Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Dec 2, 2025. Thank you.
Athlete Profile: Isabelle Taylor
“My favorite part of swim is when we have practices, and we’re all just tired, and we just start goofing around and having fun.” Isabella Taylor tells us about her time on the swim team and as swim captain. Learn more about Isabella and her passion for the sport here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/yHygDAFmvrQ
“My favorite part of swim is when we have practices, and we’re all just tired, and we just start goofing around and having fun.” Isabella Taylor tells us about her time on the swim team and as swim captain. Learn more about Isabella and her passion for the sport here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/yHygDAFmvrQ
Drone Soccer: Practice Makes Perfect with Scott Reigle
“The more you practice, the better refined you’ll get. The better you’ll know how the drone moves. It’ll feel like an extension of your own body.” Scott Reigle shares why it’s so important to practice when it comes to flying his drone for drone soccer. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/bf4q__PQnPg
“The more you practice, the better refined you’ll get. The better you’ll know how the drone moves. It’ll feel like an extension of your own body.” Scott Reigle shares why it’s so important to practice when it comes to flying his drone for drone soccer. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/bf4q__PQnPg
In the Classroom: Winners Circle Project with Keegan Coine
“I used insulated clips and zip ties. The insulated clips make it more stiff, but it doesn’t cut it or break it. And the zip ties make everything nice and neat.” Keegan Coine shares with us exactly what he’s been working on when it comes to piecing together a car in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from him on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/sWb4xDwsii0
“I used insulated clips and zip ties. The insulated clips make it more stiff, but it doesn’t cut it or break it. And the zip ties make everything nice and neat.” Keegan Coine shares with us exactly what he’s been working on when it comes to piecing together a car in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from him on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/sWb4xDwsii0
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 26th, through Friday, November 28th. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, December 1st.
Some Upcoming Events:
11/29 - OFA Football State Semi-Final
12/5 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
12/8 - OFA Choral Concert
12/8 - BOE Meeting
12/9 - AES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/10 - OES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/12 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
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:
11/29 - OFA Football State Semi-Final
12/5 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
12/8 - OFA Choral Concert
12/8 - BOE Meeting
12/9 - AES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/10 - OES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/12 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
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
Athlete Profile: Maliah McMillen
“I just want to push myself and try my best.” Freshman Maliah McMillen on the Varsity Swim team talks about her passion for the sport and some of her favorite memories she’s made along the way. Watch Maliah McMillen’s athlete profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/InLGBkjB8wA
“I just want to push myself and try my best.” Freshman Maliah McMillen on the Varsity Swim team talks about her passion for the sport and some of her favorite memories she’s made along the way. Watch Maliah McMillen’s athlete profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/InLGBkjB8wA
Student Profile: Quinn Morse
“I’ve always liked to play drums, and my brother played drums his first year, and I wanted to be better than he was.” Listen to Quinn Morse talk about his love for music and how he got his start here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/oS5kH3wHaA8
“I’ve always liked to play drums, and my brother played drums his first year, and I wanted to be better than he was.” Listen to Quinn Morse talk about his love for music and how he got his start here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/oS5kH3wHaA8
In the Classroom: Winners Circle Project with Jon Curley
“When I’m taking pictures, I like to look for something that I would use in a video, some side shots, and people working in it.” Jon Curly breaks down how he gets photos for social media posts when it comes to promoting the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from Jon here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3qO6MwhO4
“When I’m taking pictures, I like to look for something that I would use in a video, some side shots, and people working in it.” Jon Curly breaks down how he gets photos for social media posts when it comes to promoting the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from Jon here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3qO6MwhO4
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Football - Class B West Semi-Final: November 29, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. Monroe at Cicero-North Syracuse High School (6002 NY-31 Cicero, NY 13039)
Ticket Information:https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2022/10/17/FB_1017225951.aspx
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Football - Class B West Semi-Final: November 29, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. Monroe at Cicero-North Syracuse High School (6002 NY-31 Cicero, NY 13039)
Ticket Information:https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2022/10/17/FB_1017225951.aspx
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OAMS Yearbooks are on sale.
