OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Rotary - Plant and Garden Bingo: 5/9/26 - https://aptg.co/BpXTNK
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
OES Green Team - Fill That Truck Recycling Event: 5/16/26 - https://aptg.co/GqkGGt
Children’s Home - Foster Care and Adoption Info: 5/20/26 - https://aptg.co/y-pl4t
Camp Ahwaga 5k - Registration: 5/23/26 - https://aptg.co/Fm8P73
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Rotary - Plant and Garden Bingo: 5/9/26 - https://aptg.co/BpXTNK
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
OES Green Team - Fill That Truck Recycling Event: 5/16/26 - https://aptg.co/GqkGGt
Children’s Home - Foster Care and Adoption Info: 5/20/26 - https://aptg.co/y-pl4t
Camp Ahwaga 5k - Registration: 5/23/26 - https://aptg.co/Fm8P73
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
We’re hosting a Lifeguard Certification Class this May. If you're looking for a rewarding job that keeps you active and helps keep our community safe, this is your chance.
Mandatory Training Dates
You must attend all sessions to qualify:
Thursday, May 21st: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Skills Assessment)
Friday, May 22nd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Prerequisites
Before you dive in, make sure you meet the following requirements:
Age: Must be at least 15 years old.
Preparation: Complete all online learning modules before the first class.
Swimming Skills:
Swim 150 yards continuously.
Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only).
Retrieve an object from a depth of 7 feet.
Questions & Sign-Up
Don't wait, spots fill up fast! Reach out to our Community Swim Coordinator to secure your place: Summer Pierce - piercesu@oacsd.org or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #OACommunity
Mandatory Training Dates
You must attend all sessions to qualify:
Thursday, May 21st: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Skills Assessment)
Friday, May 22nd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Prerequisites
Before you dive in, make sure you meet the following requirements:
Age: Must be at least 15 years old.
Preparation: Complete all online learning modules before the first class.
Swimming Skills:
Swim 150 yards continuously.
Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only).
Retrieve an object from a depth of 7 feet.
Questions & Sign-Up
Don't wait, spots fill up fast! Reach out to our Community Swim Coordinator to secure your place: Summer Pierce - piercesu@oacsd.org or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #OACommunity
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827. Board member Linda Gretz will be attending the April 20th meeting via video conferencing from 192 Maxwell Street, Midway, Georgia, 31320. Videoconferencing will be used for the meeting at both locations. Public attendance may be at either location.
The meeting will also be streamed, viewable only on our YouTube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oLmdkL6sp7U.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity
The meeting will also be streamed, viewable only on our YouTube channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oLmdkL6sp7U.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity
Congratulations to our 4th- and 5th-grade students and families at Apalachin Elementary School for donating an incredible $8,800 to the American Heart Association! It’s truly inspiring to see how people open their hearts to support others' hearts. Thank you to everyone who helped and/or donated to this year’s Heart Challenge. Click here to read more about the AES Jumpr For Heart Challenge 2026: https://aptg.co/k7Drxt. #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes & Empowering Our Students 🇺🇸
It’s a proud day in Owego as the Hometown Hero banners begin to line our streets!
This isn't just a tribute; it’s a powerful community collaboration. Under the leadership of OFA Technology Teacher Sean Carney, students at HAWKEYE Graphics have been working tirelessly to design and produce these beautiful banners.
Through a fantastic partnership with Tioga United Way, our students are gaining invaluable, real-world job experience. From design to finished product, they are learning what it takes to deliver professional quality for a meaningful cause.
To the men and women featured on these banners, and to all who have served, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Next time you’re driving through town, take a moment to look up and appreciate the faces of our heroes and the hard work of our talented students!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #HometownHeroes #HAWKEYEGraphics #TiogaUnitedWay #OACommunity #OAPride
It’s a proud day in Owego as the Hometown Hero banners begin to line our streets!
This isn't just a tribute; it’s a powerful community collaboration. Under the leadership of OFA Technology Teacher Sean Carney, students at HAWKEYE Graphics have been working tirelessly to design and produce these beautiful banners.
Through a fantastic partnership with Tioga United Way, our students are gaining invaluable, real-world job experience. From design to finished product, they are learning what it takes to deliver professional quality for a meaningful cause.
