Owego Apalachin Middle School

OAMS Eighth Graders enjoying their dinner dance, their last dance in middle school! So much fun that the student DJ's joined!

OAMS Sixth Grade Students had a fun day today thanks to our teachers, Nick Kline, and Rowdy!

Owego Free Academy Baseball begins play in the Class A Sectional Championship today, Thursday, May 29th, at 5 pm at Maine-Endwell. This is a best 2 out of 3 series with a game in Owego on Friday, May 30th, at 5 pm, and the 3rd game Saturday, if needed (see bracket). Broadcast of games is available here: southerntiersports.mixlr.com. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Every Form Matters - School Meals/Funding - https://5il.co/3hilz Camp Ahwaga 4k Run: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3gfvu Apalachin Library - Book Workshop For Kids: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3eo1p NYAPT - Transportation Safety Day: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3fim8 OA Youth Fun Run: 6/2/25 - https://5il.co/3fci0 OA K-12 District Art Show: 6/2/25 - https://5il.co/3gdfd Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/7/25 - https://5il.co/3hiea Apalachin UMC - Kids Carnival: 6/7/25 - https://5il.co/3hif4 Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14/25 - https://5il.co/3acsa Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration Reminder: 6/14/25 - https://5il.co/3fbj0 Apalachin Library - Kids Landscape Painting: 6/28/25 - https://5il.co/3hieb Southern Tier Community Center - Summer Games: 6/30/25 - https://5il.co/3f7hv Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14/25 - https://5il.co/3aoer Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30/25 - https://5il.co/3aoeq Kids Bowl Free - Summer 2025 - https://5il.co/3eo52 Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34 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. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

In the Classroom: Sixth Grade Art “In this project, they are required to make five pieces of 3D furniture, so many of us are working on getting them finished up. And then they can go through and add decorations.” Sixth Grade Art Teacher Timothy Jackson shows us what the students have been working on in class. See the students hard at work as they finish up their 3D paper rooms on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/MdyBpRGddyQ

Coach Profile: Craig Nevins “I want to keep working with the younger guys and keep building up the interest for the sport.” Varsity Head Coach for the boys lacrosse team, Craig Nevins, shares with us how he got his start in the sport and as a coach. Learn more about him and the team in this week’s Coach Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/TLDYB9Fwe4w

Behind the Scenes: Robotics Team The OA Robotics Team won the grand championship for the SUNY Broome Robotics Competition. 14 schools were represented in this year’s games, and this is the fourth year in a row OA has won. Watch this behind-the-scenes to see how excited the students are to be performing so well on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/8t2R-gtCoJQ

Girls Lacrosse Class C Sectional Final OFA vs. Johnson City, on 5/29/2025 at 5:00 pm at Chenango Forks High School Stadium. Gates open at 4 pm. Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3647800?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket $8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV. Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Boys and Girls Track and Field Class B Meet OFA at Union-Endicott High School on 5/28/2025 at 5:00 pm. Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3613380?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket $8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV. Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Flag Football Ticket Information Flag Football Class C NYS Regional OFA vs. Rhinebeck, on 5/28/2025 at 6:00 pm at Goshen High School Stadium (222 Scotchtown Avenue, Goshen, NY, 10924). Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3646031?schoolId=NYSPHSAA9 Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Welcome to Summer 2025 at OACSD! We’re so excited to offer another summer full of fun, learning, and adventure! Whether your child loves science, sports, music, or hands-on creativity, there’s something for everyone. All programs take place on our Owego Campus (OES, OAMS, OFA). Please register your child for the grade they’ll be entering in September 2025. Dates: July 7 – August 15 Transportation: Provided in the morning and at 3:00 PM. Families must arrange midday pickups. View the Full Program Brochure: https://5il.co/3hakc Hawk’s Nest Summer Fun (Grades 1–5) Full-day camp | July 7 – August 15 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM at OES  Find full details in the program brochure. Includes breakfast at 8:00 AM and lunch at 11:30 AM. Soaring into Kindergarten Half-day camp | July 21 – August 8 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM at OES A playful and welcoming introduction to school for incoming kindergarteners. Focuses on early literacy, routines, and school readiness skills. Students are welcome to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Morning transportation is available; families must pick up at midday. River Hawks Rising (Grades 6–12) July 7 – August 9 | AM: 8:30–11:30 | PM: 12:00–3:00 Explore STEM, esports, creative arts, gardening, cooking, carpentry, DJing, and more! Includes breakfast and lunch. Please only register for camps your child will attend.  Soaring Sounds: Music Camps Musical theater, rock band, beginner piano, and private lessons Find full details and registration links in the program brochure - https://5il.co/3hakc. The Nest:Youth Sports Camps Designed for Grades 1–6, these half-day camps focus on skills, teamwork, and having fun! Offerings include soccer, basketball, tennis, wrestling, field hockey, and more. Camp times and details are in the program brochure - https://5il.co/3hakc. River Hawks Off-Season Conditioning (Grades 7–12) Modified, JV, and Varsity athletes can stay active and prepare for their upcoming sports season with summer strength training and team sessions. Coaches will reach out directly with details—no registration required. Dates and contacts for each sport are listed in the program brochure - https://5il.co/3hakc. How to Register Registration Opens: Friday, May 30 at 8:00 AM Closes: Friday, June 6 at 11:59 PM Final Deadline: Monday, June 16 Waitlist Notifications: Week of June 9 Join the Waitlist Transportation Info Buses are available in the morning and at 3:00 PM dismissal. No midday transportation is available. Use the My Ride K-12 app for route updates and schedules. Call the bus garage with questions: 607-687-7305 The Tioga County Boys and Girls Club Summer Registration will also open on May 30th. Register for OA Summer Enrichment Programs or the TCBGC on the ArbiterSports link here on May 30th: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district. Have questions? We’re happy to help! Contact: Carrie Luke (lukec@oacsd.org) or Ryan Hallenbeck (hallenbeckr@oacsd.org) We can’t wait for another amazing summer with our River Hawks!

