Attention students entering high school next year. If you've been interested in playing an instrument, being a part of a band, singing, or anything else musically inclined. Please consider joining the music department at OFA:
https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-music-department-promo/
Mr. Carney's Engineering 1 class learns about ductwork systems and what they do in a room that is under construction. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-engineering-one/
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boy's Basketball team will play in the Class B Regional against Westhill on Saturday, March 11th, at 4:30 pm at Onondaga Community College - SRC Arena.
Digital tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx (Children 12 and under are free.)
Security Update for SRC Arena:
The following security procedures are in place at OCC for the Section III Boys Basketball Regionals on 3/11.
Security personnel will wand all persons entering the SRC Arena.
Only clear bags will be allowed into the facility.
There will be a NO re-admittance policy.
While games are played, spectators will be asked to sit in the stands. The rail on the hallway in front of the concession stand/bathroom area at the west end of the Arena will no longer be a place to loiter or watch the game.
Schools will provide Section III with the student section supervisors’ names and contact information before the beginning of the game.
If issues arise during the game that pose a security threat to fans and/or players, the game will be suspended, and fans will be asked to leave the facility so the athletes can finish the game.
Section III Athletics and OCC are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all student-athletes and a secure facility for all spectators. Thank you for your cooperation.
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
"There's so much pain that goes into it. It's such a hard sport that you feel more complete when you're done with workouts." Magavin Allen tells us how he first started swimming, his favorite memory, and more:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-magavin-allen/ #OAPride
OA Reminder: NO School for Superintendents Conference Day on Friday, March 10th. Enjoy the long weekend. Don't forget to 'Spring Forward' on Sunday, March 12th, as Daylight Saving Time starts. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Sean Carney began his professional career as an engineer. After years of showing others the aspects of design, engineering, and planning, he realized he wanted to give his knowledge to kids. Watch his Teacher Profile:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/teacher-profile-sean-carney/
Rachael Wood loves performing on stage. She recently played Sophie in Mamma Mia! The senior brings energy, leadership, and passion to performing. Watch her Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-rachael-wood/
OFA boy's basketball competed in the Section championship against Chenango Forks. Throughout the game, the team was dominant on both offense and defense, winning the Section IV Class B championship:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-basketball-section-championship-review/
The Owego Free Academy Boy's Basketball team will play in the Class B Regional against Westhill on Saturday, March 11th, at 4:30 pm at Onondaga Community College - SRC Arena.
Digital tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx (Children 12 and under are free.)
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The varsity boys' swimming & diving team recently finished up their season. They are proud of their team accomplishments. They improved their speeds and grew as a team and program:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-swimming-and-diving-season-recap/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC
In Sean Carney's Engineering 1 class, students learned about HVAC systems, their differences, and their benefits. This class helps give students a more in-depth and hands-on experience in architecture and engineering:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/engineering-one-class/ #OAPride
Boys Basketball - Section IV Class B Championship
#2 Owego 52 - #1 Chenango Forks 33
Owego advances to play a Section III team in the Regional Final on Saturday, 3/11 at SRC Arena in Syracuse, 4:30 pm
In this Behind The Scenes segment, we are with the high school chorus as they rehearse The Circle Of Life. Watch the video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-chorus-rehearses-circle-of-life/ @OAChoirs l @OaBoosters #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Tyler Krom is a sprinter on the varsity boys' swim team. He tells us what he loves about the sport, his favorite memory of his swim career so far, and more in this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-tyler-krom/ #OAPride
OAMS Update: The middle school dance scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, March 3, 2023, is postponed until Thursday, March 9, 2023. The dance will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Please contact the middle school with any questions by using Let's Talk!: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Sydney Watson recently portrayed Tanya in the school's production of Mamma Mia! She describes what it's like getting into character and the feeling of being on stage and connecting with an audience:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-sydney-watson/ #OACommunity #OAPride
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball team will play in the Section 4 Class B Final on Sunday, March 5th, at 2:00 pm. The game will be played at the VFCU Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912932?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Digital tickets are required for entry.
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
While it is Kyle Riegel's senior year, he does not wish to pursue swimming in college. He says he always wants to have it with him and is excited to come back to cheer on the team and see the program continue to grow:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-kyle-riegel/ #OAPride
"I love how small the case is, so it's easier to carry around with me." Eighth-grader Izzy Coveney explains one of the reasons why she loves the clarinet. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-izzy-coveney/ @OABands l @OaBoosters
OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball Sectional Semifinal game tonight vs. Waverly will still be played.
The Boys are the #2 seed and will host #3 Waverly tonight, Tuesday, February 28th, at OFA at 6:00 pm.
Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912938?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Digital tickets are required for entry, and spectators must enter through the OAMS/OFA main entrance on the complex's middle school side. Doors will open at 5:00 pm.
The game will also be streamed live on the OACSD YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
