OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/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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Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/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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Practice Makes Perfect: Two-on-Two Full Court Drill
“We’re kinda going back and forth up and down the court here, we got our JV and Varsity teams combined. So they have different partners that they might be with at different skill levels. We’re putting some girls in some different spots where they might not handle the ball as much as others, but this is a good opportunity for them to learn.” Get to see some of the drills the girls' basketball team is working on in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/NaAWcT78xRk
“We’re kinda going back and forth up and down the court here, we got our JV and Varsity teams combined. So they have different partners that they might be with at different skill levels. We’re putting some girls in some different spots where they might not handle the ball as much as others, but this is a good opportunity for them to learn.” Get to see some of the drills the girls' basketball team is working on in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/NaAWcT78xRk
NOTICE TO THE OA SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Please be advised that the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting Monday, January 12, 2026, until further notice. The pool will be reopened following the installation of new bleachers. This phase of the construction project could take up to two weeks. We will communicate once the pool is reopened for all activities. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to enhance the long-term safety, functionality, and quality of the pool.
Thank you,
Owego Apalachin Central School District
Please be advised that the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting Monday, January 12, 2026, until further notice. The pool will be reopened following the installation of new bleachers. This phase of the construction project could take up to two weeks. We will communicate once the pool is reopened for all activities. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to enhance the long-term safety, functionality, and quality of the pool.
Thank you,
Owego Apalachin Central School District
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, NY 13732.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mLnhLuakIns.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mLnhLuakIns.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
Behind the Scenes: Girls' Basketball
“I think that it’s one, two, three family, we’re all just together. It’s about having those friendships for life.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at the girls' basketball team and what they believe to be their greatest strengths. Learn more about the athletes here on Showcase Sports TV.
“I think that it’s one, two, three family, we’re all just together. It’s about having those friendships for life.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at the girls' basketball team and what they believe to be their greatest strengths. Learn more about the athletes here on Showcase Sports TV.
OA UPDATE: Tioga Smile Dental Van Visits OACSD
The Tioga Smiles Dental Van will be in the Owego Apalachin CSD on the following dates:
1/2/26 - 1/22/26 at Apalachin Elementary School
1/23/26 - 2/12/26 at Owego Elementary School
2/13/26 - 2/26/26 at Owego Apalachin Middle School and Owego Free Academy
Tioga Smiles Mobile Dental Program serves both adults and children at various locations throughout the county. It functions as a school-based dental clinic serving children right at their school building during the school year. Adults are welcome to use the services of the program during non-school hours and school breaks. Dental services provided include dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, and extractions.
Get more information and see other local dates here: https://aptg.co/dfrZXP
Open Enrollment is available here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TiogaCountyPublicHealth/TiogaSmilesPatientEnrollment
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The Tioga Smiles Dental Van will be in the Owego Apalachin CSD on the following dates:
1/2/26 - 1/22/26 at Apalachin Elementary School
1/23/26 - 2/12/26 at Owego Elementary School
2/13/26 - 2/26/26 at Owego Apalachin Middle School and Owego Free Academy
Tioga Smiles Mobile Dental Program serves both adults and children at various locations throughout the county. It functions as a school-based dental clinic serving children right at their school building during the school year. Adults are welcome to use the services of the program during non-school hours and school breaks. Dental services provided include dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, and extractions.
Get more information and see other local dates here: https://aptg.co/dfrZXP
Open Enrollment is available here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TiogaCountyPublicHealth/TiogaSmilesPatientEnrollment
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Student Profile: Josiah Marshall
15-year-old Josiah Marshall recently played a lead role in Amahl and the Night for the Tri-Cities Opera. Learn more about him in this student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/VV9j7NMf6nE
15-year-old Josiah Marshall recently played a lead role in Amahl and the Night for the Tri-Cities Opera. Learn more about him in this student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/VV9j7NMf6nE
OA REMINDER:
There is No School for OACSD students in PK-12th grade - Monday, December 22, through Friday, January 2nd: Winter Recess.
