OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day, Friday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th. We will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, May 27th.
Some Upcoming Events:
5/22 - OES 5th Grade Spring Concert
5/28 - OAMS Spring Choral Concert
6/2 - BOE Meeting
6/3 - OES 4th Grade Spring Concert
6/6 - OFA Senior Prom
6/9 - Jazz On The Lawn
6/12 - Block O Sports Awards
Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8.
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.
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Owego Apalachin Central School District
2025-2026 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election Results
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, voted to approve the district’s proposed 2025-2026 school budget of $59,769,964. The budget had a tax levy increase of 1.99 percent.
The final vote was:
Yes: 585
No: 297
In the second proposition, voters approved the purchase of 5 school buses by the following count:
Yes: 601
No: 278
The two Board of Education Candidates elected for the two seats were:
Linda Gretz and Theresa Heimbeucher
Votes Per Candidate
Linda Gretz: 569
Theresa Heimbuecher: 183
Ted McDonald: 128
(40 additional people received votes - contact the district clerk for additional information.)
Voters approved the additional taxpayer funding for the Apalachin Public Library.
Yes: 604
No: 277
Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/3gqbl.
OA REMINDER: Polls are open until 8:00 pm for the School Budget Vote and Board of Education election today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. More information is available on our website: www.oacsd.org #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
MUSIC REMINDER: The Apalachin Elementary School Spring Concert is tonight, Tuesday, May 20th, at 6:30 pm in the AES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here:https://www.youtube.com/live/XoqhNX1SLDY.
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Teacher Profile: Amanda Shoemaker
“Just the joy that you can spread, the joy of working with students. We just get to do so many fun things, but we’re also teaching them skills.” General Music Teacher Amanda Shoemaker grew up playing piano and singing in church, but it wasn’t until later on in life that she would discover her love for teaching. Learn more about Amanda Shoemaker in this teacher profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/4oHjFu729eE
OA School Community,
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version was mailed and should have arrived at your home.
New This Year: The BOE changed the Owego polling location at the meeting, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School.
Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk.
View more budget information on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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🚧 Pool Parking Lot Closure Notice 🚧
Dear Owego Apalachin School Community,
Please be advised that beginning Tuesday, May 20th, the parking lot adjacent to the pool will be closed to all public traffic and parking until further notice.
This closure is necessary to accommodate a staging area for the upcoming music wing and pool construction project. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, and appreciate your patience and understanding.
As a reminder, the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting May 23rd until further notice as part of this capital improvement project. We anticipate the pool will be ready for Fall sports in August.
Sincerely,
Owego Apalachin Central School District
Owego Free Academy is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
Kaelyn Katchuk has earned the distinction of Valedictorian.
Kaelyn will be attending Boston University for Human Physiology and will be on the Diving Team..
Bella Silvestri is the Salutatorian.
Bella will be attending Marymount University for Nursing (Nurse Anesthetist), and to play Flag Football.
The district is very proud of Kaelyn and Bella’s commitment to excellence in their academic and extracurricular activities. We wish them all the best as they look to continue their education and athletic careers.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OFAClassOf2025
The Owego Free Academy Baseball Team is playing in the STAC Playoffs.
· Saturday, May 17th (Rain Date - May 18th)
· The Semifinals & Final are at Mirabito (Rumble Ponies) Stadium, Binghamton
· 8 AM Gates Open
· Semifinals
9 AM: Vestal vs Owego (H)
11:30 AM: Oneonta vs Horseheads (H)
2 PM: Championship Game (Home team will be the smaller-enrollment school)
Admission cost is $8.00 for the day, $5.00 for children 12 and under, and senior citizens.
Admission will be CASH ONLY at the gate, NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION.
Can’t make it out to Mirabito Stadium? STAC Baseball Championship coverage will be LIVE on Southern Tier Sports this Saturday. Follow Southern Tier Sports on Mixlr here: https://southerntiersports.mixlr.com/.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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In the Classroom: Hello Song
Listen to the first graders welcome the day with their “Hello Song”. Watch the students perform here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/F5Xe3p9BUvQ
Board of Education - Special Meeting, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:15 pm (If Needed).
The Owego Apalachin CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, only in the event that both parties negotiating the OATA contract have not settled contract negotiations. If needed, the meeting will be held at 6:15 pm, immediately following the Official Public Budget Hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm.
The Official Budget Public hearing is on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version will be coming in the mail.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget Update
OA School Community,
The Official Budget Public hearing is on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version will be coming in the mail.
At the April 16th Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget was approved and will go to a vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
At the meeting, the BOE also changed the Owego polling location, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School.
Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk.
Proposed Budget At A Glance
Total Revenue Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total Expense Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total State Aid = $33,283,306 (5.43%)
Property Tax Levy = $18,619,730 (1.99%)
Reserves/Fund Balance = $40,000
You can review the Final Budget Presentation here: https://5il.co/3ejmo.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
In the Classroom: Up and Down
“And now we are exploring up and down sounds with xylophones.”
