Four Questions: Ryan Denton
“I like working on cars. I’m working on two demolition derby cars now for myself for this summer. I just like working on cars. I find it interesting, and it gives me something to do in my free time.” Ryan Denton shares how he became interested in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more about Ryan as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/oS3hTDA9pfM
“I like working on cars. I’m working on two demolition derby cars now for myself for this summer. I just like working on cars. I find it interesting, and it gives me something to do in my free time.” Ryan Denton shares how he became interested in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more about Ryan as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/oS3hTDA9pfM
Behind the Scenes: Jazz Two
“It’s great to be in an environment like that where everybody is interested in the same things as you, and goals to progress as a musician, so it’s a very great environment to be in.” Owego Free Academy is lucky enough to have not one but two jazz bands. Hear from the students on how the ensemble is going and how they came to love music so much here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ii9JL7N9Msw
“It’s great to be in an environment like that where everybody is interested in the same things as you, and goals to progress as a musician, so it’s a very great environment to be in.” Owego Free Academy is lucky enough to have not one but two jazz bands. Hear from the students on how the ensemble is going and how they came to love music so much here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ii9JL7N9Msw
OACSD 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget Update
Dear OA School Community,
As we enter the 2026-2027 budget season, we want to provide opportunities for the entire school community to stay informed, not only on the school budget, but also on the significant change in our district’s tax base as the Stagecoach Pipeline & Storage Company LLC (formerly CNYOG) Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement has expired.
Tonight, Monday, March 9, 2026, the Board of Education will hold a workshop after the regularly scheduled BOE meeting at 6 pm, for the Initial Review of the 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget. This meeting is open to the public to view in-person, or on the live stream, on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Rg2lflTn_Z8.
The next BOE meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Upcoming Budget Calendar & Deadlines
We invite you to join us for our upcoming workshops and meetings to learn more about the budget process:
March 9: BOE Meeting & Initial Budget Review Workshop - OA District Office
March 31: BOE Meeting & Second Budget Review - OA District Office
March 31: BOCES Prospective Board Member Session - More Info: https://aptg.co/ql8r30
April 20: BOE Meeting & Final Budget Review - OA District Office
April 30: School Budget Information Session - Apalachin Elementary
May 11: School Budget Public Hearing - OA District Office
Voting Information
Budget Vote & BOE Election: May 19, 2026 (Noon – 8:00 PM)
Locations: Apalachin Elementary or OACSD District Office (based on residency).
Eligibility: Must be 18+, a U.S. citizen, and a resident for at least 30 days. Valid photo ID is required.
Absentee Ballots: Contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on May 19.
For more details, please visit our Budget Information Page - https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information or reach out via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Dear OA School Community,
As we enter the 2026-2027 budget season, we want to provide opportunities for the entire school community to stay informed, not only on the school budget, but also on the significant change in our district’s tax base as the Stagecoach Pipeline & Storage Company LLC (formerly CNYOG) Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement has expired.
Tonight, Monday, March 9, 2026, the Board of Education will hold a workshop after the regularly scheduled BOE meeting at 6 pm, for the Initial Review of the 2026-2027 Proposed School Budget. This meeting is open to the public to view in-person, or on the live stream, on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Rg2lflTn_Z8.
The next BOE meeting will be on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Upcoming Budget Calendar & Deadlines
We invite you to join us for our upcoming workshops and meetings to learn more about the budget process:
March 9: BOE Meeting & Initial Budget Review Workshop - OA District Office
March 31: BOE Meeting & Second Budget Review - OA District Office
March 31: BOCES Prospective Board Member Session - More Info: https://aptg.co/ql8r30
April 20: BOE Meeting & Final Budget Review - OA District Office
April 30: School Budget Information Session - Apalachin Elementary
May 11: School Budget Public Hearing - OA District Office
Voting Information
Budget Vote & BOE Election: May 19, 2026 (Noon – 8:00 PM)
Locations: Apalachin Elementary or OACSD District Office (based on residency).
Eligibility: Must be 18+, a U.S. citizen, and a resident for at least 30 days. Valid photo ID is required.
Absentee Ballots: Contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on May 19.
For more details, please visit our Budget Information Page - https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information or reach out via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration IS OPEN for:
All Modified, JV, and Varsity Spring Sports
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days before 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: 3/9/26
All Modified Sports: 3/23/26
Spring Sports Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletic.s
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
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration IS OPEN for:
All Modified, JV, and Varsity Spring Sports
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days before 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: 3/9/26
All Modified Sports: 3/23/26
Spring Sports Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletic.s
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
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Theater Tip with Kaylie Cote
“It’s a lot of communication skills, you have to know what's going on, you have to be quick with it, so wearing good shoes and also stretching because it involves a lot of movement.” Kaylie Cote breaks down some helpful tips for working on the stage crew for High School Musical. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/AQWp7-yBKIs
“It’s a lot of communication skills, you have to know what's going on, you have to be quick with it, so wearing good shoes and also stretching because it involves a lot of movement.” Kaylie Cote breaks down some helpful tips for working on the stage crew for High School Musical. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/AQWp7-yBKIs
Four Questions: Trevor Monell
“My favorite part of wrestling is just being in the room, competing, and getting wins.” Wrestler Trevor Monell shares with us how he took an interest in the sport and his goals for the future. Learn more about Trevor as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/XwCAf8xpWl0
“My favorite part of wrestling is just being in the room, competing, and getting wins.” Wrestler Trevor Monell shares with us how he took an interest in the sport and his goals for the future. Learn more about Trevor as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/XwCAf8xpWl0
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
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
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
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
OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8
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
Behind the Scenes: Winners Circle Project Speaker Matteo Lundgren
See what the students of the Winners Circle Project have been learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/nh8HofALD-k
See what the students of the Winners Circle Project have been learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/nh8HofALD-k
OFA was well-represented today at the SAAC Student Leadership Event held at the Binghamton Forum. Seven student-athletes, Carsten Crawford, Fineas Duffy, Joslynn Space, Owen Hallenbeck, Olivia Deming, Aaron Schultheisz, and Isabella Beams, along with two coaches, Emily Crawford and Alessio DeMichele, spent the day sharpening their leadership skills and collaborating with peers from across the region.
