Exciting Community Partnership! 📚🎨🎬
We're thrilled to announce a fantastic new collaboration between Owego Free Academy students and the Owego Apalachin Family Reading Partnership! Students from Ms. Simpson's Graphic Design Class and Mr. McEvoy's Digital Media Class recently met with Family Reading Partnership board members to kick off an exciting project.
Our talented students will be developing new and updated marketing materials for the organization, bringing fresh ideas and their digital expertise to help promote literacy in our community. This partnership provides invaluable real-world experience for our students while supporting a wonderful cause.
We can't wait to see the creative designs and media they produce! Stay tuned for updates on their progress!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
Behind the Scenes: Key Club Clothing Closet
“Think of it as a thrift store, but everything is free.” Learn more about the Clothing Closet at Owego Free Academy and how it’s helping the school community. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/-dxOmRreISA
“Think of it as a thrift store, but everything is free.” Learn more about the Clothing Closet at Owego Free Academy and how it’s helping the school community. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/-dxOmRreISA
Behind the Scenes: Girls and Boys Bowling
‘I want to bring the energy when it comes to matches and tournaments, so with all my buddies behind me and keeping the energy up, it makes me feel special.” See how interest in the sport of bowling is on the rise for the Girls and Boys Bowling teams. Learn more about them in this Behind the Scenes look on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/eIJ8wYTxd9A
‘I want to bring the energy when it comes to matches and tournaments, so with all my buddies behind me and keeping the energy up, it makes me feel special.” See how interest in the sport of bowling is on the rise for the Girls and Boys Bowling teams. Learn more about them in this Behind the Scenes look on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/eIJ8wYTxd9A
Set Tour: High School Musical
The Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm. Watch a tour of the set for their upcoming play here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/IDXq1bhq3F0
The Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm. Watch a tour of the set for their upcoming play here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/IDXq1bhq3F0
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for the remainder of the week. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers from Tuesday, January 27th, through Friday, January 30th. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for the remainder of the week. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers from Tuesday, January 27th, through Friday, January 30th. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA Alert: Due to inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. Stay safe and warm. #OARiverHawks #OACommunity
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
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
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
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
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
Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
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
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
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
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 Community Pool Update
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool will reopen to the public on Monday, January 26, 2026.
🗓️ The schedule for the community lap and open swim is:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM* Lap Swimming (*Not Open If There Is A Home Swim Meet)
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open Swim
⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes
Phase One: With the recent installation of new bleachers, the initial phase of this project is basically complete. The majority of this work involved mechanical components, including the installation of new filtration and heating systems. You will also notice new starting blocks, diving boards, bleachers, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Locker Rooms: The Girls' locker room is still under construction. All female swimmers will use the hallway bathrooms during community swim hours. The changing area will be opened first once it is complete.
Phase Two: Locker Rooms, Bathrooms in the corridor, Windows, Lighting, and Desert Air System will all be updated at a later date.
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour based on availability for events like birthday parties. To learn more or check on availability, contact:
Summer Pierce, OA Community Swim Coordinator
Email: piercesu@oacsd.org
Pool Phone: (607) 687-6352
Or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Are You A Certified Lifeguard Or Interested In Learning About How To Become One?
Help the school district continue to offer open swim times!
Anyone 15 years of age and older can get certified. We can provide more information on what the requirements are.
Schedule & Webpage
Stay up-to-date with all pool events and activities by checking the monthly pool schedule on the Community Pool webpage: OA Community Pool - https://www.oacsd.org/page/oa-community-pool.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool will reopen to the public on Monday, January 26, 2026.
🗓️ The schedule for the community lap and open swim is:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM* Lap Swimming (*Not Open If There Is A Home Swim Meet)
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open Swim
⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes
Phase One: With the recent installation of new bleachers, the initial phase of this project is basically complete. The majority of this work involved mechanical components, including the installation of new filtration and heating systems. You will also notice new starting blocks, diving boards, bleachers, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Locker Rooms: The Girls' locker room is still under construction. All female swimmers will use the hallway bathrooms during community swim hours. The changing area will be opened first once it is complete.
Phase Two: Locker Rooms, Bathrooms in the corridor, Windows, Lighting, and Desert Air System will all be updated at a later date.
