In the Classroom: 3D Paper Models
“So I have the floor, I started with the back wallpaper. I made a 3D vanity, a rug, and a bed.” Sixth-grade student Sophie Weaver has been working on her 3D paper model room. She shared with us what she put into her project and some of the prep work that went into it. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bdSqbImO85Y
Four Questions: Shannon Maslin
“My favorite part about being on this team is the fun environment that we have.” Goalie on the girls lacrosse team, Shannon Maslin, grew up in a household with brothers who also played the sport. Learn more about Shannon and her goals for lacrosse as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6q4EgJ3Qaxc
Flag Football Class C Championship
OFA vs. Susquehanna Valley, on 5/24/2025 at 2:00 pm at Union-Endicott High School - gates open to spectators at 1:00 pm.
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3631594?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
$6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket
$8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket
Children 10 and under are free.
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
1 Ticket purchase is good for all 3 classes of the GFF Championships.
Can't make it in person? Tune in to Owego's Championship matchup vs. Susquehanna Valley LIVE on Southern Tier Sports at 2 PM. Listen to the broadcast at southerntiersports.mixlr.com.
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.
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OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day, Friday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th. We will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, May 27th.
Some Upcoming Events:
5/22 - OES 5th Grade Spring Concert
5/28 - OAMS Spring Choral Concert
6/2 - BOE Meeting
6/3 - OES 4th Grade Spring Concert
6/6 - OFA Senior Prom
6/9 - Jazz On The Lawn
6/12 - Block O Sports Awards
Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8.
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.
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In the Classroom: Small Swept Away
“It’s a two-on-two, head-on-head game to race to get the most points. The person with the least amount of balls on their side scores the most points.” Tanner Hayes competes on the Robotics Team, and he breaks down one of his events, small swept away. Learn more about the competition from Tanner in this segment of In the Classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/vJzDrfu_o3Q
In the Classroom: Sixth Grade Art
“In this project, they are required to make five pieces of 3D furniture, so many of us are working on getting them finished up. And then they can go through and add decorations.” Sixth Grade Art Teacher Timothy Jackson shows us what the students have been working on in class. See the students hard at work as they finish up their 3D paper rooms on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/MdyBpRGddyQ
Four Questions: Antoni Talarico
“I just like the contact, I just get to beat people, that's my job. Everyone comes together, it’s fast paced, it’s just amazing.” Antoni Talarico plays defense on the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. Listen to him talk about some of his favorite memories and goals when it comes to lacrosse as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/7I63hVLeT9U
Owego Apalachin Central School District
2025-2026 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election Results
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, voted to approve the district’s proposed 2025-2026 school budget of $59,769,964. The budget had a tax levy increase of 1.99 percent.
The final vote was:
Yes: 585
No: 297
In the second proposition, voters approved the purchase of 5 school buses by the following count:
Yes: 601
No: 278
The two Board of Education Candidates elected for the two seats were:
Linda Gretz and Theresa Heimbeucher
Votes Per Candidate
Linda Gretz: 569
Theresa Heimbuecher: 183
Ted McDonald: 128
(40 additional people received votes - contact the district clerk for additional information.)
Voters approved the additional taxpayer funding for the Apalachin Public Library.
Yes: 604
No: 277
Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/3gqbl.
OA REMINDER: Polls are open until 8:00 pm for the School Budget Vote and Board of Education election today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. More information is available on our website: www.oacsd.org #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
The Owego Free Academy Girls’ and Boys’ Track and Field Teams will compete in the STAC Championships.
· Wednesday, May 21st at 4:00 pm
· At Vestal High School
Admission cost is $8.00 for the day, $5.00 for children 12 and under, and senior citizens.
