OFA REMINDER: Winter Sports Registration Open Now - https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district. JV and Varsity Sports will start on November 18th. Click here to read the Winter Sports Parent Letter: https://5il.co/2yovj #OFARiverHawks
OA Athletics Schedule
OA Athletics Schedule
“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
OA Athletics Schedule
“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
OA Athletics Schedule
“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
