Owego Apalachin Middle School

MUSIC REMINDER: The 8th-12th Grade Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, November 2nd, at 7:30 pm, in the OA Theatre at Owego Apalachin Middle School/Owego Free Academy. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/k36Ynii9-fE.

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Four Questions: Jewel Belokur

“I love just getting to come here after school, especially after all the classes I’ve had, and hang out with my friends, honestly.” Senior Jewel Belokur shares some of her favorite memories from years of playing soccer for OFA. Learn more about Jewel as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/vCaBlBFVoTQ

Congratulations JV Volleyball. STAC Small School Champions River Hawks won 2-0 over SV. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Championship action on deck tomorrow—pack the stands, wear your gear, and bring the noise!

🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Girls Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ 5:30 PM

🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Boys Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ Varsity: 7:15 PM

TICKET GATE OPENS AT 4:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

Let’s go River Hawks!

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Practice Makes Perfect: Girls Soccer

“Right now we are scrimmaging half-field to prepare for our next game; specifically, today we are working on defense and shifting defensively.” The girls’ soccer team is putting in the work on the practice field; see what makes them click here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_X7R5OCWwxM

🏆 TOYS FOR TOTS CHALLENGE: Owego Apalachin vs. Waverly

It’s time for some friendly competition for a great cause! Owego Apalachin CSD Superintendent Dr. Green and Waverly CSD Superintendent Dr. Knolles have officially issued a district-wide donation challenge. The school district that collects the most toys to fill its donation boxes will win the first annual Toys for Tots trophy!

Help us fill the boxes and bring holiday joy to kids in our community!
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
OFA
OAMS
AES
OES
Transportation
District Office

🗓️ Deadline: Donate now through November 23rd!

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy today and help your district take home the trophy! 🎁🧸

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Four Questions: Lynkon Craft

“It’s always a good time when you make a tackle on the field, and you get up and see your buddies.” Full back and outside linebacker Lynkon Craft tells us some of his favorite memories from playing football over the years. Learn more about Lynkon as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwca1Dcu6yA

Student Profile: Donovan McClintock

“I’ve always been a music lover, and playing music with an instrument, and your memory and skills, is always some of the best things to do.” Senior flute player Donovan McClintock tells us why he’s so passionate about music and pep band. Learn more about Donovan here in this student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/csdJY-7PyjQ

Upcoming Post-Season Event and Ticket Information

GIRLS AND BOYS SOCCER CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP - OCTOBER 29TH
UNION-ENDICOTT HS
GIRLS @ 5:30 PM (MAINE-ENDWELL VS. OWEGO)
BOYS @ 7:15 PM (MAINE-ENDWELL VS. OWEGO)
TICKET GATE OPENS 4:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

GIRLS CLASS B SWIMMING PRELIMS - NOVEMBER 4TH @ 5:00 PM
MAINE ENDWELL HS
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 3:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

SECTION IV CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - NOVEMBER 5TH
CHENANGO VALLEY STATE PARK
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 9:00 AM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $13.60
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

GIRLS DIVING ALL CLASSES CHAMPIONSHIPS - NOVEMBER 6TH @ 4:00 pm
ELMIRA HS (ERINE DAVIS POOL)
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 2:00 pm
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)

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 via Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.

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OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, October 26, 2026, 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 be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Aa45feiAjdM.

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.

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River Hawks XC taking flight for championship season! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Check out this drone view of the River Hawks XC team getting in their final tune-up at Hickories Park right here in Owego!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWfZ-8sJ9I

The hard work is paying off as we head into the postseason with four runners seeded in the TOP 10 of the Small School Races!

🏃‍♀️ Top 10 Girls Seeds: #2 Sarah Heath – 19:50.80 and #8 Ella Goodrich – 22:25.60
🏃‍♂️ Top 10 Boys Seeds: #7 Vitaliy Sirotkin – 17:41.50 and #9 Levi Saunders – 17:59.10

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:
📍 Divisional & STAC Championships: Saturday, 10/24 at Fortin Park in Oneonta
📍 Sectional Championships: Thursday, 11/5 at Chenango Valley State Park

🔗 Full STAC Championship info and schedule:
https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/3206915

Good luck, River Hawks XC!

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In the Classroom: Clay Monster Art Project

“I kind of just been assembling the clay. I’m about to start carving out the insides, like a pumpkin.” Amelia Parker breaks down how she has been putting together her clay monster in 3D art. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/gcBM2GCL1a0

We are excited to share video progress reports provided by Smith Site Development, highlighting recent milestones on our district's Capital Projects.

Take a look at the latest work being done at Owego Free Academy and Apalachin
Elementary School:

Owego Free Academy Multi-Purpose Field Construction:
Progress Report 1: http://www.smithsitedevelopment.com/100826-owego-progress-report
Progress Report 2: http://www.smithsitedevelopment.com/101326-owego-csd-progress-report
Apalachin Elementary School Playground Installation:
Playground Progress Report: https://www.smithsitedevelopment.com/101326-apalachin-elementary-playground-progress-report-final

Thank you to Smith Site Development for their continued work and dedicated efforts toward enhancing our school facilities.

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Four Questions: Grady Morse

“I hope to just keep getting better and play through college.” Grady Morse shares with us how he got his start in the band and some of his favorite memories he’s made along the way. Watch as Grady answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/kcqUN1FTqGc

Four Questions: Emma Dixon & Shatha Alotaibi

“End it strong, end it with a win. Get better at our strategies, do everything we can to become better tennis players.” Emma and Shatha have been best friends since middle school and started their tennis journey together. Learn more about the two of them as they answer four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/sz6NGsMmZzE

Catch a River Hawks’ Eye View of the OA Hometown Tailgate 2026! Soaring over Owego Free Academy to capture all the energy, red-and-blue spirit, and community pride from Homecoming. 🎥 https://youtu.be/E7nIOIdoAzE

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🚌 National School Bus Safety Week: Oct 19-23 🛑

This week, we join districts across the country in focusing on the safety of our students. We are incredibly grateful to our community for always helping to keep our students and staff safe on the roads.

Please be aware of a special enforcement day: Operation Safe Stop is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. NYS Police will be out on the roads, actively following school buses and monitoring high-priority areas. They are ensuring drivers stop for the flashing red lights to protect children as they board and disembark.

Let’s all do our part. Remember: 🔴 Red Lights Flashing = STOP (from either direction). 🟡 Yellow Lights Flashing = SLOW DOWN; a stop is imminent.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our kids safe!

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Not to be outdone by OAMS and OFA, our OES and AES students and staff brought energy to their Spirit Week Pep Rallies! From loud cheers to big smiles, check out the highlights of our youngest River Hawks bringing the hype for Homecoming 2026! ❤️💙

🎥 Watch the full highlight video here: https://youtu.be/RPhEMZIdd_E

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