OFA’s Heavy Equipment course gives students the skills and experience they’ll need to step onto a construction site. Watch more on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-heavy-equipment-course/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“You can get so much across from just a stroke of a brush on a piece of paper.”
Illustrator Cadence Kushner knows art can be a matter of perspective. She’s the subject of the latest Artist Profile: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-student-profile-cadence-kushner/ #OAPride
“I just love the fun that you have. The energy.” Ethan English’s senior season was all about fun. The OFA baseball player answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-ethan-english/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride
The Owego Free Academy Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony is this evening, Friday, June 24, at 6:00 pm at Christy J. Valvo Stadium. The ceremony will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RKATkG_GTw #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Nathan Armstrong is ready to work. Find out why he’s happy that work will be in heavy equipment when he answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wORezhSA_0Q&t=3s #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“I try to out-kick my competition.” Jace Stuart made the State meet this outdoor season. A big reason why? Confidence. He’s the subject of the latest Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-athlete-profile-jace-stuart/ @OFAAthletics1 #OAPride
OA Reminder: The OFA Class of 2022 car parade takes place tonight, Thursday, June 23rd. They leave AES around 5:45 pm. Take Penn Ave, Main, 434, Hiawatha Bridge, 17c/Front, Court, Main, North Ave, George, and end at OFA.
#OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OATogether

ICYMI: Apalachin Elementary School held their 'Field Day' event last Friday. Students & staff participated in fun games & activities, enjoyed the traditional giant slip & slide, & more! See the photo gallery here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/4xzWXzGhZMmarteC8#OACommunity #OAPride
Hailey Wansor’s artistic process is…no process. Learn more when you watch her Artist Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-artist-profile-hailey-wansor/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
What got Taylor Dalton to stop hating and start loving softball? Find out when she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-taylor-dalton/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“Letting our school put this in as a program was huge.” Heavy equipment operator Chelsea Rollison answers 4 Questions about how big machinery will play a big role in her future on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-chelsea-rollison/ #OACommunity #OAPride
Owego 🍓Festival celebrating 40 years! Great to see the OFA marching band, color guard, & many students & staff in the parade w/ various community groups. 👀 out the Book Bus & Tiny Home. 🙏 to OA Transportation for providing the shuttle 🚌 for festival goers. #OACommunity ❤️🍓💙




The Owego Strawberry Festival is back and celebrating 40 years! Come out and have some fun at the Strawberry Jubilee. Check out OFA's MTB at the Courthouse stage and Mr. Cirbus with Next to Kin on the Front Street stage tonight. On Saturday, catch the parade with many students and groups walking and OFA's Marching Band leading the way! Later in the day, Mr. Staples with the Fall Creek Brass Band on the Front Street Stage.
Keep an eye out for the OA Family Reading Partnership Big RED Book Bus and the OA Tiny Home, built by the OFA Building and Construction Systems classes on display.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #StrawberryJubilee #StrawberryFestival #HistoricOwegoMarketplace



A fun run turned into a serious pursuit for track athlete Jace Stuart. The answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-jace-stuart/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @OFA_XC #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA REMINDER: There will be NO School in observance of Juneteenth: Monday, June 20, 2022.
Have a great long weekend, and Happy Father’s Day!
Upcoming Events:
OES 5th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony - June 21st at 6:00 pm
OAMS 8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony - June 22nd at 1:30 pm (OA Theater)
AES 5th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony - June 22nd at 6:00 pm
OFA Class of 2022 Car Parade from AES to OFA - June 23rd at 6:00 pm
OFA Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony - June 24th at 6:00 pm
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
Last Day of Instruction:
Owego Free Academy (Grades 9-12) - Regents Exams continue June 21st through June 23rd
Owego Apalachin Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Thursday, June 23, 2022 (Half-Day) OAMS will dismiss students at 12:00 pm
Owego and Apalachin Elementary Schools (Grades PreK-5) - Thursday, June 23, 2022 (Half-Day) OES & AES will dismiss students at 11:00 am.
There will not be any after-school care. Wednesday, June 22nd, will be the last day of the After School Program.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Apalachin Elementary School 3rd grade performed the musical 'Bremen Town Jam!' on Tuesday. You can watch the performance on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/XHAUIZ_F0es, or check out more photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/9jDmXh7tJynZfAfy9 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition


Softball has always been a big part of Lauren Gilbert’s life. And it will continue to be. Watch her Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-lauren-gilbert/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“It’s no secret; we’re in dire need of tradespeople.” OFA’s Trades II class teaches a world of building skills through demolition and construction. Watch more on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-building-trades-ii/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“It’s helped me a lot through school and through everything, really.” Softball has been more than a game to Jordan Greeno. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-jordan-greeno/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride
OA Reminder: TCYSA Fall 2022 Registration is now open. OA families interested in youth soccer for kids ages four up through 6th grade can get more information here: https://5il.co/1cb10. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

