Owego Elementary

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

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

🚧 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

In the Classroom: UHS Mindfulness Song “The song is about the emotions that children can go through, feeling the ups and downs and highs and lows.” UHS Health Ambassador Laura Sienkiewicz was singing to first graders about being calm and taking breaths when emotions start to feel overwhelming. Listen to Laura sing to the children and the lessons they learned here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/0g5lV_fiFpY