To the men and women featured on these banners, and to all who have served, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Next time you’re driving through town, take a moment to look up and appreciate the faces of our heroes and the hard work of our talented students!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #HometownHeroes #HAWKEYEGraphics #TiogaUnitedWay #OACommunity #OAPride
It’s time to clear out your closets for a cause! The Owego Elementary School Green Team and CYCLA, LLC are teaming up to keep textiles out of landfills and help you declutter for free. Let’s recycle together and Fill That Truck! ♻️
📅 When & Where
The Main Event:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Owego Elementary School (OES). Please pull right up to the drop-off circle in front of the building!
Last Chance Collection:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 (Final Day!)
Location: Bring items directly to the OES Main Office.
✅ Collecting:
Apparel: Shirts, Tees, Dresses, Jackets, Sweaters, Hats, Gloves, Ties, and Scarves.
Essentials: Undergarments and Sleepwear.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, and Blankets.
❌ CANNOT Accept:
Shoes
Pillows or Comforters
Wet, Mildewed, Oily, or Contaminated items.
Every item collected is one less thing taking up space in a landfill. It’s better for the planet, better for the community, and saves you money on disposal fees!
Spread the word and let's fill that truck!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OESGreenTeam #FillThatTruck #ThisIsOA
📅 When & Where
The Main Event:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Owego Elementary School (OES). Please pull right up to the drop-off circle in front of the building!
Last Chance Collection:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 (Final Day!)
Location: Bring items directly to the OES Main Office.
✅ Collecting:
Apparel: Shirts, Tees, Dresses, Jackets, Sweaters, Hats, Gloves, Ties, and Scarves.
Essentials: Undergarments and Sleepwear.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, and Blankets.
❌ CANNOT Accept:
Shoes
Pillows or Comforters
Wet, Mildewed, Oily, or Contaminated items.
Every item collected is one less thing taking up space in a landfill. It’s better for the planet, better for the community, and saves you money on disposal fees!
Spread the word and let's fill that truck!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OESGreenTeam #FillThatTruck #ThisIsOA
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 3rd, through Sunday, April 12th, for Spring Recess. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, April 13th. Have a happy Easter and enjoy the break.
Some Upcoming Events:
4/5 - Easter
4/15 - Tax Day
4/16 - OFA Dessert Concert
4/20 - Board of Education Meeting
4/30 - OFA Spring Band and Jazz Concert
5/19 - School Budget Vote and BOE Election
Start planning for the 2026-2027 school year, as the school calendar was approved at the last BOE meeting. The single-page calendar for 2026-2027 is available on our website here: https://aptg.co/D5Kk8-.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar for 25-26 is on our website: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
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.
Go, RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Some Upcoming Events:
4/5 - Easter
4/15 - Tax Day
4/16 - OFA Dessert Concert
4/20 - Board of Education Meeting
4/30 - OFA Spring Band and Jazz Concert
5/19 - School Budget Vote and BOE Election
Start planning for the 2026-2027 school year, as the school calendar was approved at the last BOE meeting. The single-page calendar for 2026-2027 is available on our website here: https://aptg.co/D5Kk8-.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar for 25-26 is on our website: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
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.
Go, RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Apalachin Elementary School held the 2026 Talent Show today, Wednesday, April 1st. Check out all the amazing talent here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W-DQdo6yU. #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Renewal Ranch - Food Giveaway: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/8FrqsF
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/y06Dtt
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Good News Club - Registration: 4/21/26 - https://aptg.co/n0ZHvp
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Renewal Ranch - Food Giveaway: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/8FrqsF
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/y06Dtt
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Good News Club - Registration: 4/21/26 - https://aptg.co/n0ZHvp
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827. (FYI, this meeting was moved from March 30th.)
The meeting will also be streamed, viewable only on our YouTube channel, here: https://youtube.com/live/k9g1T0GDAog?feature=share.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #ThisIsOA
The meeting will also be streamed, viewable only on our YouTube channel, here: https://youtube.com/live/k9g1T0GDAog?feature=share.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #ThisIsOA
The Owego Apalachin School District is working to define a shared vision for what it means for every student to graduate River Hawk Ready. The Portrait of a Graduate reflects the knowledge, skills, and dispositions we believe students should develop during their time in our schools so they can thrive in college, careers, and civic life.
This draft portrait builds on the thought exchange completed last spring, where students, staff, families, and community members shared their perspectives on the most important skills for the future. The emerging framework organizes these priorities into three core areas: Cognitive Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Life & Career Readiness.