Admission will be CASH ONLY at the gate, NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Behind the Scenes: Boys Lacrosse
“The team dynamic is great, we come out every day fired up. As you can see in the video, everyone is excited to play. We’re all brothers.” The boys on the varsity lacrosse team have made long-lasting friendships throughout the years by playing together. See what they believe their team’s greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qxECarvCALY
Four Questions: Sawyer Prentiss
“My dad taught me really young, when I was like three or four years old, and it’s just stuck with me my whole life.” Sawyer Prentiss loves the contact and brotherhood that comes with the sport of lacrosse. Learn more about Sawyer and his passion for sports as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ePTG8MVBjRs
OA School Community,
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version was mailed and should have arrived at your home.
New This Year: The BOE changed the Owego polling location at the meeting, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School.
Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk.
View more budget information on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Four Questions: Tracy Walsh
“The friends and family that you build throughout doing rodeo.” Tracy Walsh was at the Agricultural Career Fair, teaching students about rodeo and breakaway roping. Learn more about her and her passion for rodeo here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/OexC5GJm_FI
Practice Makes Perfect: Boys Lacrosse Game Simulation
“The drills that we do without the defense or without the offense can only get you so far, and there are so many things that come up in these that you can’t replicate in a controlled drill.” Head Coach Craig Nevins breaks down the importance of running a game simulation drill. See firsthand how the athletes are practicing in this Practice Makers Perfect segment on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/It-KmRt-t1c
🚧 Pool Parking Lot Closure Notice 🚧
Dear Owego Apalachin School Community,
Please be advised that beginning Tuesday, May 20th, the parking lot adjacent to the pool will be closed to all public traffic and parking until further notice.
This closure is necessary to accommodate a staging area for the upcoming music wing and pool construction project. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, and appreciate your patience and understanding.
As a reminder, the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting May 23rd until further notice as part of this capital improvement project. We anticipate the pool will be ready for Fall sports in August.
Sincerely,
Owego Apalachin Central School District
Owego Free Academy is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
Kaelyn Katchuk has earned the distinction of Valedictorian.
Kaelyn will be attending Boston University for Human Physiology and will be on the Diving Team..
Bella Silvestri is the Salutatorian.
Bella will be attending Marymount University for Nursing (Nurse Anesthetist), and to play Flag Football.
The district is very proud of Kaelyn and Bella’s commitment to excellence in their academic and extracurricular activities. We wish them all the best as they look to continue their education and athletic careers.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OFAClassOf2025
The Owego Free Academy Baseball Team is playing in the STAC Playoffs.
· Saturday, May 17th (Rain Date - May 18th)
· The Semifinals & Final are at Mirabito (Rumble Ponies) Stadium, Binghamton
· 8 AM Gates Open
· Semifinals
9 AM: Vestal vs Owego (H)
11:30 AM: Oneonta vs Horseheads (H)
2 PM: Championship Game (Home team will be the smaller-enrollment school)
Admission cost is $8.00 for the day, $5.00 for children 12 and under, and senior citizens.
Admission will be CASH ONLY at the gate, NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION.
Can’t make it out to Mirabito Stadium? STAC Baseball Championship coverage will be LIVE on Southern Tier Sports this Saturday. Follow Southern Tier Sports on Mixlr here: https://southerntiersports.mixlr.com/.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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SUNY Broome Health Studies pathway participants Kassiani Alexopoulos and Mayar Alotaibi have been diligently working all year, starting in August 2024. Their hard work was acknowledged with a Pinning Ceremony for their New York State Medical Assistant certification!
We couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments, how they represented Owego Free Academy, and their continued success as they continue their studies at SUNY Broome Community College.
This program is just one of the unique opportunities we provide our students. Students are registered in their Junior year and attend SUNY Broome in their senior year.
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Practice Makes Perfect: Girls' Lacrosse
“We do a lot of passing and cutting on our offensive end, that’s how we score a lot of our goals. And working on our defense, being able to stop anyone who’s driving to the goal.” Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach Ashlee Marsh tells us what the girls have been working on in practice and how they’re sharpening the skills of both the offense and the defense. Watch some of the drills they’ve been working on here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/KcxSnJF3r64