacsd.org
Pool Phone: (607) 687-6352
Or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Are You A Certified Lifeguard Or Interested In Learning About How To Become One?
Help the school district continue to offer open swim times!
Anyone 15 years of age and older can get certified. We can provide more information on what the requirements are.
Schedule & Webpage
Stay up-to-date with all pool events and activities by checking the monthly pool schedule on the Community Pool webpage: OA Community Pool - https://www.oacsd.org/page/oa-community-pool.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool will reopen to the public on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
🗓️ Initial Opening Hours
The schedule for the community open swim is:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lap Swimming
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open Swim
⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes
Phase One: The initial phase of this project is almost complete. The majority of this work was mechanical, including all new filtration and heating systems. You will notice new starting blocks, diving boards, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Ongoing Phase One Work: Community members may still notice construction happening, as bleachers are being removed and replaced throughout this phase.
Locker Rooms: The Girls' locker room is still under construction. All female swimmers will use the hallway bathrooms during community swim hours. The changing area will be opened first once it is complete.
Phase Two: Locker Rooms, Bathrooms in the corridor, Windows, Lighting, and Desert Air System will all be updated at a later date.
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour based on availability for events like birthday parties. To learn more or check on availability, contact:
Summer Pierce, OA Community Swim Coordinator
Email: piercesu@oacsd.org
Pool Phone: (607) 687-6352
Or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Are You A Certified Lifeguard Or Interested In Learning About How To Become One?
Help the school district continue to offer open swim times!
Anyone 15 years of age and older can get certified. We can provide more information on what the requirements are.
Schedule & Webpage
Stay up-to-date with all pool events and activities by checking the monthly pool schedule on the Community Pool webpage: OA Community Pool - https://www.oacsd.org/page/oa-community-pool.
Student Profile: Natalia Nowetner
“I just want to make other people happy, if they see it and if they smile and say, 'Oh that’s cool,' then that would be my goal.” Natalia Nowetner shares with us how she discovered her passion for art and what she hopes others will get out of it. Learn more about Natalia in this student profile here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/WEN6CBbDsBA
“I just want to make other people happy, if they see it and if they smile and say, 'Oh that’s cool,' then that would be my goal.” Natalia Nowetner shares with us how she discovered her passion for art and what she hopes others will get out of it. Learn more about Natalia in this student profile here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/WEN6CBbDsBA
Athlete Tip: Pass Blocking
“The main goal is to stop this guy from getting to the quarterback. This guy can range from 6’5 350lbs to somebody pretty small like 5’8, they all have their different strengths and you have to come prepared every week.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill runs through some of his techniques when it comes to pass blocking. Learn more from Mason in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/-gsGKSc_P3g
“The main goal is to stop this guy from getting to the quarterback. This guy can range from 6’5 350lbs to somebody pretty small like 5’8, they all have their different strengths and you have to come prepared every week.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill runs through some of his techniques when it comes to pass blocking. Learn more from Mason in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/-gsGKSc_P3g
Behind the Scenes: Seventh Grade Jazz Band
“Everybody sounds and blends really well, and we just understand each other.”
Hear from the student musicians of the seventh-grade jazz band about how much they’re enjoying this year’s ensemble. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bVaMu5AKyyM
“Everybody sounds and blends really well, and we just understand each other.”
Hear from the student musicians of the seventh-grade jazz band about how much they’re enjoying this year’s ensemble. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bVaMu5AKyyM
Jennifer Lorang from B.C. Stitchers visited the OFA Fiber Arts class to discuss “Hearts for Hospice”. Each student received a kit, provided by B.C. Stitchers, to design their own heart to donate to Mercy House. Students are proud to use their skills to give back to the community.
Four Questions: Ayla Young
“How much creativity there is, it’s just a bunch of fun doing a bunch of flips and going into the air.” Ayla Young talks about how she got her start in competitive diving. Learn more about Ayla as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/757J3C18ga8
“How much creativity there is, it’s just a bunch of fun doing a bunch of flips and going into the air.” Ayla Young talks about how she got her start in competitive diving. Learn more about Ayla as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/757J3C18ga8
A huge thank you to our friends from Clean Energy NY (NeST) for coming to Mr. DiMaria's Science classes and stopping by the career center to discuss clean energy and pathways to create a sustainable future!
