Art Teacher Jolene Williams gives us a tour of the annual art show. Get a look at a bunch of the projects the students worked on this year, here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k18EmjcmyC4






But the excitement doesn't stop there. This year’s spectacular effort officially pushes AES past a lifetime fundraising total of $205,100 since the school first launched the event in 1993!
Here is how they did it:
Throughout February, students jumped headfirst into learning about proper nutrition, daily exercise, and hands-only CPR.
The campaign culminated in a high-energy, 90-minute jump-rope event where students showcased serious endurance and even outlasted some of the AES staff!
To honor this amazing dedication, representatives from the American Heart Association and GHS Federal Credit Union visited the school to officially present AES with a brand-new CPR Kit and special goodies for the kids.
Check out the WICZ TV - FOX 40 News Story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGGoqecrGF0.
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Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/6/26 - https://aptg.co/37Cjrg
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
TC Food Alliance - Logo Contest: 6/10/26 - https://aptg.co/c5p_Ns
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
Apalachin Library - Stuffy Town Adventure: 6/25/26 - https://aptg.co/XNxdPL
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
Legacy Fitness - Summer Camp: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/x8tBt4
Legacy Fitness - QB Camp: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/JPpcZq
Legacy Fitness - Summer Strength and Conditioning: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/PRQz-5
BU - Microelectronics Camp: 7/13/26 - https://aptg.co/gyV0QF
Legacy Fitness - Football Lineman Camp: 7/20/26 - https://aptg.co/8_Ltrf
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26 - https://aptg.co/dQ7ZGn
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
TCYSA Owego Team Registration - https://aptg.co/vkqfjC
TCYSA Apalachin Team Registration - https://aptg.co/gcYTDj
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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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Our Apalachin Elementary School 2nd graders took a special field trip to sneak a peek at the incredible opportunities awaiting them at OAMS and OFA in a few years.
Huge thanks to Mr. Westcott, Mr. K, and our fantastic high school student leaders for guiding the way and showing them the ropes! The future class got an inside look at some amazing hands-on programs, including:
🤖 Robotics
🎵 Music
🌱 Agriculture
🎨 Hawkeye Graphics
...and so much more!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA








OA District Art Show - Artistic Intelligence: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/nbck5b
OA Youth Fun Run - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/c1Kq1n
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/6/26 - https://aptg.co/37Cjrg
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
TC Food Alliance - Logo Contest: 6/10/26 - https://aptg.co/c5p_Ns
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
Apalachin Library - Stuffy Town Adventure: 6/25/26 -
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
BU - Microelectronics Camp: 7/13/26 - https://aptg.co/gyV0QF
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
TCYSA Owego Team Registration - https://aptg.co/vkqfjC
TCYSA Apalachin Team Registration - https://aptg.co/gcYTDj
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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










The meeting will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/mN7VEQagAK0?feature=share.
Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs 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.
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All programs take place on our Owego Campus (OES, OAMS, OFA). Please register your child for the grade they’ll be entering in Fall 2026.
Dates: July 13th – August 27th
The Summer Enrichment Program Guide is here: https://aptg.co/VY2K9d
How to Register
Registration Opens: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
Please note this is a change from previous years when registration opened at midnight.
Please have your child's student ID (lunch number) ahead of registering. Incomplete or incorrect student numbers should not be inputted.
Registration and Waitlist Requests Close: Wednesday, June 10th.
Final Registration Deadline: All registrations will close on June 16, 2026, to allow the transportation department time to finalize summer bus routes.
Class Full? Join the Waitlist: High demand for our summer sessions means classes can fill up quickly. If a class is full, please use ArbiterSports to join the waitlist. It's the fastest way to ensure you're next in line should a spot become available.
Transportation Info
Buses will be provided this summer before breakfast and again following the last program of the day (2:30 PM).
Families must arrange mid-day pickups and drop-offs for students in half-day programs.
All bus info and schedules can only be accessed through the My Ride K-12 app.
Bus schedules will be updated in the app each Thursday before the next week of enrichment begins.
Call the bus garage with questions: 607-687-7305.
Hawk’s Nest Summer Learning (Grades 1–5)
Dates: July 13 – August 14.
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM at OES.
Details: A five-week program offering a balance of academic engagement and classic summer camp excitement. Includes Friday trips to the Owego Free Academy pool for swimming and water safety.
Meals: Includes breakfast at 8:30 AM and lunch between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
SOARing into Kindergarten
Dates: July 20 – August 7.
Time: 9:00 – 11:30 AM at OES.
Details: A three-week, half-day program designed to support a smooth transition into school for incoming kindergarteners. Focuses on early literacy, routines, and social-emotional skills through play-based activities.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch are available.
Transportation: Morning busing is available; families must provide transportation for the 11:30 AM pickup.
The Nest: Youth Training Camps (Grades 1–6)
Half-day camps focusing on skills, teamwork, and fun.
Offerings include: Tennis, Swimming, Volleyball, Boys/Girls Soccer, Wrestling, Field Hockey, Flag Football, and Basketball.
Integrated with Hawk's Nest: If your child is in both programs, counselors will escort them to and from their sports sessions.
Families are responsible for mid-day transport if the child is not in Hawk's Nest.
River Hawks Rising (Grades 6–12)
Dates: July 13 – August 14 (Specific dates vary by class).
Offerings: Explore diverse topics including Carpentry, Robotics, Pickleball, Creative Journaling, Strategic Games, STEM challenges, Stream Ecology, and more.
Meals: Participants are welcome to enjoy breakfast and lunch on campus.
Please only register for camps your child will attend.
Soaring Sounds: Music Camps and Lessons
Programs include Intro to DJ, Summer Band, Theater Workshop, and private instrument lessons for various grade levels.
Find full details and specific registration links in the program brochure.
River Hawks Off-Season Training & Conditioning (Grades 7–12)
Modified, JV, and Varsity athletes can stay active with summer strength training and sport-specific sessions.
No registration required: Coaches will reach out directly to interested athletes and families with details.
Dates and coach contact information for each sport are listed in the program brochure.
Get more Summer Enrichment information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/enrichment
Have questions? We’re happy to help!
Contact: Carrie Luke - (lukec@oacsd.org) or Ryan Hallenbeck - (hallenbeckr@oacsd.org)
Please feel free to reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk and select ‘Summer Enrichment’ as your topic.
We can’t wait for another amazing summer with our River Hawks!

