Ruben Lemmon loves how much diversity, talent, and character the music department at OFA has. The pianist breaks down who is the funniest, who has the best playing style, and more. Ruben is this week's Student Correspondent on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/EEBFLTm2EfU
OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, March 25th, 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=zQuYg32ewJE
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.
Looking ahead:
Regular Meeting: Monday, April 22nd | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room
Budget Information Session: Monday, May 6th | 6:00 pm - Apalachin Elementary School
Budget Public Hearing: Monday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room
Regular Meeting: Monday, May 13th | 6:30 PM (or immediately following Budget Hearing)
Prospective Board Members: Check the website for more information from NYSSBA or click the following link for information on an upcoming workshop - https://5il.co/2eka6
OACSD Alum Hannah Kelley is in her second year of teaching. Although science was not initially her strong suit, she found a love for it and loves being able to give her students that knowledge and passion. Watch her Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/d8GPTn-fwUs
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Lions Club - Easter Egg Hunt: 3/23/24 - https://5il.co/2gwa5
Cornell Cooperative Parenting Class - https://5il.co/2gd5a
Tioga County Prom 5K: 4/7/24 -https://5il.co/2fh3o
Volleyball Skills Sessions - https://5il.co/2g9yb
OA Youth Running Club: 4/30/24 - https://5il.co/2gwbm
Find more Community Fliers 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
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12th grade Lacrosse veteran Kaden Krohmalney discusses the changes he has made over the past year. Learn more about him in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/hKjgrh2aoZ8
Standup Bass player Connor Kotski remembers being enamored with music since childhood, and the excitement of getting to make music when he got older. Find out more about Connor's love in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/CiEnCV1E400
We are continuing our education on functions in part 3 of this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/SrkeGIv0uH0
Eighth-grade multi-instrumentalist Lillie Kneller tells us what inspires them to learn new instruments. Lillie also tells us what it means to connect with an audience and more. Watch this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/RQJTqDtAC_U
Elizabeth Riegle is one of the most positive members of the varsity bowling team. This community motivates her to always perform her best, have fun, and support her team. Find out more about her in this Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/bnnoeimjKzY
Congratulations to Riley Loomis and Madison McEvoy who were selected by the Southern Tier Board 49 Officials to represent Owego Free Academy in the 2024 Stars and Stripes Classic.
91 players from 20 schools will fill out rosters for eight teams with each playing in a four-team tournament starting Tuesday, March 19th. Riley Loomis and team will play at 6:00 pm on Tuesday with the boy’s championship and consolation games on Thursday, March 21st. Madison McEvoy and team will play at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 20th with the girl's championship and consolation games on Friday, March 22nd.
All games are at Union-Endicott High School. There is a $3 cash admission at the door. All school-aged kids are free.
The tournament is sponsored by Southern Tier Board 49 Basketball Officials to highlight some of the top talent in the area. More than 50 NCAA coaches have been invited to attend.
See complete rosters and game schedule here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/1508402
Newschannel 34 Story: https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/stars-and-stripes-classic-begins-tuesday-at-union-endicott-high-school/
Not only is it the beginning of the spring sports season, but it's also a new beginning for the varsity boys lacrosse team with new head coach Craig Nevins leading the way. Watch the Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/_OO9Qy8Vilc
The Owego Apalachin Jazz Band was rehearsing for Jazz Night with the Fall Creek Brass Band. They played their song "You Gotta Do What You Wanna" in this episode of Behind The Scenes on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/3SJb9E5cT4A
Join us in Mrs. Tobey's math class as they continue to learn about functions in this episode of Behind The Scenes on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/1H2ubDXg4dI
OA UPDATE: Due to the solar eclipse, the Owego Apalachin Central School District has decided to modify the daily school schedule on Monday, April 8, 2024. Read the letter from Superintendent Green here: https://5il.co/2glve
OA REMINDER: NO SCHOOL - Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15, 2024
Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd
Printed calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv
Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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ICYMI: Members from the Owego FFA spent some time with Matt Lewis on WEBO radio this morning, Monday, March 11, 2024. Listen to their interview here: https://5il.co/2gcyi #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA REMINDER: There is a School Budget Forum on Monday, March 11th, at 6:00 pm. The Regular Board of Education Meeting will start after the forum around 6:30 pm. The Budget Forum and Regular meeting will be 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/mcmjMdBWlA4?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.
Percussionist Vincent Kneller is at the kit, before practice to break down who he thinks has the best playing style, who is the most versatile, and more. Vincent is this week's Student Correspondent on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/6gQ9mHTsicU
ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, and one of the players, Cassie Doane, made their final appearance of the season on WEBO radio on Monday, March 11, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2gcpk
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Haley Stephens reflects on her time with the varsity bowling team and how much the sport has meant to her. The senior has been a leader on the team and will continue to grow as an athlete. Watch Haley's Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/z6YQFdUiH7g