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/
OA Reminder: There will be a 2023-2024 School Budget Information Session tonight, Thursday, May 4th at Apalachin Elementary School at 6:00 PM. The presentation and question and answer session will take place in the AES library.
The 2023-2024 Budget Newsletter has been mailed and should have arrived or will soon. To view a digital copy of the 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
OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Girl's Lacrosse Program is running a Cornhole Tourney in the OFA Gym on Saturday, May 6th. Check-in starts at 10:15 & Tourney starts at 11 am. Get more info here: https://5il.co/1tmaw @OwegoWLax l @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity
OA REMINDER: Owego Apalachin Middle School Spring Band Concert tonight, Wednesday, May 3rd! The concert starts at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/VCZpL8wh9bY?feature=share #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Kylie Grippen is in her first year on the flag football team. The quarterback explains what she loves about the sport, her goals, and more. Watch her segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-kylie-grippen/ @OFAAthletics1 #OAPride
There will be a lifeguard course meeting on Thursday, May 4th, at the Pool during Goal Period to discuss the following.
Lifeguard course June 26-July 2.
The course Schedule is as follows:
June 26 – June 30: 3 pm-6 pm
July 1 – July 2: 8 am-4 pm
The prerequisites are as follows:
-Must be a strong swimmer.
-Must have reached their 15th birthday by the end of the course.
-300 yard swim, nonstop, in a strong manner using either front crawl or breaststroke.
-20 yard swim, brick retrieval at a depth of 9 feet, and 20-yard swim while holding the brick out of the water.
-2 minute tread water with hands out of the water.
Please email lounsberryk@oacsd.org and let me know if you would like to attend this meeting. There will be a course signup sheet with your information at the meeting. If the Goal period does not work, I will remain in the pool from 3:30-4. If you have after-school sports, please try to work it out with your coach to attend.
The Owego Flag Football team has begun its second season. With more girls going out for the team this year, they are proud to be a part of this new program. Learn more in this Season Preview von Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-flag-football-season-preview/
OA Reminder: On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Owego Apalachin residents will head to the polls to vote on the Proposed 2023-2024 School Budget, School Bus Purchasing, and School Board Member Election.
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.
The 2023-2024 Budget Newsletter should arrive in the mail within the next few days.
To view a digital copy of the newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/1tf3q.
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
Congratulations to Caleb Hoover for winning First place in Masonry at the 57th New York State Leadership and Skills Championship Conference. As a State Champion, Caleb will move on to Nationals in Atlanta. #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In this Behind The Scenes segment, we are on the field with the boy's varsity lacrosse team. Join us as they work on fast breaks. Watch the video on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/behind-the-scenes-boys-lax-fast-breaks/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OAPride
OAMS Update: Attention 6th-8th OAMS Chorus families, Due to numerous conflicts and to help alleviate stress for those students and families, the OAMS Spring Choral concert date is being changed. The concert will now be on Tuesday, May 9th, at 7:30 PM. A live stream will be on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/_ihEcZ61SlY?feature=share #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Senior Midfielder Jace Riegel tells us how he first got involved with lacrosse, his favorite memory, and more. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-jace-riegel/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride
The Varsity boys lacrosse team is rebuilding after losing several seniors. This new group is enthusiastic, working hard to build the program, and looking to continue strong play. Watch the Season Preview:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-lax-season-preview/ #OAPride