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
6 months ago, Owego Free Academy
BTS Winners Circle Project Video
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
Class of 2027 Flier
Food Drive Flier
Parent Classes Flier
Owego Wrestling Flier
TADA Registration Flier
Apalachin Library Pokemon Club Flier
OA Music Boosters Craft Fair Flier
Upward Basketball Flier
Food Bank Flier
Tots Music Flier
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Middle School
6 and 7 Grade Band Concert Program Image
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
NY State Graduation Requirements
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Athletics
Summer Pierce Swimming Video
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Athletics
Football Team Photo
Football Team Photo
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Middle School
Megan Card 4 Questions Video Image
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
BOE Meeting Reminder
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Athletics
Ayla Young Testing New Board Video
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
Elks Hoops Shoot
Class of 2027 Fundraiser
Community Food Drive
Parenting Classes
Youth Wrestling
TADA DANCE
Upward Basketball
Music and Movement
Food Assistance
🍎🥦 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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
Food Bank of the Southern Tier Infromation
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
6 months ago, Owego Free Academy
Nick Rodgers WCP
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Athletics
Coach Spotlight
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Middle School
Shannon Mason
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
Veterans Day
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
Football and Volleyball
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Athletics
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
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin Athletics
🏊 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.
6 months ago, Owego Apalachin CSD
Pool Entrance
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
6 months ago, Owego Free Academy