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
Practice Makes Perfect: Distance Days
“Making them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.” Head Coach Summer Pierce talks about the importance of swimming long distances and training for different events. Learn more about how the girls are practicing here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wxsj36QRiz8
“Making them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.” Head Coach Summer Pierce talks about the importance of swimming long distances and training for different events. Learn more about how the girls are practicing here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wxsj36QRiz8
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Football - Class B West Regionals: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford at Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium.
GoFan Digital Ticket Information
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct link for 11/22 - https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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 using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Football - Class B West Regionals: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford at Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium.
GoFan Digital Ticket Information
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct link for 11/22 - https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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 using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Four Questions: Megan Card
“Just keep pushing myself to be better, and keep working on doing my notes and stuff correctly.” Seventh grader Megan Card shares how she took an interest in band and what she hopes to get out of it. Learn more about Megan as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2yoXiMb9Yos
“Just keep pushing myself to be better, and keep working on doing my notes and stuff correctly.” Seventh grader Megan Card shares how she took an interest in band and what she hopes to get out of it. Learn more about Megan as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2yoXiMb9Yos
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, November 17, 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/watch?v=XDtoLvm9rUQ.
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
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDtoLvm9rUQ.
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
Athlete Tip: Testing the Board with Ayla Young
“If you go to a new board, they’re not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.” Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this week’s athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
“If you go to a new board, they’re not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.” Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this week’s athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
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
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
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
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
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
🍎🥦 Need Food Assistance? 🥕🍞
Finding reliable food resources can be tough! Check out this guide from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for ways to access food and meal assistance.
Please share this post to help connect our neighbors with the support they need!
#OACommunity
Finding reliable food resources can be tough! Check out this guide from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for ways to access food and meal assistance.
Please share this post to help connect our neighbors with the support they need!
#OACommunity
In the Classroom: Winners Circle Project
“Over here, we have these guys working on the dash. Right now, they’re trying to assemble the dash. There’s a lot of little parts that they make sure work and move. We’re making progress,” Tech Ed. Teacher Nick Rodgers takes us around the classroom to show us what the Winners Circle Project Build Class has been working on. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/560f5duLewo
“Over here, we have these guys working on the dash. Right now, they’re trying to assemble the dash. There’s a lot of little parts that they make sure work and move. We’re making progress,” Tech Ed. Teacher Nick Rodgers takes us around the classroom to show us what the Winners Circle Project Build Class has been working on. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/560f5duLewo
Coach Spotlight: Bobbijo Tallon
“Seeing the hard work that athletes are putting in, I love watching Ayla this season put in all her hard work.” Bobbijo Tallon started coaching diving at Owego this year. Learn more about her and how she got her start in this Coach Spotlight here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/dAgsq0ldUxE
“Seeing the hard work that athletes are putting in, I love watching Ayla this season put in all her hard work.” Bobbijo Tallon started coaching diving at Owego this year. Learn more about her and how she got her start in this Coach Spotlight here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/dAgsq0ldUxE
Four Questions: Shannon Mason
“I’ve always liked playing at concerts and sitting next to my friends, and they’re always happy about it.” Shannon Mason talks about her time in band and what she hopes to accomplish. Learn more about Shannon as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ljczBFL3vCM
“I’ve always liked playing at concerts and sitting next to my friends, and they’re always happy about it.” Shannon Mason talks about her time in band and what she hopes to accomplish. Learn more about Shannon as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ljczBFL3vCM
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th. We will see everyone back in school on Wednesday, November 12th.
Some Upcoming Events:
11/14 - Football Class B Section Championship
11/15 - Volleyball Class A NYS Regional
11/17 - JV and Varsity Winter Sports Start
11/17 - OACSD Board Of Education Meeting
11/20 - 6th and 7th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/24 - 8th-12th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/26-11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
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:
11/14 - Football Class B Section Championship
11/15 - Volleyball Class A NYS Regional
11/17 - JV and Varsity Winter Sports Start
11/17 - OACSD Board Of Education Meeting
11/20 - 6th and 7th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/24 - 8th-12th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/26-11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
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
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.)
Football - Class B Section IV Final
Friday, November 14th at 8:00 PM at Susquehanna Valley High School
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$7.50 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5323784?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Livestream Video Available:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypg2CIfhLo
Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/conklin/organization/19690/susquehanna-valley-high-school
Volleyball - Class A Regionals
Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 am vs. Section 11 at Owego Free Academy
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5339324?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
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 using 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.)
Football - Class B Section IV Final
Friday, November 14th at 8:00 PM at Susquehanna Valley High School
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$7.50 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5323784?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Livestream Video Available:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypg2CIfhLo
Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/conklin/organization/19690/susquehanna-valley-high-school
Volleyball - Class A Regionals
Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 am vs. Section 11 at Owego Free Academy
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5339324?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
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 using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Practice Makes Perfect: Two Minute Drill
“Try to be prepared for all situations. Last two minutes of the game, we need to go down and score quickly. Just kind of working on those high-stress moments.” Coach Taylor runs the team through what could be the last two minutes of a close game. Get an up-close look at their practice here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/L5ei5WBihlM
“Try to be prepared for all situations. Last two minutes of the game, we need to go down and score quickly. Just kind of working on those high-stress moments.” Coach Taylor runs the team through what could be the last two minutes of a close game. Get an up-close look at their practice here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/L5ei5WBihlM