"It makes a difference being a teacher. Both as a teacher and to others." English teacher Andrea Hessell decided to go into education because of the inspiration and pride it gave her mother being a teacher:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-andrea-hessell/
Colleen Koprevich says teaching ELA allows her to get kids interested in reading and writing. The most satisfying thing is seeing their skills develop and their passion grow. Watch her Teacher Profile:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/teacher-profile-colleen-koprevich/
OA Update: Best of luck to OFA Wrestling competing in the Division II Wrestling Qualifier A at Tioga on Saturday, February 4th. Doors open at 9:00 am, and tickets must be purchased using Go-Fan ticketing for $6.25 here: https://gofan.co/app/events/878891?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
The following Wrestlers will represent OFA:
110 - Collin Monell
118 - Jonathon Gilliland
138 - Gairit Hodson
145 - Jozsiah Varga
152 - John Swackhammer
160 - Bobby Struble
160 - Cam Card
189 - Merrick Birchard
215 - Seth Brink
285 - Trevor Decker
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OA Update: With forecasted temperatures below zero tomorrow morning, Friday, February 3, 2023, the school district will provide 'Extreme Cold' Bus Transportation for OES, OAMS, and OFA students who usually walk to school.
Times, locations, and bus numbers can be found here: https://5il.co/142mm
If you have specific transportation questions, please get in touch with the bus garage at (607) 687-7305 or through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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Maddie McEvoy has taken her love for basketball from games with her family to the Varsity team. Her knowledge of the game and her skills make her a force on the court. Watch her Athlete Profile:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-madison-mcevoy/ @OAGirlsBball #OAPride
OA UPDATE: Youth Spring Sports Registrations now open for the Owego Apalachin Lacrosse Club and Owego Little League. For more info on Girls and Boys Lacrosse click here: https://5il.co/1o1dm. For more info on Baseball and Softball click here: https://5il.co/1nkbp #OACommunity
In Colleen Koprevich's English Language Arts class, we see students engaging in different table stations, working together to solve problems. Take a look at this Behind The Scenes on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-mrs-koprevichs-ela-class/
OFA's school production of Mamma Mia! will premiere on February 10th. The director and several actors tell us how they are getting prepared for their performances and what makes Mamma Mia! a fun, exciting show:
https://showcaseartstv.com/mamma-mia-preview/ #OACommunity #OAPride
Evan O'Hara's love for bowling came from his family, and his skill has grown with that passion. The 8th grader is a force on the varsity team and is excited to see where this sport takes him. Watch his Athlete Profile:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-evan-ohara/
OA UPDATE: Click on the following link to read the January 2023 Newsletter: https://5il.co/1nyxn. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Abigail Boyer likes working as stage crew for the school's theatre productions. From the organized chaos to ensuring their work is seen but that they are not. She tells us more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-abigail-boyer/
One of Owen Bronk's favorite memories is when he and his friends were called up to Varsity. He says playing the game is fun, but the best is playing it with a team that you have a bond with. Watch his Athlete Profile:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-owen-bronk/
Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. We will provide OFA students and families with an updated Regents testing schedule later today. Have a nice day, and be safe.
The Owego Free Academy Swimming & Diving Program is holding a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Vestal on Wednesday, January 25th from 5-8pm. Get more details here: https://5il.co/1ngay #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Colleen Koprevich originally began a career in business, but soon she realized her passion was in education. Learn more about her favorite aspect of teaching and more in this segment of 4 Questions:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-colleen-koprevich/ #OAisYOU #OAPride
Chorus teacher Jenny Gac shares with us what she loves about teaching, what she hopes to impart on her students, and more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-jenny-gac/ @OAChoirs l @OaBoosters #OACommunity #OAPride
We interviewed Jace Stuart, who is playing the character of Sam in the upcoming school production of Mamma Mia! Watch his segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-jace-stuart-2/ #OACommunity #OAPride
Middle School Chorus teacher Jenny Gac has been teaching for fifteen years. We sat down with her and learned how she was inspired to teach, the importance of music education, and more in this Teacher Profile:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/teacher-profile-jenny-gac/ #OAPride
"In theatre, you become someone else and really get to channel that character's emotions and what they're feeling." That is what Rachael Wood loves about theatre. Learn more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-rachael-wood/
The Owego Free Academy Building Trades Program has been hard at work on the Liberty Street House renovation. Check out the latest news story: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/binghamton/news/2023/01/19/owego-students-rebuilding-vacant-home-for-new-tenants# #OACommunity #OAPride