SRO Spotlight: Jeff Wasyln
“I think that it’s never the same; there’s always something new, there’s a new conversation that I’m having with a student, there’s a new problem that comes up, and we can work through it, and it’s a pretty good relationship.” Find out how SRO Jeff Wasyln got his start at Owego Free Academy and what he enjoys about his job the most in this week’s SRO Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/4GNHUDf2mW0
“I think that it’s never the same; there’s always something new, there’s a new conversation that I’m having with a student, there’s a new problem that comes up, and we can work through it, and it’s a pretty good relationship.” Find out how SRO Jeff Wasyln got his start at Owego Free Academy and what he enjoys about his job the most in this week’s SRO Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/4GNHUDf2mW0
Owegp Free Academy students interested in SUNY Broome’s Health Studies program toured the campus and observed live classes. This unique Early College opportunity allows OFA seniors to earn their Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential while still in high school. Participating students split their time between the college on Tuesdays and Thursdays and their afternoon classes at OFA. #OFARiveHawks #sOArTogether
MUSIC UPDATE: The OA Jazz Night Concert date has been changed to Thursday, February 19th, at 7:30 pm. The date change is to help avoid several other conflicts on the previously scheduled night. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Nh69SblUJ7s.
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#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Athlete Profile: Americus Booker
“I want to learn more about following through when I throw the ball, so I can get more strikes.” 8th grader Americus Booker shares with us how she got her start bowling and what some of her favorite memories have been so far. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/feMkW1b9WSY
“I want to learn more about following through when I throw the ball, so I can get more strikes.” 8th grader Americus Booker shares with us how she got her start bowling and what some of her favorite memories have been so far. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/feMkW1b9WSY
Four Questions: Kaylie Cote
“All of the lighting, I like the chaos, I like how it can be stressful at times, and how it can evenly in a messy way goes together.” Learn more about Kaylie Cote and how she got started working on the stage crew for theater as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Xgufn3v1NTs
“All of the lighting, I like the chaos, I like how it can be stressful at times, and how it can evenly in a messy way goes together.” Learn more about Kaylie Cote and how she got started working on the stage crew for theater as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Xgufn3v1NTs
The Owego Apalachin Central School District is looking for Substitute Nurses. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
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#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Drone Soccer Dominates Regionals: Red Team Undefeated, Blue Team Qualifies for Districts
CORNING, NY – The Owego drone soccer program continued its reign of technical precision and aerial dominance this past Saturday at Corning PP Middle School. Just one week after securing the GST BOCES league title, Owego Free Academy saw both its teams punch their tickets to the District 2 Championships.
OFA Retains Regional Crown
The Owego Red team, a veteran squad composed entirely of second-year members, took first place at the Regional Qualifier for the second consecutive year. Their performance was a masterclass in efficiency, as they went undefeated throughout the tournament.
The Red team dispatched Prattsburg, Owego Blue, Bath Haverling, and Spencer-Van Etten, winning every match in straight sets. This seasoned group, many of whom competed at the 2025 National Championship, looks to defend their District title next month.
Owego Red Roster:
Scott Reigle, Ephraim Doty, Levi Saunders, Liam Bell, Sarah Heath, Caleb Carvellas, Lillie Kneller, Tanner Hayes, and Cadon Wasielewski.
Blue Team Defies Seeding
In an impressive showing for the program’s depth, Owego Blue, a first-year group, entered the tournament as the 5th seed and fought its way onto the podium.
After an opening two-set victory over Watkins Glen, the Blue team fell to their veteran counterparts (Owego Red) in the second round. However, they rallied in the consolation bracket to defeat Campbell-Savona in two sets, securing a 4th-place finish and a qualifying spot for the postseason.
Owego Blue Roster:
Jaxson Romero, Eli Dunlap, Cora Henderson, Sophia Raeff, Quinn Morse, Grady Morse, Caleb Rathke, Maddox Stanley, Ian McGowan, Owen Saunders, Cameron Barber, and Kellen Luke.
Road to Utica
The "Double Qualification" means both Owego teams will travel to SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica on Sunday, March 8, 2026. They will face off against the premier teams from across New York and New Jersey at the District 2 Championships.
"Winning the league was the first step; seeing both our veteran and rookie teams qualify for Districts shows the incredible growth of this program," the team noted following the trophy presentation.
CORNING, NY – The Owego drone soccer program continued its reign of technical precision and aerial dominance this past Saturday at Corning PP Middle School. Just one week after securing the GST BOCES league title, Owego Free Academy saw both its teams punch their tickets to the District 2 Championships.
OFA Retains Regional Crown
The Owego Red team, a veteran squad composed entirely of second-year members, took first place at the Regional Qualifier for the second consecutive year. Their performance was a masterclass in efficiency, as they went undefeated throughout the tournament.
The Red team dispatched Prattsburg, Owego Blue, Bath Haverling, and Spencer-Van Etten, winning every match in straight sets. This seasoned group, many of whom competed at the 2025 National Championship, looks to defend their District title next month.
Owego Red Roster:
Scott Reigle, Ephraim Doty, Levi Saunders, Liam Bell, Sarah Heath, Caleb Carvellas, Lillie Kneller, Tanner Hayes, and Cadon Wasielewski.
Blue Team Defies Seeding
In an impressive showing for the program’s depth, Owego Blue, a first-year group, entered the tournament as the 5th seed and fought its way onto the podium.
After an opening two-set victory over Watkins Glen, the Blue team fell to their veteran counterparts (Owego Red) in the second round. However, they rallied in the consolation bracket to defeat Campbell-Savona in two sets, securing a 4th-place finish and a qualifying spot for the postseason.
Owego Blue Roster:
Jaxson Romero, Eli Dunlap, Cora Henderson, Sophia Raeff, Quinn Morse, Grady Morse, Caleb Rathke, Maddox Stanley, Ian McGowan, Owen Saunders, Cameron Barber, and Kellen Luke.
Road to Utica
The "Double Qualification" means both Owego teams will travel to SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica on Sunday, March 8, 2026. They will face off against the premier teams from across New York and New Jersey at the District 2 Championships.
"Winning the league was the first step; seeing both our veteran and rookie teams qualify for Districts shows the incredible growth of this program," the team noted following the trophy presentation.
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, February 9, 2026, 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/watch?v=3RIB4Q4wCF4.
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.
#OARiverHawks #OACommunity #sOArTogether
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RIB4Q4wCF4.
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.
#OARiverHawks #OACommunity #sOArTogether
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast to begin the week. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers on Monday, February 9th, and Tuesday, February 10th. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast to begin the week. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers on Monday, February 9th, and Tuesday, February 10th. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
Behind the Scenes: Tech Week for High School Musical on Stage
“With the love of the music and this movie, I just really love it. And I’m so excited to perform for everyone.” Come see High School Musical on Stage this weekend: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Learn more about everything that went into putting this show together here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/EuRrWptrJPg
“With the love of the music and this movie, I just really love it. And I’m so excited to perform for everyone.” Come see High School Musical on Stage this weekend: Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Learn more about everything that went into putting this show together here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/EuRrWptrJPg
📜 A Blast from the Past!
Check out this incredible find shared by Mr. K at OFA. This postcard from 1907 captures the Owego Bridge Works, a powerhouse of local industry that manufactured steel bridges found all across the Northeast.
It’s amazing to see how the landscape has transformed:
Then vs. Now: The central brick building in the photo is what we now know as the Open Door Mission.
The View: Taken from the main road (now Route 38), looking toward what is now our OACSD main campus.
The Layout: This is one of the earliest glimpses of our school grounds! OES would eventually sit to the left, the sports fields in the center, and OFA/OAMS toward the far right.
It’s pretty wild to see open fields and hills where our students now learn and play every day.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Check out this incredible find shared by Mr. K at OFA. This postcard from 1907 captures the Owego Bridge Works, a powerhouse of local industry that manufactured steel bridges found all across the Northeast.
It’s amazing to see how the landscape has transformed:
Then vs. Now: The central brick building in the photo is what we now know as the Open Door Mission.
The View: Taken from the main road (now Route 38), looking toward what is now our OACSD main campus.
The Layout: This is one of the earliest glimpses of our school grounds! OES would eventually sit to the left, the sports fields in the center, and OFA/OAMS toward the far right.