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour based on availability for events like birthday parties. To learn more or check on availability, contact:
Summer Pierce, OA Community Swim Coordinator
Email: piercesu@oacsd.org
Pool Phone: (607) 687-6352
Or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Are You A Certified Lifeguard Or Interested In Learning About How To Become One?
Help the school district continue to offer open swim times!
Anyone 15 years of age and older can get certified. We can provide more information on what the requirements are.
Schedule & Webpage
Stay up-to-date with all pool events and activities by checking the monthly pool schedule on the Community Pool webpage: OA Community Pool - https://www.oacsd.org/page/oa-community-pool.
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Wrestling championships (Boys) Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at Binghamton High School.
Friday, January 23, JV Championships, 5 PM start time
Saturday, January 24, Varsity Championships, 9 AM start time
Friday night $7 Adults/ $5 Students & Seniors
Saturday $8 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NY14396
More information from STAC Showcase here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2642261
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions via Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Wrestling championships (Boys) Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at Binghamton High School.
Friday, January 23, JV Championships, 5 PM start time
Saturday, January 24, Varsity Championships, 9 AM start time
Friday night $7 Adults/ $5 Students & Seniors
Saturday $8 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NY14396
More information from STAC Showcase here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2642261
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions via Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
Athlete Profile: Keely Wicklund
“My personal goal is to end the season on a good note and finish it out happy.” Keely Wicklund shares with us her passion for the game of basketball and how she started playing the sport. Learn more about Keely in this week’s athlete profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WJJWlXgHjnI
“My personal goal is to end the season on a good note and finish it out happy.” Keely Wicklund shares with us her passion for the game of basketball and how she started playing the sport. Learn more about Keely in this week’s athlete profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WJJWlXgHjnI
OAMS Eighth Grade students enjoyed SPARK! yesterday. Students were surveyed on career interests and then had the opportunity to explore them by learning from industry professionals, teachers, and college professors.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
Coach Spotlight: Christian Sage
“I mean, I’m still learning, and I want to be the best that I can and grow. And help out in any way.” Program Assistant Christian Sage shares with us why he wanted to start coaching. Learn more about Christian in this Coach Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/v_TUgTcqu6o
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
1/20 and 1/21: Regents Only Testing Days at OFA - https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
1/21: AES 4th Grade Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_N_AbvJYIM;
1/28: OES 4th Grade Concert
2/6, 2/7, and 2/8: OA Musical - https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
2/9: Board of Education Meeting
2/14: Valentine's Day
2/16 and 2/17: NO SCHOOL - President’s Day and Asian Lunar New Year
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website 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:
1/20 and 1/21: Regents Only Testing Days at OFA - https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
1/21: AES 4th Grade Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_N_AbvJYIM;
1/28: OES 4th Grade Concert
2/6, 2/7, and 2/8: OA Musical - https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
2/9: Board of Education Meeting
2/14: Valentine's Day
2/16 and 2/17: NO SCHOOL - President’s Day and Asian Lunar New Year
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website 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
SRO Spotlight: Jared Fiacco
“It’s way more rewarding than I ever thought that it would be.” Learn more about School Resource Officer Jared Fiacco and how he got his job at OAMS. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/pYbP53Tv1z8
“It’s way more rewarding than I ever thought that it would be.” Learn more about School Resource Officer Jared Fiacco and how he got his job at OAMS. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/pYbP53Tv1z8
Athlete Tip with Jenna McEvoy
Check out the basketball tip “Barbecue Chicken” as Jenna McEvoy breaks it down here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6tyrfmQJnqc
Check out the basketball tip “Barbecue Chicken” as Jenna McEvoy breaks it down here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6tyrfmQJnqc
Choir Tip with Josiah Marshall: Keeping Your Singing Voice Consistent
“Just that singing will keep your voice ready at any time. Even if I’m playing a game or something and I have an important song to sing, I’ll be singing it because I need to be ready for it.” Josiah Marshall talks about the importance of keeping your voice consistent when it comes to singing and how to go about doing that. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k2sj-C99HRo
“Just that singing will keep your voice ready at any time. Even if I’m playing a game or something and I have an important song to sing, I’ll be singing it because I need to be ready for it.” Josiah Marshall talks about the importance of keeping your voice consistent when it comes to singing and how to go about doing that. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k2sj-C99HRo
