Athlete Tip: Maddie McEvoy
“It’s all about your form, you always want to finish high and with your wrist flicked out.” Maddie McEvoy breaks down what goes into warming up and making three-point shots. Learn more from Maddie’s Athlete Tip on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/CYAqdfAsDDM
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a special meeting, on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
There will not be a live stream of the meeting.
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Career Center Behind the Scenes: Sixth-Grade Students Learn About Careers
“I was able to find out what a career is, and a career is what you are going to do for the rest of your life.” Sixth graders share what they’ve learned at the Career Center when it comes to spotting the differences between a job and a career. Find out more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/HdZZZKr9ur4
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 21st, and Wednesday, January 22nd, the school district will implement bus transportation for interested walkers. The bus stop locations and times for walkers at OES, OAMS, and OFA can be found here: https://5il.co/142mm
After our first delay of the school year this past week, please remember that bus times and school times will all adjust to the length of the delay. OAMS and OFA students and families should take a moment to review the Delay Bell Schedule Information below. *Please note that on a two-hour delay, there is no SOAR period to start the day and students report directly to their first-period class.
OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule: https://5il.co/13zvy
Some Upcoming Events:
1/21-1/24 - Regents Testing at OFA: Read Letter
1/28 - AES 4th-Grade Winter Concert
1/29 - NO SCHOOL: Asian Lunar New Year
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! to ask questions about school district events.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride
Coach Profile: Luke McEvoy
“I like how he coaches us on the court and how he talks to us, and we’re able to learn more as a team and as individuals.” Luke McEvoy has been coaching just shy of 20 years, learn more about him and his journey by watching this Coach Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/OIlupZ9q9LQ
OA ALERT: Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Wednesday, January 15, 2025. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
Teacher Profile: Becky Merges
“Watching the kids enjoy music, and watching the kids of my kids, yes I am that old, doing the same things that their parents did when they were in here.” Becky Merges has been teaching for 26 years in Owego, learn where her passion for teaching comes from in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/FCze0I7WrWo
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/RvkRV_hNzbA?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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Four Questions: Joseph Mikels
“The music that we do, the a-cappella music I think is cool and it’s fun to do.” Joseph Mikels is in the OFA Chamber Singers, learn where he got his passion for singing, and what he’s enjoyed throughout the years. Watch Joseph answer four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Hqo4FafGnbI
In the Classroom: Lava Song
“For a lot of the songs, the kids are up and moving around. The floor is lava is where you’ve got to be able to get up.” Fifth grader Aldon Lohmann explains the rules to their floor is lava song. Learn more about what’s going on in the classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qXM9ACAKz60
Varsity Girls Basketball: Season Preview
“We have such a fun time together, we love playing together and we’re just super excited to keep doing that.” The Girls Varsity Basketball team is excited for their upcoming season. Watch on Showcase Sports TV to learn more as they discuss their strengths and love for the game. https://youtu.be/xn7hfzNo-D8
Four Questions: Svetlana Sirotkin
‘I think it’s the singing and the running around, it’s like gym but better.” Svetlana Sirotkin loves the music program at OES. Learn all about her interests in music as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KZACr2XEhhw
Four Questions: Lexi Gunther
“Honestly today, getting to see the outcome of it, I’ve been planning it for a few months now.” Lexi Gunther answers four questions about herself and working at the OA Career Center. Learn more about her and some events she’s helped organize on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/py3Z_yQkuIY
OES In the Classroom: Vocal General Music
“We’ve been working on keeping a steady beat to music,” Mrs. Merges has her first-grade class shaking eggs and dancing. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what the kids are up to in the In the Classroom segment on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/paM8n803dd4
The Tioga Smiles Dental Van will be stopping in the OA District on the following dates:
AES: 1/3/25-1/23/25
OES: 1/24/25-2/13/25
OAMS/OFA: 2/14/25-2/27/25
Use the link to register:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TiogaCountyPublicHealth/TiogaSmilesPatientEnrollment #OARiverHawks
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, for Winter Break. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Behind the Scenes: OES Vocal General Music
“It feels like home.” Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Merges's music class give it the ultimate praise, comparing it to home. Learn what Mrs. Merges has been teaching the students in this look into the classroom on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/-QxzClKjaY0
Four Questions: Bobby Struble
“It’s probably that people don’t realize the opportunity that you get with this. It’s just a great experience.” Bobby Struble is one of the student organizers for the Career Shadow Event. Learn more about Bobby and what he gets to do in preparation for events like this as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sLEsHNa1aI
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/C-hYJp_pK-w?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.
