Owego Apalachin Central School District

Congratulations to Riley Loomis and Madison McEvoy who were selected by the Southern Tier Board 49 Officials to represent Owego Free Academy in the 2024 Stars and Stripes Classic. 91 players from 20 schools will fill out rosters for eight teams with each playing in a four-team tournament starting Tuesday, March 19th. Riley Loomis and team will play at 6:00 pm on Tuesday with the boy’s championship and consolation games on Thursday, March 21st. Madison McEvoy and team will play at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 20th with the girl's championship and consolation games on Friday, March 22nd. All games are at Union-Endicott High School. There is a $3 cash admission at the door. All school-aged kids are free. The tournament is sponsored by Southern Tier Board 49 Basketball Officials to highlight some of the top talent in the area. More than 50 NCAA coaches have been invited to attend. See complete rosters and game schedule here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/1508402 Newschannel 34 Story: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/stars-and-stripes-classic-begins-tuesday-at-union-endicott-high-school/

Not only is it the beginning of the spring sports season, but it's also a new beginning for the varsity boys lacrosse team with new head coach Craig Nevins leading the way. Watch the Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/_OO9Qy8Vilc

The Owego Apalachin Jazz Band was rehearsing for Jazz Night with the Fall Creek Brass Band. They played their song "You Gotta Do What You Wanna" in this episode of Behind The Scenes on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/3SJb9E5cT4A

Join us in Mrs. Tobey's math class as they continue to learn about functions in this episode of Behind The Scenes on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/1H2ubDXg4dI

OA UPDATE: Due to the solar eclipse, the Owego Apalachin Central School District has decided to modify the daily school schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. Read the letter from Superintendent Green here: https://5il.co/2glve

OA REMINDER: NO SCHOOL - Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15, 2024 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

Apalachin Elementary School showcased its talent during the annual Talent Show this morning. Check out the entire show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBl8GJ90BFQ #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether

ICYMI: Members from the Owego FFA spent some time with Matt Lewis on WEBO radio this morning, Monday, March 11, 2024. Listen to their interview here: https://5il.co/2gcyi #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA REMINDER: There is a School Budget Forum on Monday, March 11th, at 6:00 pm. The Regular Board of Education Meeting will start after the forum around 6:30 pm. The Budget Forum and Regular meeting will be in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mcmjMdBWlA4?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.

Percussionist Vincent Kneller is at the kit, before practice to break down who he thinks has the best playing style, who is the most versatile, and more. Vincent is this week's Student Correspondent on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/6gQ9mHTsicU

ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, and one of the players, Cassie Doane, made their final appearance of the season on WEBO radio on Monday, March 11, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2gcpk #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Haley Stephens reflects on her time with the varsity bowling team and how much the sport has meant to her. The senior has been a leader on the team and will continue to grow as an athlete. Watch Haley's Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/z6YQFdUiH7g

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Apalachin Library: Storytime With Ollie And Nola: 3/16/24 - https://5il.co/2fh3b Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair: 3/16/24 - https://5il.co/2fha6 Tioga County Prom 5k: 4/7/24 - https://5il.co/2fh3o Rural Health Network: Community Health Survey - https://5il.co/2exf1 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

Our school district would not be what it is without our Social Workers and Maintenance Staff. THANK YOU! #OAisYOU #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Keira Lane is in the high school band room to tell us about percussion and her love for music in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/i41owxqz0s4

In this episode of Behind The Scenes, we are in Melody Tobey's algebra class as they begin learning about functions. See what they learn on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/gbWH5lqPQh0

Apalachin Elementary music students finish their Pair Up Back to Back lesson. Go Behind The Scenes on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/vgTXGE3NpdE

OA REMINDER: There is a School Budget Forum on Monday, March 11th, at 6:00 pm. The Regular Board of Education Meeting will start after the forum around 6:30 pm. The Budget Forum and Regular meeting will be in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mcmjMdBWlA4?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. Looking ahead: Regular Meeting: Monday, March 25th | 6:00 pm Budget Information Session: Monday, May 6th | 6:00 pm - Apalachin Elementary School Budget Public Hearing: Monday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room Regular Meeting: Monday, May 13th | 6:30 PM (or immediately following Budget Hearing) Prospective Board Members: Check the website for more information from NYSSBA or click the following link for information on an upcoming workshop - https://5il.co/2eka6

ICYMI: Members from the Owego FFA were recognized by Assemblyman Christopher Friend at the NYS Assembly on Monday, March 4, 2024. Watch the segment here: https://youtu.be/CjLiqUxiuF0?si=D-V4SmWXf0TNDw6Y

"...it just sounds great, and you're the one playing it." Ruben Lemmon says music is a big part of his life, especially the piano. He tells us how it feels to have this art form to put himself into and more. Ruben answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/jHKdlbXPqMQ