“We’re basically doing a transition drill where you have possession and you need to get a certain amount of passes.” Follow along in practice with Jaxson Belokur as he breaks down an essential drill. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/ZrOQMzZySg8
“I know our coaches and others put a lot of really hard work into it, and I think it turned out great.” Owego Free Academy hosted its first-ever Night Invite with more than 30 schools attending. Watch here to see what the runners loved most about the unique experience on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HWh_AkwbYbg
OAMS Families,
We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House on Thursday, September 26th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Tour the school, meet with teachers, grab food from “The Food Truck”, visit clubs and organizations, and more!
The Food Truck’s Menu: https://5il.co/2x75a
The Food Truck’s Walking Taco: https://5il.co/2x75b
The Food Truck’s Garbage Plate: https://5il.co/2x75c
CASA Trinity is doing training in Room 135 helping adults identify signs of drug use and mental or emotional distress in young people. There will be 2 sessions available for those interested.
Students are collecting Hygiene products for those who may need them. They are looking for deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and feminine hygiene products. A box for donations is set up in the OAMS lobby.
The Career Center will have some Key Business Recruiting Partners for students and families to talk with.
Click here for the PDF: https://5il.co/2xd0c
Please get in touch with OAMS directly with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Owego Apalachin Middle School Picture Day is Monday, September 23, 2024. You can find more information on the order form here - https://5il.co/2x4rn or the Upstate Images website here - https://www.upstate-images.com/. Order online with the school code: NY02787F24 Contact the OAMS Main Office with questions or use Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
“I love the fact that they love to play.” Owego’s Golf Team is setting up the stage for a successful season. Watch how they are practicing on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/bBKhbfTx8U4
“That’s the point of preseason, is to make this almost as difficult as possible so that the games aren’t so bad.” The season kicks off for the Boys Varsity Soccer team, which has three consecutive sectional wins. See how this championship team practices in their season preview. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/84YONOuvAE4
“They’re getting information from you, about yourself so then you can turn around and get information.” Coordinator of the Career Center Thomas Westcott breaks interest inventories for the freshman class. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV.
https://youtu.be/fPfLrCKnqqU
OAMS Picture Day Information for Families
When: Monday, September 23, 2024
How to Order:
- Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J
- Enter the school code: NY02787F24
- Place your order online
Important Notes:
- The pre-order site closes 48 hours after Picture Day
- You can still order after Picture Day once you receive the proof sheet
- Late orders will have an extra shipping fee and be mailed to your home
Questions?
Call customer service at 1-855-773-3321 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
Don't forget to mark your calendar and help your child choose their favorite outfit for Picture Day!
OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/XQxgQWG0cXk?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.
Dear Owego Apalachin Middle School Community,
I hope this letter finds you well as we settle into the new school year. I'm writing to inform you about an important safety measure we'll be implementing.
From Monday, September 16th through Friday, September 20th, we will be conducting our required fire drills. To minimize disruption to the school day, we've decided to complete all of our mandatory evacuation drills within this single week.
We understand that some students may feel anxious about these drills. Our staff is prepared to provide support and guidance throughout the process. Please be assured that these drills will be conducted in a safe, orderly manner, with the well-being of our students and staff as our top priority.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to ensure the safety of our school community. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact the school main office.
Thank you,
Sean Swider
OAMS Principal
The Owego Free Academy Cross Country program is hosting the first ever Owego Night Invite, on Friday, September 13, 2024. The event will feature 33 schools and over 900 runners from modified to varsity.
The night invite will start with a FREE Kids 1k Race at 5:50 pm (No Pre-Registration Required).
The school races are as follows:
6:00 pm - Modified Boys: Large School
6:20 pm - Modified Boys: Small School
6:40 pm - Modified Girls: Large School
7:00 pm - Modified Girls: Small School
7:30 pm - JV Boys
8:15 pm - Varsity Girls
9:00 pm - Varsity Boys
The Owego Night Invite is a one-of-a-kind event as runners race in the dark on the main campus at Owego Free Academy, featuring music, lights, and more!
The starting line for all races is located behind Owego Apalachin Middle School and all races will finish at the 50-yard line inside Christy J. Valvo stadium.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Apalachin Families,
With school starting on Thursday, September 5th, teachers, advisors, and coaches use Rooms on the OACSD app to share important information with students and families.
Many teachers have already started sharing messages and announcements for their classes.
Make sure the district app is up-to-date on your mobile device - https://5il.co/1gv6j.
