
OA REMINDER: There is an 8th-12th grade choral concert tonight, Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/YrKByfvVd1U?si=hU-iHHdAxpWZZJf0 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition


Mrs. Melby's science class is starting a fingerprint activity to determine the differences and nuances of each of our fingerprints. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/B0Y-PnxXWGQ

Congratulations to Owego Free Academy wrestler, RaeAnn Craft, ranked #19 nationally in her weight class: https://www.themat.com/news/2023/november/28/national-girls-high-school-rankings-for-november-2023-released-with-three-new-no-1-athletes-recognized?fbclid=IwAR1R-e7w-WvohYH4w-NqqTNwyZpXH2uAMKR0M7ERyiJFEY6pOILob8aCTtM #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition


Ninth grader Cecilia Clair has made quite a splash already on the varsity swim team. Cecilia tells us what it's like to be successful in this sport and what it means to her. Learn more in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/H8kXXBiucKE

Logan Georgia began playing volleyball because of a friend. That quickly turned into a love that she has grown ever since. Her talent on the court is matched only by her drive to play her best and be the best teammate she can be. Learn more about her in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/6lPiTi3g-d4

For Sullivan O'Donnell, cross country and running are lifelong pursuits. The feeling he gets from running is incomparable to anything else. He breaks down what it is about cross country he loves so much in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/pV8F0Woka4U

In our second Behind The Scenes video of the Color Guard, watch the team work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lCCXpSrHcZA

Owego Free Academy Girl’s and Boy’s Basketball programs will host the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament, Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd. Luke McEvoy, OFA Girl’s Varsity Coach, and Tom Bronk, OFA Boy’s Modified Coach, and CSM Tournament director, joined Matt Lewis on the WEBO Morning Show to discuss the event.
Listen here: https://5il.co/29vkf.
View the tournament program online here: https://5il.co/29uhj.
Girl’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkq.
Boy’s Games Bracket: https://5il.co/29vkp.
Come out and watch some great basketball games during the 3rd Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Tournament. All games will also be streamed live on the district YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Don't miss out on Fan Jam tonight, Thursday, November 30th, at 7:00 pm in the OFA Gym.
#KeepTheBallBouncing #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition






Broome-Tioga BOCES is conducting a public vote seeking approval to update building infrastructure and construct additional space for student programs and operations. The vote is today, Wednesday, November 29th from 12p-8p. View the presentation from the Board Meeting here: https://5il.co/29rxp. For more information, please visit: https://www.btboces.org/BOCESCapitalProject2023.aspx


Now, Mrs. Melby's class is learning about the epidermis layer of our skin. In this Behind The Scenes video, hear what defines this system on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/gDJGDFRcOMQ

April Czekela was so excited when she was finally able to join the Color Guard. She tells us what it is that she loves about the group and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/p02ka83_Xx8

Due to the first snowfall of the school year, those using school transportation should be patient and expect delays in pickup times this morning, Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Bus times can be monitored using the TraversaRide360 App.
Thank you to our road crews and bus drivers for ensuring a safe ride to and from school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
#OACommunity


In Mrs. Melby's science classroom, we continue our lessons on the largest organ: the skin. This Behind The Scenes video is about the Papillary system on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/zSk59XEbQnI

From singing and performing in her bedroom to the high school auditorium stage, Alanna Niles describes what she finds so fascinating about performing. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/RUGAKrkLGMc

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, November 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/-3ybhDsJY2A?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.

There is NO School for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, November 22nd through Friday, November 24th. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! We will see everyone back in school on Monday, November 27th.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition


OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Transportation - Toys For Tots Collection: 11/27/23 - https://5il.co/28bkx
Kathy Hansen School Of Dance - https://5il.co/28lnv
Child Evangelism Fellowship Christmas Party: 12/2/23 - https://5il.co/29byg
OA Lacrosse Club K-6th Clinic: 12/9/23 - https://5il.co/2915t
OA Winter Dive Clinic - https://5il.co/28lfq
More Community Fliers can be found here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/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
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition





Amelia Sitar loves being on stage and having the opportunity to do something she is passionate about and talented at. It's also rewarding because she gets to meet and spend time with new people. In this segment of 4 Questions learn about Amelia's acting career on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/knrOgbUY94w

We are back in Barb Melby's science class as we learn more about the Integumentary System. Watch this Behind The Scenes video only on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/oxIRY15HPR4

OA REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Band Concert is tonight, Monday, November 20th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Come in person or watch the live stream on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/RbtHB6qEfs4?feature=share #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
