Owego Apalachin Middle School Families,
Tomorrow, Monday, June 22, is officially the last day of school! Please note that this is a half-day for all students, and dismissal will be at 12:00 PM.
Thank you so much for your incredible patience, cooperation, and support throughout this school year. We hope you and your family have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing summer break!
🏊 OA Community Pool Update
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool has updated hours for June and July.
Starting Monday, June 22nd, open swim will be 7-10:30 am Monday through Friday, and 12-4 pm on Sundays in June.
Starting July 13th, open swim will be 7-8:30 am on Monday and Friday, but will continue to be 7-10:30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Sundays in July will switch to 10 am-2 pm.
🗓️ The schedule for the community lap and open swim is:
Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19uMGw4cTY0ZWNxcXAwbjM1NnRzbXBvMGtnc0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
Click here for a printed copy: https://aptg.co/zS6RC5
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour, subject to 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 about the requirements.
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool has updated hours for June and July.
Starting Monday, June 22nd, open swim will be 7-10:30 am Monday through Friday, and 12-4 pm on Sundays in June.
Starting July 13th, open swim will be 7-8:30 am on Monday and Friday, but will continue to be 7-10:30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Sundays in July will switch to 10 am-2 pm.
🗓️ The schedule for the community lap and open swim is:
Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19uMGw4cTY0ZWNxcXAwbjM1NnRzbXBvMGtnc0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
Click here for a printed copy: https://aptg.co/zS6RC5
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour, subject to 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 about the requirements.
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
The Owego Free Academy Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be held today, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:00 pm, outside at the OFA Christy J. Valvo Stadium. In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be moved inside the OFA Reppert gymnasium.
The ceremony will be streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OPa0pfLnqEM.
Congratulations to the OFA Class of 2026!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The ceremony will be streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/OPa0pfLnqEM.
Congratulations to the OFA Class of 2026!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Behind the Scenes: OFA Signing Day
23 Owego Free Academy senior athletes signed letters of intent for their future colleges. Learn more about what they’re looking forward to, and some of the lessons they’ve learned by playing sports at Owego Apalachin. Watch their Athlete Signing Day here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/EyFpAcu-mY0
23 Owego Free Academy senior athletes signed letters of intent for their future colleges. Learn more about what they’re looking forward to, and some of the lessons they’ve learned by playing sports at Owego Apalachin. Watch their Athlete Signing Day here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/EyFpAcu-mY0
8th graders at Owego Apalachin Middle School celebrated their moving-up ceremony today. Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Class of 2030! #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Tour of the OA District Art Show
Art Teacher Jolene Williams gives us a tour of the annual art show. Get a look at a bunch of the projects the students worked on this year, here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k18EmjcmyC4
Art Teacher Jolene Williams gives us a tour of the annual art show. Get a look at a bunch of the projects the students worked on this year, here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k18EmjcmyC4
The 2026 Block O Sports Awards are tonight, Monday, June 15, 2026, at 7:00 pm. Come watch live in the OA Theater at OAMS/OFA or catch the live stream on our YouTube Page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TDuBiILCNw. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #BlockO2026
Behind the Scenes: Jewelry Design
“It’s really cool that we get to play around with a lot of different tools and materials.” Learn more about one of Owego’s newer art classes, Jewelry Design. See what the students have been working on in this Behind the Scenes on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/97s2wgNliWg
“It’s really cool that we get to play around with a lot of different tools and materials.” Learn more about one of Owego’s newer art classes, Jewelry Design. See what the students have been working on in this Behind the Scenes on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/97s2wgNliWg
In the Classroom: UHS Event Blood Plates
“A lot of what we do today is something that science from one hundred years ago recognized. We still grow a lot of patient samples out on plates.” Medical Laboratory Technologist Joshua Merrill from UHS speaks about his job. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/DcWXsXoMejI
“A lot of what we do today is something that science from one hundred years ago recognized. We still grow a lot of patient samples out on plates.” Medical Laboratory Technologist Joshua Merrill from UHS speaks about his job. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/DcWXsXoMejI
Practice Makes Perfect: Softball Do or Die
“A do-or-die play is a runner on second base, and there are less than two outs, and the girl is going home, we try to field the ground ball in the outfield and throw it home.” See what drills the girls' softball team is working on in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect, watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/A30Q_WUPszE
“A do-or-die play is a runner on second base, and there are less than two outs, and the girl is going home, we try to field the ground ball in the outfield and throw it home.” See what drills the girls' softball team is working on in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect, watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/A30Q_WUPszE
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/6/26 - https://aptg.co/37Cjrg
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
TC Food Alliance - Logo Contest: 6/10/26 - https://aptg.co/c5p_Ns
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
Apalachin Library - Stuffy Town Adventure: 6/25/26 - https://aptg.co/XNxdPL
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
Legacy Fitness - Summer Camp: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/x8tBt4
Legacy Fitness - QB Camp: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/JPpcZq
Legacy Fitness - Summer Strength and Conditioning: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/PRQz-5
BU - Microelectronics Camp: 7/13/26 - https://aptg.co/gyV0QF
Legacy Fitness - Football Lineman Camp: 7/20/26 - https://aptg.co/8_Ltrf
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26 - https://aptg.co/dQ7ZGn
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
TCYSA Owego Team Registration - https://aptg.co/vkqfjC
TCYSA Apalachin Team Registration - https://aptg.co/gcYTDj
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/6/26 - https://aptg.co/37Cjrg
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
TC Food Alliance - Logo Contest: 6/10/26 - https://aptg.co/c5p_Ns
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
Apalachin Library - Stuffy Town Adventure: 6/25/26 - https://aptg.co/XNxdPL
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
Legacy Fitness - Summer Camp: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/x8tBt4
Legacy Fitness - QB Camp: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/JPpcZq
Legacy Fitness - Summer Strength and Conditioning: 7/6/26 - https://aptg.co/PRQz-5
BU - Microelectronics Camp: 7/13/26 - https://aptg.co/gyV0QF
Legacy Fitness - Football Lineman Camp: 7/20/26 - https://aptg.co/8_Ltrf
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26 - https://aptg.co/dQ7ZGn
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
TCYSA Owego Team Registration - https://aptg.co/vkqfjC
TCYSA Apalachin Team Registration - https://aptg.co/gcYTDj
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
In the Classroom: Mobile Ultrasound
“This is a mobile ultrasound probe that we use; it’s not something we would use for diagnostic images in a hospital, but it’s very good for mobile things like this if you are a rural doctor.” UHS Radiology Manager Joe Gaige shows students how to use a mobile ultrasound. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/e9Znc58PsUw
“This is a mobile ultrasound probe that we use; it’s not something we would use for diagnostic images in a hospital, but it’s very good for mobile things like this if you are a rural doctor.” UHS Radiology Manager Joe Gaige shows students how to use a mobile ultrasound. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/e9Znc58PsUw
Our Apalachin Elementary School 2nd graders took a special field trip to sneak a peek at the incredible opportunities awaiting them at OAMS and OFA in a few years.
Huge thanks to Mr. Westcott, Mr. K, and our fantastic high school student leaders for guiding the way and showing them the ropes! The future class got an inside look at some amazing hands-on programs, including:
🤖 Robotics
🎵 Music
🌱 Agriculture
🎨 Hawkeye Graphics
...and so much more!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
ICYMI: Owego Drone Soccer was interviewed by Scott Sasina of WBNG TV. You can check out the news story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjD9LkE5Ehg #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Four Questions: Joslynn Space
“The friends and friendships with people, the sisterhood, because I’ve never had an older sister.” Joslynn Space shares with us some of the reasons why she loves the sport of baseball so much. Learn more about Joslynn as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/AzwrYcExOnc
“The friends and friendships with people, the sisterhood, because I’ve never had an older sister.” Joslynn Space shares with us some of the reasons why she loves the sport of baseball so much. Learn more about Joslynn as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/AzwrYcExOnc
In the Classroom: Jewelry Design Resin
“They can also think about different additives, so we have things like dried flowers, sprinkles, and gold flakes. And then they choose their molds.” We got to follow around Jolene Williams as she walks us through how the students have been using resin in the jewelry design class. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/XsgoiZvTIiU
“They can also think about different additives, so we have things like dried flowers, sprinkles, and gold flakes. And then they choose their molds.” We got to follow around Jolene Williams as she walks us through how the students have been using resin in the jewelry design class. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/XsgoiZvTIiU
Behind the Scenes: Girls' Softball
“This season has been very fun, very hype, everyone is so energetic and so kind, and I feel that’s what pushes us through the season and through hard games.” Hear from the girls' softball team and what makes them such fierce competitors in this behind-the-scenes, on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Reptwfs8kjY
“This season has been very fun, very hype, everyone is so energetic and so kind, and I feel that’s what pushes us through the season and through hard games.” Hear from the girls' softball team and what makes them such fierce competitors in this behind-the-scenes, on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Reptwfs8kjY
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA District Art Show - Artistic Intelligence: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/nbck5b
OA Youth Fun Run - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/c1Kq1n
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/6/26 - https://aptg.co/37Cjrg
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
TC Food Alliance - Logo Contest: 6/10/26 - https://aptg.co/c5p_Ns
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
Apalachin Library - Stuffy Town Adventure: 6/25/26 -
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
BU - Microelectronics Camp: 7/13/26 - https://aptg.co/gyV0QF
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
TCYSA Owego Team Registration - https://aptg.co/vkqfjC
TCYSA Apalachin Team Registration - https://aptg.co/gcYTDj
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
OA District Art Show - Artistic Intelligence: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/nbck5b
OA Youth Fun Run - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/c1Kq1n
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/6/26 - https://aptg.co/37Cjrg
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
TC Food Alliance - Logo Contest: 6/10/26 - https://aptg.co/c5p_Ns
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
Apalachin Library - Stuffy Town Adventure: 6/25/26 -
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
BU - Microelectronics Camp: 7/13/26 - https://aptg.co/gyV0QF
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
TCYSA Owego Team Registration - https://aptg.co/vkqfjC
TCYSA Apalachin Team Registration - https://aptg.co/gcYTDj
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, June 1, 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://youtube.com/live/mN7VEQagAK0?feature=share.
Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs 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 #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA
The meeting will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/mN7VEQagAK0?feature=share.
Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs 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 #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA
OA REMINDER: The 2026 OA K-12 District Art Show, ‘Artistic Intelligence’, is on Monday, June 1st, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the OAMS gymnasium. Come check out some of the amazing artwork created this school year. Click here for more information: https://aptg.co/nbck5b. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA