🏈 GAME DAY REMINDER! 🏈
The Owego Free Academy River Hawks are heading to the Class B West Regionals!
Game Details
Matchup: Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium
🎟️ GoFan Digital Ticket Information
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED DIGITALLY through GoFan. NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED.
General Admission: $9.40 (Digital Ticket Only)
Free Admission: Children 10 and under
Passes Honored: Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes
🔗 Direct GoFan Link for 11/22: https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Livestream on NFHS Network (Paid Subscription)
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office using Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Sending the best wishes to OFA Sophomore, Ayla Young, who is making her debut TODAY at the New York State Diving Championships at the Webster Aquatic Center at 1:30 pm.
Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Behind the Scenes: Drone Soccer
“I feel like it’s really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
“I feel like it’s really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
Behind the Scenes: Winners Circle 2025
“This is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.” Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this year’s build is coming along and what they’ve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
“This is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.” Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this year’s build is coming along and what they’ve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/TRYD_m
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/TRYD_m
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
Public Information Session: Learning about the new NYS Graduation Requirements for Owego Free Academy families and community members
Owego Free Academy administrators will be hosting a Public Information Session to discuss New York State’s new Future Graduation Requirements. We will go through what the new requirements look like, the implementation schedule and answer any questions in a chat Q&A format, via Zoom Meetings.
Registration for this session is required. Please register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vYDbKuSbRL294IIHnxKieA
Monday, November 24, 2025
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
Owego Free Academy administrators will be hosting a Public Information Session to discuss New York State’s new Future Graduation Requirements. We will go through what the new requirements look like, the implementation schedule and answer any questions in a chat Q&A format, via Zoom Meetings.
Registration for this session is required. Please register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vYDbKuSbRL294IIHnxKieA
Monday, November 24, 2025
7:00 pm-7:45 pm
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
Practice Makes Perfect: Distance Days
“Making them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.” Head Coach Summer Pierce talks about the importance of swimming long distances and training for different events. Learn more about how the girls are practicing here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wxsj36QRiz8
“Making them swim fast at the end of their practice will help them swim better in a race.” Head Coach Summer Pierce talks about the importance of swimming long distances and training for different events. Learn more about how the girls are practicing here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wxsj36QRiz8
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Football - Class B West Regionals: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford at Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium.
GoFan Digital Ticket Information
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct link for 11/22 - https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Football - Class B West Regionals: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford at Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium.
GoFan Digital Ticket Information
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct link for 11/22 - https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, November 17, 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/watch?v=XDtoLvm9rUQ.
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 #sOArTogether
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDtoLvm9rUQ.
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 #sOArTogether
Athlete Tip: Testing the Board with Ayla Young
“If you go to a new board, they’re not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.” Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this week’s athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
“If you go to a new board, they’re not all the same bounciness, so you have to get used to how that feels.” Ayla Young talks about the importance of testing the board in this week’s athlete tip video. Learn more from Ayla Young here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/GrSWjcwmNfE
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
OFA Class of 2027 - Fundraiser: 11/21/25 - https://aptg.co/nZ_MBd
Thankful Together - Food, Hygiene & Toy Drive: 11/22/25 - https://aptg.co/Fz3Xq3
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
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
River Hawks Athletics Update:
*2025 Boys and Girls Cross Country State Championships*
Congratulations to these OFA athletes, who will be competing in Queensbury on Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Section IV Class B Boys Team Includes:
Magavin Allen, Owego
Javan Belokur, Owego
Levi Saunders, Owego
Section IV Class B Girls Team Includes:
Sarah Heath, Owego
Jaelyn Chrysler, Owego
Stella Palladino, Owego
Abigail McHugh, Owego
More info here: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=9&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
*2025 Boys and Girls Cross Country State Championships*
Congratulations to these OFA athletes, who will be competing in Queensbury on Saturday, November 15, 2025:
Section IV Class B Boys Team Includes:
Magavin Allen, Owego
Javan Belokur, Owego
Levi Saunders, Owego
Section IV Class B Girls Team Includes:
Sarah Heath, Owego
Jaelyn Chrysler, Owego
Stella Palladino, Owego
Abigail McHugh, Owego
More info here: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=9&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Volleyball - Class A Regionals
Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 am vs. Section 11 at Owego Free Academy
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5339324?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Spectators must enter the Main Entrance (see photo) located on the Middle School side of our building complex, 3 Sheldon Guile Boulevard
Owego, NY.
