OA Update: What’s 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 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
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 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
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 year’s 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 State’s 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 State’s 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
“Making them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.” 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
“Making them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.” 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 Let’s 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 Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Four Questions: Megan Card
“Just keep pushing myself to be better, and keep working on doing my notes and stuff correctly.” 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
“Just keep pushing myself to be better, and keep working on doing my notes and stuff correctly.” 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 tomorrow’s 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 Let’s 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 Let’s 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
“If you go to a new board, they’re not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.” Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this week’s athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
“If you go to a new board, they’re not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.” Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this week’s athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
OA Update: What’s 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 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
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 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
River Hawks Athletics Update:
*2025 Boys and Girls Cross Country State Championships*
Congratulations to these OFA athletes, who will be competing in Queensbury on Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Section IV Class B Boys Team Includes:
Magavin Allen, Owego
Javan Belokur, Owego
Levi Saunders, Owego
Section IV Class B Girls Team Includes:
Sarah Heath, Owego
Jaelyn Chrysler, Owego
Stella Palladino, Owego
Abigail McHugh, Owego
More info here: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=9&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
*2025 Boys and Girls Cross Country State Championships*
Congratulations to these OFA athletes, who will be competing in Queensbury on Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Section IV Class B Boys Team Includes:
Magavin Allen, Owego
Javan Belokur, Owego
Levi Saunders, Owego
Section IV Class B Girls Team Includes:
Sarah Heath, Owego
Jaelyn Chrysler, Owego
Stella Palladino, Owego
Abigail McHugh, Owego
More info here: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=9&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
A huge thank you to the Apalachin Fire Department for visiting Apalachin Elementary UPK classes! The kids loved learning about the trucks and hearing from our local community helpers. We appreciate your service! 🚒 #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Volleyball - Class A Regionals
Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 am vs. Section 11 at Owego Free Academy
GoFan Digital Ticketing 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 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5339324?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Spectators must enter the Main Entrance (see photo) located on the Middle School side of our building complex, 3 Sheldon Guile Boulevard
Owego, NY.
Full schedule of games at OFA that day:
Class A @ 11:00 am vs. Section 11
Class AA @ 1:30 pm vs. Section 9
Class AAA @ 4:00 pm vs. Section 2
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Volleyball - Class A Regionals
Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 am vs. Section 11 at Owego Free Academy
GoFan Digital Ticketing 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 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5339324?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Spectators must enter the Main Entrance (see photo) located on the Middle School side of our building complex, 3 Sheldon Guile Boulevard
Owego, NY.
Full schedule of games at OFA that day:
Class A @ 11:00 am vs. Section 11
Class AA @ 1:30 pm vs. Section 9
Class AAA @ 4:00 pm vs. Section 2
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Football - Class B Section IV Final
Friday, November 14th at 8:00 PM at Susquehanna Valley High School
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$7.50 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 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5323784?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Livestream Video Available:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypg2CIfhLo
Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/conklin/organization/19690/susquehanna-valley-high-school
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Football - Class B Section IV Final
Friday, November 14th at 8:00 PM at Susquehanna Valley High School
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$7.50 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 Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5323784?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Livestream Video Available:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypg2CIfhLo
Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/conklin/organization/19690/susquehanna-valley-high-school
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
🍎🥦 Need Food Assistance? 🥕🍞
Finding reliable food resources can be tough! Check out this guide from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for ways to access food and meal assistance.
Please share this post to help connect our neighbors with the support they need!
#OACommunity
Finding reliable food resources can be tough! Check out this guide from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for ways to access food and meal assistance.
Please share this post to help connect our neighbors with the support they need!
#OACommunity
The Owego Free Academy Class of 2027 is holding a fundraiser now through November 21st. Use the following form to place your Gift Card/Coupon order to support the Class of 2027.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdACrr3n4Lb8of09Cp_brAbXEXcyl21LobFc8VdySVh03XQpQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to Class of 2027 advisors: Yustyna Mancini at ManciniY@oacsd.org OR Cindy Tebo at TeboC@oacsd.org.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdACrr3n4Lb8of09Cp_brAbXEXcyl21LobFc8VdySVh03XQpQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to Class of 2027 advisors: Yustyna Mancini at ManciniY@oacsd.org OR Cindy Tebo at TeboC@oacsd.org.
Preparation is underway for our Career Shadow Event! We’re thrilled to have 22 local and regional businesses joining us to share career insights with our juniors and seniors, and to offer them shadowing experiences after the event.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
In the Classroom: Winners Circle Project
“Over here, we have these guys working on the dash. Right now, they’re trying to assemble the dash. There’s a lot of little parts that they make sure work and move. We’re making progress,” Tech Ed. Teacher Nick Rodgers takes us around the classroom to show us what the Winners Circle Project Build Class has been working on. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/560f5duLewo
“Over here, we have these guys working on the dash. Right now, they’re trying to assemble the dash. There’s a lot of little parts that they make sure work and move. We’re making progress,” Tech Ed. Teacher Nick Rodgers takes us around the classroom to show us what the Winners Circle Project Build Class has been working on. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/560f5duLewo
