🏈 Pep Rally Highlights are HERE! 👑
Check out the highlight video from the Homecoming Pep Rally, featuring all the energy and pride of our school!
A huge shoutout to all our Modified, JV, and Varsity Fall Sports Teams. Go River Hawks!
A big round of applause for our amazing Homecoming King and Queen Candidates:
Queens: Kaylie Cote, Evelyn Howe, Lilliana LaFever, Alanna Niles, Stella Palladino, Isabelle Taylor, Eliana Vasquez
Kings: Javan Belokur, Dylan Davis, Mason Hill, Vincent Kneller, Mathew Lewis, Neo Seaman, Duke Snyder
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King, Javan Belokur, and Queen, Evelyn Howe!
We couldn't have had this epic rally without the incredible performances of our school band, MTB, and The Owego River Rocks' cover of the Beastie Boys - Sabotage! A huge thank you to:
Vocals: Justus Crow (OAMS Music Teacher)
Bass Guitar: Ryan Cirbus (OAMS/OFA Music Teacher)
Guitar: Patton Taylor (OFA PE/Strength & Conditioning Teacher)
Guitar: Craig Nevins (OAMS PE Teacher)
Drums: Vincent Kneller (OFA Student)
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOVgzvOfKM.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Check out the highlight video from the Homecoming Pep Rally, featuring all the energy and pride of our school!
A huge shoutout to all our Modified, JV, and Varsity Fall Sports Teams. Go River Hawks!
A big round of applause for our amazing Homecoming King and Queen Candidates:
Queens: Kaylie Cote, Evelyn Howe, Lilliana LaFever, Alanna Niles, Stella Palladino, Isabelle Taylor, Eliana Vasquez
Kings: Javan Belokur, Dylan Davis, Mason Hill, Vincent Kneller, Mathew Lewis, Neo Seaman, Duke Snyder
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King, Javan Belokur, and Queen, Evelyn Howe!
We couldn't have had this epic rally without the incredible performances of our school band, MTB, and The Owego River Rocks' cover of the Beastie Boys - Sabotage! A huge thank you to:
Vocals: Justus Crow (OAMS Music Teacher)
Bass Guitar: Ryan Cirbus (OAMS/OFA Music Teacher)
Guitar: Patton Taylor (OFA PE/Strength & Conditioning Teacher)
Guitar: Craig Nevins (OAMS PE Teacher)
Drums: Vincent Kneller (OFA Student)
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOVgzvOfKM.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
SUNY's Free Application Weeks are officially here, running through November 3!
Forget those $50 fees! You can apply to five SUNY schools at absolutely no cost.
Take advantage of this amazing chance to save on your applications. Need help with the process? Drop into the OFA Guidance Office.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Forget those $50 fees! You can apply to five SUNY schools at absolutely no cost.
Take advantage of this amazing chance to save on your applications. Need help with the process? Drop into the OFA Guidance Office.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
In the Classroom: Testing Stream Water
“It is wonderful because it’s not just a strict curriculum that we have to learn. It’s whatever happens; we learn about what’s happening in real-life scenarios.” Hear from students in the Real World Science class about what they’ve been learning. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ev8vmHwC4to
“It is wonderful because it’s not just a strict curriculum that we have to learn. It’s whatever happens; we learn about what’s happening in real-life scenarios.” Hear from students in the Real World Science class about what they’ve been learning. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ev8vmHwC4to
👑 Owego Free Academy Homecoming Royalty! 👑
What a weekend of celebration for Owego Free Academy! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce and congratulate our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, along with all the incredible nominees!
Introducing Your 2025 OFA Homecoming King: Javan Belokur! Javan was crowned during our exciting Pep Rally on Friday!
A huge round of applause to all our King candidates, Javan Belokur, Dylan Davis, Mason Hill, Vincent Kneller, Mathew Lewis, Neo Seaman, and Duke Snyder!
And the tradition continued at Saturday's Homecoming game as we celebrated our incredible 2025 Homecoming Queen Nominees during halftime.
A huge shoutout to all the fantastic Queen candidates: Kaylie Cote, Evelyn Howe, Lilliana LaFever, Alanna Niles, Stella Palladino, Isabelle Taylor, and Eliana Vasquez!