Full schedule of games at OFA that day:
Class A @ 11:00 am vs. Section 11
Class AA @ 1:30 pm vs. Section 9
Class AAA @ 4:00 pm vs. Section 2
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Volleyball - Class A Regionals
Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 am vs. Section 11 at Owego Free Academy
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$9.40 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5339324?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Spectators must enter the Main Entrance (see photo) located on the Middle School side of our building complex, 3 Sheldon Guile Boulevard
Owego, NY.
Full schedule of games at OFA that day:
Class A @ 11:00 am vs. Section 11
Class AA @ 1:30 pm vs. Section 9
Class AAA @ 4:00 pm vs. Section 2
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Football - Class B Section IV Final
Friday, November 14th at 8:00 PM at Susquehanna Valley High School
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$7.50 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5323784?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Livestream Video Available:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypg2CIfhLo
Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/conklin/organization/19690/susquehanna-valley-high-school
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Football - Class B Section IV Final
Friday, November 14th at 8:00 PM at Susquehanna Valley High School
GoFan Digital Ticketing Information:
Admission is:
$7.50 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Direct Link For Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5323784?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
Livestream Video Available:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iypg2CIfhLo
Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/conklin/organization/19690/susquehanna-valley-high-school
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
🍎🥦 Need Food Assistance? 🥕🍞
Finding reliable food resources can be tough! Check out this guide from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for ways to access food and meal assistance.
Please share this post to help connect our neighbors with the support they need!
#OACommunity
Finding reliable food resources can be tough! Check out this guide from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for ways to access food and meal assistance.
Please share this post to help connect our neighbors with the support they need!
#OACommunity
The Owego Free Academy Class of 2027 is holding a fundraiser now through November 21st. Use the following form to place your Gift Card/Coupon order to support the Class of 2027.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdACrr3n4Lb8of09Cp_brAbXEXcyl21LobFc8VdySVh03XQpQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to Class of 2027 advisors: Yustyna Mancini at ManciniY@oacsd.org OR Cindy Tebo at TeboC@oacsd.org.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdACrr3n4Lb8of09Cp_brAbXEXcyl21LobFc8VdySVh03XQpQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please reach out to Class of 2027 advisors: Yustyna Mancini at ManciniY@oacsd.org OR Cindy Tebo at TeboC@oacsd.org.
In the Classroom: Winners Circle Project
“Over here, we have these guys working on the dash. Right now, they’re trying to assemble the dash. There’s a lot of little parts that they make sure work and move. We’re making progress,” Tech Ed. Teacher Nick Rodgers takes us around the classroom to show us what the Winners Circle Project Build Class has been working on. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/560f5duLewo
“Over here, we have these guys working on the dash. Right now, they’re trying to assemble the dash. There’s a lot of little parts that they make sure work and move. We’re making progress,” Tech Ed. Teacher Nick Rodgers takes us around the classroom to show us what the Winners Circle Project Build Class has been working on. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/560f5duLewo
Coach Spotlight: Bobbijo Tallon
“Seeing the hard work that athletes are putting in, I love watching Ayla this season put in all her hard work.” Bobbijo Tallon started coaching diving at Owego this year. Learn more about her and how she got her start in this Coach Spotlight here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/dAgsq0ldUxE
“Seeing the hard work that athletes are putting in, I love watching Ayla this season put in all her hard work.” Bobbijo Tallon started coaching diving at Owego this year. Learn more about her and how she got her start in this Coach Spotlight here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/dAgsq0ldUxE
Four Questions: Kara Slater
“Probably just that you can have free roam with your mind and all that. And it’s very hands-on, I love hands-on things.” Kara Slater is raising money at Neon Night for her 2027 Paris/Rome trip. Learn more about her and her interest in the arts as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Qt4tvU7wzt8
“Probably just that you can have free roam with your mind and all that. And it’s very hands-on, I love hands-on things.” Kara Slater is raising money at Neon Night for her 2027 Paris/Rome trip. Learn more about her and her interest in the arts as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Qt4tvU7wzt8
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th. We will see everyone back in school on Wednesday, November 12th.
Some Upcoming Events:
11/14 - Football Class B Section Championship
11/15 - Volleyball Class A NYS Regional
11/17 - JV and Varsity Winter Sports Start
11/17 - OACSD Board Of Education Meeting
11/20 - 6th and 7th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/24 - 8th-12th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/26-11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
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.
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
Some Upcoming Events:
11/14 - Football Class B Section Championship
11/15 - Volleyball Class A NYS Regional
11/17 - JV and Varsity Winter Sports Start
11/17 - OACSD Board Of Education Meeting
11/20 - 6th and 7th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/24 - 8th-12th Grade Fall Band Concert
11/26-11/28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
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.
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