If you haven’t activated your parent/guardian Rooms account on the app, please do so now. Follow the steps here - https://5il.co/24lsq.
Students can also activate their Rooms account on their school iPad or mobile device by signing in with their school Google information. Follow the steps here - https://5il.co/2vel6.
If you don’t have the app on your mobile device you can download it for free on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3mtkLGf
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3bwIXRz
If you have trouble activating your Rooms account, contact us through Let’s Talk! and select Rooms (OA App) as your topic here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Class of 2025 Post Prom Golf Tournament: 10/13/24 - https://5il.co/2twgq
Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, and Cub Scout Pack 37 - https://5il.co/2v9y2
Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a
Apalachin Library - Stand With Me - https://5il.co/2v1yv
Family Resource Center - Strengthening Families Program: 9/11-10/30 - https://5il.co/2uy2q
Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn
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: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, August 26th, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/FVJeGPiaboM?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.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau.
Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride
Before School Begins: We are holding Sixth Grade Orientation on Wednesday, August 28th of 2024 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. During the program, families will be able to obtain information about middle school from Administration. School Counselors will have schedules ready to be picked up for students to help our incoming sixth graders prepare for their first day. After the program, you will be able to go on a self-guided tour of OAMS and find your homeroom classroom.
Please take a moment to mark this date in your calendar as we look forward to meeting you!
On the First Day of School: Our first day of school will be Thursday, September 5th of 2024. All 6th grade students will report directly to the Auditorium after entering the building. Their first period teacher will pick them up there and escort them directly to the classroom. After the first day of school, they will report directly to their Goal Period classroom without a teacher escort.
Technology: Your school issued iPad is a very important learning device at the middle school. Daily classwork and assignments will be submitted and/or completed with this device. It is your responsibility to take care of your iPad by keeping the case on it, charging it every night, and bringing it to school every day. Please remember that since your iPad is school property that it falls under the OACSD Code of Conduct, and administrators and teachers can check your device to see what websites you visit and what you post.
Please note that cell phones are to be turned off during the school day and put in your locker.
Click here to read the PDF letter: https://5il.co/2sw6r
OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, August 5th, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/eMjGrVAvel4?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.
#sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Transportation department is working this summer to route for the new School Year! For us to prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, we are asking ALL parents/guardians to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. This process helps us to accurately plan bus routes. Typically, buses are routed under the assumption that all students will ride. On many routes, this ends up not being the case, and the bus times become inconsistent for those who are riding. Collecting this information ahead of time and routing students based on actual rider counts will help to keep bus pick-up and drop-off times more accurate as well as more consistent. We are asking all parents to please complete and submit the survey below.
There is an option to select that you DO NOT need transportation, and that information is just as valuable in developing routes as those who will need transportation. **Filling out this information does NOT lock you into your decision for the entire school year. We fully understand that circumstances can and will change throughout the school year. Please make a selection based on your needs for the START of the 2024-2025 School Year.
If, your transportation needs change, please contact the Transportation Office (687-7305) or via Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk and we will be happy to work with you on the changes needed for your student. You do not need to 'Hold' a spot for your student(s) in the event they may need transportation at some point in the year. Please indicate on the form what their REGULAR needs will be.
***If your transportation needs do not fall in the categories listed in this form, please contact us at the Transportation Office so we can assist you. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your request.
It is requested that the schedule you choose for your student be maintained for a minimum of a Monday – Friday weekly schedule. Changes can be made for emergencies only.
Complete the Survey by clicking here: https://forms.gle/DbULWLw2EMKbMPR3A
New for the 2024-2025 School Year:
My Ride K-12 can be downloaded in the Apple and Android app stores. You need to download the app to access updated transportation information for your student(s). Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 will carry over into My Ride K-12. Additionally, you can use your existing log-in information to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com.
To learn more about My Ride K-12 and the other technology we use to help us safely and efficiently transport our students, click the following links.
My Ride K-12 with ETA to Stop Parent Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyp
My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyo
Please contact the Transportation Office at 607-687-7305 or via Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk, with any questions.
OA Parents, Athletes, and Community,
I hope this letter finds you doing well, enjoying your time off over summer but also ready to continue the success from 2023-24. OA athletics had a great previous year with many teams adding Sectional titles, STAC titles and more importantly building relationships and lifelong skills through athletic competition. This letter is to provide you information on the upcoming Fall season with important information and dates.
Click here for a PDF version of the Fall Sports Athletic Letter: https://5il.co/2qrra
OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, July 8th, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/eRoNk3NI7sU?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.
