2025 Stars & Stripes Classic
The Southern Tier Board 49 Officials are proud to present the Stars & Stripes Classic! Congratulations to the following players who will represent Owego Free Academy in the games. On the Girl's side are Madison McEvoy and Alexis Herceg and on the Boy's side are Matt Higgins and Calvin Smith.
8 teams, 8 games, and 4 nights of great basketball action at Union-Endicott High School!
Schedule:
Monday, March 17 – Girls at 6:00 and 7:30
Tuesday, March 18 – Boys at 6:00 and 7:30
Wednesday, March 19 – Girls Consolation at 6:00; Championship at 7:30
Thursday, March 20 – Boys Consolation at 6:00; Championship at 7:30
Games will stream on Hudl Fan from Union-Endicott High School here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/endicott/organization/12656/union-endicott-high-school
Get more information here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2091463
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 14th for a Superintendent’s Conference Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
3/17 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Begin
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/19 - Board of Education Budget Workshop at 6:00 pm
3/24 - Board of Education Regular Meeting 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
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.
Kaelyn Katchuk Signs N.L.I to Boston University
“I’m really excited to become a Terrier next year. Coach Brad and Coach James have such a great team up there, the energy is great and they’re all very competitive. Kaelyn Katchuk is excited to embark on the next part of her journey competing in springboard diving. Learn more about Kaelyn and her excitement to start at Boston University in this Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HWOXur111_U
In the Classroom: Do Rad Things
“And now she’s on the step of transferring this to her board. And one thing she needs to keep in mind is that this is 1/3 the size of her board.” Art Teacher Jolene Williams gives us an inside look at how the students prepared their skateboard decks for their Sharpie drawings. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/D4v7UHLDP8c
First Friday in Owego features Ascension: A Skateboard Art Exhibition with artwork from 150 students from OAMS and OFA. Thanks to Mark Rivard of Do Rad Things, the Tioga County Arts Council, and the Floyd Hooker Foundation for providing this incredible experience! #OARiverHawks
DO RAD THINGS: OFA and OAMS students have had a blast working with Artist Mark Rivard all week. Check out their work during the First Friday Art Show tonight, March 7th from 5-7 pm at the Tioga Arts Council and Experience Tioga. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
OES 5th grade participated in Hoops for Heart! As of today, they raised $2247.56 to support the work of the American Heart Association! Way to go OES!
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.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
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