In the Classroom: 3D Paper Models “So I have the floor, I started with the back wallpaper. I made a 3D vanity, a rug, and a bed.” Sixth-grade student Sophie Weaver has been working on her 3D paper model room. She shared with us what she put into her project and some of the prep work that went into it. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bdSqbImO85Y

Four Questions: Shannon Maslin “My favorite part about being on this team is the fun environment that we have.” Goalie on the girls lacrosse team, Shannon Maslin, grew up in a household with brothers who also played the sport. Learn more about Shannon and her goals for lacrosse as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6q4EgJ3Qaxc

Flag Football Class C Championship OFA vs. Susquehanna Valley, on 5/24/2025 at 2:00 pm at Union-Endicott High School - gates open to spectators at 1:00 pm. Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3631594?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket $8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free. Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted 1 Ticket purchase is good for all 3 classes of the GFF Championships. Can't make it in person? Tune in to Owego's Championship matchup vs. Susquehanna Valley LIVE on Southern Tier Sports at 2 PM. Listen to the broadcast at southerntiersports.mixlr.com. You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV. Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day, Friday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th. We will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, May 27th. Some Upcoming Events: 5/22 - OES 5th Grade Spring Concert 5/28 - OAMS Spring Choral Concert 6/2 - BOE Meeting 6/3 - OES 4th Grade Spring Concert 6/6 - OFA Senior Prom 6/9 - Jazz On The Lawn 6/12 - Block O Sports Awards Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk Stay up-to-date with OACSD events: The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy. The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8. 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. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

In the Classroom: Small Swept Away “It’s a two-on-two, head-on-head game to race to get the most points. The person with the least amount of balls on their side scores the most points.” Tanner Hayes competes on the Robotics Team, and he breaks down one of his events, small swept away. Learn more about the competition from Tanner in this segment of In the Classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/vJzDrfu_o3Q

In the Classroom: Sixth Grade Art “In this project, they are required to make five pieces of 3D furniture, so many of us are working on getting them finished up. And then they can go through and add decorations.” Sixth Grade Art Teacher Timothy Jackson shows us what the students have been working on in class. See the students hard at work as they finish up their 3D paper rooms on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/MdyBpRGddyQ

Four Questions: Antoni Talarico “I just like the contact, I just get to beat people, that's my job. Everyone comes together, it’s fast paced, it’s just amazing.” Antoni Talarico plays defense on the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. Listen to him talk about some of his favorite memories and goals when it comes to lacrosse as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/7I63hVLeT9U

Owego Apalachin Central School District 2025-2026 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election Results Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, voted to approve the district’s proposed 2025-2026 school budget of $59,769,964. The budget had a tax levy increase of 1.99 percent. The final vote was: Yes: 585 No: 297 In the second proposition, voters approved the purchase of 5 school buses by the following count: Yes: 601 No: 278 The two Board of Education Candidates elected for the two seats were: Linda Gretz and Theresa Heimbeucher Votes Per Candidate Linda Gretz: 569 Theresa Heimbuecher: 183 Ted McDonald: 128 (40 additional people received votes - contact the district clerk for additional information.) Voters approved the additional taxpayer funding for the Apalachin Public Library. Yes: 604 No: 277 Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/3gqbl.

OA REMINDER: Polls are open until 8:00 pm for the School Budget Vote and Board of Education election today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. More information is available on our website: www.oacsd.org #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride