ICYMI: Take some time to participate in our most recent ThoughtExchange. You can share your thoughts on how we can work together to increase family participation in each child’s education: https://tejoin.com/scroll/350403510
ICYMI: #OFARiverHawks football appeared on 'Your Hometown Station' WEBO this morning, Wednesday, September 13th. Listen to head coach Patton Taylor, senior Brendan Schofield, and junior Joseph Palladino talk with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/24s7f #OACommunity #OAPride
The Owego girl's varsity soccer team has been on the field, working tirelessly to prepare for the season. They know they have the talent and drive to exceed their run last year, and they are keeping that goal in mind while taking it game by game. Watch the Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/9uCfXM8OcUA #OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Owego girl's varsity soccer team has been on the field, working tirelessly to prepare for the season. They know they have the talent and drive to exceed their run last year, and they are keeping that goal in mind while taking it game by game. Watch the Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/9uCfXM8OcUA #OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The varsity volleyball team has been taking the time to grow and push themselves harder. They want to get their Sectional title back, and that is what they are all working toward. Watch the Season Preview on Showcase Sports:
https://youtu.be/eppuxIoPURo #OFARiverHawks #OAPride
Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Owego Apalachin CSD app. Now it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, AND with your students’ teachers and classes. Parents and guardians will soon receive instructions via email to create their login to access Rooms within the district app. Look for this email after 6:00 pm this evening, Monday, September 11, 2023.
ALL OACSD Students can access Rooms now using Sign-In-With-Google on the OA app.
Download for Android - https://bit.ly/3mtkLGf
or Download for iPhone - https://apple.co/47T26sO
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Business Meeting tonight, Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
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.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
ICYMI: Owego Free Academy Football Head Coach Patton Taylor, along with players Brendon Schofield, Simeon Kirk, Bobby Struble, and Evan English, spoke with Matt Lewis on the WEBO Morning Show about the upcoming season. Listen to the interview here: https://5il.co/24cuf. #OAPride
WELCOME BACK! What a great first day of school. A look at some of the first-day photos from around the district. We hope everyone has a wonderful school year. Let the fun begin! #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
ICYMI: Superintendent Green joined Matt Lewis on the WEBO radio morning show this morning, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, to discuss several items heading into the new school year. Listen to the interview here: https://5il.co/2441q #OARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Welcome Back!
We are excited to start a new school year! Take a minute to read Superintendent Green's Welcome Back Letter here: https://5il.co/23war
Have a great long weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone back on campus next week!
OA Food Service Site Manager Sandy Phillips from @Rock_on_Cafe was interviewed by the New York State United Teachers today. They toured the OES cafeteria and discussed how the Food Service Department plans and prepares for a new school year. #OAPride
OAMS REMINDER: 6th-Grade Orientation - TONIGHT - Tuesday, August 29th at 6:00 pm
OAMS 6th-Grade Orientation is TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 29th, starting at 6:00 pm in the OA Theatre at OAMS. Get more information here: https://5il.co/22oml. We look forward to seeing everyone. Contact OAMS with any questions through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
OA Reminder: Back-To-School Transportation Survey - Must Be Completed By ALL Families (Only Once Per Child)
The Transportation Department is asking all families 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.
The survey needs to be completed once for each child in the household. Please complete it if you haven't. After-School Program Transportation should be completed on ArbiterSports/Family ID Online Registration when signing up for one of the after-school programs.
Fill out the Survey here: https://forms.gle/ve7zngj7KL6FGnXK8
Read the original news story about the survey here: https://www.oacsd.org/article/1194778
ICYMI - New for the 2023-2024 School Year:
The Owego Apalachin Transportation Department has launched a new Mobile App & Website for tracking student bussing information. This new app, called Traversa Ride360, is not only a bus tracking app, but it will also serve to inform parents of their students' Pick up and Drop off times & locations, Bus number(s), and Driver Name.
The app and website are live NOW, and we encourage parents to log in and familiarize themselves with the features. Families will no longer receive transportation information via mailed postcards. ALL bussing information will be available for parents to view via Traversa Ride360.
Full instructions on how to create your account and add your students can be found here: https://5il.co/1weuz
*Student ID is the same as their 4 or 5-digit Lunch Number. This can be found in your SchoolTool Parent Portal Account (which will open for the new school year on August 28th.)
