OA REMINDER:
There is No School for OACSD students in PK-12th grade - Monday, December 22, through Friday, January 2nd: Winter Recess.
We will see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays and Happy 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.
A printed version of the year-long calendar can be picked up from your building’s main office.
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.
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OA Musical 2026 - Disney’s 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.
Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this story of friendship, first love, and acceptance. It’s full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines.
Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php
The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990.
If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990.
If you want to gain early access to the general admission seating, please become a “Friend of OA Music” silver or gold-level patron. See www.oamusicboosters.org for more information.
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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.
Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this story of friendship, first love, and acceptance. It’s full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines.
Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php
The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990.
If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990.
If you want to gain early access to the general admission seating, please become a “Friend of OA Music” silver or gold-level patron. See www.oamusicboosters.org for more information.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Faculty Spotlight: Todd Stanton
“If there are issues, I always want to fix that issue, and then it makes me feel good when I fix something, and I make it easier for other people to do what they need to do.” Learn more about Field Tech, Todd Stanton, and what he does at the school, and what some of his future goals are, in this Faculty Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/WEm6sJMIpZQ
Four Questions: Spencer Guiles
Spencer Guiles shares with us how he took an interest in art and even how his art was selected for the art show. Learn more about Spencer as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2aaPEianhCM
Spencer Guiles shares with us how he took an interest in art and even how his art was selected for the art show. Learn more about Spencer as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2aaPEianhCM
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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.
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With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether
MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS 6th and 7th Grade Winter Chorus Concert is tonight, Monday, December 15, at 7:00 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here:https://www.youtube.com/live/UXcHwprU4SE.
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#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
It's Holiday Spirit Week at OAMS. Click the link to view the Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/Xmrg7l. Please note that Winter Break will run from Monday, December 22nd, through Friday, January 2nd. #OAMSRiverHawks #sOArTogether
Four Questions: Jaelyn Chrysler
“I love the community that we have, no matter if you perform really well or if you are having an off day or whatever, you always have your teammates.” Hear from Jaelyn Chrysler on why she loves being on the cross country team so much as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/eZ5Q7-pu4ng
“I love the community that we have, no matter if you perform really well or if you are having an off day or whatever, you always have your teammates.” Hear from Jaelyn Chrysler on why she loves being on the cross country team so much as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/eZ5Q7-pu4ng
OA UPDATE: New York State Graduation Requirement Changes. If you missed the Public Information Session on 11/24/25, you can view the recorded presentation here: https://youtu.be/IEKuW2xJdmU. Updates will continue to be shared on posted to our Guidance and Counseling page on the website. You can learn more from NYS here: https://www.nysed.gov/grad-measures. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Four Questions: Nolan Card
Hear from Nolan Card as he shares how he took an interest in the sport of football, along with some of his goals, as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/13XXvoRBiXE
Hear from Nolan Card as he shares how he took an interest in the sport of football, along with some of his goals, as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/13XXvoRBiXE
OES and AES Parent/Teacher Conference Half-Day Reminder
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Drone Soccer: Athlete Tip with Tanner Hayes
“I’m working on putting a cap onto it. To put on an LED cap, you have to rearrange some cords. I do have to screw some things on the top, and this makes things a little heavier.” Find out from the Pit Crew Manager of the drone soccer team, Tanner Hayes, what the importance of an LED cap is for a drone. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wP28rG3SZWw
“I’m working on putting a cap onto it. To put on an LED cap, you have to rearrange some cords. I do have to screw some things on the top, and this makes things a little heavier.” Find out from the Pit Crew Manager of the drone soccer team, Tanner Hayes, what the importance of an LED cap is for a drone. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wP28rG3SZWw
Behind the Scenes: IT Student Work Program
“I would be able to go into the settings, and if it’s a wifi problem, I’d be able to fix it from there.” See some of the day-to-day work students are doing at the IT Live Help Desk. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/NQsSHyS-Jic
“I would be able to go into the settings, and if it’s a wifi problem, I’d be able to fix it from there.” See some of the day-to-day work students are doing at the IT Live Help Desk. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/NQsSHyS-Jic
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Lions - Call Santa: 12/10/25 - https://aptg.co/lZhxGg
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
S. Tier Law Enforcement - Movie Event: 12/30/25 - https://aptg.co/SVHHqD
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
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.
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Apalachin Lions - Call Santa: 12/10/25 - https://aptg.co/lZhxGg
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
S. Tier Law Enforcement - Movie Event: 12/30/25 - https://aptg.co/SVHHqD
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
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
Coach Spotlight: Perry Silvestri
“It’s the growth that I see with these kids off the field. We’re not sending kids to the NFL, we’re sending men into the world.” Coach Perry Silvestri shares with us his passion for coaching and how he got his start. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/RzYwKXg-tog
“It’s the growth that I see with these kids off the field. We’re not sending kids to the NFL, we’re sending men into the world.” Coach Perry Silvestri shares with us his passion for coaching and how he got his start. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/RzYwKXg-tog
Four Questions: Logan Donnelly
“The creativity and the endless possibilities, like you can make anything.” Sixth-grade student Logan Donnelly shares some of his favorite things about the arts. Learn more about Logan as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts. https://youtu.be/EM9NlUzJe2w
“The creativity and the endless possibilities, like you can make anything.” Sixth-grade student Logan Donnelly shares some of his favorite things about the arts. Learn more about Logan as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts. https://youtu.be/EM9NlUzJe2w
Four Questions: Stefano Scherrer
“Hitting and the connections you have with all your teammates, going out to practice every day, and working collectively towards the same goal.” Stefano Scherrer breaks down some of his favorite memories and how he got his start in football. Learn more about Stefano as he answers four questions. https://youtu.be/CSN_wwSBCJI
“Hitting and the connections you have with all your teammates, going out to practice every day, and working collectively towards the same goal.” Stefano Scherrer breaks down some of his favorite memories and how he got his start in football. Learn more about Stefano as he answers four questions. https://youtu.be/CSN_wwSBCJI
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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.
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The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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 #sOArTogether #OACommunity
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, December 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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 #sOArTogether #OACommunity
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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 #sOArTogether #OACommunity
MUSIC REMINDER: The 8th-12th grade Winter Concert is tonight, Monday, December 8, 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/aCXJDuJVz0M.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
