Our summer building trades students are busy with some awesome hands-on projects! While contractors tackle the big areas, our students are gaining real-world experience by building a new shed, performing demo work, and installing drywall at the Liberty Street house. #OARiverHawks
Pressconnects has released its Elite Athletes of the Spring lists. Congratulations to the following River Hawks: Stella Palladino - OFA Track & Field, Madison McEvoy - OFA Lacrosse, Carsten Crawford - OFA Softball, Elijah Lewis and Conlan Taylor - OFA Baseball, Ashlyn Dalton, Olivia Dodge, Bella Silvestri, and Kylie Grippen - OFA Flag Football. Find the complete lists with a paid subscription at - https://www.pressconnects.com/sports/high-schools/. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
Checking in on the work happening inside Reppert Gymnasium at OFA. Original basketball hoops have all been removed, the ceiling and walls have been painted, and the floor is coming out section by section. It's been a busy few weeks with a lot more to come! Can't wait to see the finished product. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports 7/21/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/5/2025
All Other Modified Sports: 8/11/2025
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days prior to the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.
Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
Official Fall Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Sports: 8/18/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/25/2025
All Other Modified Sports: First Day of School 9/3/2025
Pre-participation sports physicals are required for all interscholastic athletes yearly. In partnership with UHS Sports Medicine, Owego Apalachin Central School District is offering optional sports physicals on Wednesday, August 13th, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. These physicals are free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date of the physical. Please register here: https://students.arbitersports.com/owego-apalachin-central-school-district/fall-sports-physicals-august-13th-2025
Fall Sports Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfB_vjJQ5uDgTBkZccyres_gR_EcXLxq-R2oMbGxXdI/edit?usp=sharing
Sportsmanship Letter: https://5il.co/2vay3
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletics
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports 7/21/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/5/2025
All Other Modified Sports: 8/11/2025
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days prior to the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.
Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
Official Fall Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Sports: 8/18/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/25/2025
All Other Modified Sports: First Day of School 9/3/2025
Pre-participation sports physicals are required for all interscholastic athletes yearly. In partnership with UHS Sports Medicine, Owego Apalachin Central School District is offering optional sports physicals on Wednesday, August 13th, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. These physicals are free of charge and will be valid for one year from the date of the physical. Please register here: https://students.arbitersports.com/owego-apalachin-central-school-district/fall-sports-physicals-august-13th-2025
Fall Sports Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfB_vjJQ5uDgTBkZccyres_gR_EcXLxq-R2oMbGxXdI/edit?usp=sharing
Sportsmanship Letter: https://5il.co/2vay3
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletics
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The Large Group Instruction (LGI) space located off the OFA lobby has been a busy place the last few weeks. Seating removed, concrete ramp poured, and new ramp side entry walls and door going up. Looking forward to seeing this space all come together. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several transportation openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA REMINDER: Free Summer Meal Program in Tioga County. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/3lv79 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports 7/21/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/5/2025
All Other Modified Sports: 8/11/2025
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days prior to the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.
Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
Official Fall Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Sports: 8/18/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/25/2025
All Other Modified Sports: First Day of School 9/3/2025
Fall Sports Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfB_vjJQ5uDgTBkZccyres_gR_EcXLxq-R2oMbGxXdI/edit?usp=sharing
Sportsmanship Letter: https://5il.co/2vay3
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletics
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports 7/21/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/5/2025
All Other Modified Sports: 8/11/2025
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days prior to the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.
Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
Official Fall Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Sports: 8/18/2025
Modified Football & Modified Cross Country: 8/25/2025
All Other Modified Sports: First Day of School 9/3/2025
Fall Sports Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfB_vjJQ5uDgTBkZccyres_gR_EcXLxq-R2oMbGxXdI/edit?usp=sharing
Sportsmanship Letter: https://5il.co/2vay3
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletics
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
In the Classroom: Music Theory
“We’re working on this piece where we have to compose a piece and show everyone what it’s all about. And I’m working on composing this little song I’ve been working on.” Sonny Petro plays for us a sample of a song he’s composing for his Music Theory class. Learn more about Sonny and his process here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/fMzK7OD78Ug
“We’re working on this piece where we have to compose a piece and show everyone what it’s all about. And I’m working on composing this little song I’ve been working on.” Sonny Petro plays for us a sample of a song he’s composing for his Music Theory class. Learn more about Sonny and his process here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/fMzK7OD78Ug
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, July 14, 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/CeiDrNzHdrA.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/CeiDrNzHdrA.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
Athlete Tip: Throwing the Ball, Flag Football
“Sometimes beginner quarterbacks will sometimes make the mistake of trying to get all of their fingers on the seams, which isn’t the case. Since I have smaller hands, my ring finger, I put all the way up here. And I don’t grip it too tight, because if you grip it too much your spiral won’t come out as good as you want it.” Kylie Grippen, a quarterback on the flag football team shows how she throws a proper spiral. Learn more from her here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/3iSaeiKK7yQ
“Sometimes beginner quarterbacks will sometimes make the mistake of trying to get all of their fingers on the seams, which isn’t the case. Since I have smaller hands, my ring finger, I put all the way up here. And I don’t grip it too tight, because if you grip it too much your spiral won’t come out as good as you want it.” Kylie Grippen, a quarterback on the flag football team shows how she throws a proper spiral. Learn more from her here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/3iSaeiKK7yQ
District Art Show: Project Winner Elliot Cosme
“This is the first time I’ve ever won a ribbon.” Elliot Cosme breaks down her line animal project that earned her a 3rd place ribbon. Learn more about the inspiration from her and what went into the project here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/XT3kYZX3UBE
“This is the first time I’ve ever won a ribbon.” Elliot Cosme breaks down her line animal project that earned her a 3rd place ribbon. Learn more about the inspiration from her and what went into the project here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/XT3kYZX3UBE
Lindsey Williams Read Excerpt From Her New Book, Where the Valley Widens
Listen to OFA Band Director Lindsey Williams read from the first chapter of the new book she has written. In the excerpt, she details one of her first encounters with an administrator who gives her a helpful piece of advice. Listen here, on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/lppaWFmtlz8
Listen to OFA Band Director Lindsey Williams read from the first chapter of the new book she has written. In the excerpt, she details one of her first encounters with an administrator who gives her a helpful piece of advice. Listen here, on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/lppaWFmtlz8
Behind the Scenes: Music Production Class
“This class is very fun, especially with Mr. Cirbus’s high energy; it’s really upbeat in general. And everything I’ve been able to do has been amazing because he teaches us so much.” Students share why music production is one of their favorite classes; and how much they’ve been able to learn. Watch what happens in the classroom in this Behind the Scenes on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/eg2bpS8nJ1Q
“This class is very fun, especially with Mr. Cirbus’s high energy; it’s really upbeat in general. And everything I’ve been able to do has been amazing because he teaches us so much.” Students share why music production is one of their favorite classes; and how much they’ve been able to learn. Watch what happens in the classroom in this Behind the Scenes on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/eg2bpS8nJ1Q
Owego Free Academy math teacher, Erin Green, gave a poster talk this morning at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference. Her talk is about “The Power of Personalization,”how tailoring learning can truly transform student success. Great job, Erin! 👏📚 #ISTE2025 #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Class of 2025. Our student photographers captured over 1300 photos from the ceremony. You can view and download from our Google Photos album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qwV9j3XgN4ZF72NT9.
Drew Lewis of Big Drew Graffix used 8 cameras to record the graduation. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrA49TkTOUE&t=1783s.
#OFARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OFAClassOf2025 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Drew Lewis of Big Drew Graffix used 8 cameras to record the graduation. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrA49TkTOUE&t=1783s.
#OFARiveHawks #sOArTogether #OFAClassOf2025 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OFA Band Director Lindsey Williams Pens Her First Book
“Hopefully, school is a place where this happens for everyone. Just that your ideas about who you are and what is possible for yourself are only expanded.” High School Band Director Lindsey Williams will have her new book, Where the Valley Widens, available July 22nd. Learn more about her writing process and inspiration for the book here, on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Txy7_htZSSM
Jack Buchsbaum Signs to Alfred University for Football
“I’m excited, I’ve been there a couple times, got to meet the guys, you know I’ve played football before, but not like that. So I’m excited to get started, and it’s going to be a great culture.” Jack Buchsbaum is headed to Alfred University in the fall to play football. Learn more about Jack and his plans here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/lnRuYwk3MZ8
Student Profile: Isabelle Taylor
“I just really want my art to be out there and be recognized, like be put in museums and such, and hopefully people get to enjoy my art as much as I do.” Isabelle Taylor had several pieces of her work on display at the District Art Show, even winning a First Place Medal. Learn more about Isabelle and what inspires her as an artist in this Student Profile here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/BMARk3--YgE
Behind the Scenes: OES and AES Shadow Building Trades Students
“This is really cool and I really like it, and I just never thought in a million years I’d get my hands on a power tool this soon.” AES and OES students got to learn how to properly use a drill and use a tape measure, and more, as they shadowed the high school students in the building trades class. Watch here as their Tiny Homes come together on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/W__fgYgDO7g