Owego Elementary

OA UPDATE: The OFA student mascot advisory committee has reviewed potential mascot names submitted by the school community. Following the first rebranding poll, the committee reviewed the data and information from roughly 1,000 responses. The committee has narrowed down the larger group of potential mascot names to those on the polling form below. This is not a vote that will result in a final winner. This is another opportunity for the entire school community to provide their thoughts on potential names and provide potential logo design thoughts/inspiration. If you have other questions, please contact us through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk The Google form poll requires an email to ensure that a real person is answering the questions one time only. Your email will not be viewable by any of the committee members. The Google form will be open through Sunday, August 6, 2023. Participate in the Poll by clicking here: https://forms.gle/CtCRXbBMKBqzzndf6

OA Update: The Board of Education approved the meeting dates & times for 2023-2024 on Monday, July 10th. See a PDF version here: https://5il.co/1g5nn. All meetings will now be at 6 pm (dates/times subject to change). More BOE Info here: www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education

A great first day of OA Summer Enrichment. The campus was back buzzing with students K-12 having fun in a variety of camps. The next six weeks are going to be a blast. Join in the fun - more info: www.OACSD.org #OASummerEnrichment23 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

A great first day of OA Summer Enrichment. The campus was back buzzing with students K-12 having fun in a variety of camps. The next six weeks are going to be a blast. Join in the fun - more info: www.OACSD.org #OASummerEnrichment23 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA Update: FREE Breakfast & Lunch for anyone 18 & under at OES & OAMS through August 18th (see flier for times). The breakfast & lunch menus can be found in the dining section of our app/website & downloaded here: https://5il.co/1z3ln, https://5il.co/1z3ll (subject to change).

After a stellar four years at OFA, including a championship this past season, Joe Bangel will be lacing up and hitting the court for Wells College this fall. Joe is ready for the next chapter in his basketball career: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-joe-bangel/

After attending a prospect camp, Peyton Farrell knew he wanted to play baseball for Clarkson University. Peyton has always loved baseball, and being able to further his goals for Clarkson has him excited and ready to work: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-peyton-farrell/

Margaret Fain is a dispatcher and sub-driver at the OA Transportation Department. She tells us what she loves about her job and what she hopes the students and community take away from the work she and the others do: https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-margaret-fain/

"Number one in my heart, and it always will be." Nathan Armstrong signed to continue playing football at the collegiate level, for Alfred University. Watch his Signing Video on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-nathan-armstrong/

Keystone College will be getting a great athlete this fall. Natalie Donovan signed to play softball for the school. She is excited for this next chapter in her softball career. Watch her signing on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-natalie-donovan/

"I'm definitely looking forward to team bonding. Getting to know the guys...I'm sure they will have all sorts of stories for me." Kyle Riegel will be playing soccer at the collegiate level this fall for Hartwick College: https://showcaseartstv.com/nli-signing-kyle-riegel/

Bonnie Wilcox was inspired to be a part of the OA transportation department through her mother, who is a recently retired bus driver. Bonnie loves that every day is rewarding. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom: https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-bonnie-wilcox/

Senior Cole Dalton signed to bowl for Robert Morris University while pursuing a degree in sports medicine. It's a day of excitement for Cole as he gets closer to his goal of becoming a professional bowler: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-cole-dalton/

Becky Merges comes from a family of educators. It's in her blood, and she loves being able to share her knowledge and love of music with OES students. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom: https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-becky-merges/

Due to the forecasted rain and storms throughout the afternoon/evening, we will be holding tonight’s Graduation Ceremony inside OFA, in Reppert Gymnasium. The ceremony will begin at 6:00pm; doors will open to families for seating at 4:30pm. Attendance will be limited to 10 guests per graduate. We will have overflow seating available in the Auditorium where guests can watch the ceremony via Live Stream. The live stream can be accessed by everyone, via YouTube. Tune in here: https://youtube.com/live/kQSMXTZ49SU?feature=share We look forward to celebrating the Owego Free Academy Class of 2023 this evening!

After bringing home a Section Championship this season, John Bangel has put pen to paper on his future. The senior will be playing basketball for Wells College. Watch his signing on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-john-bangel/

See more of the art that was on display for the district art show in this Behind The Scenes video. Watch part two on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-ofa-art-show-part-two/

Jessica Barnes loves reaching her students and seeing that "light bulb" moment. Learn what inspired her to become a teacher, what she hopes her students take away from her, and more. https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-jessica-barnes/

After visiting the campus last fall, Jace Stuart decided he wanted to continue his running career at St. John Fisher. He signed to run for the Division III program. Watch the video on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/nli-signing-jace-stuart/

"...the knowledge that I can just make whatever comes to mind is very fun for me." Zoe Slater discusses her love for art, some of her favorite pieces, and more. Watch this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-zoe-slater/