We were so happy to welcome back last year's Queen, Bella Silvestri, who had the honor of crowning the new recipient.
And a massive congratulations to your 2025 Owego Free Academy Homecoming Queen: Evelyn Howe! 💙❤️
Check out some of the photos from the beautiful queen crowning! A full photo album can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/REGc3yjP5WW5SgDr6. 📸📸📸
More photos from the Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade, and Hometown Tailgate will be shared soon.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The Owego Apalachin Central School District (OACSD) received a significant boost for its athletics and student fitness programs, accepting a $10,000 grant from the Dick's Sporting Goods Sports Matter program.
Employees from the Dick's Sporting Goods Conklin, NY, Distribution Center presented a large ceremonial check on Friday, October 17, 2025, during the Owego Free Academy (OFA) Homecoming Pep Rally.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/rFf22Y-OSK4?si=fSBpqgrIwmYlSUGg.
The grant money is earmarked specifically for enhancing the school's fitness facilities. The funds will be used to upgrade equipment in the OFA Weight Room/Fitness Center, providing students and athletes with better resources for strength training, conditioning, and overall physical wellness.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Sports Matter program is dedicated to helping save youth sports and providing access to the benefits of participation for young athletes across the country.
Learn more about the Sports Matter program: https://www.sportsmatter.org/
Employees from the Dick's Sporting Goods Conklin, NY, Distribution Center presented a large ceremonial check on Friday, October 17, 2025, during the Owego Free Academy (OFA) Homecoming Pep Rally.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/rFf22Y-OSK4?si=fSBpqgrIwmYlSUGg.
The grant money is earmarked specifically for enhancing the school's fitness facilities. The funds will be used to upgrade equipment in the OFA Weight Room/Fitness Center, providing students and athletes with better resources for strength training, conditioning, and overall physical wellness.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Sports Matter program is dedicated to helping save youth sports and providing access to the benefits of participation for young athletes across the country.
Learn more about the Sports Matter program: https://www.sportsmatter.org/
OFA students from Mr. McEvoy's Digital Media class and Mr. Heath's Drone class spent some time with Drew Lewis from Smith Site Development this morning, learning about videography, photography, and drone operation. Another great opportunity to learn in the OA Career Center. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
This past Tuesday, Juniors from OFA went to Tompkins Cortland Community College for the annual College Fair. Students toured TC3 and spoke with over 55 college and university representatives about majors, campus life, applications, and requirements. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Basketball Club - Youth Registration 2025 - https://aptg.co/0xpbRc
OFA Art Club - Black Light Painting Event: 10/16/25 - https://aptg.co/7zk_2R
OFA XC Runs The Game Ball: 10/17/25 - https://aptg.co/gb5mkR
OA Hometown Tailgate: 10/18/25 - https://aptg.co/tqdbgy
Apalachin Library - Fall Festival: 10/18/25 - https://aptg.co/hQ3V0M
Tioga Opportunities - Pink Project Day: 10/27/25 - https://aptg.co/2-F5BB
Soccer Shots Registration: 11/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0YcXhj
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/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
OA Basketball Club - Youth Registration 2025 - https://aptg.co/0xpbRc
OFA Art Club - Black Light Painting Event: 10/16/25 - https://aptg.co/7zk_2R
OFA XC Runs The Game Ball: 10/17/25 - https://aptg.co/gb5mkR
OA Hometown Tailgate: 10/18/25 - https://aptg.co/tqdbgy
Apalachin Library - Fall Festival: 10/18/25 - https://aptg.co/hQ3V0M
Tioga Opportunities - Pink Project Day: 10/27/25 - https://aptg.co/2-F5BB
Soccer Shots Registration: 11/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0YcXhj
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/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
What an incredible couple of days we had welcoming back members from the Owego Free Academy Classes of 1975 and 1976. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces reconnecting and reminiscing about their time at OFA, and to witness their reactions to how much has (and hasn't!) changed.
