Dinoman is at OES today! He is presenting to all third grade classes to learn about earth's age, eras, fossil formation, dinosaur behavior and new research
Heritage Award Winner: Art Rider
Art Rider was a wrestling coach and teacher for Owego Apalachin for more than 35 years and was presented with the Heritage Award at the Boys Section IV Finals. Learn more about him and his time spent at the Owego Apalachin School District in this Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Nnvs-NfONDM
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information for Girl's Basketball Sectional Semi-Final at Johnson City on 3/5/25 at 7:30 pm.
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Girls Basketball A Semis
OFA at Johnson City on 3/5/2025 at 7:30 pm - gates open to spectators at 6:30 pm.
Here is the direct link to this event - https://gofan.co/event/3306490?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
GoFan Digital - $6.25 (General Admission)
Cash - $8.00 (General Admission)
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.
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OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, tonight, Monday, February 24, 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/e8YD0zoJdwI.
Board meeting agenda 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.
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 14th, and Monday, February 17th for Presidents’ Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
2/17 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Registration Opens
2/20 - Jazz Night Concert
2/24 - Board of Education Meeting (Moved From March, 3rd)
3/3 - Modified Spring Sports Registration Opens
3/9 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
3/14 - No School Superintendent’s Conference Day
3/17 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Begin
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.
A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and 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
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, tonight, Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, New York 13732.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/Ohkaj0hPWdo?feature=share.
Board meeting agenda 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.
The final performance of the OA Musical Les Miserables is today, Sunday, February 9th, at 2:00 p.m. Due to the time change for the Saturday performance, unused tickets from Saturday can be used today. If possible, email ofamusical@gmail.com to exchange your tickets. If not, we will honor unused Saturday tickets at the door on Sunday. Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Owego Apalachin Music Department: Les Miserables Set Design “It’s just so intricate and you can really see how everything connects and what happens with it. I like these stairs a lot because this is what my side deals with, but it’s just a pretty set over all.” Student Manager Max Merges gives us a tour of the set hours before opening night. Watch what went into putting everything together here on Showcase Arts TV, or catch this weekend’s showings of Les Miserables on Saturday, February 8th and Sunday, February 9th at 2:00pm. https://youtu.be/o5cFEu55Bs8
Due to the impending storm, the Saturday performance of Les Misérables is being moved up to a 2:00 pm start time. Tickets for Saturday may be exchanged for another show by emailing ofamusical@gmail.com or calling 607- 354-0990.
Get more info on the show here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at the show!
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Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Thank you.
Behind the Scenes: Drone Soccer
“My favorite part is probably when I’m playing defense and I get to tip someone's drone upside down, they crash into the floor and break.” Students on the drone soccer team talk about their favorite part of the sport and everything they’re able to get out of it. Learn more about how the team is looking on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WwXHVHPQITc
Four Questions: Ava Brown
“Interacting with people, I’m such a big people person I love being around my family and friends and even interacting with strangers. I just think it’s so much more fun to come into work at the office in a setting like this where you’re interacting with people 24/7.” We got the chance to interview former Owego graduate Ava Brown who’s now at Syracuse University. She was back on break and helping students in the Career Center. Learn more about Ava as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/2ZQTWXMNr0Y
Four Questions: Maddie McEvoy
“Definitely the environment, I wouldn’t love it this much without all of the people around me.” Maddie McEvoy tells us how she got her start in basketball and what she loves so much about the sport. Learn more about her as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Hvf0a4PU2bQ
Teacher Profile: Tom Westcott
“Mr. Westcott is a very positive teacher and you can really tell he loves his job. He loves helping students of all ages learn about career opportunities.” For more than 20 years Tom Westcott has been helping students on their educational journey at Owego. Learn more about Mr. Westcott as the Coordinator of the Career Center in this teacher profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/g1snIuDNhqM
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Friday, January 31, 2025.
There is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 2/1/25 - https://5il.co/36s0w
Owego Little League 2025 Registration - Baseball and Softball - https://5il.co/36o4q
Binghamton Umpires - Baseball and Softball Umpire Recruitment - https://5il.co/36pw4
SUNY Broome - Spring Into STEM: 3/6/25 - https://5il.co/36llq
Watson College Community Day: Register By 2/7/25 - https://5il.co/36pwd
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/5 - 3/26 - https://5il.co/36ltg
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34
Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, Cub Scout Pack 37 and 43 - https://5il.co/2v9y2
Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a
Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn
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.
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MUSIC REMINDER: The Owego Elementary School 4th-grade Concert is tonight, Thursday, January 30th, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/G97uuVuR6uI.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
Due to the anticipated inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, January 28, 2025.
Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank You.
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, for the Lunar New Year.
For more information on the origins and traditions of the Lunar New Year, here are some resources.
Lunar New Year: Traditions and Celebrations (Parents.com)
Lunar New Year (nationalgeographic.org)
Lunar New Year Activities to Celebrate (Parenta.com)
Some Upcoming Events:
1/30 - OES 4th-Grade Winter Concert
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.
A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and 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
Congratulations to Conlan Taylor who signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Binghamton University. This commitment marks a significant achievement in Conlan’s high school baseball career and is a testament to his dedication, talent, and hard work both on and off the field. Conlan intends to study Biology during his time at BU. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
