Four Questions: Shannon Maslin
“My favorite part about being on this team is the fun environment that we have.” Goalie on the girls lacrosse team, Shannon Maslin, grew up in a household with brothers who also played the sport. Learn more about Shannon and her goals for lacrosse as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6q4EgJ3Qaxc
Flag Football Class C Championship
OFA vs. Susquehanna Valley, on 5/24/2025 at 2:00 pm at Union-Endicott High School - gates open to spectators at 1:00 pm.
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3631594?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
$6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket
$8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket
Children 10 and under are free.
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
1 Ticket purchase is good for all 3 classes of the GFF Championships.
Can't make it in person? Tune in to Owego's Championship matchup vs. Susquehanna Valley LIVE on Southern Tier Sports at 2 PM. Listen to the broadcast at southerntiersports.mixlr.com.
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.
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OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day, Friday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th. We will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, May 27th.
Some Upcoming Events:
5/22 - OES 5th Grade Spring Concert
5/28 - OAMS Spring Choral Concert
6/2 - BOE Meeting
6/3 - OES 4th Grade Spring Concert
6/6 - OFA Senior Prom
6/9 - Jazz On The Lawn
6/12 - Block O Sports Awards
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.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app. https://www.oacsd.org/events
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
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We had our 2nd annual Finding Your Pathway event yesterday! It was a great day for our sophomores to learn about their interested career fields. Thank you to all of those who made this day such a success!
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In the Classroom: Small Swept Away
“It’s a two-on-two, head-on-head game to race to get the most points. The person with the least amount of balls on their side scores the most points.” Tanner Hayes competes on the Robotics Team, and he breaks down one of his events, small swept away. Learn more about the competition from Tanner in this segment of In the Classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/vJzDrfu_o3Q
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Eleanora Palmer.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7.
OFA 2025 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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In the Classroom: Sixth Grade Art
“In this project, they are required to make five pieces of 3D furniture, so many of us are working on getting them finished up. And then they can go through and add decorations.” Sixth Grade Art Teacher Timothy Jackson shows us what the students have been working on in class. See the students hard at work as they finish up their 3D paper rooms on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/MdyBpRGddyQ
MUSIC REMINDER: The Owego Elementary School 5th-Grade Spring Concert is tonight, Thursday, May 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/J7CxljDkP-w?feature=share.
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Four Questions: Antoni Talarico
“I just like the contact, I just get to beat people, that's my job. Everyone comes together, it’s fast paced, it’s just amazing.” Antoni Talarico plays defense on the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. Listen to him talk about some of his favorite memories and goals when it comes to lacrosse as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/7I63hVLeT9U
Behind the Scenes: UHS Mindfulness Lesson
“They can always come back to that present moment by focusing on that present moment and focusing on that breath.” UHS Health Ambassador and Nutritionist Laura Sienkiewicz walked some first-grade students through a meditation and the importance of having a calm body and mind. Learn more about the students and their mindfulness lesson in this behind-the-scenes on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/56ocvoH2mgU
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Alyssa Morales.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7.
OFA 2025 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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Owego Apalachin Central School District
2025-2026 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election Results
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, voted to approve the district’s proposed 2025-2026 school budget of $59,769,964. The budget had a tax levy increase of 1.99 percent.
The final vote was:
Yes: 585
No: 297
In the second proposition, voters approved the purchase of 5 school buses by the following count:
Yes: 601
No: 278
The two Board of Education Candidates elected for the two seats were:
Linda Gretz and Theresa Heimbeucher
Votes Per Candidate
Linda Gretz: 569
Theresa Heimbuecher: 183
Ted McDonald: 128
(40 additional people received votes - contact the district clerk for additional information.)
Voters approved the additional taxpayer funding for the Apalachin Public Library.
Yes: 604
No: 277
Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/3gqbl.
OA REMINDER: Polls are open until 8:00 pm for the School Budget Vote and Board of Education election today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. More information is available on our website: www.oacsd.org #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Joey Mikels.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7.
OFA 2025 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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The Owego Free Academy Girls’ and Boys’ Track and Field Teams will compete in the STAC Championships.
· Wednesday, May 21st at 4:00 pm
· At Vestal High School
Admission cost is $8.00 for the day, $5.00 for children 12 and under, and senior citizens.
Admission will be CASH ONLY at the gate, NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Behind the Scenes: Boys Lacrosse
“The team dynamic is great, we come out every day fired up. As you can see in the video, everyone is excited to play. We’re all brothers.” The boys on the varsity lacrosse team have made long-lasting friendships throughout the years by playing together. See what they believe their team’s greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qxECarvCALY
2025 Bassett Foundation Scholars Honored at American Legion Post 401
Outstanding Tioga County students in the graduating Class of 2025 and their families from Candor, Newark Valley, and Owego were honored on Sunday, May 18, at American Legion Post 401 by the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation. 16 Owego Free Academy Students were honored at the 2025 Bassett Foundation Scholars Reception.
Family scholarships recognizing strong community service, academic achievement, and creative leadership in Tioga County were presented, along with a $500
educational award for continued higher education. CHBYF Vice-President Bob Bassett said," It was a record number of scholarships for our Foundation in its 32nd year. Special thanks go out to the parents, teachers, and school counselors, Bassett Foundation Board of Directors, especially Zachary Krassin and Ryan.
Marchewka, American Legion Post 401, its members and servant leaders, and scholarship supporters Scott Smith & Son, Chemung Canal Trust Company, Neighborhood Redemption Center, Owego Pennysaver, the Halliday Family, the Marchewka Family, and the Community Foundation for South Central New York. Thank you, community leaders Ken Patterson, Eudora Shuler, David Geller, Roger Westgate, Tom McEnteer, Dan Halliday, and the entire Woodburn Family."
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MUSIC REMINDER: The Apalachin Elementary School Spring Concert is tonight, Tuesday, May 20th, at 6:30 pm in the AES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here:https://www.youtube.com/live/XoqhNX1SLDY.
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Teacher Profile: Amanda Shoemaker
“Just the joy that you can spread, the joy of working with students. We just get to do so many fun things, but we’re also teaching them skills.” General Music Teacher Amanda Shoemaker grew up playing piano and singing in church, but it wasn’t until later on in life that she would discover her love for teaching. Learn more about Amanda Shoemaker in this teacher profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/4oHjFu729eE
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Kai Klett.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7.
OFA 2025 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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