It's Taylor Swift Night Tonight at the OFA girls' basketball games as we host Seton Catholic. JV starts at 5:30pm with Varsity to follow around 7pm. Music production student DJs will be playing your favorite T. Swift. Come have fun as The Eras Tour hits OFA. #OFARiverHawks
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has openings in custodial and maintenance district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
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OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, December 18, 2023, at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in the Owego Elementary School Auditorium, 2 Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/D8CqETBZ83M?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.
"My goal is to help the program any way that I can." Lexi Herceg talks about her goals and what she is excited about this basketball season. Learn more in her episode of 4 Question on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/ItSGGWVVq7A
OES REMINDER: Holiday Spirit Week is Monday, December 18th through Thursday, December 21st. Daily Themes are listed here: https://5il.co/2aoqr. There is NO School from Friday, December 22nd through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 for Winter Break.
Access the Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd.
Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OESRiverHawks #sOArTogether
On December 15, 2023, the local organization Cops 4 A Cause provided a generous donation to help students and community members in the Owego Apalachin Central School District.
Cops 4 A Cause and the Tioga County Sheriff's Office donated $1500 in Gift Certificates to the Community Shop for OACSD to give to families during this holiday season.
Owego Apalachin’s Holiday Food Fund is a program where staff members put together food baskets for families during the Holidays.
“This generous donation from Cops 4 a Cause will allow us to help over 30 additional families this year.”, said Robyn Wood, Owego Apalachin School Psychologist.
OA Home-School Coordinator Jennifer Smith added, “We are thankful for the donation and the additional support for the families within the OA School District”.
Cops 4 A Cause (C4C) is a 501 c (3) non-profit charity located in New York State comprised of a group of active and retired law enforcement members and supported by community members. The organization was founded in 2018 as an avenue to raise funds to give back to the communities where we live and work. As a result of our fundraising efforts, C4C can provide financial support to organizations, individuals, and their families at times when they need it most. Through positive public interactions, our goal is to improve the relationship that currently exists between law enforcement members and members of the community and to ultimately build a foundation for the growth of a stronger safer community!
In our first episode of Behind The Scenes with the JV and Varsity girls basketball teams, we take a look at some of their 3 on 3 play. Watch it here on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/A7LbZ5Co2y4
Half-Day Parent Teacher Conferences for OES and AES
Friday, December 15th
OES and AES will dismiss students at 11:00 am.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
OA After-School Program:
The OA after-school program still runs on half days. The program will begin at dismissal and end at its normal time of 5:00 pm.
Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd
Printer calendars are available in each building’s main office or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv
Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Music Department: SHREK The Musical - https://5il.co/2augd
Tioga County Veterans Gingerbread House Event - https://5il.co/2aufc
OA Ski Club: Half-Day Program - https://5il.co/268o8
OA Ski Club: Full-Day Program - https://5il.co/268ob
More Community Fliers can be found here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/237411
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OES REMINDER: The Owego Elementary School 5th grade winter concert is tonight, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the OES Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Z1qpeRO4dAk?si=c26Q6U5UptKMj9I5
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, and his players, Madison McEvoy, Ava Brown, and Lexi Herceg made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2arhd
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The varsity girl's basketball team has begun their season. With a couple of games and scrimmages under their belt, they see the immense talent they will be building throughout the season. Hear more from the team in this Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/6my6hQztgb4
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two Hour Delay schedule today, Monday, December 11, 2023.
Two-Hour Delay: Elementary starts at 10:00 am, and Middle/High School starts at 11:00 am
Bus stop arrivals will be delayed the same number of hours. During inclement weather, buses may be delayed past a typical arrival time. Download the Traversa Ride360 bus tracking app to see updated arrival times. Get more information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/transportation
OA REMINDER: In case of an unscheduled school delay, closing, or early dismissal, our goal is to notify the community efficiently and promptly. We know our decision to close schools in poor weather can be burdensome to families due to childcare and work schedules. We consider canceling school an exception and strongly emphasize keeping our schools open. Students benefit both academically and socially by being in school.
Please take a few minutes to review the school closing procedures: https://5il.co/1kpsd
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out through Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
About a month ago, a group of Owego Free Academy students spent the morning cleaning up the courtyard of the Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Endicott. Those students returned on Thursday, December 7th, to decorate for the holiday season. During both visits, the nursing home residents watched the courtyard transform from their windows.
WBNG News Story:
https://www.wbng.com/2023/12/07/owego-students-turn-nursing-home-into-winter-wonderland/
WIVT News Story:
https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/top-stories/ofa-students-decorate-nursing-home-for-the-holidays/
WICZ News Story:
https://www.wicz.com/story/50182536/owego-students-bring-holiday-cheer-to-absolut-center
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OES and AES Parent/Teacher Conference Half-Day Reminder
Owego Elementary and Apalachin Elementary have two (2) more half days of instruction this month, with dismissal at 11:00 am to allow for parent/teacher conferences in the afternoon.
These half-day conference days will take place on:
Friday, December 8th
Friday, December 15th
Please contact your child’s teacher with questions about your conference date and time.
The OA after-school program will run on half days for students currently enrolled. The program will begin at the early dismissal and end at its regular time of 5:00 pm.
OAMS and OFA run on a regular full-day schedule.
Please contact us using Let’s Talk! with any other questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Athlete of the Week. Madison McEvoy from OFA Girls Basketball is a nominee this week. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-for-athlete-of-the-week-12-6-23/#/gallery
Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Fall Athlete MVP. Cast your vote for Erin McDonald from OFA Girl's Soccer. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-now-for-fall-athlete-mvp/
It is starting to all come together. Watch the Color Guard as they work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lJnXph48Bq8
The OES PTO Holiday Shoppe returns from December 18th through December 20th. A printed flier with more information and a shopping list was sent home. You can see the digital flier here: https://5il.co/2acsc. Contact OES directly with any questions by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
