Owego Apalachin Middle School

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. OA Basketball Club - Evaluation Day: Saturday 10/21 - https://5il.co/25lz1 Tioga PACT Trunk Or Treat: 10/23/23 - https://5il.co/27iho OA Lacrosse Club K-6th Clinic: 11/11/23 - https://5il.co/27ii8 Red Ribbon Week - https://5il.co/27ikf More Community Fliers can be found 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 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Hunter Pitcher says he wants music to always be a big part of his life. Since he first started getting involved with music and playing the french horn, it has been a passion. Hunter tells us all about his love for music in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/ZZsPd_OFI68

As part of the Section IV athletics Sportsmanship campaign, Owego Free Academy student-athletes created The Spirit Of Sportsmanship video. The video was produced by OFA student-athletes Madison McEvoy, Collin Monell, Olivia Crapser, and Javan Belokur. Every Fall varsity sport nominated two athletes to represent their program. These athletes embody the Spirit of Sportsmanship for those teams. In order of appearance in the video: Sydney Shoen - Swimming & Diving Joseph Palladino - Football Jaxson Belokur - Boys Soccer Kaelyn Katchuk - Swimming & Diving Elaina Anschutz - Tennis Shannon Maslin - Volleyball Alexis Nelson - Girls Soccer Stella Palladino - Girls Cross Country Ashleigh Steele - Field Hockey Dominick Curley - Golf Jaelyn Chrysler - Girls Cross Country Matthew Samuelson - Boys Soccer Evan Wasielewski - Football Morgan Carrigg - Tennis Maggie Hamed - Volleyball Javan Belokur - Boys Cross Country Patrick Tammariello - Golf Taylor Dalton - Girls Soccer Magavin Allen - Boys Cross Country Madison McEvoy - Field Hockey Watch OFA The Spirit Of Sportsmanship here: https://youtu.be/DVOt6jATzsU #OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

ICYMI: Coach Taylor and his players, Caleb Cole and Adam Arhbal, made the weekly appearance on WEBO radio on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/27bjg #OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: It's National School Bus Safety Week, NYAPT Reminds Drivers to Stop for Stopped School Busses to Keep Our Students Safe. Read more here: https://5il.co/27azb #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

"I just love freestyling and being able to make beautiful music." OA middle schooler Julianna Serfass breaks down how she began playing the clarinet, her favorite memory, and what she wants to accomplish as a musician. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/3W6hP4tBcYI

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard. The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mBtFEty7BbI?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. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Lincoln Miller took some time away from band practice to give us a crash course on the trumpet. In this Musician Tip, he tells us how to play four different notes on the trumpet. Learn how it's done on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/16WfTydCO2M

Today kicks off #schoolboardrecognitionweek, and all of us at the Owego Apalachin Central School District want to give a big thank you to our Board of Education members for all they do. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OAMS UPDATE: OAMS Yearbooks are now on sale for $20.00 each. Get more information on how to pre-order yours today here: https://5il.co/26zld. Contact OAMS directly with any questions through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

All-American diver Kaelyn Katchuk continues her family legacy in the water. In this episode of 4 Questions, we ask her about her passion for diving, her favorite memory, plus more. Learn more about her on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/ENVk_IAsd9Q

ICYMI: Coach Taylor and his players, Conlan Taylor, Jack Buchsbaum, and Evan English, made the weekly appearance on WEBO radio on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/26wv5 #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Owego Apalachin Middle School musician Tanner Hayes loves that the trombone is a unique instrument that is difficult to learn but rewarding to play. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/C6BKDxrKsow

OA UPDATE: Attendance Matters! This year, you may receive letters or texts about your student's attendance. These messages are meant to keep you informed. Watch for a text message from Everyday Labs today, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, welcoming you to their updates. Get more information here: https://5il.co/26i6v. Please reach out through Let's Talk! with any questions -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

"I think winning Sectionals in eighth grade was special." Maggie Hamed on her favorite memory so far of her volleyball career. Hear more from Maggie about her love for the sport as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/yEJWHlF5CGk

Taylor Signs says the feeling she gets from singing is almost indescribable. This art form is her outlet, creative expression, and source of happiness. Learn how she got started singing and find out what she wants to accomplish as an artist in this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/E_9dkKTiRkg

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Hiawatha Soccer Sign-Ups - https://5il.co/26dr9 Apalachin Library: NaNoWriMo Teen Writing Event - https://5il.co/26ekp FOX 40 (WICZ-TV): Teacher Of The Week Nomination - https://5il.co/26jq8 Upward Basketball and Cheer Registration - https://5il.co/26q2v More Community Fliers can be found 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 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

We are back at the pool with the varsity girl's swim team. In this Training Tip, coach Lucy Taylor breaks down the Negative Split technique. Only on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/iisom94eizQ

Musician Julianna Serfass shows us how to play an A on the clarinet. Learn and hear how it's done on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/HVmYccCj9_A

11th grader Kaelyn Katchuk was recognized as an All-American diver for 2023. This is an honor that Kaelyn has worked hard for and is another source of inspiration to push her talents on the diving board further. We talked with Kaelyn about this achievement and more on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/vAoaL9wMstM