OA Update: Please read the following letter from Superintendent Green highlighting administrative changes for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here for his letter: https://5il.co/1g48n #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In order for our Transportation Department to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, we are asking all parents to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. This process helps us to more accurately plan bus routes. Typically, busses are routed under the assumption that all students will ride. On many routes, this ends up not being the case, and the bus times become inconsistent for those who are riding. Collecting this information ahead of time, and routing students based on actual rider counts will help to keep bus pick-up and drop-off times more accurate as well as more consistent. We are asking all parents to please complete and submit the questions below.
There is an option to select that you DO NOT need transportation, and that information is just as valuable in developing routes as those who will need transportation. **Filling out this information does NOT lock you into your decision for the entire school year. We fully understand that circumstances can and will change throughout the school year. Please make a selection based on your needs for the START of the 2022-2023 School Year.
If at any point, your transportation needs change, please contact the Transportation Office (687-7305) and we will be happy to work with you on the changes needed for your student. You do not need to 'Hold' a spot for your student in the event they may need transportation at some point in the year. Please indicate in this form what their REGULAR needs will be.
***If your transportation needs do not fall into the categories listed in this form, please contact us at the Transportation Office so that we can assist your needs. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your request
It is requested that the schedule you choose for your student is maintained for a minimum of a Monday – Friday weekly schedule. Changes can be made for emergencies only.
This is for initial planning purposes only - if this changes at any time, simply call the Transportation office and request a change.
Complete the survey by clicking here: https://forms.gle/FsjhuV6pSgc6LbRT6
The OA Transportation Department is at the Tioga County Fair today until 6:00 pm near the 4H barn. A couple of drivers have a bus on display and have safety goodie bags for kids who use the 3-point harness seat belt and talk about safety with the drivers. #OACommunity #OAPride
The Basketball Coaches Association of New York's 10th Annual Summer Hoops Festival features boys & girls teams from every section around NYS. The Section 4 'Southern Tier' teams have OFA's own Joe & John Bangel & Madison McEvoy on them. For more info visit: www.bcany.org #OAPride
Happy August, OA School Community!
As you begin to plan for back to school in September, we are happy to announce that the school district will be providing all student supplies for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year to all grade levels, K-12. No need to go searching for those classroom supply lists this year! The district will provide the necessary supplies requested by each grade level. However, if there are particular items you would like to send with your child, you are more than welcome to do that. Just know that all of the essentials will be provided.
Now that we have reached the month of August, be on the lookout for more back-to-school information. Everyone is always excited to find out who their classroom teacher is or what their middle or high school schedule looks like. The staff has been working hard to prepare all of this information, and it will come your way soon.
We will share important information from our Food Services, Health Services, Athletics, and Transportation Departments.
Make sure to download the Owego Apalachin Central School District Mobile App to ensure you don’t miss any critical information. Search for 'Owego Apalachin CSD' in the Apple App or Google Play Store!
Contact us through Let’s Talk! on our website or app if you have questions. You can select the appropriate topic, department, or building to best help answer your questions. Use Let’s Talk! here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Some dates to remember:
First Day of JV and Varsity Fall Sports - Monday, August 22nd (Sport Specific Practice Times) *Be sure to register on FamilyID today!
First Day of Modified Football & Cross Country - Monday, August 29th (Sport Specific Practice Times) *Be sure to register on Family ID Today!
Freshman Orientation at Owego Free Academy - Tuesday, August 30th at 6:30 pm
Sixth Grade Orientation at Owego Apalachin Middle School - Wednesday, August 31st at 6:00 pm
First Day of School for Students - Wednesday, September 7th
First Day of All Other Modified Fall Sports - Wednesday, September 7th (After-School) *Register on Family ID on 8/8.
The OFA Band and the Owego Hose Team are hosting a Chicken BBQ at the OAMS Bus Loop Wednesday, August 3rd, 7 PM-until gone. Proceeds will go towards the commission of a new piece to commemorate the completion of the Hose Team’s work restoring OFD's historic 1866 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine and building its “Steamer House '' on North Avenue. Pre-Order Dinners Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjeDkrP3_MITRp13BK1VJA96hubjFkuxlgpEpcwkMSegmpgQ/viewform. The OFA Summer Alumni Jazz Band will be playing from 7-8 PM as well so bring a chair or a picnic blanket and enjoy some Jazz with your BBQ. Tune into WEBO, Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM to hear more about this project from OFA Band Members. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Reminder: Registration for JV & Varsity Fall Sports is OPEN now here: https://www.familyid.com/programs/owego-apalachin-athletics-fall-22-23-varsity-jv-and-modified-sports-registration For more info & Modified Registration dates go here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/athletics
Owego Free Academy students have been busy creating classroom spaces at Hilltop Community Farm in Candor for Cornell Cooperative Extension. Check it out: https://www.wbng.com/2022/07/21/local-schools-collaborate-with-cornell-cooperative-extension-hilltop-community-farm-classroom/
Week 1 of OA Summer Enrichment Camps featured fun activities like Snap Circuits, Cartooning, Jewelry Making, Famous Artists, STEAM, Swimming, Field Hockey & more. Check out the photo gallery here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/uGmakBNQFTofz6AA7 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Summer Enrichment Camps are in full swing. The OA Kid News Camp is always a favorite where students learn how to create their news broadcast. From script writing to video editing, here is their final video: https://youtu.be/s886pyZXti0 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Owego Free Academy FFA Chapter will meet on Tuesday, July 19th at 6:00 pm in the OAMS cafeteria for any 6th-12th grade students interested in learning more about joining the program. Contact Ms. Davis (davisa@oacsd.org) or Mr. Hill (hilld@oacsd.org) with any questions.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better team.” Autumn Hankey’s desire not to let her teammates down motivated her this lacrosse season. See more on this Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9uiIYgVCpo @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @OwegoWLax
Damien Lewis finds producing music “liberating”. He hopes to turn that passion into a career. Watch more on his Musician Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-student-profile-damien-lewis/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Owego Apalachin Lacrosse Club is hosting a golf tournament on Sunday, August 14th, at Pheasant Hill Country Club. For more information on how to register a team or if you are interested in donating a raffle prize, click here: https://5il.co/1e5vo #OACommunity
“Give me the keys and I’ll go do it.” OFA’s Heavy Equipment course has opened a new world of skills and possibilities for Chelsea Rollison. Watch more on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-student-profile-chelsea-rollison/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In his first season playing unified basketball, Nathan Keener grew his love of the game. Learn more when he answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-nathan-keener/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @UnifiedSportsNY #OACommunity #OAPride
In her freshman season, Shannon Maslin stopped the ball and started a conversation on the OFA girls lacrosse team. Watch her Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-athlete-profile-shannon-maslin/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @OwegoWLax
Aspiring electrician Zachary Keefer got a head start on his career thanks to OFA’s Building Trades class. Watch his profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-student-profile-zachary-keefer/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Ashlyn Middendorf’s role on the lacrosse field makes her teammates’ jobs easier. She’s the subject of this Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-athlete-profile-ashlyn-middendorf/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @OwegoWLax #OAPride
Animals have always been a big part of Seth Chandler’s life. Now, they may be a big part of his future, thanks to OFA’s Animal Science class. Watch more on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-student-profile-seth-chandler/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition