Owego Elementary

Click the following link for a Welcome Back letter from Superintendent Corey Green. https://aptg.co/xY_fpf #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, August 25, 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/n5Rd1W8vtWI.

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.

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Step into autumn magic at Owego Free Academy's Night 5k on Friday, September 19, at 9:30 PM! 🍂✨ Our campus will be glowing with lights and alive with live music for a fun, festive evening.

Whether you're a serious runner or just looking for a fun walk with friends, this event is for everyone. Come early to cheer on local high school runners before our community race begins!

Race Schedule:

5:45 PM: Kids Run (1K)

6:05 PM: Modified Boys (1.65mi)

6:35 PM: Modified Girls (1.65mi)

7:05 PM: JV Boys 5K

7:40 PM: JV Girls 5K

8:20 PM: Varsity Boys 5K

8:50 PM: Varsity Girls 5K

9:30 PM: Open Community 5K ($15)

Details:

What: Owego Free Academy Night 5K

When: Friday, September 19 @ 9:30 PM

Where: 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego, NY 13827

Cost: $15

Here is the link to sign up on Runsignup: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Owego/NightInvite

Grab your glow gear, and let's light up the night together! 🏃‍♀️💡

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OA REMINDER: Registration for the UPK-5th Grade after-school enrichment program, and the 3rd-8th Grade after-school Tioga County Boys & Girls Club program closes on Monday, August 25th. Click here for more info or to register: https://www.oacsd.org/article/2349467. #OARiverHawks

OA REMINDER: School Bus Transportation Survey. We kindly ask that all families take a moment to fill out the survey for the upcoming school year. Click here for more information and to fill out the survey: https://www.oacsd.org/article/2337768 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Help feed the future! School Nutrition Workers are needed. If you're looking for consistency, community, and a schedule that follows the school year, this is the job for you! We welcome all applicants. Apply here: www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/ #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Summer Enrichment Superhero Week Police Day with the Owego Police Department, the Tioga County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), and the New York State Police (NYSP). Thank you to all of our local Superheroes for taking the time to show our students what your job is all about.

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OES UPDATE: The new school year is almost here! Keep an eye on your mailbox for a Welcome Back letter from Principal Silvestri. It will arrive in the coming days and includes your child's teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

You can read a digital version of the letter (without teacher assignments) here: https://aptg.co/4bCJSS.

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School starts soon! Join our school cafeteria teams! Benefits include early morning shifts, a school calendar schedule, holidays, and potential full-time roles. Perfect for anyone seeking daytime hours or a second career! Visit www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/ to apply! #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Summer Enrichment Superhero Week Fire Day with trucks and an airboat from the Owego Fire Department, Apalachin Fire Department, and Campville Fire Department. Thank you to all of our local Superheroes for taking the time to show our students what your job is all about.
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OA Summer Enrichment Superhero Week EMS Day with ambulances from Owego EMS, Apalachin EMS, Tioga County Ambulance Service, and the Guthrie Air helicopter. Thank you to all of our local Superheroes for taking the time to show our students what your job is all about. Check out this WICZ Fox 40 story for more: https://www.wicz.com/news/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-hosts-superhero-week-for-students/article_3373c80a-c68c-4b64-8a13-3a8d7a8f7868.html. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

Making great progress on the community pool area! 🏊‍♂️ Despite some delays, the team's been hard at work getting the space ready. Here's what's been happening: updates to the tile and pool deck, filtration system, and locker room. Stay tuned for more updates. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity

Pressconnects has released its Elite Athletes of the Spring lists. Congratulations to the following River Hawks: Stella Palladino - OFA Track & Field, Madison McEvoy - OFA Lacrosse, Carsten Crawford - OFA Softball, Elijah Lewis and Conlan Taylor - OFA Baseball, Ashlyn Dalton, Olivia Dodge, Bella Silvestri, and Kylie Grippen - OFA Flag Football. Find the complete lists with a paid subscription at - https://www.pressconnects.com/sports/high-schools/. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride

The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several transportation openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation

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OA REMINDER: Free Summer Meal Program in Tioga County. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/3lv79 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, July 14, 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/CeiDrNzHdrA.

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: OES and AES Shadow Building Trades Students “This is really cool and I really like it, and I just never thought in a million years I’d get my hands on a power tool this soon.” AES and OES students got to learn how to properly use a drill and use a tape measure, and more, as they shadowed the high school students in the building trades class. Watch here as their Tiny Homes come together on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/W__fgYgDO7g

OWEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED AS A PROMISING PRACTICES PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY AT WORK® (Owego, NY, June 24, 2025)—Owego Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work® for its initial success in raising student achievement. Owego Elementary School’s commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible, positive impact on student learning. PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to: 1. Focus on learning 2. Build a collaborative culture 3. Create a results orientation Responding to news of the recognition, Superintendent Dr. Corey Green said, "This recognition as a Promising Practices School from Solution Tree reflects the dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus our educators have on student learning. It’s a testament to the belief that when we work together with clarity and purpose, we can create truly exceptional outcomes for all students. I’m incredibly proud of our team and this well-deserved honor." Promising Practices schools are recognized for building a strong foundation based on the PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least one to two years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee. Recognized Promising Practices schools are listed on AllThingsPLC.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Collaboration tools, articles, research, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed. Click here for a PDF version: https://5il.co/3k4r8.

Behind the Scenes: Athlete Signing Day “I’m so grateful, there’s nothing like growing up in a small town like Owego. We’ve had families, coaches, having everyone here today is an amazing feeling, and they helped us get here, so we’re really grateful to see them here.” 20 students signed papers to continue their athletic journey this fall, from Division 1 to JUCO. In total, the group has won seven STAC Championships and 20 Sectional Championships. Hear more from the students about their excitement here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/x9_NX5jURl0