Owego Apalachin Central School District

Thank you to our key business partners for making this year's Career Shadow event a success. Over 90% of our juniors and seniors signed up to learn more about area careers with a shadow experience. We are excited to help them with the next step. #OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #soar #hawkpride

We were so happy to accompany an amazing group of our 7th grade girls to the Lockheed Martin's "Women in Engineering" event. Thank you so much to our community partners Lockheed Martin for inviting us to participate in such a positive learning experience! #oacareercenter #oariverhawks #oacsd #soar #hawkpride #lockheedmartin #engineering #womeninengineering

In the Classroom: Race Simulator Driving Tip “To shift you can take your foot all the way off the gas and then shift, or you can pull in the clutch with your foot on the gas. It’s really up to you how you do it.” Nicholas Warren gives some driving tips fresh off his racing simulator win. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/a6jNA_SEG0I

Coach Profile: Ashlee Marsh “It’s field hockey season and nothing can really go wrong during field hockey season.” Head Coach Ashlee Marsh shares her passion for field hockey and why she enjoys coaching. Watch her coach profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/FsDXJzSr5DE

Four Questions: Trevor Morato “Realistically I’d just like to keep climbing the ladder and keep improving.” Trevor Morato talks about his journey with art and why he enjoys it so much. Watch Trevor answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV https://youtu.be/AdBhn9qkXRY

OA REMINDER: Toys For Tots Collection - Support The Transportation Department We’re excited to announce a wonderful opportunity to spread some holiday cheer! Our amazing staff at the OA Transportation Department has stepped up to support the Toys for Tots initiative, helping bring joy to Tioga County children this holiday season. To make this effort a success, we invite you to donate new, unwrapped toys through December 2, 2024. Collection boxes have been placed in the main lobby of each school building and the Transportation Office. The Transportation Department Toys for Tots initiative has been very successful over the past years because of your generosity. Let’s keep the momentum going this year and make a difference in the lives of even more children in our community! Thank you for helping us brighten the holidays for those in need. Contact the Transportation Department directly with any questions using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Artist Tip: Audriona Howe “I was so focused on those that I forgot about my bowl. So don’t forget about your projects and leave them untouched with clay because they will break.” Watch her artist tip here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/X5UPQP3J49E

Career Center: Lockheed Martin Visit Every question that we’ve had they’ve been able to answer and it’s really helped our confidence going into the engineering field.” Students express their gratitude for the recent visit from some Lockheed Martin employees. Watch what they were able to learn here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/cGbh3ffaVuE

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education regular meeting, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at The Pumpelly Estate (44 Front Street, Owego, New York, 13827). Please note the location of the meeting, which is still open for public attendance, and the earlier start time of 5:00 pm. The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/MDd5krLUmV0?feature=share. Board meeting agenda 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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.

Congratulations to OFA Volleyball on winning the NYSPHSAA Class A Regional Final. River Hawks 3 - Massena 0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-14) OFA advances to the State Semi-Final (Pool Play) on Saturday, 11/23 at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Coach Profile: Alessio De Michele “My main goal is making sure that every player feels like they’re a part of something special.” Coach Alessio De Michele has done some great things with his time as head coach for the Boy's Varsity Soccer team. Watch what drives him to want to do so well here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/747yZZkvQwI

Four Questions: Anna Hodges “Being in an environment where you are comfortable with the people it allows your mind to expand and creativity to flow.” Art student Anna Hodges shares what pieces she’s been working on and how big of a part art plays in her life. Watch Anna answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/8PijXwphkCg

Winner’s Circle Project: Race Simulator “It really brings us together, and it makes us think that it’s something that can happen for us in our future.” Students involved with the Winners Circle Project took home their first-ever win during their race simulation. Watch the excitement unfold here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/21uh6J8KEAQ

Four Questions: Ashleigh Steele “I think I can take away that you can start at the bottom and work your way up. Things can change year-round, you have to own your own position.” Captain of the Field Hockey team Ashleigh Steele shares her goals, favorite memories, and what she personally takes away from the sport. Watch Ashleigh answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qSaW3YcutUM

Teacher Profile: Jolene Williams “Ms. Williams is awesome, she’s really funny and helps everyone a lot. She just goes around and talks to us.” Students are thrilled to have Jolene Williams as their art teacher. Hear their opinions on this week’s Teacher Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/6rr-93-krOc

Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.) Football Class B Final at JC HS Owego Free Academy vs. Maine-Endwell Saturday, November 16, 2024 3:00 pm at Johnson City High School Admission: $6.25 General Admission through Gofan Digital Ticketing $8.00 General Admission Cash @ Gate Children 10 and Under are admitted free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted Here is the direct link for Digital Tickets - https://gofan.co/event/2237174?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV The game will be live-streamed in the following ways: a) via NFHS (paid subscription) - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ b) via HUDLTV - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/johnson-city/organization/20301/johnson-city-high-school 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

MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA 8th-12th Grade Fall Choral Concert is tonight, Wednesday, November 13th, at 7:30 pm in the OAMS Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjlOWx4nVVA. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity

The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride

Student Profile: Sam Beyer “I think putting things together was really a lot of fun because it’s something that you don’t really experience anywhere else.” Sam Beyer spent some time in the Career Center learning from Lockheed Martin employees. Watch Sam as he shares his passion for engineering in his own student profile segment on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/OcFkQURXsnQ

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. Some Upcoming Events: OAMS and OFA (8th-12th Grade) Choral Concert - Wednesday, November 13, 2024 AES School Picture Day - Thursday, November 14, 2024: https://5il.co/2xkxp OAMS School Picture Retakes - Friday, November 15, 2024 JV and Varsity Winter Sports Start - Monday, November 18, 2024 OACSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, November 18, 2024 OES School Picture Retakes - Thursday, November 21, 2024: https://5il.co/30hoo OFA School Picture Retakes - Thursday, November 21, 2024 Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk Stay up-to-date with OACSD events: The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy. The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8. A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office. Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and district app. https://www.oacsd.org/events Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! to ask questions about school district events.