Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Wrestling championships (Boys) Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at Binghamton High School.
Friday, January 23, JV Championships, 5 PM start time
Saturday, January 24, Varsity Championships, 9 AM start time
Friday night $7 Adults/ $5 Students & Seniors
Saturday $8 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NY14396
More information from STAC Showcase here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2642261
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 via Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Wrestling championships (Boys) Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at Binghamton High School.
Friday, January 23, JV Championships, 5 PM start time
Saturday, January 24, Varsity Championships, 9 AM start time
Friday night $7 Adults/ $5 Students & Seniors
Saturday $8 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NY14396
More information from STAC Showcase here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2642261
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 via Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026, 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.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026, 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.
Athlete Profile: Keely Wicklund
“My personal goal is to end the season on a good note and finish it out happy.” Keely Wicklund shares with us her passion for the game of basketball and how she started playing the sport. Learn more about Keely in this week’s athlete profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WJJWlXgHjnI
“My personal goal is to end the season on a good note and finish it out happy.” Keely Wicklund shares with us her passion for the game of basketball and how she started playing the sport. Learn more about Keely in this week’s athlete profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WJJWlXgHjnI
OAMS Eighth Grade students enjoyed SPARK! yesterday. Students were surveyed on career interests and then had the opportunity to explore them by learning from industry professionals, teachers, and college professors.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.
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#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 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.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 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.
Coach Spotlight: Christian Sage
“I mean, I’m still learning, and I want to be the best that I can and grow. And help out in any way.” Program Assistant Christian Sage shares with us why he wanted to start coaching. Learn more about Christian in this Coach Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/v_TUgTcqu6o
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 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.
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
1/20 and 1/21: Regents Only Testing Days at OFA - https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
1/21: AES 4th Grade Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_N_AbvJYIM;
1/28: OES 4th Grade Concert
2/6, 2/7, and 2/8: OA Musical - https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
2/9: Board of Education Meeting
2/14: Valentine's Day
2/16 and 2/17: NO SCHOOL - President’s Day and Asian Lunar 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.
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.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Some Upcoming Events:
1/20 and 1/21: Regents Only Testing Days at OFA - https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
1/21: AES 4th Grade Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_N_AbvJYIM;
1/28: OES 4th Grade Concert
2/6, 2/7, and 2/8: OA Musical - https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
2/9: Board of Education Meeting
2/14: Valentine's Day
2/16 and 2/17: NO SCHOOL - President’s Day and Asian Lunar 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.
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.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
SRO Spotlight: Jared Fiacco
“It’s way more rewarding than I ever thought that it would be.” Learn more about School Resource Officer Jared Fiacco and how he got his job at OAMS. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/pYbP53Tv1z8
“It’s way more rewarding than I ever thought that it would be.” Learn more about School Resource Officer Jared Fiacco and how he got his job at OAMS. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/pYbP53Tv1z8
Athlete Tip with Jenna McEvoy
Check out the basketball tip “Barbecue Chicken” as Jenna McEvoy breaks it down here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6tyrfmQJnqc
Check out the basketball tip “Barbecue Chicken” as Jenna McEvoy breaks it down here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6tyrfmQJnqc
Choir Tip with Josiah Marshall: Keeping Your Singing Voice Consistent
“Just that singing will keep your voice ready at any time. Even if I’m playing a game or something and I have an important song to sing, I’ll be singing it because I need to be ready for it.” Josiah Marshall talks about the importance of keeping your voice consistent when it comes to singing and how to go about doing that. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k2sj-C99HRo
“Just that singing will keep your voice ready at any time. Even if I’m playing a game or something and I have an important song to sing, I’ll be singing it because I need to be ready for it.” Josiah Marshall talks about the importance of keeping your voice consistent when it comes to singing and how to go about doing that. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k2sj-C99HRo
Behind the Scenes: On the Job with School Resource Officers
Learn what School Resource Officers do beyond safety, including how their daily work supports students, staff, and school culture. Discover how SROs build positive relationships with the students here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/hRy9JhXDQ6g
Learn what School Resource Officers do beyond safety, including how their daily work supports students, staff, and school culture. Discover how SROs build positive relationships with the students here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/hRy9JhXDQ6g
Choir Tip with Josiah Marshall: Warm Ups
Josiah Marshall demonstrates some warm-ups that he uses to get his voice ready for a performance. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Cq_vZugyX7A
Josiah Marshall demonstrates some warm-ups that he uses to get his voice ready for a performance. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Cq_vZugyX7A
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
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
