Teacher Spotlight: Megan Burrell
“It’s the kids, they’re pretty awesome and they work really hard.” And they rise to the high expectations that I put for them.” OFA’s Vocal Music Teacher Megan Burrell has high praise for her students. Learn how she got her start in teaching in this Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/4ASi2HaApVk
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/RvkRV_hNzbA?feature=share.
Board meeting agenda 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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.
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Four Questions: Joseph Mikels
“The music that we do, the a-cappella music I think is cool and it’s fun to do.” Joseph Mikels is in the OFA Chamber Singers, learn where he got his passion for singing, and what he’s enjoyed throughout the years. Watch Joseph answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Hqo4FafGnbI
Four Questions: Ashlyn Dalton
“My favorite part of playing basketball is probably hanging out with all of my friends.” Sophomore Ashlyn Dalton talks about her love for the sport of basketball and how she got started playing it. Watch Ashlyn answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/VUTujZiCXi8
Four Questions: Kayla Casterline
“I think just the relationships in that we can fool around and still get things done, but we’re always having a good time.” Kayla Casterline shares with us how she got her start in chorus and the OFA Chamber Singers. Learn more about Kayla as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k8hIdn37-3s
Four Questions: Morgan Sleeper
“Getting to work with the animals, especially with what we’re doing now with learning the medical terminology because I plan on taking that forward.” Morgan Sleeper hopes to one day be a nurse, and learn more about her and her interest in Animal Sciences as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ihFO3_t76_0
Varsity Girls Basketball: Season Preview
“We have such a fun time together, we love playing together and we’re just super excited to keep doing that.” The Girls Varsity Basketball team is excited for their upcoming season. Watch on Showcase Sports TV to learn more as they discuss their strengths and love for the game. https://youtu.be/xn7hfzNo-D8
Four Questions: Grayden Stanton
“The fact that we get to take care of animals and we have a whole farm at our school.” Grayden Stanton hopes to one day be a farmer. The information that he’s learning in his Animal Science classes has helped him along in that goal, learn more about Grayden as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3Jk7L8zMDnY
Four Questions: Lexi Gunther
“Honestly today, getting to see the outcome of it, I’ve been planning it for a few months now.” Lexi Gunther answers four questions about herself and working at the OA Career Center. Learn more about her and some events she’s helped organize on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/py3Z_yQkuIY
Blythe Miller: Four Questions
“I love working with my hands, and they brought the Winners Circle Project in and it felt the future ahead of me is going to be important.” Blythe Miller feels he’s found his place among his classmates as a part of the Winners Circle Project. Watch Blythe answer four questions about himself and his interest in cars here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/DE8J6D7OgzY
Behind the Scenes: OFA Chamber Singers Perform at WEBO Morning Show
Watch the OFA Chamber Singers in this behind-the-scenes performance of Jolene on the WEBO Morning Show, here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/XYcnBXyTg8I
Coach Profile: Patton Taylor
“It’s awesome when you have a group of kids who are so bought in and ready to work together towards a common goal.” Coach Taylor shares how he got his start coaching at Owego and how much he’s been enjoying it. Learn more about Patton Taylor in this coach profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/MZeOsCvA5xg
Teacher Spotlight: Derek Hill
“Our goal is to also grow this program, we’re in the process of building a barn.” Derek Hill, the Animal Sciences teacher, shares his goals and passion for teaching. Learn more about him in this teacher spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/XlUjyZIg4Wc
The Tioga Smiles Dental Van will be stopping in the OA District on the following dates:
AES: 1/3/25-1/23/25
OES: 1/24/25-2/13/25
OAMS/OFA: 2/14/25-2/27/25
Use the link to register:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TiogaCountyPublicHealth/TiogaSmilesPatientEnrollment #OARiverHawks
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, for Winter Break. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OAMS Chorus Students spreading some additional holiday cheer at Tioga Opportunities
Four Questions: Graham Strolin
“I want to hopefully do theater in college, but here now I want to keep working on my range and try to put myself out there as much as I can.” Theater has always been a part of Graham Strolin’s life, and it’s something he’d like to continue after high school. Learn more about Graham and his goals in this segment of four questions on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/mXMi5I-RxQQ
Athlete Tip: Elijah Lewis
“Take your three-step drop, nice and easy, and deliver a throw right there.” Quarterback Elijah Lewis breaks down how to throw the perfect spiral. Watch his athlete tip here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/bQbzNFDq_y0
Staff Profile: Robyn Wood
“I love seeing where we start in October and where we get to in February and seeing the kids grow.” School psychologist by day and Show Director for the theater department by night, Robyn Wood shares some of her favorite parts of working in theater. Watch her teacher profile here on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/H_EPfj1AYeI
Four Questions: Bobby Struble
“It’s probably that people don’t realize the opportunity that you get with this. It’s just a great experience.” Bobby Struble is one of the student organizers for the Career Shadow Event. Learn more about Bobby and what he gets to do in preparation for events like this as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sLEsHNa1aI