Linda Wilcox has been driving school buses for the district for sixteen years. She tells us what inspired her to take the job, what she loves about it, and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/4-questions-linda-wilcox/
Sophomore Zachary Bensley has wrapped up his first year playing Unified Basketball. He tells us what inspired him to join the team., what he loves about the sport, and more. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-zachary-densley/
OA REMINDER: The district art show 'Emergence' is open to the public on Monday, June 5th, from 6:30-8 pm in the OAMS gym, followed by the OFA Spring choral concert at 7:30 pm. Read more about the Art Show: http://www.owegopennysaver.com/PS/2023/05/30/the-emergence-opens-june-5/
Meet Owego Elementary student Brielle Madigan. Brielle is a member of the school's Green Team. She decided to join to help clean up and protect the planet. Learn more about Brielle in her Student Profile:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-brielle-madigan/
"I think...playing at Mirabito stadium...and playing well in it." Varsity baseball player Lucas Harbol tells us his favorite memory and more. Watch his segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-lucas-harbol/ #OAPride
The 2023 Block O Sports Awards show is Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the OA Theater. The event celebrates the year in OFA Athletics with awards for individual student-athletes, coaches, and teams. https://youtu.be/uOBO5dTUiVk @OFAAthleitcs1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OAPride
Watch our Bus Driver Appreciation video in honor of the bus drivers, coordinators, dispatchers, and everyone who makes sure the students in the OA District get to and from school and events safely every day:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/bus-driver-appreciation-week/ #OAisYOU
The Owego Unified Basketball team reflects on their time on the court this year. They made it to the championship game, and along the way, they grew together as a team and family:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-unified-basketball-season-review/
OA Update: The Owego Apalachin Football Club will be running after-school clinics at OES and AES.
Click here for more details and to register: https://5il.co/1uzjq
See other Community Flyers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/237411
Varsity catcher Ben Rollison breaks down what exactly he loves about baseball, plus his favorite memory of his career thus far. He answers these questions and more in this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-ben-rollison/
Congratulations again to the Owego Free Academy Girl's Track and Field Team for winning the Section 4 Class B championship. This is the first Sectional Championship for the OFA girl's track and field program.
Final Girls Team Scores:
1. Owego 139
2. Maine-Endwell 117
3. Johnson City 97
4. Vestal 90
5. Norwich 87
6. Windsor 14
Final BoysTeam Scores:
1. Vestal 178
2. Norwich 140
3. Johnson City 75
4. Owego 73
5. Maine-Endwell 59
6. Windsor 26
Six athletes from the Girl's and Boy's teams were Class B champions in their events:
Alex Senko: 100H, 400H, Triple Jump
Jaelyn Chrysler: 1500m and 3000m
Stella Palladino: 100m and 200m
Jace Stuart: 3200m
Sully O'Donnell: 3000m Steeplechase
Caleb Hoover: Discus
Individual Results for both girl's and boy's events can be found here: https://ny.milesplit.com/meets/555781-section-iv-class-ab-2023/results
Read more at Tioga County Sports Report: https://tiogacountysportsreport.com/index_get.php?article_id=7089.
The following athletes have qualified for the State Qualifier meet on Wednesday, May 31st, and Thursday, June 1st, at Union Endicott high school.
Ava Brown
Jaelyn Chrysler
Taylor Dalton
Emily Dodge
Abby Fahey
Lily LaFever
Abby McHugh
Cam Pachiny
Stella Palladino
Alex Senko
Sidney Senko
Jaxson Belokur
Sam Cunningham
Hunter Georgia
Caleb Hoover
Ruben Lemmon
Sully O'Donnell
Gabe Snyder
Jace Stuart
Evan Wasielewski
The meet will begin at 5:00 each day, and admission will be charged. Digital tickets can be purchased on GoFan here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Congratulations to all and best of luck! #OAisYOU
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In this final Behind the Scenes video of the Ukulele Club, Mrs. Merges has the students practice and demonstrate changing chords as they strum. Watch the video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-ukulele-club-part-three/
Peyton Farrell is a player of laser focus and intensity. He details his goal as a player and what the future holds for him with baseball. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-payton-farrell/ #OACommunity #OAPride
OA REMINDER: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th, is a day off from school for ALL students PK-12th grade. This is a Superintendent’s Conference Day for faculty and staff training.
There is NO School Friday, May 26th, or Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day.
#OACommunity
OA REMINDER: The Varsity Baseball team hosts Lansing in the Section 4 Class B tournament today at 4:30 pm. The Varsity Girl's Lacrosse team hosts Whitney Point in the Section 4 Class D FINAL at 6:30 pm. (GoFan Digital tickets are required for the lacrosse game: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV) All OA students are FREE. Good luck to both teams! #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride
The varsity baseball team has been dynamic this season, winning in multiple situations, whether through hitting or solid defense. They are bringing that adaptability and energy into the postseason:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-baseball-post-season-preview/ #OAPride
OACSD Board of Education Meeting Reminder: Tonight, Monday, May 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the Owego Elementary School Library.
The OES students and staff will be highlighted in various ways before and during the meeting in the last of our yearly building spotlights.
Get more BOE information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/board-of-education
Questions? Please reach out using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The next BOE meeting will take place on Monday, June 12th. This meeting will be held in the Board of Education room at the District Office.
OA UPDATE: The OFA student mascot advisory committee has reviewed potential mascot names submitted by the school community. You can read the list of names submitted here: https://5il.co/1um2g.
The committee narrowed down those responses to the ones on the polling form. This is not a vote that will result in a final winner. This will be the first of several polls conducted by the student advisory committee. This is an opportunity for the entire school community to provide their thoughts on potential names. 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 Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Participate in the Poll by clicking here: https://forms.gle/AHydUDoUHAJGxoJRA
We are walking with security monitor Bill Edwards as he takes us through the first part of his routine of making sure the school is secure. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-halls-with-mr-edwards-part-1/
OA Update: Spring 2023 Postseason Games
Friday, May 19th
Sectional Boys Tennis (State Qualifier)- Binghamton Tennis Center 9:00 AM
Sectional Baseball - @ Owego vs Susquehanna Valley 4:30 pm
Sectional Boys Lacrosse - @ Elmira ND - 6:00 pm
Monday, May 22nd
Sectional Softball @ Susquehanna Valley 4:30 pm
Tuesday, May 23rd
Sectional Track Meet - @ Vestal 5:00 pm (GoFan Digitial Ticket Required for entry: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV)
Wednesday, May 24th
Sectional Girls Lacrosse - @ Owego vs TBD 6:00 pm (GoFan Digitial Ticket Required for entry: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV)
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