Cognitive Skills emphasize how students think and solve problems. We want River Hawk graduates to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, enabling them to analyze information, develop innovative ideas, and approach challenges with curiosity and persistence.
Interpersonal Skills focus on how students work and interact with others. Graduates should be effective communicators who can share ideas clearly, collaborate with diverse teams, and demonstrate emotional intelligence in both personal and professional settings.
Life & Career Readiness reflects the practical knowledge and habits students need to successfully navigate adulthood. This includes life and career skills, civic awareness and independence, financial literacy, and media literacy so students can make informed decisions, engage responsibly in their communities, and manage their futures with confidence.
Together, these competencies support the OA Portrait of a Graduate, which envisions every River Hawk as a:
Critical Thinker who solves problems
Effective Communicator who shares ideas
Collaborative Teammate who works with others
Responsible Citizen who leads with integrity
Life & Career Ready Graduate who owns their future
This portrait is intended to guide curriculum, instruction, and student experiences across the district as we continue preparing every student for their future.
This remains a draft, and we welcome continued input from our community.
As you review the Portrait of a Graduate, please consider the following questions and give us answers in the attached ThoughtExchange Survey:
Does this reflect the skills and qualities we want every future River Hawk to develop?
Are there important competencies missing?
Does the framework clearly communicate our expectations for graduates?
Your feedback will help ensure that our final Portrait of a Graduate represents the collective vision of our entire Owego Apalachin community.
This survey is open now through April 10th, 2026.
Participate Now: https://tejoin.com/scroll/366536030
Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/XRjDkZ
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The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.
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MUSIC UPDATE: The OA District Choral Festival is tonight, Tuesday, March 24th, at 7:00 pm. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X4eEyJE37w.
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🏀Huge congratulations to Marielle Searles, Jenna McEvoy, Carter Rieg, and Calvin Smith for being selected by the Southern Tier Board 49 Officials to represent Owego Free Academy at the Stars and Stripes Classic!
It’s going to be an action-packed two nights at Johnson City Elementary/Middle School featuring 8 teams and 8 games. We’re also proud to have Coach McEvoy (Girls) and Coach Ward (Boys) leading teams on the sidelines!
📅 THE SCHEDULE
Monday, March 23
5:30 PM: Coach Ward’s Team vs. Coach Judson’s Team (Boys)
5:30 PM: Coach Hayes’s Team vs. Coach Freije’s Team (Girls)
7:00 PM: Coach McEvoy’s Team vs. Coach Schweiger’s Team (Girls)
7:00 PM: Coach Rathmell’s Team vs. Coach Osborne’s Team (Boys)
Tuesday, March 24
5:30 PM: Consolation Games
7:00 PM: Championship Games
This tournament highlights the top talent in our area, and more than 50 NCAA coaches have been invited to attend!
🔗 Full Rosters & Details: stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2774916.
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It’s going to be an action-packed two nights at Johnson City Elementary/Middle School featuring 8 teams and 8 games. We’re also proud to have Coach McEvoy (Girls) and Coach Ward (Boys) leading teams on the sidelines!
📅 THE SCHEDULE
Monday, March 23
5:30 PM: Coach Ward’s Team vs. Coach Judson’s Team (Boys)
5:30 PM: Coach Hayes’s Team vs. Coach Freije’s Team (Girls)
7:00 PM: Coach McEvoy’s Team vs. Coach Schweiger’s Team (Girls)
7:00 PM: Coach Rathmell’s Team vs. Coach Osborne’s Team (Boys)
Tuesday, March 24
5:30 PM: Consolation Games
7:00 PM: Championship Games
This tournament highlights the top talent in our area, and more than 50 NCAA coaches have been invited to attend!
🔗 Full Rosters & Details: stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2774916.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #StarsAndStripesClassic
OA REMINDER: Registration is OPEN for next year’s Universal Pre-K and Kindergarten.
Children are eligible for UPK if his/her birth date is between 12/2/2021 and 12/1/2022. (children who will be four (4) years of age on or before December 1, 2026)
Children are eligible for Kindergarten if his/her birth date is ON or BEFORE 12/1/2021.
(five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2026)
**Please note that once your child is age-eligible for Kindergarten, they are no longer eligible to attend UPK.
Families must register as soon as possible so that a screening time can be scheduled for May.
