Owego Apalachin Central School District

“I just like the songs, the songs are challenging sometimes. And it’s nice to increase how good you are, and get better over time.” Carson Morris tells us why he loves playing music so much, and how he got his start with the band. Watch Carson answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/AHqO-cAajBc

Thanks to everyone who helped with the supply collection for Newport Tennessee. Members from Families Helping Families were at Owego Free Academy today to pick up the donations. The OFA Key Club packaged the items donated by each school building and loaded them for delivery. Thank you for your help and support. #OACommunity #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

“We’re going through quite a grueling distance set. We started with a 500, and then a 400, a 300, a 200 and this is their last one.” Head Coach Summer Pierce breaks down what the girls are doing on what they call Long Swim Mondays. Watch this Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/g7beNURLnVg

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“I really like it, I think that everyone who wants to go into some type of Ag field should take this class.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Animal Sciences classes offered at OFA. The students get hands-on experience at their class farm by cleaning enclosures, feeding and tending to the animals, and more. Learn all about it here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/2Z5hUfyjm5w

“It’s very important, steady beat holds the music together, and rhythm is what makes music interesting and adds to it.” Amanda Shoemaker a music educator at AES breaks down how she teaches elementary school students the basics of making music. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/MDQh-05RTHA

As we celebrate National School Board Recognition Week, we want to thank our school board members and show appreciation for their support and dedication to our school district. Thank you for ensuring a quality education, opportunities in and out of the classroom, and amazing experiences for all students. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Over 50 students from Owego Free Academy attended the College Fair at TC3. Students had a chance to explore all that colleges have to offer and talk with representatives about admissions, majors, and activities. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

“I think that the team makes it ten times better, and you can really tell when you have a good team. And I really feel like we have that connection.” Gabby Boehme tells us what she thinks makes for a good team, and why she loves the sport of field hockey so much. Watch her answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/rZOzfepSMtQ

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“We’re all friends, it’s been the same group for the last two years. So I think we all like each other a lot.” Students come together as a part of a team and as friends in the Chambers Singers class. See how their rehearsals are going here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/JOBfuwI-KVY

“Seeing them take accountability and leadership, especially in the classes I get to teach.” Katelyn Simpson expresses why she loves teaching and what goals she has for the future. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/KNALMNuCw2c

“You can be strong and independent with yourself, but you also have a huge team supporting you.” The Girl's Varsity Swimming and Diving team have grown in numbers and are excited about their season. Watch this behind-the-scenes practice on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qW6CRpSTDuw

“It’s a nice brain break from everything that’s stressful.” Dawson Bell reveals why he enjoys being a part of the Chamber Singers group so much. Watch Dawson answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/CUSiOe3SCRo

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Audit Committee meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/B5nmiy8U3L0?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.

Mrs. Berwald’s class visited Mr. Carney and Ms. Simpson’s HAWKEYE Graphics class where they learned how to print their own River Hawks apparel! #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Owego Youth Wrestling 24-25 Registration - https://5il.co/2ylm0 OA Basketball Club Youth Development Program - https://5il.co/2wb6n Owego Junior Bowling - https://5il.co/2wazi Apalachin Library - Fall Fest: 10/19/24 - https://5il.co/2xfnn Brookdale Castle Gardens Trunk or Treat: 10/30/24 - https://5il.co/2xfiy Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 1/8/25 - https://5il.co/2xfjr Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, Cub Scout Pack 37 and 43 - https://5il.co/2v9y2 Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a Family Resource Center - Strengthening Families Program: 9/11-10/30 - https://5il.co/2uy2q Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn 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

Dear Owego Apalachin School Community, 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 November 22, 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

OA School Community, We are in the final days of the supply collection for Newport Tennessee. The OFA Student Council and Key Club have been working with a local charity foundation to collect supplies to send to Newport Tennessee after the devastating flooding. The list of supplies can be found here: https://5il.co/2yt8n and can be dropped off at any of our OA buildings through Thursday, October 17, 2024. If you have any questions contact Dr. Mukhlis in the OFA main office or through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Thank you for your help and support. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Some Upcoming Events: OES School Picture Day - Thursday, October 17, 2024: https://5il.co/2wdeb OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert - Monday, October 21, 2024 OFA School Picture Days - Friday, October 25, and Monday, October 28, 2024: https://5il.co/2vzq5 OACSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, October 28, 2024 Halloween - Thursday, October 31, 2024 AES School Picture Day - Thursday, November 14, 2024: https://5il.co/2xkxp 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.