The stories and memories shared during the tours of the building truly highlighted the lasting spirit of our alumni community. We loved hearing about your favorite teachers, memorable moments, and seeing the pride you still have for OFA.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
The stories and memories shared during the tours of the building truly highlighted the lasting spirit of our alumni community. We loved hearing about your favorite teachers, memorable moments, and seeing the pride you still have for OFA.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Athlete Tip with Makayla Wilbur
“So first I’m going to step up and dribble, but before I get too close, I’m going to pull to the right and block her off and go to goal.” Makayla Wilbur shows us how to dodge defenders in this week’s athlete tip. Watch here to learn more on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/rrLXXH-R9-s
“So first I’m going to step up and dribble, but before I get too close, I’m going to pull to the right and block her off and go to goal.” Makayla Wilbur shows us how to dodge defenders in this week’s athlete tip. Watch here to learn more on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/rrLXXH-R9-s
A huge shoutout and CONGRATULATIONS to Joel Farwell! 🏆 He took 1st place in the US National Jr Speedway Championships this past weekend! What an incredible achievement!
Check out the event details and full results here: https://www.eastcoastspeedway.com/weekly-results/
#OACommunity #OAPride
Check out the event details and full results here: https://www.eastcoastspeedway.com/weekly-results/
#OACommunity #OAPride
Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities run from Tuesday, October 14th, through Saturday, October 18th.
Each building will celebrate Spirit Week with themed days.
OES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/TTnszS
AES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/9FB7FB
OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/p50sTK
OFA Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/CdsCZl
The week is packed with home sporting events leading up to the Homecoming Parade, Hometown Tailgate, and OFA Football game on Saturday, October 18th. Check out this video for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX8rFj4lhi0.
Don’t miss the OFA XC team running the game ball from Waverly HS to OFA on Friday, October 17th. They will leave Waverly around 10:15 am and should be running through the Village of Owego between 12:30 and 1:30 pm. Get more info here: https://aptg.co/gb5mkR.
The parade on Saturday, October 18th, begins at 11:00 am, and each building—OES, AES, OAMS, and OFA—will be represented in the parade along with our school teams, youth teams, homecoming court, and more. The parade route will start at the Village of Owego Police Department on Temple Street and proceed along North Avenue before turning onto George Street, then to Sheldon Guile Boulevard, and end in front of OFA.
The Homecoming Hometown Tailgate Event will take place from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm outside of Owego Free Academy. Get more information here: https://aptg.co/tqdbgy.
The Homecoming Football game will start at 1:00 pm with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at halftime.
View the complete schedule of home sporting events on Aktivate, formerly Schedule Galaxy: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
A printed version of the year-long calendar will soon be made available to anyone who would like one. We had delays in production this year, but expect to have them available soon to distribute.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the 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.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Each building will celebrate Spirit Week with themed days.
OES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/TTnszS
AES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/9FB7FB
OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/p50sTK
OFA Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/CdsCZl
The week is packed with home sporting events leading up to the Homecoming Parade, Hometown Tailgate, and OFA Football game on Saturday, October 18th. Check out this video for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX8rFj4lhi0.
Don’t miss the OFA XC team running the game ball from Waverly HS to OFA on Friday, October 17th. They will leave Waverly around 10:15 am and should be running through the Village of Owego between 12:30 and 1:30 pm. Get more info here: https://aptg.co/gb5mkR.
The parade on Saturday, October 18th, begins at 11:00 am, and each building—OES, AES, OAMS, and OFA—will be represented in the parade along with our school teams, youth teams, homecoming court, and more. The parade route will start at the Village of Owego Police Department on Temple Street and proceed along North Avenue before turning onto George Street, then to Sheldon Guile Boulevard, and end in front of OFA.
The Homecoming Hometown Tailgate Event will take place from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm outside of Owego Free Academy. Get more information here: https://aptg.co/tqdbgy.
The Homecoming Football game will start at 1:00 pm with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at halftime.