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In the Classroom: Real World Science Stream Testing
“They got to see spikes in some areas had more, and some areas where the way had less sodium chloride in it. So when we talk about these things in class, we can always relate it back to a trip like this.” Hear from the students of Real World Science on some of their results of testing stream waters for salt. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Dz8I4TZBKMQ
“They got to see spikes in some areas had more, and some areas where the way had less sodium chloride in it. So when we talk about these things in class, we can always relate it back to a trip like this.” Hear from the students of Real World Science on some of their results of testing stream waters for salt. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Dz8I4TZBKMQ
Four Questions: Coeburn Locke
“I want to try and get into Jazz Band A, but if not, I’d be just as happy in Jazz Band B.” Hear from Coeburn Locke about his upcoming goals for his music and time spent in band. Learn more about Coeburn and the sixteen different instruments that he plays as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/9MkvdS5bu3Q
“I want to try and get into Jazz Band A, but if not, I’d be just as happy in Jazz Band B.” Hear from Coeburn Locke about his upcoming goals for his music and time spent in band. Learn more about Coeburn and the sixteen different instruments that he plays as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/9MkvdS5bu3Q
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information for Swimming & Diving, Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball.
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Girls Swimming & Diving Sectionals Class B GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
B Prelims @ Maine-Endwell 11/5 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116468?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
ALL Class Diving Finals @ Elmira Ernie Davis Pool 11/7 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116698?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
B Swim Finals @ Maine-Endwell 11/8 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5119666?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
The gate opens to spectators to redeem tickets 1 hour before the start of the event.
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing ONLY
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted
Cross Country State Qualifier (Finals) GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
Parking fee of $11.50 on November 6th at Chenango Valley State Park.
THERE ARE NO CASH TICKETS SOLD
Tickets are redeemable 1 hour before the event starts.
The direct link to the event -https://gofan.co/event/4878287?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Football Class B Semi-Final GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
At Maine-Endwell, 11/8 at 1:30 pm
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5238799?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Volleyball Class A Section Final
At Tioga Central High School, 11/8 at 6:30 pm
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/4878361?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Girls Swimming & Diving Sectionals Class B GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
B Prelims @ Maine-Endwell 11/5 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116468?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
ALL Class Diving Finals @ Elmira Ernie Davis Pool 11/7 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116698?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
B Swim Finals @ Maine-Endwell 11/8 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5119666?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
The gate opens to spectators to redeem tickets 1 hour before the start of the event.
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing ONLY
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted
Cross Country State Qualifier (Finals) GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
Parking fee of $11.50 on November 6th at Chenango Valley State Park.
THERE ARE NO CASH TICKETS SOLD
Tickets are redeemable 1 hour before the event starts.
The direct link to the event -https://gofan.co/event/4878287?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Football Class B Semi-Final GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
At Maine-Endwell, 11/8 at 1:30 pm
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5238799?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Volleyball Class A Section Final
At Tioga Central High School, 11/8 at 6:30 pm
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/4878361?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Today we had the pleasure of hosting Tompkins Cortland Community College Admissions Office for their Instant Admit event! With this event our students here at OFA had the opportunity to receive instant admissions to TC3. Thank you TC3 for supporting our students.
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We had a great start to our week with a visit from SUNY Broome Admissions Office! With our instant admit events students receive the opportunity to get a direct admission decision. Thank you to SUNY Broome for offering this to our students.
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Behind the Scenes: Swim and Dive Team
“That’s just how loud we are during sports meets because we’re trying so hard to make sure that we’re supported.” Learn more about the girls' varsity swim and dive team and what makes them click as a unit. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_2XxsAsKeio
“That’s just how loud we are during sports meets because we’re trying so hard to make sure that we’re supported.” Learn more about the girls' varsity swim and dive team and what makes them click as a unit. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_2XxsAsKeio
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, November 3rd, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/yvQ6KYJ20tI?feature=share.
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#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the OA Career Center! Bat Dad - What Are You Doing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KEdcO2Hcu4
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#OARiverHawks #OACareerCenter #sOArTogether
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Owego Elementary School and Apalachin Elementary School. Have a fun and safe night!
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