Coach Profile: Patton Taylor
“It’s awesome when you have a group of kids who are so bought in and ready to work together towards a common goal.” Coach Taylor shares how he got his start coaching at Owego and how much he’s been enjoying it. Learn more about Patton Taylor in this coach profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/MZeOsCvA5xg
The Tioga Smiles Dental Van will be stopping in the OA District on the following dates:
AES: 1/3/25-1/23/25
OES: 1/24/25-2/13/25
OAMS/OFA: 2/14/25-2/27/25
Use the link to register:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TiogaCountyPublicHealth/TiogaSmilesPatientEnrollment #OARiverHawks
Teacher Spotlight: Derek Hill
“Our goal is to also grow this program, we’re in the process of building a barn.” Derek Hill, the Animal Sciences teacher, shares his goals and passion for teaching. Learn more about him in this teacher spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/XlUjyZIg4Wc
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, for Winter Break. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OAMS Chorus Students spreading some additional holiday cheer at Tioga Opportunities
Four Questions: Graham Strolin
“I want to hopefully do theater in college, but here now I want to keep working on my range and try to put myself out there as much as I can.” Theater has always been a part of Graham Strolin’s life, and it’s something he’d like to continue after high school. Learn more about Graham and his goals in this segment of four questions on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/mXMi5I-RxQQ
Athlete Tip: Elijah Lewis
“Take your three-step drop, nice and easy, and deliver a throw right there.” Quarterback Elijah Lewis breaks down how to throw the perfect spiral. Watch his athlete tip here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/bQbzNFDq_y0
Staff Profile: Robyn Wood
“I love seeing where we start in October and where we get to in February and seeing the kids grow.” School psychologist by day and Show Director for the theater department by night, Robyn Wood shares some of her favorite parts of working in theater. Watch her teacher profile here on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/H_EPfj1AYeI
MUSIC REMINDER: The Kaleidoscope Concert is tonight, Monday, December 16th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/fGfGGSGjxjg?feature=share.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
Four Questions: Bobby Struble
“It’s probably that people don’t realize the opportunity that you get with this. It’s just a great experience.” Bobby Struble is one of the student organizers for the Career Shadow Event. Learn more about Bobby and what he gets to do in preparation for events like this as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sLEsHNa1aI
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/C-hYJp_pK-w?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.
Please see the following message from the OA Music Department about tickets for the upcoming Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert on Monday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. The concert will also be streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGfGGSGjxjg
The Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert is one of the favorite concerts presented by the OFA and OAMS Music Department! We present this concert every two years as many people look forward to hearing the many musical arrangements of this festive season in a very unique format. The audience will be surrounded by music as our student musicians perform from several locations around the theater. This concert should last about 75 minutes - because it is presented non-stop - one selection leads directly to the next. The audience will need to save their applause for the very end of the program!
Because the Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert is such a popular concert, and because we’ve experienced standing room only in the past, we distribute tickets to the concerts. All families are limited to 4 tickets maximum. This is done to ensure that everyone can attend a performance but also ensures that we can provide a safe environment for the audience and the performers.
The OA Music Boosters will be collecting donations at the door to support the music department’s students and program.
The OFA Art Department will be selling hand painted ceramic soup bowls for $10 as a part of the Empty Bowls Project. All proceeds will go to the Tioga County Rural Ministry food pantry. (cash only)
Reserve FREE Tickets Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBkO5FHV74ofEyvGKWbzzO_waUf4tfMfTFjp343LYh987d2Q/viewform
Click here to read the PDF version: https://5il.co/3340f
River Hawks Athletics: Fall Sports Highlights
The River Hawks fall sports teams had an amazing season. Check out some of their highlights and accomplishments here on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/6sM4QhJ4Ytw
Teacher Profile: Nick Rodgers
“I just want to the be best I can every single year, and there’s always room to improve.” Nick Rodgers, the technology education teacher, tells us his goals and some of the things he enjoys most about being a teacher. Watch his profile here on Showcase Classroom TV.
https://youtu.be/_ohOz0UCxdo
Four Questions: Graham Strolin
“I want to hopefully do theater in college, but here now I want to keep working on my range and try to put myself out there as much as I can.” Theater has always been a part of Graham Strolin’s life, and it’s something he’d like to continue after high school. Learn more about Graham and his goals in this segment of four questions on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/mXMi5I-RxQQ
OAMS Yearbooks are now available:
The purchase price is $22.
Please visit: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/OAMS2025 to place your order.
Order ahead and guarantee your student a yearbook full of fun memories of their middle school year.
Please contact:
Karen Monforte at monfortek@oacsd.org or Sarah Thorson at thorsons@oacsd.org
Practice Makes Perfect: Cross Country
“So at the end of a normal run or easy run at practice, we like to finish with a little bit of turnover. It’s nice to finish with something fast.” Head Coach John Heath for the cross country team explains how the athletes prepare for race day. Watch this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HYSE2cxGVhg
OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education regular meeting, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm, in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
Please note this is an added meeting from the original schedule with an earlier start time of 5:00 pm.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/MIWLOR6ktQg?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.
6th grade students sold cheesecakes for a class fundraiser, and the option to pie an OAMS staff member was raffled out to those who participated. So much fun on a Friday afternoon!
Four Questions: Michaela Terry
“My favorite part is working with these people every day and having fun with rehearsals.” Michaela Terry breaks down how she started in theater and what she loves most. Watch Michaela answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/gAJHFkb-6oU