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.
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 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
Owego Elementary School and Owego Free Academy are sites offering FREE breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under Monday through Friday in July and August.
Owego Elementary School will serve breakfast from 7:45 am to 8:45 am and lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Owego Free Academy will serve breakfast from 7:45 am to 9:30 am and lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
OES will offer breakfast and lunch from July 8th through August 9th and OFA will offer breakfast and lunch from July 8th through August 14th.
See all Tioga County Sites offering FREE Summer Meals for kids 18 and under here: https://5il.co/2qleg.
The Summer Breakfast Menu for July and August can be found here: https://5il.co/2ql3u
The Summer Lunch Menu for July and August can be found here: https://5il.co/2ql3v
Please contact us through Let’s Talk! with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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.
Bus Routes for Summer Enrichment Camps, Camp Ahwaga & BOCES Summer Programs are now live on the My Ride K-12 App & website. Continue to check back ahead of each new week for changes to the routes and schedules, as enrollment changes week to week.
My Ride K-12 can be downloaded in the Apple and Android app stores. You will need to download the app to access updated transportation information for your student(s). Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 have carried over to 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, please 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 via Let’s Talk! With any questions.
44 Owego Apalachin Middle School students had their writing chosen for publication in the anthology “Hunted: Echoes of the Hunt.” OAMS teachers submitted creative writing pieces into a competition by Young Writers. Students were challenged to craft a story in up to 100 words on the theme ‘Hunted’. Find out more about Young Writers: https://www.youngwritersusa.com/ #OAMSRIverHawks #sOArTogether
Owego Free Academy students and staff collaborate on a Southern Tier-themed mural for GHS Federal Credit Union with students and staff from Chenango Valley and Oxford. The completed mural officially debuted at the GHS Federal Credit Union’s Front Street, Binghamton branch at a ceremony on June 24th. One school from each of the three counties, Tioga, Broome, and Chenango, served by GHS created a unified relief mural depicting aspects that visually represent their county. The OFA tech department helped cut out the counties to scale and art students from each school designed and created the wooden relief symbols seen in their corresponding county. The OFA art department stained the counties, Chenango Valley art students painted in the rivers/streams and the entire piece was installed by CV art teacher, Matthew Wilson. Anna Hodges and Kayla Newman were the two OFA art students who designed and painted the Tioga County symbols that Adam Williams cut with OFA art teacher Jolene Williams. Incredible work by everyone involved in the project! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Nicholas Doris's interest in robotics began when he took the first class in 7th grade, and now he is a member of the robotics team. He is at the pool testing his team's drag racer and telling us about his love for robotics. Watch this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/5ryNOlIWcB8
OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, June 24th, 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1FrJmgOZno
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.
Shannon Maslin feels at home in the lacrosse goal. A leader on the field, and a committed team player. Learn more about Shannon in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/-p9JT7cHl8M
Ben Rollison has devoted much of his time to sports, especially baseball. The varsity catcher knows how important mental and physical strength are on the diamond. Learn more about Ben in his Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/LMUfrBDR638
OFA STEAM student Lukas Walp talks about and demonstrates the robot he and his team made for competition. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/KtCn8o-U4AM
Brendan Schofield is breaking down who he thinks is the flashiest, funniest, and more on the boy's lacrosse team. Brendan is our Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/WtIzQ-GdzFQ
On Saturday, June 8th, the OAMS Band and Chorus competed in the Music in the Parks Festival in Bethlehem, PA. Each group performed 2 selections and received high ratings and comments from the judges.
Band took 3rd place in their division
Chorus took 1st place and received an award for highest overall score
Our students were also collectively awarded the very prestigious Esprit de Corps Award, which is only given to one group at the festival, regardless of level/age. According to the Music in the Parks Festival, "The Esprit de Corps Award recognizes the participating organization that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support and outstanding personal behavior throughout the festival weekend. Personal integrity, quality character values, a desire for excellence, and a spirit of cooperation serve as the cornerstone qualities of the Esprit de Corps Award."
Both groups had outstanding performances and the students should be applauded for their hard work, and dedication, and for representing the Owego Apalachin Central School District so well!
John Heath gives us a Behind The Scenes education on some of the robots his students have made for competition, including the basket bot. Find out more on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/gNd8D6sKC7c
Multi-sport Athlete Maddie McEvoy dodges the rain to tell us about her time playing lacrosse and her goals as an athlete. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/odSko8uSr8Q
Nicholas Doris and his partners built a drag racing robot, used in the water and controlled by a pilot who has their back to the robot and must follow directions from a partner. Learn more on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/XFmkeYDKu4Y
Lillie Kneller is a multi-disciplined musician, playing instruments and singing. Music has always been a part of her life and she looks to keep growing as a musician throughout school. Watch Lillie's Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/zYkFgYavc-w
Sophomore Sawyer Prentiss is one of the most passionate members of the varsity boys lacrosse team. Since childhood Sawyer has been working on his game, intending always to play his best. Learn more about Sawyer in his Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/NpZvnnj3daU