Owego Apalachin Middle School

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

TCC Wireless - Backpack Giveaway: 7/26/26 - https://aptg.co/dJgJbY

Tioga County Summer Meal Program: 8/14/26 - https://aptg.co/--0DM4

OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26 - https://aptg.co/dQ7ZGn

OA Hometown Tailgate 2026 - Vendor Registration: 10/9/26 - https://aptg.co/hmSh0P

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 Flyers 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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OA Parents, Athletes, and Community,

River Hawks Athletics Important dates and reminders:

Fall 2026 Season

Family ID registration: Registration dates by sport are below:

For your student to be cleared to play, you must:
Complete FamilyID Form which includes important health information reviewed by the Nurses office prior to each season; as well as mandatory policies and agreements.
Provide a Current Physical: Either upload the current image of physical to the FamilyID sports registration form or bring a copy to the Nurse's office. Physicals expire 12 months after the date of the health exam. No athlete will be permitted to play or tryout with an expired physical.

Please make appropriate plans with your Primary Care Physician to have these physicals completed
** Health Updates are a NY state mandate and are a different form than the sports physical. These are mandatory for each season of competition and are not subject to a waiver. This form is included on your FamilyID online registration.
** No student-athlete will be allowed to participate on the first day of practice unless ALL of the required documents are reviewed and signed; and all health forms are current.

Physicals: All athletes must have a current up to date physical prior to starting practice.
UHS will be providing in person physicals on the following date at the school for any athletes that need an update prior to the start of the season.
Thursday August 13th from 9-12 in the OAMS nurses office.

Link to Register for Physical:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/fall-sports-physicals-august-13th-2026

Registration Information- Please pay attention to the dates for each level.

Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports 7/27/2026
All Modified Sports: 8/10/2026

*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days prior to the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.

Official Fall 2026 Season Start Dates:

Varsity and JV Football: 8/17/2026

All Varsity/JV Sports: 8/24/2026

Modified Football 8/31/2026

All Modified Sports: 9/9/2026

Please contact the athletic’s office directly with any questions by calling (607) 687-7302 ext. 7061

Sincerely,
Ryan Hallenbeck

Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL

Four Questions: Ethan Kilmer

“I’ve made a lot of friends here; it’s really fantastic.” Ethan Kilmer talks about some of his favorite memories he’s made playing unified basketball and why he loves the sport so much. Learn more about Ethan as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/mKgWdjGNIqY

Free Summer Breakfast and Lunch for Kids & Teens!

As part of the Tioga County Summer Meal Program, free breakfast and lunch are available to all children and teens 18 and under this summer.

There are no sign-ups, paperwork, or income requirements necessary—show up and enjoy!

Program Details
Dates: July 13th – August 14th
Days: Weekdays (Monday through Friday)
Serving Locations
Owego Elementary School (8:20 am to 9:00 am and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Owego Free Academy (8:20 am to 9:20 am and 11:20 am to 12:20 pm)

Reminder: Healthy meals help keep kids energized and ready for all their favorite summer activities. Please spread the word to friends and neighbors in the community!

The daily menu is available on the district APP and Website under the dining section. Download our App for Free to stay in the know. Just select a school building and the dining option. See attached images of the App for details.

Tioga County Summer Meal Program Locations - https://aptg.co/zZcCTb

Owego Apalachin CSD Summer Breakfast Menu - https://aptg.co/DdqCD1

Owego Apalachin CSD Summer Lunch Menu - https://aptg.co/c_m1GM

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Our Summer Enrichment Camps are officially underway, and the energy across the district is incredible! Our students are diving headfirst into new adventures, making friends, and building new skills.

A huge shoutout to our amazing teachers and staff for putting together such an engaging lineup of camps this year. We can't wait to see what our students create, discover, and achieve over the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for more updates as the summer rolls on!

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Behind the Scenes: Unified Basketball

“It’s a great experience, I can tell you, it’s great fun, a whole lot of fun.” Hear from the students of the unified basketball team about how much fun they had during their season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/K9WgcZ046zw

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, July 13, 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/4thn9emd2NE.

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.

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📢 Big things are happening in Owego! 📢

We were thrilled to welcome U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer to our district to celebrate a massive win for our students, adult learners, and the entire Tioga County community!

Thanks to Senator Schumer’s incredible advocacy, $811,000 in federal funding was secured to help launch the brand-new Tioga Regional Career and Technical Education Center—a Broome-Tioga BOCES satellite campus in Owego.

By converting one of our current maintenance facilities into a state-of-the-art educational hub, we are bringing life-changing opportunities directly to our backyard.