The direct URL used for both the website and mobile app is here: https://nyowegoapalachincsd.myridek12.tylerapp.com/
Please contact the Transportation Office via Let’s Talk! with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
OAMS REMINDER: 6th-Grade Orientation - Tuesday, August 29th at 6:00 pm
6th-Grade Families, This is a reminder that OAMS 6th-Grade Orientation is coming up on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, starting at 6:00 pm in the OA Theatre at OAMS. Get more information here: https://5il.co/22oml. We look forward to seeing everyone. Contact OAMS with any questions through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, August 21, 2023, at 6:00 pm in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
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.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA REMINDER: Important Upcoming Dates And Events
JV & Varsity Fall Sports Start - Monday, August 21st
Read Mr. Hallenbeck’s letter: https://5il.co/205rg
Find specific sports schedules on Aktivate (formerly ScheduleGalaxy): https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158
Owego Free Academy - 9th-Grade Orientation - Wednesday, August 23rd, from 6:30-8:00pm.
Get more information here: https://5il.co/21wnt
SchoolTool Parent Portal Opens - Monday, August 28th
OAMS & OFA will be available for Student/Parent access.
Get more information on how to access SchoolTool Parent Portal: https://www.oacsd.org/page/parent-resources
Owego Elementary School - Kindergarten Orientation - Tuesday, August 29th from 5-7:00pm
Owego Apalachin Middle School - 6th-Grade Orientation - Tuesday, August 29th, from 6-7:00pm.
Apalachin Elementary School - Kindergarten Orientation - Wednesday, August 30th from 10-11:00am or 4-5:00pm
Owego Elementary School - Pre - K Orientation/Meet & Greet - Tuesday, September 5th, from 1-2:00pm
Apalachin Elementary School - Pre - K Orientation/Meet & Greet - Tuesday, September 5th, from 1-2:00pm
OACSD - First Day of School - Thursday, September 7th
OES & AES begin at 8:00am
OAMS & OFA begin at 9:00am
Modified Fall Sports Start - Thursday, September 7th
Read Mr. Hallenbeck’s letter: https://5il.co/205rg
Registration is Open Now on ArbiterSports/FamilyID here: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
The Late Bus from OAMS to AES leaves at 6:15 pm starting on Thursday, September 7th
Apalachin Elementary School - Open House - Tuesday, September 26th, from 6-7:30pm.
Owego Elementary School - Open House - Wednesday, September 27th, from 6-7:30pm.
Owego Apalachin Middle School - Open House - Thursday, September 28th, from 6-7:30pm.
Owego Free Academy - Open House - Thursday, September 28th, from 6-7:30pm.
OACSD Homecoming Spirit Week - Monday, October 9th - Friday, October 13th
Homecoming - Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Parade
Sporting Events
OFA Dance
Stay up-to-date with all building and district events by downloading the OACSD mobile app from your app store.
Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Food Service Program is pleased to announce that all district schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) grant program during the 2023-2024 school year.
Beginning the first day of school (September 7, 2023), EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT will receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day regardless of the family’s household income.
Students can purchase additional items. Families can add funds to their “EZSchoolPay” account by cash or check in any dollar amount with the Food Service Staff (please make checks payable to Owego Apalachin Central School District) or by using the EZSchoolPay Web site or App. *The website/app does charge a service fee for credit card payments.
As part of the program, families are asked to complete a CEP Household Income Eligibility Form, which can be found online. This is not mandatory, however, completion of this form (https://5il.co/205zg) will help the District maximize the amount of state and federal aid that it receives, thereby maximizing resources available to students. It also could qualify some students for additional services, such as discounted or free college courses and college applications at the high school level.
Menus can be found on our website and OA app under dining and on the RockOn Cafe Food & Nutrition page here: https://www.rockoncafe.org/owego-apalachin_home.aspx
CEP program Information: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/community-eligibility-provision
For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the Food Service Department at (607) 687-7301 ext. 1041 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
Building Trades Summer Enrichment student workers have been busy at the Liberty Street house. This week they began the task of reframing the front entrance and mudroom. #OACommunity #OAPride
