A massive shoutout to our incredible OES and AES students who competed in the 11th annual BOCES Engineering Day competition! We had six phenomenal teams (three from OES, three from AES) showing off their skills.
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the AES 4th-grade team of Amir Tamimi, Julianna McBride, Abigail Chase, and Owen Keaney for coming in 2nd Place out of approximately 70 teams! š
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A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the AES 4th-grade team of Amir Tamimi, Julianna McBride, Abigail Chase, and Owen Keaney for coming in 2nd Place out of approximately 70 teams! š
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Sending the best wishes to OFA Sophomore, Ayla Young, who is making her debut TODAY at the New York State Diving Championships at the Webster Aquatic Center at 1:30 pm.
Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
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Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Behind the Scenes: Sixth Grade Art Class
āIāve gotten much better, and I think the kids in this class are very nice. I think Mr. Jackson is one of my favorite teachers in this grade.ā Find out what students are learning in their sixth-grade art class, and how itās making them more confident with their art. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/QcfQW92aMBI
āIāve gotten much better, and I think the kids in this class are very nice. I think Mr. Jackson is one of my favorite teachers in this grade.ā Find out what students are learning in their sixth-grade art class, and how itās making them more confident with their art. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/QcfQW92aMBI
A huge thank you to WBNG and Fox 40 for covering our annual Career Shadow Event! Out of about 300 participating OFA students 76% of them spent time talking with a business/ organization for future shadowing opportunities.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Behind the Scenes: Drone Soccer
āI feel like itās really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.ā Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
āI feel like itās really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.ā Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
Student Profile: Kallie Snyder
āI believe I saw the clarinets, and I was like, 'Oh my god, there are so many different keys on that. I just wanted to know how you would even do that.ā Kallie Snyder shares with us what initially piqued her interest in playing the clarinet and what she hopes to get out of music. Learn more about Kallie in this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/GvpjolBLEHg
āI believe I saw the clarinets, and I was like, 'Oh my god, there are so many different keys on that. I just wanted to know how you would even do that.ā Kallie Snyder shares with us what initially piqued her interest in playing the clarinet and what she hopes to get out of music. Learn more about Kallie in this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/GvpjolBLEHg
We had the privilege of hosting Binghamton Universityās School of Management honors students. They spoke to various grade levels on future planning and interviews using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, & Result) method of representing yourself which provides a clear and concise way of explaining personal skills to interested stakeholders. We appreciate your continued partnership!
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Behind the Scenes: Winners Circle 2025
āThis is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.ā Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this yearās build is coming along and what theyāve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
āThis is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.ā Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this yearās build is coming along and what theyāve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
OA Update: Whatās Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/TRYD_m
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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 Letās Talk! for approval. Select āDigital Flier Distribution Submissionā under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/TRYD_m
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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 Letās Talk! for approval. Select āDigital Flier Distribution Submissionā under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
We are insanely proud of our career center all star, Maggie Hamed, who will be signing her national letter of intent this coming Monday to play volleyball for Pace University. Please join us next Monday at 3:45pm in the OFA lobby to help celebrate her awesome accomplishment!
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
A huge thank you to our key business partners/ organizations that made this yearās Career Shadow Event such a success! The juniors and seniors here at OFA had a great experience learning about various career fields. The majority of students who participated signed up for shadowing opportunities and we are super excited to help them with the next step.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS 6th and 7th Grade Fall Band Concert is tonight, Thursday, November 20th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/petrynS1VEc.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Public Information Session: Learning about the new NYS Graduation Requirements for Owego Free Academy families and community members
Owego Free Academy administrators will be hosting a Public Information Session to discuss New York Stateās new Future Graduation Requirements. We will go through what the new requirements look like, the implementation schedule and answer any questions in a chat Q&A format, via Zoom Meetings.
Registration for this session is required. Please register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vYDbKuSbRL294IIHnxKieA
Monday, November 24, 2025
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
Owego Free Academy administrators will be hosting a Public Information Session to discuss New York Stateās new Future Graduation Requirements. We will go through what the new requirements look like, the implementation schedule and answer any questions in a chat Q&A format, via Zoom Meetings.
Registration for this session is required. Please register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vYDbKuSbRL294IIHnxKieA
Monday, November 24, 2025
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
Practice Makes Perfect: Distance Days
āMaking them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.ā Head Coach Summer Pierce talks about the importance of swimming long distances and training for different events. Learn more about how the girls are practicing here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wxsj36QRiz8
āMaking them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.ā Head Coach Summer Pierce talks about the importance of swimming long distances and training for different events. Learn more about how the girls are practicing here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wxsj36QRiz8
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Football - Class B West Regionals: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford at Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium.
GoFan Digital Ticket Information
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct link for 11/22 - https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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 Letās Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Football - Class B West Regionals: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford at Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium.
GoFan Digital Ticket Information
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct link for 11/22 - https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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 Letās Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Four Questions: Megan Card
āJust keep pushing myself to be better, and keep working on doing my notes and stuff correctly.ā Seventh grader Megan Card shares how she took an interest in band and what she hopes to get out of it. Learn more about Megan as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2yoXiMb9Yos
āJust keep pushing myself to be better, and keep working on doing my notes and stuff correctly.ā Seventh grader Megan Card shares how she took an interest in band and what she hopes to get out of it. Learn more about Megan as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2yoXiMb9Yos
We are super excited for tomorrowās Career Shadow Event!! We have over 20 businesses/ organizations coming to help our juniors and seniors develop their interests in various career pathways. These businesses will also be hosting us for a follow up experience
#OACareerCenter #oariverhawks #SOAR #hawkpride #schoolcommunityone #oacsd
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, November 17, 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/watch?v=XDtoLvm9rUQ.
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 Letās Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDtoLvm9rUQ.
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 Letās Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Athlete Tip: Testing the Board with Ayla Young
āIf you go to a new board, theyāre not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.ā Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this weekās athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
āIf you go to a new board, theyāre not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.ā Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this weekās athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
OA Update: Whatās Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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 Letās Talk! for approval. Select āDigital Flier Distribution Submissionā under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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 Letās Talk! for approval. Select āDigital Flier Distribution Submissionā under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
