Owego Apalachin Middle School

Behind the Scenes: Varsity Football

“It’s a great atmosphere coming to practice every day, everyone is excited.” Hear from the Varsity Football team on what they believe their best strengths are, and what makes them such a good team. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/gwTatTcjQuI

🏊 OA Community Pool Update
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool will reopen to the public on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

🗓️ Initial Opening Hours
The schedule for the community open swim is:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Lap Swimming

Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Open Swim

⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes
Phase One: The initial phase of this project is almost complete. The majority of this work was mechanical, including all new filtration and heating systems. You will notice new starting blocks, diving boards, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Ongoing Phase One Work: Community members may still notice construction happening, as bleachers are being removed and replaced throughout this phase.
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.

Student Profile: Natalia Nowetner

“I just want to make other people happy, if they see it and if they smile and say, 'Oh that’s cool,' then that would be my goal.” Natalia Nowetner shares with us how she discovered her passion for art and what she hopes others will get out of it. Learn more about Natalia in this student profile here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/WEN6CBbDsBA

Athlete Tip: Pass Blocking

“The main goal is to stop this guy from getting to the quarterback. This guy can range from 6’5 350lbs to somebody pretty small like 5’8, they all have their different strengths and you have to come prepared every week.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill runs through some of his techniques when it comes to pass blocking. Learn more from Mason in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/-gsGKSc_P3g

Behind the Scenes: Seventh Grade Jazz Band

“Everybody sounds and blends really well, and we just understand each other.”
Hear from the student musicians of the seventh-grade jazz band about how much they’re enjoying this year’s ensemble. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bVaMu5AKyyM

Four Questions: Ayla Young

“How much creativity there is, it’s just a bunch of fun doing a bunch of flips and going into the air.” Ayla Young talks about how she got her start in competitive diving. Learn more about Ayla as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/757J3C18ga8

Four Questions: Coeburn Locke

“I want to try and get into Jazz Band A, but if not, I’d be just as happy in Jazz Band B.” Hear from Coeburn Locke about his upcoming goals for his music and time spent in band. Learn more about Coeburn and the sixteen different instruments that he plays as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/9MkvdS5bu3Q

Behind the Scenes: Swim and Dive Team

“That’s just how loud we are during sports meets because we’re trying so hard to make sure that we’re supported.” Learn more about the girls' varsity swim and dive team and what makes them click as a unit. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_2XxsAsKeio

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.

AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy

OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR

Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922

SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl

Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn

Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9

Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh

Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h

Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV

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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MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, November 3rd, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/yvQ6KYJ20tI?feature=share.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the OA Career Center! Bat Dad - What Are You Doing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KEdcO2Hcu4

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Four Questions: Piper Cunningham

“Running with my friends every day, if we all do a hard workout, we know that we’re doing it together, and we’re having fun doing it.” Learn more about Piper Cunningham as she answers four questions on why she loves running and cross country so much, here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_QOiUQ63x4k

🎒 Huge thanks to Owego Elks Lodge #1039 for their generous donation of school supplies to our students! Your support helps our Riverhawks start the year strong.

Behind the Scenes: Neon Night

“It’s really awesome, as we know everyone is from different places. So it’s cool to see everyone supporting people that they don’t know or that they do know in one space in a simple task of painting.” Students and members of the community had the opportunity to enjoy music, food, and painting under black lights as a fundraiser for the art students participating in the 2027 Paris/Rome trip. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/x7NkaGuUNlk

Four Questions: Mason Hill

“The community that we’ve created, every day we look forward to getting better. We have a good time together, and we become better human beings by being a part of this team.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill speaks on why he enjoys being on the football team so much. Learn more about Mason as he answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/5XNSJR_qWog

In the Classroom: Advice from Eli Mack

“Sitting there late nights, hustling, grinding, editing, coming up with ideas, thumbnails, and titles, and keeping people intrigued with the videos with also balancing out real life.” Eli Mack, a YouTuber of more than six years, one thousand plus videos, and more than a million subscribers, talks to students about the importance of hard work. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/IXixVtKEt-c

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, October 27, 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/LD09kVUXCZk.

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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In the Classroom: Neon Night

“You can test out what colors you want. And what’s great about it is that you can make it as bright and wacky as you want or realistic if neon is realistic.” Art students are raising money for their 2027 trip to Paris and Rome. Their fundraiser, Neon Night, brought the community out to support a great cause and have some fun painting. Get a first-hand look at some of the pieces here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bDWH_gJtkzg