Spirit Week 2026 wrapped up with some fun at the OFA Pep Rally. Check out the highlights to the soundtrack of 'Thunderstruck,' performed by the Owego River Rocks, the best staff band in the land. Mr. Ward, Mr. Newman, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Nevins, Mr. Cirbus, and Mr. Carney are all teachers at OAMS and OFA.
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-eNag16l0s
Let's go, River Hawks!
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“It’s probably one of the most fun experiences anyone can have in a band. We get to play instruments with your friends, cheer on the football team, and it’s just a fun time all around.” Hear from the student musicians in the pep band talk about how much fun the atmosphere is at the football games. Watch this behind the scenes here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/OmD-uhfvqGw

Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar for 26-27 is on our website: https://aptg.co/D5Kk8-.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H. (Printed calendars have arrived and will be coming home soon or made available for pick-up at your building.)
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/onflo-lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go, RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

“It doesn’t have to be perfect every time; sometimes, if you try something new and it fails, there’s still beauty in that. And there’s a lesson in that, and it can be applied to anything in life.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s 3D Art class and what the students have been working on. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/twiTGkShVW0

OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT
OA Hometown Tailgate 2026: 10/10/26 - https://aptg.co/K47Q18
OA Neon Night - Blacklight Painting Event: 10/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjXsyk
CCC & B - HOCO Attire Exchange: 10/18/26 - https://aptg.co/LV6NVy
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Powell Performance Horses - Trick or Treat: 10/24/26 - https://aptg.co/5XrlLJ
Tioga County - Treats for Pain Collection: 10/31/26 - https://aptg.co/1Z6r92
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 11/24/26 - https://aptg.co/KxLQdN
OA Half Day Ski Club - 4th-12th Grade Registration: 1/9/27 - https://aptg.co/-D_tbb
Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
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 Flyers 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/onflo-lets-talk.
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“I just want to be there for my teammates like they are there for me.” Paige DeProspero talks about her passion for running and being a good teammate. Learn more about Paige as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/1zheLLxM4cI

The meeting will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/3TKhJOip0tA.
Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to use Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the Board of Education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA

Each building will celebrate Spirit Week with themed days.
OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/dHLys5
The week is packed with home sporting events leading up to the Homecoming Parade, Hometown Tailgate, and OFA Football game on Saturday, October 10th. The parade begins at 11:00 am, and the Hometown Tailgate Event will take place from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm outside of Owego Free Academy. Get more information here: https://aptg.co/K47Q18.
Go, River Hawks!

Nominees must exemplify the high standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character.
The categories of Athlete (OFA Graduate), Coach, and Contributor are included on the nomination form for expediency in understanding the primary areas in which an individual is to be considered for his or her achievements in interscholastic athletics.
General Criteria for nomination can be found here: https://aptg.co/687llX
Click here to nominate someone for the Athletics Hall of Fame: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ7o_u1mMIJj3XNI2ZAz8qfA4rPW8N9cU6h8rSHCyTVoIwPA/viewform
Contact Mr. Hallenbeck in the Athletic Office with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradtion

Behind the Scenes: Cross Country and Owego Night Invite
“Everyone is excited to run, excited about the sport, a lot less worried about times, more worried about having fun, running with your team and doing well.” The fourth annual Owego Night Invite for cross country runners drew 40 schools and more than 1,000 student runners. Hear from the OFA cross country team on why the event is so much fun and how their season has been going so far. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/i4Xo_SdEU5g

Each building will celebrate Spirit Week with themed days.
OES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/xBK1BP
AES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/6nsfqH
OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/dHLys5
OFA Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/RmdfHL
The week is packed with home sporting events leading up to the Homecoming Parade, Hometown Tailgate, and OFA Football game on Saturday, October 10th.
The parade begins at 11:00 am, and each building—OES, AES, OAMS, and OFA—will be represented in the parade along with our school teams, youth teams, homecoming court, and more. The parade route will start at the Village of Owego Police Department on Temple Street and proceed along North Avenue before turning onto George Street, then to Sheldon Guile Boulevard, and end in front of OAMS/OFA.
The Homecoming Hometown Tailgate Event will take place from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm outside of Owego Free Academy. Get more information here: https://aptg.co/K47Q18.
The Homecoming Football game will start at 1:00 pm, with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at halftime.
HAWKEYE Graphics is selling Homecoming Apparel - https://aptg.co/jnnFjy; pre-order items online at: https://hawkeyegraphics.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200550545, or order in person during the Hometown Tailgate.
View the complete schedule of home sporting events on Aktivate, formerly Schedule Galaxy, here: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158.
Contact the athletic office with any questions using Onlfo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition





Four Questions: Natalee Silvanic
“Improving as a person and getting better as a player and getting more goals.” Natalee Silvanic tells us some of her goals for this year's field hockey season. Learn more about Natalee and how she got her start in field hockey as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/N5_WckeQ7Q4

OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Open Farm Day: 10/3/26 - https://aptg.co/9hHMF5
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 10/6/26 - https://aptg.co/T04TtB
OA Hometown Tailgate 2026 - Vendor Registration: 10/9/26 - https://aptg.co/hmSh0P
OA Hometown Tailgate 2026: 10/10/26 - https://aptg.co/K47Q18
OA Neon Night - Blacklight Painting Event: 10/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjXsyk
CCC & B - HOCO Attire Exchange: 10/18/26 - https://aptg.co/LV6NVy
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Tioga County - Treats for Pain Collection: 10/31/26 - https://aptg.co/1Z6r92
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 11/24/26 - https://aptg.co/KxLQdN
OA Half Day Ski Club - 4th-12th Grade Registration: 1/9/27 - https://aptg.co/-D_tbb
Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
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 Flyers 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/onflo-lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition










RACE TIMES
5:45 Kids Run (1K)
6:05 Mod Boys
6:35 Mod Girls
7:05 JV Boys 5K
7:40 JV Girls 5K
8:20 Var Boys 5K
8:50 Var Girls 5K
9:30 Open 5K ($15.00)
The Community 5K will wrap up the evening’s races at 9:30 PM, and runners may register on-site.
The Owego Night Invite is a one-of-a-kind cross-country experience! Athletes will race under the lights and through the darkness of the Owego Free Academy campus, with music, lights, and plenty of energy throughout the evening.
Race Locations
Starting Line: Behind Owego Apalachin Middle School
Finish Line: The 50-yard line inside Christy J. Valvo Stadium
Parking & Transportation
To help ensure a smooth and safe arrival and departure for all spectators, the following will be available throughout the evening:
On-Site Traffic Staff: District staff and members of the Owego Police Department will be stationed throughout campus to direct vehicles to available parking areas.
Shuttle Service: Bus and golf cart shuttles will run continuously throughout the evening. Shuttles are available for anyone who needs accessibility assistance or would simply like a ride from their parking area to the stadium or starting line area.
Review the Parking and Event Location Map here: https://aptg.co/nX4Jg.v
Review the courses for the races here: https://aptg.co/XZbBKc
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we welcome teams, athletes, families, and spectators to campus for this special evening of racing!
We can't wait to see you under the lights!
Watch the Promo Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSS41usA2vM

📅 Schedule (All events run from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM):
• Tuesday, September 22: Apalachin Elementary School
• Wednesday, September 23: Owego Elementary School
• Thursday, September 24: Owego Apalachin Middle School & Owego Free Academy
We can't wait to see our students and families there!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA




OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT
Salute to Service Tailgate: 9/18/26 - https://aptg.co/_VsdHj
Tioga Opportunities - Sepsis Education: 9/21/26 - https://aptg.co/5_Kr19
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Class: 10/6/26 - https://aptg.co/T04TtB
OA Hometown Tailgate 2026 - Vendor Registration: 10/9/26 - https://aptg.co/hmSh0P
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Tioga County - Treats for Pain Collection: 10/31/26 - https://aptg.co/1Z6r92
Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
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 Flyers 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://www.youtube.com/live/M0oFUOk3zm0.
Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to use Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the Board of Education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA


We are excited to welcome everyone to campus and the OFA Christy J. Valvo Stadium tonight, Friday, September 4th, at 7:00 PM as our varsity football team takes on Chenango Forks!
Before heading to campus, please review the important traffic, parking, and shuttle updates below for tonight's event.
Urgent Construction Update: Loop & Lot 4 Closed Tonight
Due to heavy rain and weather conditions throughout the week, the paving of the new OFA loop and the entrance to Parking Lot #4 was delayed. Consequently, the OFA loop and Parking Lot #4 (Back Stadium Lot) will NOT be available for tonight’s game.
The concrete walkway in front of OFA is now complete. Spectators walking from Lots #2, #3, and #5 can use this path for direct access to the stadium.
OFA Loop Restriction: We laid fresh blacktop in the OFA loop today. Please do not drive or walk on the loop until further notice to allow the surface to cure.
To ensure a smooth arrival and departure for all spectators:
On-Site Traffic Staff: District staff and OPD will be positioned across campus to direct vehicles to available parking areas.
Shuttle Services (starting at 5:45 pm): Bus and golf cart shuttles will run continuously throughout the evening. Shuttles are available for anyone who needs accessibility assistance or would like a lift to the stadium from their parking location.
Campus Parking Options
Please refer to the included campus map to locate available parking areas:
Lot 1 (OFA/OAMS Main Lot): Primary general parking for campus events and spectators. Serves as the main access point.
Lot 2 (Pool Lot): Parking available near the OA Community Pool.
Lot 3 (District Office Lot): Additional spectator parking area.
Lot 4 (Back Stadium Lot): Normally restricted to Handicap Parking & Event Staff; CLOSED TONIGHT due to paving delays. Please utilize shuttles from surrounding lots if you require mobility assistance.
Lot 5 (OES Lots): Auxiliary parking areas. (Due to paving delays, the additional parking that is part of the construction project hasn’t been completed yet.)
Lot 6 (OA BOCES/Maintenance Lot): Overflow parking area.
Event Location: Tonight's game is held at OFA Stadium (Map Location A).
Review the Parking and Event Location Map here: https://aptg.co/nX4Jg.v
Please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and shuttle transit. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support as our district completes these campus infrastructure improvements.
Go, River Hawks!
#OFARiveHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

