“Letting our school put this in as a program was huge.” Heavy equipment operator Chelsea Rollison answers 4 Questions about how big machinery will play a big role in her future on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-chelsea-rollison/ #OACommunity #OAPride
Owego 🍓Festival celebrating 40 years! Great to see the OFA marching band, color guard, & many students & staff in the parade w/ various community groups. 👀 out the Book Bus & Tiny Home. 🙏 to OA Transportation for providing the shuttle 🚌 for festival goers. #OACommunity ❤️🍓💙
The Owego Strawberry Festival is back and celebrating 40 years! Come out and have some fun at the Strawberry Jubilee. Check out OFA's MTB at the Courthouse stage and Mr. Cirbus with Next to Kin on the Front Street stage tonight. On Saturday, catch the parade with many students and groups walking and OFA's Marching Band leading the way! Later in the day, Mr. Staples with the Fall Creek Brass Band on the Front Street Stage.
Keep an eye out for the OA Family Reading Partnership Big RED Book Bus and the OA Tiny Home, built by the OFA Building and Construction Systems classes on display.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #StrawberryJubilee #StrawberryFestival #HistoricOwegoMarketplace
A fun run turned into a serious pursuit for track athlete Jace Stuart. The answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-jace-stuart/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @OFA_XC #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA REMINDER: There will be NO School in observance of Juneteenth: Monday, June 20, 2022.
Have a great long weekend, and Happy Father’s Day!
Upcoming Events:
OES 5th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony - June 21st at 6:00 pm
OAMS 8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony - June 22nd at 1:30 pm (OA Theater)
AES 5th Grade Moving-Up Ceremony - June 22nd at 6:00 pm
OFA Class of 2022 Car Parade from AES to OFA - June 23rd at 6:00 pm
OFA Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony - June 24th at 6:00 pm
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
Last Day of Instruction:
Owego Free Academy (Grades 9-12) - Regents Exams continue June 21st through June 23rd
Owego Apalachin Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Thursday, June 23, 2022 (Half-Day) OAMS will dismiss students at 12:00 pm
Owego and Apalachin Elementary Schools (Grades PreK-5) - Thursday, June 23, 2022 (Half-Day) OES & AES will dismiss students at 11:00 am.
There will not be any after-school care. Wednesday, June 22nd, will be the last day of the After School Program.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Softball has always been a big part of Lauren Gilbert’s life. And it will continue to be. Watch her Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-lauren-gilbert/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“It’s no secret; we’re in dire need of tradespeople.” OFA’s Trades II class teaches a world of building skills through demolition and construction. Watch more on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-building-trades-ii/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
ICYMI: Owego Elementary School held their 'Field Day' event last Friday. Students & staff participated in fun games & activities, danced to music provided by the OFA student DJs, & more! See the photo gallery here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/McNZKFYpXJwtJ2iA7 #OAPride #OATradition
“It’s helped me a lot through school and through everything, really.” Softball has been more than a game to Jordan Greeno. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-jordan-greeno/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride
OA Reminder: TCYSA Fall 2022 Registration is now open. OA families interested in youth soccer for kids ages four up through 6th grade can get more information here: https://5il.co/1cb10. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Update: Check out these fun local activities! ----- The Tioga County 'Fun in the Sun!' Summer 2022 Guide can be found here: https://5il.co/1cb3g ----- The Coburn Free Library 'Summer Reading Programs' can be found here: https://5il.co/1cb2m #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The OFA Class of 2022 participated in a 'Clap Out' today. The Seniors received their cap & gown & visited OES & AES, where the hallways were lined with students & staff to cheer them on. View the photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JJpcJLWrqa57pECS7 #OAPride #OATradition
“That’s really special to me.” Why Joseph Palladino’s favorite memory of music has nothing to do with the instrument he plays. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-joseph-palladino/ @OABands l @OaBoosters #OACommunity #OAPride
Confidence was key for Ethan English as he hit cleanup for the OFA baseball team this year. See how his game has grown on this Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-athlete-profile-ethan-english/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OAPride
OA Reminder: The Jazz on the Lawn concert is tonight, June 13th, at 6:00 pm. The Jazz Bands from OAMS & OFA will perform on the lawn outside the music wing near the main OAMS/OFA entrance. Watch the live stream here: https://youtu.be/gEimK-3Q7dA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The love of the saxophone passed through generations to Alexandra Senko. Hear how she’ll continue that legacy as a music teacher when she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-alexandra-senko/ @OABands l @OAChoirs l @OaBoosters #OAPride
OA Reminder: The Block 'O' Sports Awards are Sunday, June 12th at 4:00 pm. Celebrate the year in sports and help us honor our athletes, teams & coaches. Can't make it in person? Watch live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MANKER-Hdg #OAPride #OATradition
“To be able to sing and let out all that emotion is good for a lot of kids.” A desire to be a well-rounded student led Zachary Donnelly to join chorus. Find out what’s kept him there with 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-zachary-donnelly/
Baseball has always been part of Ethan Nichols’ life. For all the years he’s played, this has been his best. Watch his Player Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-athlete-profile-ethan-nichols/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride
❤️💙OA athletes and families 💙❤️
The Block O event begins at 4pm and you don’t want to miss this great year end tribute to all of our athletes!
Check out the Block O trailer for a sneak peek!
https://youtu.be/zURPsaAo9DM
Go Indians!