Families will be notified of their child’s UPK or Kindergarten screening that will take place on one of the following dates:
Owego Elementary School
UPK: May 18,19, 20
Kindergarten: May 19
Apalachin Elementary School
UPK: May 14, 15, 18
Kindergarten: May 15
Registration paperwork can be completed at Owego Elementary School and Apalachin Elementary School. Registration will require a birth certificate, 2 proofs of residency, and immunization records. Read the complete registration letter here: https://5il.co/2det1.
Get more information about UPK and Kindergarten here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/student-registration.
If you have questions about registration or screening, please reach out to us via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/o/oe/page/lets-talk.
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Children are eligible for UPK if his/her birth date is between 12/2/2021 and 12/1/2022. (children who will be four (4) years of age on or before December 1, 2026)
Children are eligible for Kindergarten if his/her birth date is ON or BEFORE 12/1/2021.
(five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2026)
**Please note that once your child is age-eligible for Kindergarten, they are no longer eligible to attend UPK.
Families must register as soon as possible so that a screening time can be scheduled for May.
Families will be notified of their child’s UPK or Kindergarten screening that will take place on one of the following dates:
Owego Elementary School
UPK: May 18,19, 20
Kindergarten: May 19
Apalachin Elementary School
UPK: May 14, 15, 18
Kindergarten: May 15
Registration paperwork can be completed at Owego Elementary School and Apalachin Elementary School. Registration will require a birth certificate, 2 proofs of residency, and immunization records. Read the complete registration letter here: https://5il.co/2det1.
Get more information about UPK and Kindergarten here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/student-registration.
If you have questions about registration or screening, please reach out to us via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/o/oe/page/lets-talk.
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Renewal Ranch - Food Giveaway: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/8FrqsF
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/y06Dtt
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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.
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OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Renewal Ranch - Food Giveaway: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/8FrqsF
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/y06Dtt
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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.
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The Owego Apalachin Central School District is accepting applications for the Boys' Varsity Basketball Head Coach position. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.
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We are thrilled to share that Erik Tofte (OFA Class of 2015) will be returning to the Southern Tier as a featured professional baritone with the Binghamton Philharmonic in the upcoming performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9: Ode to Joy.
Don't miss this chance to see a local alum performing one of the most powerful masterpieces in music history on the big stage.
🎤 "Coming Home to Joy"
Want to hear about Erik's journey from OFA to the professional stage? Check out this fantastic interview where he discusses his return to the area for this performance:
https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/news/blog/7722258/coming-home-to-joy-an-interview-with-baritone-erik-tofte?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQVwuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7C5qTYmKH5rJ1z6YIF11cQZcVzynyhXuwVKTdOFgdmwA6nOA-XxAoab6e2M_aem_6ByxQFc4S6ylx3JoMOrXYw
📅 Event Details
What: Ode to Joy (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony)
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Where: Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton, NY
Featuring
Professional Soloist: Erik Tofte, Baritone (OFA Alum!)
🎟️ Ticket Info
Kids 17 & under are FREE thanks to M&T Bank!
Call the Box Office at 607-723-3931 to claim free youth tickets or contact Mrs. Burrell at OFA directly through email at burrellm@oacsd.org.
Get more information here: https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/m-t-bank-2025-2026-symphonic-series
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Don't miss this chance to see a local alum performing one of the most powerful masterpieces in music history on the big stage.
🎤 "Coming Home to Joy"
Want to hear about Erik's journey from OFA to the professional stage? Check out this fantastic interview where he discusses his return to the area for this performance:
https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/news/blog/7722258/coming-home-to-joy-an-interview-with-baritone-erik-tofte?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQVwuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7C5qTYmKH5rJ1z6YIF11cQZcVzynyhXuwVKTdOFgdmwA6nOA-XxAoab6e2M_aem_6ByxQFc4S6ylx3JoMOrXYw
📅 Event Details
What: Ode to Joy (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony)
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Where: Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton, NY
Featuring
Professional Soloist: Erik Tofte, Baritone (OFA Alum!)
🎟️ Ticket Info
Kids 17 & under are FREE thanks to M&T Bank!
Call the Box Office at 607-723-3931 to claim free youth tickets or contact Mrs. Burrell at OFA directly through email at burrellm@oacsd.org.
Get more information here: https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/m-t-bank-2025-2026-symphonic-series
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will now be CLOSED today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Thank you.