She shares with us that her amazing high school helper, David, who was once a little AES student himself, is now a high school senior! Today, he pulled off the sweetest "promposal" and asked his friend, Natalie, to the prom right in the UPK classroom.
The UPK kiddos and Mrs. Mason were absolutely thrilled and honored to be a part of such a special event.
"Watching former students grow into confident, kind, and thoughtful young adults is truly one of the best parts of what we do." — Mrs. Mason.
We hope you both have the most incredible time making memories at prom! 💃🕺🎉
#AESRiverHawks #OFAClassOf2026 #sOArTogether


Ken was officially recognized by SAANYS (School Administrators Association of New York State) as the District Level Administrator of the Year for Region 9!
This incredible honor is a true reflection of Ken’s many years of dedicated service and leadership. Throughout his career, he has served our school community with integrity and deep empathy.
As Ken heads into a well-deserved retirement, we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate his remarkable legacy. Thank you and Congratulations!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride



Owego Apalachin Central School District
2026-2027 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election Results
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, voted to approve the district’s proposed 2026-2027 school budget of $63,567,555. The budget had a tax levy increase of 17.10 percent.
The final vote was:
Yes: 636
No: 245
In the second proposition, voters approved the purchase of 5 school buses by the following count:
Yes: 638
No: 241
The three Board of Education Candidates elected for the three seats were:
Jessica Silvanic, Michael Aubel, and Joseph Palladino
Votes Per Candidate
Jessica Silvanic: 676
Michael Aubel: 669
Joseph Palladino: 668
(26 additional people received votes - contact the district clerk for additional information.)
Voters approved the additional taxpayer funding for the Apalachin Public Library.
Yes: 639
No: 242
Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/6Ynypm.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

OA REMINDER: Polls are open TODAY for the School Budget Vote & BOE Election until 8:00 PM.
Voting location is based on residency:
📍 Owego District Office
📍 Apalachin Elementary School
Your vote matters! Thank you for supporting our programs & students.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether


This is a reminder that polls are officially open today, Tuesday, May 19th, for the school budget vote and board of education election. Voting will remain open until 8:00 PM tonight.
Voting locations are based on residency.
Either the District Office in Owego or Apalachin Elementary School in Apalachin.
What to bring: If you are already registered, you're good to go! If you are not registered, please remember to bring a photo ID with you to the polls.
Your participation is vital to shaping the future of our schools. Your vote matters, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership and support of our programs and students.
#OARiverHawks #OACommunity

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🗳️ BUDGET VOTE REMINDER: The 2026-2027 School Budget Vote is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM!
The digital Budget Newsletter is live now ➡️ https://aptg.co/ZFPztl, and a printed version has arrived by mail.
📊 Quick Fact on the Tax Levy: You might notice a 17.10% increase on paper, but this is just a mandatory accounting shift because the Stagecoach Pipeline agreement moved to the regular tax roll. The actual tax levy increase for residents is 0%. There is no new spending decision causing this change, and it will have an approximate 0% impact on your tax bill.
What's on the ballot?
A $63,567,555 proposed budget supporting UPK-12 programs.
Proposition 2: A bus bond for 5 new safe, modern diesel buses.
BOE Election: 3 open seats (Candidates: Michael Aubel, Joseph Palladino, Jessica Silvanic).
📍 Where to Vote (12 PM - 8 PM):
OACSD District Office
Apalachin Elementary School
Locations based on residency. Bring a photo ID if not registered.
Get all the details, visual breakdowns, and voter info here: www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information. Your vote matters. See you at the polls!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students!


Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Matthews Buses Inc., mechanics received free, official certification in Air Disc and Foundation Drum Brakes. Big thanks to Point Spring and Driveshaft Co. for presenting and keeping our teams up to date on the latest technology.
Whether it’s a rookie learning the ropes or a veteran getting a refresher, our local mechanics are always working to keep our kids safe on the road! 🔧
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