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


Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.

The Apalachin Elementary School Mathalon team competed against 5th-grade teams from Tioga County, and they officially brought home FIRST PLACE! 🥇
The competition consisted of five fast-paced, high-pressure rounds. It was a literal "math marathon" that came down to a thrilling, nail-biting tie-breaker round against Waverly.
Join us in celebrating our Mathletes: Walter Grizzle, Logan Roberts, Patrick Ousterout, Blake Waite, Abe Valdes, and Lucy Baker.
We are beyond proud of your dedication and the way you represented AES.
#AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

Some Upcoming Events:
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/20 - OAMS Winter Dance
3/23 - Modified Spring Sports Start
3/24 - District Choral Festival
3/31 - Board of Education Meeting - 2nd Review Of School Budget
4/3-4/10 - NO School - Spring Recess
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar 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
Dear OA School Community,
As we enter the 2026-2027 budget season, we want to provide opportunities for the entire school community to stay informed, not only on the school budget, but also on the significant change in our district’s tax base as the Stagecoach Pipeline & Storage Company LLC (formerly CNYOG) Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement has expired.
Tonight, Monday, March 9, 2026, the Board of Education will hold a workshop after the regularly scheduled BOE meeting at 6 pm, for the Initial Review of the 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget. This meeting is open to the public to view in-person, or on the live stream, on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Rg2lflTn_Z8.
The next BOE meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Upcoming Budget Calendar & Deadlines
We invite you to join us for our upcoming workshops and meetings to learn more about the budget process:
March 9: BOE Meeting & Initial Budget Review Workshop - OA District Office
March 31: BOE Meeting & Second Budget Review - OA District Office
March 31: BOCES Prospective Board Member Session - More Info: https://aptg.co/ql8r30
April 20: BOE Meeting & Final Budget Review - OA District Office
April 30: School Budget Information Session - Apalachin Elementary
May 11: School Budget Public Hearing - OA District Office
Voting Information
Budget Vote & BOE Election: May 19, 2026 (Noon – 8:00 PM)
Locations: Apalachin Elementary or OACSD District Office (based on residency).
Eligibility: Must be 18+, a U.S. citizen, and a resident for at least 30 days. Valid photo ID is required.
Absentee Ballots: Contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on May 19.
For more details, please visit our Budget Information Page - https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information or reach out via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
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
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





Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.

Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.

OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Full STEAM Ahead Event: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/cFDTY3
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
OA Lacrosse Clube - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
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









Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.

Today we’re celebrating the heart of our district: our students, teachers, staff, and families. Wishing everyone in the OA community a Happy Valentine's Day.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Some Upcoming Events:
2/19/26 - Jazz Night Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh69SblUJ7s
2/20/26 - AES Father/Daughter Dance
3/8/26 - Daylight Saving Time Starts (Spring Forward)
3/9/26 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Start: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
3/9/26 - Board Of Education Budget Workshop
3/12/26 - NO SCHOOL -Superintendent’s Conference Day
3/13/26 - NO SCHOOL
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar 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


#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RIB4Q4wCF4.
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 #OACommunity #sOArTogether

“With the love of the music and this movie, I just really love it. And I’m so excited to perform for everyone.” Come see High School Musical on Stage this weekend: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Learn more about everything that went into putting this show together here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/EuRrWptrJPg

AES Families,
Can you believe it? We are officially approaching our 100th Day of School! To celebrate this milestone, we are inviting all students to have a little fun with their wardrobe.
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Challenge: We would love to see our students dress up like they are 100 years old! Costume Ideas: Think cardigans, suspenders, floral prints, non-prescription glasses, or even some "silver" hair. While we encourage everyone to participate, the most important thing is that your child is comfortable and ready to learn.
We can’t wait to see all the "centenarians" walking the halls of Apalachin Elementary. Thank you for making these first 100 days so wonderful!
Go, AES River Hawks

OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
Apalachin Library Pokemon Club: 2/7/26 - https://aptg.co/30GMBf
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Full STEAM Ahead Event: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/cFDTY3
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
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
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








“I want to take music throughout my life, so I think it’s cool to have it throughout high school.” Benny Mikels will be playing Troy Bolton in the school’s upcoming play, Disney’s High School Musical on Stage. Learn more about Benny as he answers four questions about himself and his passion for theater here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/gFS_wfxxARs

ICYMI: It’s official! 🎉 The FY26 Agriculture Appropriations bill was signed into law, securing $811,000 for the Tioga Regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center!
We want to extend a massive thank-you to Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for their support and for championing this investment in our students and our community’s future.
The funds secured by the Senators will allow us to expand our partnership with Broome-Tioga BOCES and transform the Owego Apalachin campus into a hub for workforce development. This funding will provide local students with hands-on training in high-demand fields right here at home.
Check out our previous announcements to see how this project has grown: 🔹 Learn more about the vision: https://www.oacsd.org/article/2558782 🔹 See the expansion details: https://www.wbng.com/2025/11/17/broome-tioga-boces-announces-expansion-owego-apalachin-campus/
#OACommunity #OAPride #TiogaCounty #WorkforceDevelopment #OARiverHawks