View the complete schedule of home sporting events on Aktivate, formerly Schedule Galaxy: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
A printed version of the year-long calendar will soon be made available to anyone who would like one. We had delays in production this year, but expect to have them available soon to distribute.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the 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.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Practice Makes Perfect: Field Hockey
“They’re working on their movement down the field, making sure they aren’t running down the field in a straight line. They usually move down the field in a diamond or a triangle shape so they have options for passing.” The field hockey team works on their 3v2 during practice today. Learn more about what the drill entails here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/irEPMsZCDlw
“They’re working on their movement down the field, making sure they aren’t running down the field in a straight line. They usually move down the field in a diamond or a triangle shape so they have options for passing.” The field hockey team works on their 3v2 during practice today. Learn more about what the drill entails here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/irEPMsZCDlw
Behind the Scenes: Guest Speaker Eli Mack
“He’s one of my favorite YouTubers. He came to our school and did a presentation on what dedication it takes on YouTube.” Find out what students were able to learn from Content Creator/YouTuber Eli Mack here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3akdHOY7Ujo
“He’s one of my favorite YouTubers. He came to our school and did a presentation on what dedication it takes on YouTube.” Find out what students were able to learn from Content Creator/YouTuber Eli Mack here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3akdHOY7Ujo
Four Questions: Eva Crawford
Learn more about Eva Crawford and how she got her start in field hockey as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/U-H-Or6CwKQ
Learn more about Eva Crawford and how she got her start in field hockey as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/U-H-Or6CwKQ
The Owego Free Academy Reppert Gymnasium is opening tonight, Tuesday, October 7th, for a volleyball match (JV at 5:30/Varsity at 6:30)! 🥳
After extensive work as part of the Capital Project, the updated gymnasium space will be used for the first time this evening. While there are still a few finishing touches to be completed, we're excited to debut the refreshed space!
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvJX6IfPFCI.
Come out and support our Volleyball team and show your school spirit! Plus, it's a Pink Out game to raise awareness for breast cancer. Wear your brightest pink to show your support! ❤️💙🏐
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
After extensive work as part of the Capital Project, the updated gymnasium space will be used for the first time this evening. While there are still a few finishing touches to be completed, we're excited to debut the refreshed space!
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvJX6IfPFCI.
Come out and support our Volleyball team and show your school spirit! Plus, it's a Pink Out game to raise awareness for breast cancer. Wear your brightest pink to show your support! ❤️💙🏐
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Eli Mack Gives Tips on Creating Content for YouTube
“Upload very consistently, you have to upload consistently. You can’t just upload one video a week and think you are going to blow up.” Eli Mack, a Madden YouTube content Creator, was a guest speaker at Owego Free Academy and shared some tips on how he was able to become successful. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/9H8aZ2BTbew
“Upload very consistently, you have to upload consistently. You can’t just upload one video a week and think you are going to blow up.” Eli Mack, a Madden YouTube content Creator, was a guest speaker at Owego Free Academy and shared some tips on how he was able to become successful. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/9H8aZ2BTbew
Behind the Scenes: Season Preview Field Hockey
“I think our greatest strength definitely our defense and our defensive corners. I think we always do a good job at getting the ball out of our corners.” Hear from the girls' field hockey team on what they believe are the team’s greatest strengths. Learn more about the player's passion for the team here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/C-ZUzpuzk6o
“I think our greatest strength definitely our defense and our defensive corners. I think we always do a good job at getting the ball out of our corners.” Hear from the girls' field hockey team on what they believe are the team’s greatest strengths. Learn more about the player's passion for the team here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/C-ZUzpuzk6o
Four Questions: Isabella Miller
“Probably the people who have been in my class, just talking and having conversations. I’m always going to remember Ms. Williams; she's a great teacher.” Isabella Miller shares her passion for art with us and explains how she hopes to one day be a teacher. Learn more about Isabella as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/BaGrpM1UvHE
“Probably the people who have been in my class, just talking and having conversations. I’m always going to remember Ms. Williams; she's a great teacher.” Isabella Miller shares her passion for art with us and explains how she hopes to one day be a teacher. Learn more about Isabella as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/BaGrpM1UvHE
Student Profile: Kaidence Potter
“They are really fun, I just love building things out of clay. Last year I made an elephant, and it was really nice, and it took a while.” Kaidence Potter tells us what some of her favorite projects she’s worked on throughout her years in art class. Learn more about Kaidence in this week’s student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KraB3hQ4uqM
“They are really fun, I just love building things out of clay. Last year I made an elephant, and it was really nice, and it took a while.” Kaidence Potter tells us what some of her favorite projects she’s worked on throughout her years in art class. Learn more about Kaidence in this week’s student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KraB3hQ4uqM