OA REMINDER: The Varsity Baseball team hosts Lansing in the Section 4 Class B tournament today at 4:30 pm. The Varsity Girl's Lacrosse team hosts Whitney Point in the Section 4 Class D FINAL at 6:30 pm. (GoFan Digital tickets are required for the lacrosse game: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV) All OA students are FREE. Good luck to both teams! #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride
Bill Edwards helps some art students with their Paper Mache project. Watch the sticky process in this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-paper-mache-with-bill-edwards/
The varsity baseball team has been dynamic this season, winning in multiple situations, whether through hitting or solid defense. They are bringing that adaptability and energy into the postseason:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-baseball-post-season-preview/ #OAPride
OACSD Board of Education Meeting Reminder: Tonight, Monday, May 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the Owego Elementary School Library.
The OES students and staff will be highlighted in various ways before and during the meeting in the last of our yearly building spotlights.
Get more BOE information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education
Questions? Please reach out using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The next BOE meeting will take place on Monday, June 12th. This meeting will be held in the Board of Education room at the District Office.
OA UPDATE: The OFA student mascot advisory committee has reviewed potential mascot names submitted by the school community. You can read the list of names submitted here: https://5il.co/1um2g.
The committee narrowed down those responses to the ones on the polling form. This is not a vote that will result in a final winner. This will be the first of several polls conducted by the student advisory committee. This is an opportunity for the entire school community to provide their thoughts on potential names. If you have other questions, please contact us through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The Google form poll requires an email to ensure that a real person is answering the questions one time only. Your email will not be viewable by any of the committee members. The Google form will be open through Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Participate in the Poll by clicking here: https://forms.gle/AHydUDoUHAJGxoJRA
We are walking with security monitor Bill Edwards as he takes us through the first part of his routine of making sure the school is secure. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-halls-with-mr-edwards-part-1/
OA Update: Spring 2023 Postseason Games
Friday, May 19th
Sectional Boys Tennis (State Qualifier)- Binghamton Tennis Center 9:00 AM
Sectional Baseball - @ Owego vs Susquehanna Valley 4:30 pm
Sectional Boys Lacrosse - @ Elmira ND - 6:00 pm
Monday, May 22nd
Sectional Softball @ Susquehanna Valley 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 23rd
Sectional Track Meet - @ Vestal 5:00 pm (GoFan Digitial Ticket Required for entry: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV)
Wednesday, May 24th
Sectional Girls Lacrosse - @ Owego vs TBD 6:00 pm (GoFan Digitial Ticket Required for entry: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV)
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Check out these incredible shots by Owego Free Academy Junior Dominick Curley. The Ospreys nesting in our stadium lights have been very active over the last few weeks. Great shots, Dom! #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Reminder: Polls are open for the Annual School Budget Vote and Board Member Election today, Tuesday, May 16th, until 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
To view a digital copy of the Budget Newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/1tf3q.
For the third year in a row, the Owego Apalachin Central School District taxpayers will see a 0% increase on the tax levy. The adopted budget maintains all programs and opportunities, continuing to provide our students with the best educational experience possible while, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
If you have additional questions, please use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website!
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
One of the things the varsity girls' lacrosse team does to improve reaction time, hand-eye coordination, and accuracy is rebounder training. Check it out in this Behind The Scenes video:
https://showcasesportstv.com/behind-the-scenes-girls-lacrosse-rebounders/ @OwegoWLax #OAPride
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! 💙 #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Security monitor Bill Edwards describes what he loves most about his job and what he hopes the students take away from him. Find out more as Bill answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-bill-edwards/
OA Update: Click on the following link to read the May 2023 Newsletter: https://5il.co/1u8hh. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Flag football wide receiver Jordan Greeno breaks down what she loves about this sport, how she got involved with the new program, and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-jordan-greeno-2/ #OAPride
"There's so many good memories...after winning CV the way we all came together..."
The second-year flag football player Bella Silvestri explains her favorite memory of playing the sport and how she got started playing:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-bella-silvestri/
Bill Edwards is a security monitor at OA, and his job is to ensure the students and staff are safe and the building is secure...it's also about being a positive role model for the students:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/staff-profile-bill-edwards/ #OAisYOU #OAPride
OA Reminder: The 2023-2024 School Budget Public Hearing is tonight, Monday, May 8th, at Owego Free Academy in the 2nd Floor Collaboration Room at 6:00 PM.
The Regular Board of Education meeting will follow in the same location at 6:30 PM.
Please enter through the Main Entrance on the Middle School side of the building.
To view a digital copy of the Budget Newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/1tf3q.
For the third year in a row, the Owego Apalachin Central School District taxpayers will see a 0% increase on the tax levy. The adopted budget maintains all programs and opportunities, continuing to provide our students with the best educational experience possible while, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
The Annual School Budget Vote and Board Member Election will take place on Tuesday, May 16th, from Noon to 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
If you have additional questions, please use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to thank the incredible educators who change the world by empowering and inspiring their students. Take a moment to show some love to these incredible people. Thank you, OACSD teachers! #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Tioga Arts Council (TAC) recently announced the opening of its Tioga County High School Student Exhibition. The show features 21 pieces of work from OFA students. The show opens on Friday, May 5, and is open to the public from 5-8 p.m. Artwork will be displayed in both the main and youth galleries at 179 Front St. in Owego. Read more about it here: http://www.owegopennysaver.com/PS/2023/05/05/tioga-county-high-school-exhibition-opens-may-5-at-tac/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
During the flag football team's practice, we talked with running back Cadia Fain. She tells us what inspired her to go out for the flag football team, her favorite memory so far, and more on 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-cadia-fain/