Owego Apalachin Middle School

The Owego Free Academy Girls’ and Boys’ Track and Field Teams will compete in the STAC Championships. · Wednesday, May 21st at 4:00 pm · At Vestal High School Admission cost is $8.00 for the day, $5.00 for children 12 and under, and senior citizens. Admission will be CASH ONLY at the gate, NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION. Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Behind the Scenes: Boys Lacrosse “The team dynamic is great, we come out every day fired up. As you can see in the video, everyone is excited to play. We’re all brothers.” The boys on the varsity lacrosse team have made long-lasting friendships throughout the years by playing together. See what they believe their team’s greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qxECarvCALY

Four Questions: Sawyer Prentiss “My dad taught me really young, when I was like three or four years old, and it’s just stuck with me my whole life.” Sawyer Prentiss loves the contact and brotherhood that comes with the sport of lacrosse. Learn more about Sawyer and his passion for sports as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ePTG8MVBjRs

OA School Community, The School Budget Vote and Board of Education election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm. The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version was mailed and should have arrived at your home. New This Year: The BOE changed the Owego polling location at the meeting, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School. Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk. View more budget information on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Four Questions: Tracy Walsh “The friends and family that you build throughout doing rodeo.” Tracy Walsh was at the Agricultural Career Fair, teaching students about rodeo and breakaway roping. Learn more about her and her passion for rodeo here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/OexC5GJm_FI

Practice Makes Perfect: Boys Lacrosse Game Simulation “The drills that we do without the defense or without the offense can only get you so far, and there are so many things that come up in these that you can’t replicate in a controlled drill.” Head Coach Craig Nevins breaks down the importance of running a game simulation drill. See firsthand how the athletes are practicing in this Practice Makers Perfect segment on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/It-KmRt-t1c

🚧 Pool Parking Lot Closure Notice 🚧 Dear Owego Apalachin School Community, Please be advised that beginning Tuesday, May 20th, the parking lot adjacent to the pool will be closed to all public traffic and parking until further notice. This closure is necessary to accommodate a staging area for the upcoming music wing and pool construction project. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, and appreciate your patience and understanding. As a reminder, the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting May 23rd until further notice as part of this capital improvement project. We anticipate the pool will be ready for Fall sports in August. Sincerely, Owego Apalachin Central School District

Owego Free Academy is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025. Kaelyn Katchuk has earned the distinction of Valedictorian. Kaelyn will be attending Boston University for Human Physiology and will be on the Diving Team.. Bella Silvestri is the Salutatorian. Bella will be attending Marymount University for Nursing (Nurse Anesthetist), and to play Flag Football. The district is very proud of Kaelyn and Bella’s commitment to excellence in their academic and extracurricular activities. We wish them all the best as they look to continue their education and athletic careers. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OFAClassOf2025

The Owego Free Academy Baseball Team is playing in the STAC Playoffs. · Saturday, May 17th (Rain Date - May 18th) · The Semifinals & Final are at Mirabito (Rumble Ponies) Stadium, Binghamton · 8 AM Gates Open · Semifinals 9 AM: Vestal vs Owego (H) 11:30 AM: Oneonta vs Horseheads (H) 2 PM: Championship Game (Home team will be the smaller-enrollment school) Admission cost is $8.00 for the day, $5.00 for children 12 and under, and senior citizens. Admission will be CASH ONLY at the gate, NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION. Can’t make it out to Mirabito Stadium? STAC Baseball Championship coverage will be LIVE on Southern Tier Sports this Saturday. Follow Southern Tier Sports on Mixlr here: https://southerntiersports.mixlr.com/. Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

SUNY Broome Health Studies pathway participants Kassiani Alexopoulos and Mayar Alotaibi have been diligently working all year, starting in August 2024. Their hard work was acknowledged with a Pinning Ceremony for their New York State Medical Assistant certification! We couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments, how they represented Owego Free Academy, and their continued success as they continue their studies at SUNY Broome Community College. This program is just one of the unique opportunities we provide our students. Students are registered in their Junior year and attend SUNY Broome in their senior year. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Practice Makes Perfect: Girls' Lacrosse “We do a lot of passing and cutting on our offensive end, that’s how we score a lot of our goals. And working on our defense, being able to stop anyone who’s driving to the goal.” Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach Ashlee Marsh tells us what the girls have been working on in practice and how they’re sharpening the skills of both the offense and the defense. Watch some of the drills they’ve been working on here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/KcxSnJF3r64

In the Classroom: Breakaway Roping “So you have a rope and it’s cut to a certain length. You cut the string, and it ties around your saddle horn. You want to have your loop size about like that.” Sophomore Tracy Walsh demonstrated breakaway roping at the recent Agricultural Career Fair. Learn some tips and proper techniques from her here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qARp-dQ16R4

Board of Education - Special Meeting, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:15 pm (If Needed). The Owego Apalachin CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, only in the event that both parties negotiating the OATA contract have not settled contract negotiations. If needed, the meeting will be held at 6:15 pm, immediately following the Official Public Budget Hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm. The Official Budget Public hearing is on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share. The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version will be coming in the mail. The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm. As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OAMS proudly competed at the Broome-Tioga Regional Chess Tournament, where our own Carter Wolcott earned an impressive 2nd place finish in the youth division!

OACSD 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget Update OA School Community, The Official Budget Public hearing is on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share. The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version will be coming in the mail. At the April 16th Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget was approved and will go to a vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. At the meeting, the BOE also changed the Owego polling location, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School. Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk. Proposed Budget At A Glance Total Revenue Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%) Total Expense Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%) Total State Aid = $33,283,306 (5.43%) Property Tax Levy = $18,619,730 (1.99%) Reserves/Fund Balance = $40,000 You can review the Final Budget Presentation here: https://5il.co/3ejmo. The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm. As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.

Kylie Craven: Athlete Tip “As a defender, the biggest thing for me is keeping my stick and my body in front of the player no matter what.” Kylie Craven breaks down what she does when trying to play defense. Watch her in this week’s Athlete Tip here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Gk0IpAztsHE

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. BRCASD Mindfulness And Yoga: 5/10- https://5il.co/3an1w Tioga County Soil & Water - Stream Cleanup: 5/18 - https://5il.co/3eo4v Tioga County - I Voted Sticker Contest: https://5il.co/3dbw2 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 Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3acsa Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration Reminder: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3fbj0 Southern Tier Community Center - Summer Games: 6/30 - https://5il.co/3f7hv Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14 - https://5il.co/3aoer Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30 - https://5il.co/3aoeq Kids Bowl Free - Summer 2025 - https://5il.co/3eo52 Binghamton Umpires - Baseball and Softball Umpire Recruitment - https://5il.co/36pw4 Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34 Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, Cub Scout Pack 37, and 43 - https://5il.co/2v9y2 Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn 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

Behind the Scenes: Agricultural Career Fair “Some of my students have never had the opportunity to get close to some of the farm animals they had up front. Learning more about the resources in our community.” Owego Free Academy held an Agricultural Career Fair, letting students see firsthand some of the opportunities available in the community. Watch here and get a behind-the-scenes look on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/srjuBCw5Hq0

MUSIC REMINDER: The Owego Apalachin Middle School Spring Band and Jazz Concert is tonight, Wednesday, May 7th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/2J18Y7jYnHQ. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Four Questions Carsten Crawford “I love all the girls; we just have such a good connection, and this team defines family.” Casten Crawford shares with us some of her favorite memories, including her 100 strikeouts as a freshman. Learn more about how Carsten got her start as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Y2lmSdmgbas