What this means for our community:
Goodbye, long commutes: Currently, Tioga County students lose up to 2 hours of valuable learning time every single day traveling to the BOCES Binghamton Campus.
Serving all ages: The center will provide hands-on career and technical training to 150 high school students during the day and 50 adult community members at night.
High-demand career paths: Programs expanding into advanced manufacturing, energy storage, hospitality, agriculture, and healthcare.

"This funding is a tremendous win for our region, strengthening our ability to build a skilled local talent pipeline and support the long-term growth of Tioga County and the Southern Tier." — Dr. Corey Green, OACSD Superintendent.

Senator Schumer called the new facility a "win-win for workforce development and the Tioga County economy," and we couldn't agree more.

Read more about the visit and the project here: https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-delivering-800000-in-fed-funding-visits-new-broome-tioga-boces-satellite-campus-for-workforce-development-training-in-owego

The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.

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🎉 Huge congratulations to Owego Apalachin Central School District Board of Education member, Linda Gretz! 🎉

Linda has been awarded the NYSSBA Lifetime Achievement Award (Level 4)—the highest recognition given to school board members by the New York State School Boards Association!

This prestigious honor celebrates ultimate dedication, leadership, and continuous learning. To achieve Level 4 status, board members must work their way through NYSSBA's Recognition Program, accumulating at least 500 points through specialized training, law conferences, seminars, and leadership roles.

Linda’s commitment to our schools and community is truly unmatched:
🍎 20 years of shaping young minds as a classroom teacher.
💼 10 years of dedicated leadership on the OA Board of Education.

That is three decades of service to our students, staff, and families! Along with this well-deserved recognition in NYSSBA’s On Board publication, Linda receives a commemorative Lifetime Achievement Plaque and an Executive Pen Set.

Thank you, Linda, and congratulations!

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Behind the Scenes: Art Show

“Tonight is all about the kids; it’s about displaying and showcasing all of the hard work they’ve put in throughout the year.” K through 12 students got to display their art and have the community come and see all of their efforts. Learn more about how excited the students were to be a part of such an amazing opportunity here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/vf3nu8P1enI

Important Update: Summer 2026 Capital Project Work and Campus Traffic Changes

Dear School Community,

As we transition into the summer break, we are excited to take the next steps in our District Capital Project. These upgrades will greatly improve our facilities for students, staff, and community members.

Because several major projects kick off this week, there will be immediate impacts on campus traffic, parking, and facility access. Please review the breakdown of upcoming work below.

AES Updates
Cafeteria Renovation: Work is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

Playground Upgrades: Delivery of the new playground equipment has been slightly delayed. It is now expected to arrive in late summer or early fall. We will share updates on installation timelines as soon as they are confirmed.

Owego Free Academy Updates (OFA & OAMS Campus)
Work on the athletic field officially started today, June 22, 2026. In the large OFA lot near the Island Field.

Pool Locker Rooms & Bathrooms: Renovation work is underway. To maintain facility availability, locker rooms will be remodeled one at a time.

Critical Traffic, Parking & Safety Adjustments (Starting June 23)
To ensure the safety of our community and construction crews, major safety fencing will be installed starting tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23. Please note the following closures:

Fencing will be installed from the island to the main building. The front of OFA is completely shut down to traffic and pedestrians.

Pool Parking Lot Closed: This lot will be entirely closed and used as a construction staging area. Community members using the pool should plan to park in the main lot at the middle school and walk around the building to the pool entrance.

Campus Traffic Routing: Because of these closures, all campus traffic must utilize the OAMS parking lot for entry, exit, and parking. This includes any use of the stadium.

Safety Reminder: Construction zones will be clearly marked and fenced off. For your safety, please do not enter any restricted areas and use extra caution when driving through the OAMS parking lot.

We appreciate your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we work to improve our schools. We will continue to keep you updated as these projects progress throughout the summer and fall!

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, June 22, 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/TOWD2Ssqvi8.

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.

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Dear Owego Apalachin Middle School Families,

Today, Monday, June 22, is officially the last day of school! We are reaching out to inform you of an important change to our dismissal schedule for this afternoon.

Please note that the OAMS dismissal time has been moved to 12:40 PM.

Key Information for This Afternoon:
School Bus Delays: With no after-school programs at OES and AES today, we anticipate buses will not arrive at the middle school until after 12:30 PM due to additional stops during the elementary runs.

Parent Pick-Up: If you plan to pick up your child before the adjusted 12:40 PM dismissal time, you may sign them out at the Welcome Center.

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.

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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!

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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

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