Owego Elementary

ICYMI: 5th graders from Owego and Apalachin Elementary joined OFA’s Building Trades students and teachers for Big Build 2025! They got hands-on with tools and helped construct a small shed. Great teamwork across all ages! 🛠️ #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Owego Free Academy Boys and Girls Track and Field has several athletes competing in the New York State Qualifier meet on Wednesday, June 4th, and Thursday, June 5th, at Union-Endicott High School at 5 pm (Gates open at 4 pm). Here is a list of the athletes, including their events and days. Wednesday, June 4th: Stella Palladino - 100m & 200m Jaelyn Chrysler - 3000m Abby McHugh - 3000m Brady Senko - 110m hurdles & 400m hurdles Gavin Heath - 800m Javan Belokur - 3200m Thursday, June 5th: Lilly LaFever - 2000m Steeplechase Jaelyn Chrysler - 1500m Abby McHugh - 1500m Stella Palladino - 100m & 200m Girls 4x800m Relay - Maddie McEvoy. Sidney Senko, Jaelyn Chrysler, Stella Palladino Dylan Davis - Shot put Sully O'Donnell - 3000m Steeplechase Boys 4x800m Relay - Magavin Allen, Ryker Chrysler, Bryson Castro, Gavin Heath Boys 4x400m Relay - Magavin Allen, Jaxson Belokur, Bryson Castro, Gavin Heath Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Tickets $8.00 - General Admission Cash Tickets Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted Purchase Digital Tickets here: State Qualifier Day 1 @ UE - https://gofan.co/event/3620489?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV State Qualifier Day 2 @ UE - https://gofan.co/event/3620491?schoolId=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

Girls Lacrosse Regionals OFA vs. New Paltz on 6/7/2025 at 4:00 pm at Chenango Valley High School. Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3666011?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing $10.00 General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are 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

Owego Free Academy Unified basketball plays at Vestal tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 4:30 pm in the West Division Championship game. Good Luck! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Owego Free Academy Flag Football will play in the New York State Semi-Finals on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 9:30 am. The game will be played at Homer High School against Beekmantown. Ticket Information: All NYSPHSAA Championships will use online ticketing. Ticket prices are $12.00 inclusive of fees. (Cash sales will NOT be available at the gate.) Purchase Tickets here: https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2024/5/9/FlagFootballTickets.aspx Games stream on NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/nysphsaa. 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: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, June 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827. The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XaRmuOz6CI0. 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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

It takes a complete team effort to win the Winners Circle Project Championship, and that's what happened this year for the Owego Winners Circle Project. A year-long effort, in the build of a beautiful Type 65 Coupe-R racecar from Factory Five Racing, to domination in the simulator races, to the marketing and branding campaign to promote Owego Racing and WCP. Watch how it all unfolded during the Championship Event at Lime Rock Park on Friday, May 23, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qztllBf_b5Q Congratulations again to the entire Owego Racing team. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OwegoRacing #OwegoWinnersCircleProject #OACommunity #OAPride

OA REMINDER: The 2025 OA K-12 District Art Show, “Rivers Of Imagination”, is on Monday, June 2nd from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the OAMS gym. Come see some of the amazing artwork created this school year. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/3gdfd #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

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

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!

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

MUSIC REMINDER: The Owego Elementary School 5th-Grade Spring Concert is tonight, Thursday, May 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/J7CxljDkP-w?feature=share. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity

Behind the Scenes: UHS Mindfulness Lesson “They can always come back to that present moment by focusing on that present moment and focusing on that breath.” UHS Health Ambassador and Nutritionist Laura Sienkiewicz walked some first-grade students through a meditation and the importance of having a calm body and mind. Learn more about the students and their mindfulness lesson in this behind-the-scenes on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/56ocvoH2mgU

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