A special shoutout to Carsten Crawford, who served as a committee member and presenter!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
A special shoutout to Carsten Crawford, who served as a committee member and presenter!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
🎙️ Brain Power on the Big Stage!
This Saturday, our Scholarship Challenge trivia team is heading to the historic Sayre Theater to compete in WEBO’s 46th annual Scholarship Challenge. Not only is this a community favorite, but it’s also one of the longest-running radio trivia competitions in the entire country! 📻🏆
🌟 Meet the Team:
Our squad is packed with talent and ready to tackle the toughest questions:
Seniors: Jaelyn Chrysler, Stella Palladino, and Callie Deming
Junior: Connor Sipe
Advisors: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak
📍 Where: Sayre Theater
🗓️ When: This Saturday, February 28, 2026
Tune In: Catch the action live on WEBO at 10:00 am!
Good luck! Go River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride
This Saturday, our Scholarship Challenge trivia team is heading to the historic Sayre Theater to compete in WEBO’s 46th annual Scholarship Challenge. Not only is this a community favorite, but it’s also one of the longest-running radio trivia competitions in the entire country! 📻🏆
🌟 Meet the Team:
Our squad is packed with talent and ready to tackle the toughest questions:
Seniors: Jaelyn Chrysler, Stella Palladino, and Callie Deming
Junior: Connor Sipe
Advisors: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak
📍 Where: Sayre Theater
🗓️ When: This Saturday, February 28, 2026
Tune In: Catch the action live on WEBO at 10:00 am!
Good luck! Go River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride
Student Profile: Amelia Sitar
“I feel like I have such a community here, pretty much all of my friends are in theater, so it’s wonderful to have such a connection with a lot of people.” Amelia Sitar, who recently played Sharpay in High School Musical on Stage, shares how she took an interest in theater. Learn more about Amelia in this week’s Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/iXH3blOpHEQ
“I feel like I have such a community here, pretty much all of my friends are in theater, so it’s wonderful to have such a connection with a lot of people.” Amelia Sitar, who recently played Sharpay in High School Musical on Stage, shares how she took an interest in theater. Learn more about Amelia in this week’s Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/iXH3blOpHEQ
Athlete Tip: With Vitaliy Sirotkin
Vitali Sirotkin shows us how to work the ball and chain in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/lVCGvYHNePg
Vitali Sirotkin shows us how to work the ball and chain in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/lVCGvYHNePg
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.
Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.
Four Questions: Jaelynne Lovell
“Just being with everyone, having so many connections with everyone, being here and being on stage with them is so special for me.” Jaelynne Lovell shares her favorite part of being involved in theater. Learn more about Jaelynne as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/hfxGy-6WG60
“Just being with everyone, having so many connections with everyone, being here and being on stage with them is so special for me.” Jaelynne Lovell shares her favorite part of being involved in theater. Learn more about Jaelynne as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/hfxGy-6WG60
Behind the Scenes: Boys Wrestling
“I would say our greatest strengths are working together as a team to push through those hard moments, especially when you have those hard practices just to help each other get through it.” Hear from the boys wrestling team and what they believe their greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/gjnZ8uYHj1g
“I would say our greatest strengths are working together as a team to push through those hard moments, especially when you have those hard practices just to help each other get through it.” Hear from the boys wrestling team and what they believe their greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/gjnZ8uYHj1g
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. 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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. 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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
In the Classroom: Advice from The Winners Circle Project Program Director Matteo Lundgren
“I think one thing that I would offer to people is to find one thing each day that you are really grateful for, to really feel it.” The Winners Circle Project Program Director offers some sound advice for students about gratitude. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3sW0gBBwWNk
“I think one thing that I would offer to people is to find one thing each day that you are really grateful for, to really feel it.” The Winners Circle Project Program Director offers some sound advice for students about gratitude. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3sW0gBBwWNk
Theater Tip with Amelia Sitar
Amelia Sitar tells us about the importance of taking care of your vocal health. Learn more from her in this week’s Theater Tip video on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/7oz7wLuUPrc
Amelia Sitar tells us about the importance of taking care of your vocal health. Learn more from her in this week’s Theater Tip video on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/7oz7wLuUPrc
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Monday, February 23, 2026.
Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.
Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.
Four Questions: Evan O'Hara
“I want to be on the PBA tour. When I get out of high school, I plan on going to college and get better from there.” Evan O’Hara has big plans when it comes to bowling, learn more about Evan and how he got his start as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/cSCxeyHMu84
“I want to be on the PBA tour. When I get out of high school, I plan on going to college and get better from there.” Evan O’Hara has big plans when it comes to bowling, learn more about Evan and how he got his start as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/cSCxeyHMu84