We will see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
A printed version of the year-long calendar can be picked up from your building’s main office.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
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OA Musical 2026 - Disney’s High School Musical
The Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm.
Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this story of friendship, first love, and acceptance. It’s full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines.
Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php
The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990.
If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990.
If you want to gain early access to the general admission seating, please become a “Friend of OA Music” silver or gold-level patron. See www.oamusicboosters.org for more information.
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The Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm.
Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this story of friendship, first love, and acceptance. It’s full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines.
Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php
The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990.
If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990.
If you want to gain early access to the general admission seating, please become a “Friend of OA Music” silver or gold-level patron. See www.oamusicboosters.org for more information.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Faculty Spotlight: Todd Stanton
“If there are issues, I always want to fix that issue, and then it makes me feel good when I fix something, and I make it easier for other people to do what they need to do.” Learn more about Field Tech, Todd Stanton, and what he does at the school, and what some of his future goals are, in this Faculty Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/WEm6sJMIpZQ
Four Questions: Spencer Guiles
Spencer Guiles shares with us how he took an interest in art and even how his art was selected for the art show. Learn more about Spencer as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2aaPEianhCM
Spencer Guiles shares with us how he took an interest in art and even how his art was selected for the art show. Learn more about Spencer as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/2aaPEianhCM
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
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With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether
MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS 6th and 7th Grade Winter Chorus Concert is tonight, Monday, December 15, at 7:00 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here:https://www.youtube.com/live/UXcHwprU4SE.
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#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
It's Holiday Spirit Week at OAMS. Click the link to view the Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/Xmrg7l. Please note that Winter Break will run from Monday, December 22nd, through Friday, January 2nd. #OAMSRiverHawks #sOArTogether
Four Questions: Jaelyn Chrysler
“I love the community that we have, no matter if you perform really well or if you are having an off day or whatever, you always have your teammates.” Hear from Jaelyn Chrysler on why she loves being on the cross country team so much as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/eZ5Q7-pu4ng
“I love the community that we have, no matter if you perform really well or if you are having an off day or whatever, you always have your teammates.” Hear from Jaelyn Chrysler on why she loves being on the cross country team so much as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/eZ5Q7-pu4ng
OA UPDATE: New York State Graduation Requirement Changes. If you missed the Public Information Session on 11/24/25, you can view the recorded presentation here: https://youtu.be/IEKuW2xJdmU. Updates will continue to be shared on posted to our Guidance and Counseling page on the website. You can learn more from NYS here: https://www.nysed.gov/grad-measures. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Four Questions: Nolan Card
Hear from Nolan Card as he shares how he took an interest in the sport of football, along with some of his goals, as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/13XXvoRBiXE
Hear from Nolan Card as he shares how he took an interest in the sport of football, along with some of his goals, as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/13XXvoRBiXE
OES and AES Parent/Teacher Conference Half-Day Reminder
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Drone Soccer: Athlete Tip with Tanner Hayes
“I’m working on putting a cap onto it. To put on an LED cap, you have to rearrange some cords. I do have to screw some things on the top, and this makes things a little heavier.” Find out from the Pit Crew Manager of the drone soccer team, Tanner Hayes, what the importance of an LED cap is for a drone. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wP28rG3SZWw
“I’m working on putting a cap onto it. To put on an LED cap, you have to rearrange some cords. I do have to screw some things on the top, and this makes things a little heavier.” Find out from the Pit Crew Manager of the drone soccer team, Tanner Hayes, what the importance of an LED cap is for a drone. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wP28rG3SZWw
Behind the Scenes: IT Student Work Program
“I would be able to go into the settings, and if it’s a wifi problem, I’d be able to fix it from there.” See some of the day-to-day work students are doing at the IT Live Help Desk. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/NQsSHyS-Jic
“I would be able to go into the settings, and if it’s a wifi problem, I’d be able to fix it from there.” See some of the day-to-day work students are doing at the IT Live Help Desk. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/NQsSHyS-Jic