Students are working on their musical opposites in first-grade music class. Watch Amanda Shoemaker’s classroom lesson here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/T2S2HK8rc4g
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
BRCASD Mindfulness And Yoga: 5/10- https://5il.co/3an1w
Tioga County Soil & Water - Stream Cleanup: 5/18 - https://5il.co/3eo4v
Tioga County - I Voted Sticker Contest: https://5il.co/3dbw2
Apalachin Library - Book Workshop For Kids: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3eo1p
NYAPT - Transportation Safety Day: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3fim8
OA Youth Fun Run: 6/2/25 - https://5il.co/3fci0
Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3acsa
Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration Reminder: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3fbj0
Southern Tier Community Center - Summer Games: 6/30 - https://5il.co/3f7hv
Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14 - https://5il.co/3aoer
Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30 - https://5il.co/3aoeq
Kids Bowl Free - Summer 2025 - https://5il.co/3eo52
Binghamton Umpires - Baseball and Softball Umpire Recruitment - https://5il.co/36pw4
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34
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 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.
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Class Preview: 1st Grade Music
“I think that in a musical classroom, they get to experience so many different things and they learn about themselves and they get to learn about what they might like and what they don’t like.” General Music Teacher Amanda Shoemaker at AES shares what the first-grade students have been learning in their music class. Watch the Class Preview here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/01SRYkakMpI
OACSD 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget Update
At the April 16th Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget was approved and will go to a vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
At the meeting, the BOE also changed the Owego polling location, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School.
Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk.
Proposed Budget At A Glance
Total Revenue Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total Expense Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total State Aid = $33,283,306 (5.43%)
Property Tax Levy = $18,619,730 (1.99%)
Reserves/Fund Balance = $40,000
You can review the Final Budget Presentation here: https://5il.co/3ejmo.
The Official Budget Public hearing will be held on May 5, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
A printed and digital budget newsletter will be made available within the coming weeks.
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for all that you do for our students. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA School Community,
The Budget Public Hearing originally scheduled for tonight, Monday, May 5, 2025, is being postponed and moved to Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Sorry for the inconvenience. The meeting information has been updated below.
At the April 16th Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget was approved and will go to a vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
At the meeting, the BOE also changed the Owego polling location, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School.
Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk.
Proposed Budget At A Glance
Total Revenue Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total Expense Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total State Aid = $33,283,306 (5.43%)
Property Tax Levy = $18,619,730 (1.99%)
Reserves/Fund Balance = $40,000
You can review the Final Budget Presentation here: https://5il.co/3ejmo.
The Official Budget Public hearing will now be held on May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
A printed and digital budget newsletter will be made available within the coming weeks.
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA School Community,
If you missed the OES Green Team textile drop-off day, you are in luck!
Extended drop off days: May 5th - 9th and May 12th - 16th
Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (bags can also be sent in with an OES student)
Where: Owego Elementary School (OES) - bags will need to be walked into the building. Just let the office know what the bags are for:)
What: We are collecting: used clothes, towels, hats, bedding, outerwear, cloth bags, belts, and shoes (rubber band them and bag separately if possible). These items are items you wouldn’t take to the mission. They can be any shape, size, or condition (they can even have holes:) they just can’t be moldy or wet!! Please bring items in bags if possible:)
Why: We want to RECYCLE instead of filling the landfill and save you MONEY!!!
Contact Information: For any questions, please reach out to either:
Jessie Barnes: Barnesj@oacsd.org
Stephen Ferraro: Ferraros@oacsd.org
Thank you,
The Green Team
Click here for the PDF letter: https://5il.co/3f7o7
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Good Afternoon, OA School Community,
The last day of instruction for the 2024-2025 school year will be as follows:
Owego Free Academy (Grades 9-12) - Monday, June 16, 2025 (Full-Day)
Regents Exams and Local Exams will be held on June 10th and 11th, and from June 17th through June 27th (Regents Letter - https://5il.co/3786i)
Owego Apalachin Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Friday, June 20, 2025 (Half-Day)
OAMS will dismiss students at 12:00 pm
Owego and Apalachin Elementary Schools (Grades PreK-5) - Friday, June 20, 2025 (Half-Day)
OES & AES will dismiss students at 11:00 am.
There will not be any after-school programs. Wednesday, June 18th, will be the last day of the After-School Program.
Monday, June 23rd, will be a Superintendent’s Conference Day. All local and Regents testing will follow the schedule listed in the Regents Letter - https://5il.co/3786i.
Other Upcoming Dates
School Budget Vote - Tuesday, May 20th
No School - Friday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th
No School - Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth)
OFA Graduation - Friday, June 20th
Please contact your child’s building directly with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/3f5vc
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