Order ahead to guarantee your student a yearbook full of fun memories of this school year.
$22 per book.
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/OAMS2026
Feel free to message through the Rooms App or email the Yearbook Advisors - Mrs. Monforte (monfortek@oacsd.org) or Mrs. Thorson (thorsons@oacsd.org) if you have any questions.
Order ahead to guarantee your student a yearbook full of fun memories of this school year.
$22 per book.
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/OAMS2026
Feel free to message through the Rooms App or email the Yearbook Advisors - Mrs. Monforte (monfortek@oacsd.org) or Mrs. Thorson (thorsons@oacsd.org) if you have any questions.
Athlete Profile: Scott Reigle
“Just improving my overall knowledge on the sport, like this, is still relatively new in our region.” Scott Reigle is a striker for the drone soccer team, learn how he got his start in this new sport, and what he hopes to learn. Watch Scott’s Athlete Profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/r_bcdpuEw-k
🏈 GAME DAY REMINDER! 🏈
The Owego Free Academy River Hawks are heading to the Class B West Regionals!
Game Details
Matchup: Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium
🎟️ GoFan Digital Ticket Information
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED DIGITALLY through GoFan. NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED.
General Admission: $9.40 (Digital Ticket Only)
Free Admission: Children 10 and under
Passes Honored: Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes
🔗 Direct GoFan Link for 11/22: https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Livestream on NFHS Network (Paid Subscription)
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office using Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Sending the best wishes to OFA Sophomore, Ayla Young, who is making her debut TODAY at the New York State Diving Championships at the Webster Aquatic Center at 1:30 pm.
Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Behind the Scenes: Sixth Grade Art Class
“I’ve gotten much better, and I think the kids in this class are very nice. I think Mr. Jackson is one of my favorite teachers in this grade.” Find out what students are learning in their sixth-grade art class, and how it’s making them more confident with their art. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/QcfQW92aMBI
“I’ve gotten much better, and I think the kids in this class are very nice. I think Mr. Jackson is one of my favorite teachers in this grade.” Find out what students are learning in their sixth-grade art class, and how it’s making them more confident with their art. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/QcfQW92aMBI
Behind the Scenes: Drone Soccer
“I feel like it’s really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
“I feel like it’s really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
Student Profile: Kallie Snyder
“I believe I saw the clarinets, and I was like, 'Oh my god, there are so many different keys on that. I just wanted to know how you would even do that.” Kallie Snyder shares with us what initially piqued her interest in playing the clarinet and what she hopes to get out of music. Learn more about Kallie in this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/GvpjolBLEHg
“I believe I saw the clarinets, and I was like, 'Oh my god, there are so many different keys on that. I just wanted to know how you would even do that.” Kallie Snyder shares with us what initially piqued her interest in playing the clarinet and what she hopes to get out of music. Learn more about Kallie in this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/GvpjolBLEHg
Behind the Scenes: Winners Circle 2025
“This is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.” Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this year’s build is coming along and what they’ve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
“This is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.” Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this year’s build is coming along and what they’ve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/TRYD_m
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
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
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/TRYD_m
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
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
MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS 6th and 7th Grade Fall Band Concert is tonight, Thursday, November 20th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/petrynS1VEc.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Public Information Session: Learning about the new NYS Graduation Requirements for Owego Free Academy families and community members
Owego Free Academy administrators will be hosting a Public Information Session to discuss New York State’s new Future Graduation Requirements. We will go through what the new requirements look like, the implementation schedule and answer any questions in a chat Q&A format, via Zoom Meetings.
Registration for this session is required. Please register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vYDbKuSbRL294IIHnxKieA
Monday, November 24, 2025
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
Owego Free Academy administrators will be hosting a Public Information Session to discuss New York State’s new Future Graduation Requirements. We will go through what the new requirements look like, the implementation schedule and answer any questions in a chat Q&A format, via Zoom Meetings.
Registration for this session is required. Please register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vYDbKuSbRL294IIHnxKieA
Monday, November 24, 2025
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
