Due to the solar eclipse, the Owego Apalachin Central School District will use a modified early release schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024.
We are not in the path of totality, but we will be able to see a partial eclipse in our area (see the links below for more information). With proper eye protection and weather permitting, the phases of the Moon passing between the Earth and the Sun can be witnessed in our area between 2:30 and 4:30 pm.
To be as cautious as possible, we will dismiss students early enough to ensure they are all home before this eclipse peak period and allow them to experience the event at home with their families.
On April 8th, 2024, our district will run on a modified schedule with the following dismissal times:
Owego and Apalachin Elementary Schools will dismiss students at Noon. There will be NO after-school program.
Owego Apalachin Middle School and Owego Free Academy will dismiss students at 1:30 pm. After-school activities will be communicated separately to those students/families involved.
Students will be provided breakfast and lunch at school on this day.
NASA Eclipse Information
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
Eclipse Simulator
https://eclipse2024.org/eclipse-simulator/2024/29332?lang=en
Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/2glve
We continue our Behind The Scenes education in thermal energy with Hannah Kelley and her students on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/sKLQVlqdKvk
Shortstop Brooklyn Gaurnier talks about inspiration, athletic growth, and more during softball practice on Showcase Sports TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzJW2IpsrQE
Owego Free Academy varsity girl's lacrosse midfielder Madison McEvoy is nominated for 'Athlete of the Week' from Newschannel 34. You can vote until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10th. Vote here: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-for-athlete-of-the-week-4-3-24/#/gallery #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
What shall we do when we go outside? AES music students decide on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/UPPXML0Da9A
Science teacher Hannah Kelley tells us about the thermal energy unit that her students are learning about. Find out more on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/hjHvwpa5MUg
Alex Aubel plays 2nd base on the varsity softball team, and she tells us who she thinks has the best stance, and fashion sense, who is the funniest, and who brings the most energy. Find out her picks in this episode of Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/IOQ-oMn5fvA
Hannah Kelley's students continue to learn about heat, and why it affects us when we touch a stove or sit by a fire. This is part three of our Behind The Scenes series on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/czyk0Vm8g84
AES music students make snowmen and snow angels INSIDE the classroom! Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/E7lq3c6VJTk
This is the second part of our Behind The Scenes series showing the band rehearsal with the Fall Creek Brass Band. Watch and listen on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/zKxqs7yRE-0
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Library - Moonlight Madness: 4/6/24 - https://5il.co/2hik3
Tioga County Prom 5K: 4/7/24 -https://5il.co/2fh3o
Zion Lutheran Church - Rummage Sale: 4/13/24 - https://5il.co/2hik1
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/13/24 - https://5il.co/2hijy
OA Green Team: Textile Collection 5/4/24 - https://5il.co/2h9cm
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/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
"It takes a lot of time to get as good as some of the people on this team are."
Sawyer Prentiss discusses how it feels to be successful at lacrosse, a sport that is such a huge part of his life. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/exGgfgXjvgE
ICYMI: Coach Crawford, OFA Varsity Softball, and players, Brooklyn Gaurnier and Carsten Crawford, visited WEBO radio on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2hj21
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
ICYMI: Coach Wegmann, OFA Varsity Baseball, and players, Ben Rollison and Conlan Taylor, visited WEBO radio on Friday, March 22, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2hj23
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA UPDATE: Check out the Winter Newsletter with news and highlights from around the district. https://owegoapalachin.edurooms.com/engage/owego-apalachin-csd/newsletters/oacsd-winter-2024-newsletter
Now that Brendan Schofield is a senior, he sees how much he has grown as a lacrosse player. He tells us his inspiration, his favorite memory, and more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/g3yiE0KaC18
OA REMINDER: NO SCHOOL - SPRING RECESS - March 29th through April 7th.
Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd
Printed calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv
Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
What is thermal energy? That is what Hannah Kelley is teaching her students as they continue their unit on heat. Watch part two of our Behind The Scenes from her class on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/t2I9-PovPB0
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AES music teacher Amanda Shoemaker shows her students a new song, and they go over-counting and singing together. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/jrRlT-a4hK4