It’s pretty wild to see open fields and hills where our students now learn and play every day.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Coach Spotlight: Jordan Updyke
“Helping the kids learn, and getting them better so they like the game that much more.” Learn more about Assistant Bowling Coach Jordan Updyke and how he took an interest in coaching here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_ipaFtSRryQ
“Helping the kids learn, and getting them better so they like the game that much more.” Learn more about Assistant Bowling Coach Jordan Updyke and how he took an interest in coaching here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_ipaFtSRryQ
Four Questions: Jana Nikulich
“My favorite part is definitely the practices and everyone enjoying themselves and having fun.” Hear from Jana Nikulich as she tells us some of her goals for the season. Learn more about Jana as she answers four questions. https://youtu.be/w4AsdBxX0m4
“My favorite part is definitely the practices and everyone enjoying themselves and having fun.” Hear from Jana Nikulich as she tells us some of her goals for the season. Learn more about Jana as she answers four questions. https://youtu.be/w4AsdBxX0m4
Take the Tour: Key Club Clothing Closet
“And back here, we have the men’s clothing, all sorted by size. And then back here, we have some formal clothing that we offer for dances and interviews.” Key Club Webmaster Caroline Canfield gives a tour of the school’s Clothing Closet. Learn more about what they offer here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ZbiWFS5ce1A
“And back here, we have the men’s clothing, all sorted by size. And then back here, we have some formal clothing that we offer for dances and interviews.” Key Club Webmaster Caroline Canfield gives a tour of the school’s Clothing Closet. Learn more about what they offer here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ZbiWFS5ce1A
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
Apalachin Library Pokemon Club: 2/7/26 - https://aptg.co/30GMBf
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Full STEAM Ahead Event: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/cFDTY3
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
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 Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
Apalachin Library Pokemon Club: 2/7/26 - https://aptg.co/30GMBf
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Full STEAM Ahead Event: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/cFDTY3
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
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
Four Questions: Benny Mikels
“I want to take music throughout my life, so I think it’s cool to have it throughout high school.” Benny Mikels will be playing Troy Bolton in the school’s upcoming play, Disney’s High School Musical on Stage. Learn more about Benny as he answers four questions about himself and his passion for theater here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/gFS_wfxxARs
“I want to take music throughout my life, so I think it’s cool to have it throughout high school.” Benny Mikels will be playing Troy Bolton in the school’s upcoming play, Disney’s High School Musical on Stage. Learn more about Benny as he answers four questions about himself and his passion for theater here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/gFS_wfxxARs
ICYMI: It’s official! 🎉 The FY26 Agriculture Appropriations bill was signed into law, securing $811,000 for the Tioga Regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center!
We want to extend a massive thank-you to Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for their support and for championing this investment in our students and our community’s future.
The funds secured by the Senators will allow us to expand our partnership with Broome-Tioga BOCES and transform the Owego Apalachin campus into a hub for workforce development. This funding will provide local students with hands-on training in high-demand fields right here at home.
Check out our previous announcements to see how this project has grown: 🔹 Learn more about the vision: https://www.oacsd.org/article/2558782 🔹 See the expansion details: https://www.wbng.com/2025/11/17/broome-tioga-boces-announces-expansion-owego-apalachin-campus/
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Four Questions: Marielle Searles
“I mean, I like winning games, and I think we’re doing pretty good so far. And I hope we can get some more wins.” Marielle Searles shares some of her favorite memories playing on the girls' basketball team throughout the years. Learn more about Marielle as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/a-1TzTYlDv8
“I mean, I like winning games, and I think we’re doing pretty good so far. And I hope we can get some more wins.” Marielle Searles shares some of her favorite memories playing on the girls' basketball team throughout the years. Learn more about Marielle as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/a-1TzTYlDv8
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for the week. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers from Monday, February 2nd, through Friday, February 6th. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for the week. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers from Monday, February 2nd, through Friday, February 6th. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
Athlete Tip: Picking Up Spare
Watch team captain Evan O’Hara demonstrate how to go about picking up a spare in this week’s athlete tip video here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/nzj1EV6EpYY
Watch team captain Evan O’Hara demonstrate how to go about picking up a spare in this week’s athlete tip video here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/nzj1EV6EpYY
