Owego Elementary

OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball Sectional Semifinal game tonight vs. Waverly will still be played. The Boys are the #2 seed and will host #3 Waverly tonight, Tuesday, February 28th, at OFA at 6:00 pm. Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912938?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Digital tickets are required for entry, and spectators must enter through the OAMS/OFA main entrance on the complex's middle school side. Doors will open at 5:00 pm. The game will also be streamed live on the OACSD YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

OA Alert: Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will NOW be CLOSED today, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Thank you.

OA Update: Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, February 28, 2023. Thank you.

Tyler Krom's speed in the water is only matched by his determination. He loves the discipline that swimming offers and is proud to be a part of the varsity swim team. Learn more in his Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-tyler-krom/

Senior Christian Hodges reflects on his final year swimming for Owego. He tells us his favorite memory of his career, how he got started, and more. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-christian-hodges/ @OFAAthletics1 l #OAPride

OFA's production of Mamma Mia! was a great experience for all. In this Behind The Scenes video, we see the cast practicing one of the musical numbers in preparation for the performance. Watch the video on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-mamma-mia/

The Owego Free Academy Boys and Girls Basketball teams will open up Sectional play this weekend. The Boys are the #2 seed and will host #7 Dryden on Friday, February 24th, at OFA at 5:30 pm. Purchase Digital Tickets for the Boy's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912936?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV OACSD students over 10 can check in at the admission table to get a ticket for Free. Digital tickets are required for entry, and spectators will use the main OFA doors for this event to help avoid congestion with the OAMS/OFA Jazz concert starting at 7:30 pm in the OA Theatre. The Girls are the #5 seed and will play at #4 Waverly on Saturday, February 25th, at 3:00 pm. Purchase Digital Tickets for the Girl's game here (10 and under Free): https://gofan.co/app/events/912970?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk Good luck to both teams.

Due to the impending inclement weather, all OACSD schools will dismiss early today, Wednesday, February 22nd. AES and OES will dismiss at 11:00 AM. OAMS and OFA will dismiss at 12:15 PM. There will be no after-school program and no after-school activities.

OFA's Wrestling team had a tremendous season, and in the Sectional tournament were able to keep that momentum going, with one wrestler not only making it to the finals but winning it. Watch the Sectionals Recap: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-wrestling-sectionals-recap/

OA Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 17th, and Monday, February 20th, for mid-winter recess and President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

The Varsity boy's bowling team was not triumphant in their overall series against Corning at the STAC Championship. However, they gave them quite a fight and saw this experience as a warm-up for Sectionals: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-bowling-stac-recap/

The Varsity Boys swim team is beginning taper in preparation for Sectionals. Throughout this season, they have seen their speed increase and time decrease. Watch their Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/boys-swim-sectionals-preview/ @OFAAthletics1

The varsity girl's bowling team left the STAC championship victors in their series against Vestal. The girls used the crowd's energy and reached their highest series score ever. Watch their STAC recap video: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-girls-bowling-stac-recap/ #OAPride

OA Reminder: The OA Musical, Mamma Mia!, runs Friday, February 10th at 7:30pm, Saturday, February 11th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, February 12th at 2:30pm. Go here for more information and to purchase tickets: https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Community Day is back for Engineers Week at Binghamton University / Watson College! The event will be held at the Innovative Technologies Complex (85 Murray Hill Road in Vestal) on Saturday, Feb. 25. There will be two sessions limited to 110 children each: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Student groups have more than two dozen super-fun, STEM-related activities planned! See details and register here: https://www.binghamton.edu/watson/eweek/communityday.html

OA Update: Best of luck to OFA Wrestlers, Collin Monell, Robert Struble, Cameron Card, Merrick Birchard & RaeAnn Craft, who are competing in the Wrestling Championships on Sat, Feb 11th at Visions FCU Veterans Memorial Arena-https://gofan.co/app/events/893520?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

It's National School Counseling Week! Thank you to all of our counselors for what they do daily for our students. #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Varsity point guard Drew Tavelli says what makes basketball his favorite sport is the dynamic gameplay. Drew tells us how he has seen himself grow on the basketball court and what it means to him to play basketball: https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-drew-tavelli/

Ottilie Bryden is a part of Owego Elementary's select group the Chimers. She tells us what her favorite memory is while being a chimer, her goal with the chimes, and more in this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-ottilie-bryden/

OA Update: With forecasted temperatures below zero tomorrow morning, Friday, February 3, 2023, the school district will provide 'Extreme Cold' Bus Transportation for OES, OAMS, and OFA students who usually walk to school. Times, locations, and bus numbers can be found here: https://5il.co/142mm If you have specific transportation questions, please get in touch with the bus garage at (607) 687-7305 or through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition