OA REMINDER:
There is No School for OACSD students in PK-12th grade - Monday, December 22, through Friday, January 2nd: Winter Recess.
We will see everyone back in school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Happy Holidays and Happy 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.
A printed version of the year-long calendar can be picked up from your building’s main office.
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 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Musical 2026 - Disney’s High School Musical
The Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm.
Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this story of friendship, first love, and acceptance. It’s full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines.
Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php
The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990.
If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990.
If you want to gain early access to the general admission seating, please become a “Friend of OA Music” silver or gold-level patron. See www.oamusicboosters.org for more information.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Disney’s High School Musical on Stage! on Friday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm.
Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this story of friendship, first love, and acceptance. It’s full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines.
Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php
The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales.
Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates.
If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990.
If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990.
If you want to gain early access to the general admission seating, please become a “Friend of OA Music” silver or gold-level patron. See www.oamusicboosters.org for more information.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OES and AES Parent/Teacher Conference Half-Day Reminder
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have one more half-day of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have one more half-day of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Faculty Spotlight: Todd Stanton
“If there are issues, I always want to fix that issue, and then it makes me feel good when I fix something, and I make it easier for other people to do what they need to do.” Learn more about Field Tech, Todd Stanton, and what he does at the school, and what some of his future goals are, in this Faculty Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/WEm6sJMIpZQ
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 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.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether
It's Holiday Spirit Week at OES. Click the link to view the Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/ZbK916. Please note that Friday, December 19th, is a half-day for parent-teacher conferences, and Winter Break will run from Monday, December 22nd, through Friday, January 2nd. #OESRiverHawks #sOArTogether
OES and AES Parent/Teacher Conference Half-Day Reminder
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Behind the Scenes: IT Student Work Program
“I would be able to go into the settings, and if it’s a wifi problem, I’d be able to fix it from there.” See some of the day-to-day work students are doing at the IT Live Help Desk. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/NQsSHyS-Jic
“I would be able to go into the settings, and if it’s a wifi problem, I’d be able to fix it from there.” See some of the day-to-day work students are doing at the IT Live Help Desk. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/NQsSHyS-Jic
ICYMI: What a difference a school community can make! Our OES students and families stepped up in a big way for the annual food drive, contributing an amazing 635 pounds of non-perishable food items for the Tioga County Rural Ministry.
This record-high total helped provide crucial support and meals for families right here in our county. Included is a message from Sister Mary O'Brien, Executive Director, thanking all OES students, families, and staff members.
#OESRiverHawks #sOArTogether
This record-high total helped provide crucial support and meals for families right here in our county. Included is a message from Sister Mary O'Brien, Executive Director, thanking all OES students, families, and staff members.
#OESRiverHawks #sOArTogether
MUSIC REMINDER: The OES 5th-Grade Winter Concert is tonight, Wednesday, December 10, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium at Owego Elementary School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/sQvwJsz6qH4.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Lions - Call Santa: 12/10/25 - https://aptg.co/lZhxGg
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
S. Tier Law Enforcement - Movie Event: 12/30/25 - https://aptg.co/SVHHqD
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
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
Apalachin Lions - Call Santa: 12/10/25 - https://aptg.co/lZhxGg
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
S. Tier Law Enforcement - Movie Event: 12/30/25 - https://aptg.co/SVHHqD
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
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
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, December 8, 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/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, December 8, 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/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
On the Job: IT Student Work Program
“We really like it because it gives real-world experience. They’re going to be out there meeting different people, and they need to navigate and speak to people and learn what they would like to know.” Learn more about the benefits of the IT Student Work Program and how it’s helping staff, students, and student workers here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/YsqAkeO7bdg
“We really like it because it gives real-world experience. They’re going to be out there meeting different people, and they need to navigate and speak to people and learn what they would like to know.” Learn more about the benefits of the IT Student Work Program and how it’s helping staff, students, and student workers here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/YsqAkeO7bdg
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, December 5, 2025, 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, December 5, 2025, 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.
OES and AES Parent/Teacher Conference Half-Day Reminder
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have three (3) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 5th
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 5th and 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have three (3) half-days of instruction this month. Dismissal is at 11:00 a.m. to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
The half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 5th
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 19th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will NOT run on half days at OES or AES.
Boys and Girls Club After School Program:
Will run for 6th-8th-grade students on December 5th and 12th. There will NOT be an after-school program on December 19th.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Dec 2, 2025. Thank you.
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 26th, through Friday, November 28th. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, December 1st.
Some Upcoming Events:
11/29 - OFA Football State Semi-Final
12/5 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
12/8 - OFA Choral Concert
12/8 - BOE Meeting
12/9 - AES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/10 - OES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/12 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
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:
11/29 - OFA Football State Semi-Final
12/5 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
12/8 - OFA Choral Concert
12/8 - BOE Meeting
12/9 - AES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/10 - OES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/12 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
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
🏈 GAME DAY REMINDER! 🏈
The Owego Free Academy River Hawks are heading to the Class B West Regionals!
Game Details
Matchup: Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium
🎟️ GoFan Digital Ticket Information
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED DIGITALLY through GoFan. NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED.
General Admission: $9.40 (Digital Ticket Only)
Free Admission: Children 10 and under
Passes Honored: Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes
🔗 Direct GoFan Link for 11/22: https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Livestream on NFHS Network (Paid Subscription)
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office using Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
A massive shoutout to our incredible OES and AES students who competed in the 11th annual BOCES Engineering Day competition! We had six phenomenal teams (three from OES, three from AES) showing off their skills.
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the AES 4th-grade team of Amir Tamimi, Julianna McBride, Abigail Chase, and Owen Keaney for coming in 2nd Place out of approximately 70 teams! 🎉
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the AES 4th-grade team of Amir Tamimi, Julianna McBride, Abigail Chase, and Owen Keaney for coming in 2nd Place out of approximately 70 teams! 🎉
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
