Owego Free Academy

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Some Upcoming Events: OES School Picture Day - Thursday, October 17, 2024: https://5il.co/2wdeb OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert - Monday, October 21, 2024 OFA School Picture Days - Friday, October 25, and Monday, October 28, 2024: https://5il.co/2vzq5 OACSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, October 28, 2024 Halloween - Thursday, October 31, 2024 AES School Picture Day - Thursday, November 14, 2024: https://5il.co/2xkxp Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk Stay up-to-date with OACSD events: The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy. The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8. A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office. Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and district app. https://www.oacsd.org/events Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! to ask questions about school district events.

“No matter what we’re just like all there for each other.” Jessica Baumbach tells us why she loves field hockey so much. Watch her answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/0guDG8c4irw

“My favorite part is singing with my friends, making music with my best friends.” Lilly Lafever shares why she loves being a part of the Chamber Singers. Watch Lilly answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/RHfDPFJ5MGA

“Change out their water and clean up their cage a little bit. We have mice now.” Arissa Knights takes us through all the animals they get to care for in the Animal Sciences class. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/syQ9nYwA-sQ

OFA REMINDER: Senior Financial Aid Informational Breakfast Meeting October 18th, 8 am - 9:15 am (must RSVP on Google Form by October 10th) Senior planned events and dates provided FAFSA presentation by Sean Sherwood of Binghamton University Light breakfast provided Raffle for Prizes Click the link below to open the Google Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScejSY7G3kN6L0A6lrPlc8Pf3jJ18CV86tYWui9YFfJ3xdO-g/viewform Click the link below for the flier: https://5il.co/2xnxi

“This is where we pass back and forth and we’re acting we’re on a fast break.” Gabby Boehme breaks down the box drill and how it helps them with ball control and communication. Watch them practice here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Ft7Qn7D9D5k

OFA Picture Days are October 25th and 28th, 2024.  Photos will happen during physical education class. Retakes will be on November 21st, 2024. Click the link below for the Picture Day Flier: https://5il.co/2vzq5 Contact OFA directly with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk

“I just love the team atmosphere, everything I do is just for my team,” Jaelyn Chrysler loves the comradely that comes with being on a team. Watch here as Jaelyn answers four questions about cross country here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Dc9_12ckhc0

Good afternoon OA families and community. As many of you are aware there has been a devastating flood in the Southern portion of the United States. OFA Student Council and Key Club has been working with a local charity foundation to collect supplies to send to Newport Tennessee. The list of supplies can be found on the image uploaded below, and can be dropped off at any of our OA buildings. If you have any questions please call the main office of the building your student attends. Thank you, Phil Schofield and Uday Mukhlis

“I just love learning everything I can about this type of work and this type of industry.” Vincent Kneller explains why he is enjoying the Winners Circle Project so much and what he’s taken away from it. Watch Vincent answer four questions here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/iBjozJHaPH8

“I think our school is very close, we’re a really tight-knit group.” The Owego River Hawks remain undefeated in their win against the Oneonta Yellow Jackets. Students proudly showed their school spirit and crowned the homecoming queen. Watch the festivities here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/yoyf4dFCLIU

OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/ZF6SalVV5Os?feature=share Board meeting agenda 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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.

“I like to create things, I like the idea of being able to draw different things.” Paityn Whitney conveys how she got into art and why she loves it so much. Watch Paityn answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/awqLx7r9fTQ

“A lot of the time people are sitting on the ground, stretching, doing butterflies or touching your toes and that’s just not going to cut it.” Sullivan O’Donnell breaks down activation stretches and how he gets warmed up for a race. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/F8xoBOtZkIU

“All of us having the opportunity to do this and more from our school district is huge for all of us.” Students in the marketing class for the Winners Circle Project share the skills they’ve learned and how they can take them into the real world. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Ke6xVD_vcUU

“I just wanted to take art classes for fun and then I got really into it.” Raygen Smith breaks down how she got so interested in the arts. Watch here as Raygen answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Pe_vncOw-6k

“We get along so well, and we get along as a team, we’re just a really good family.” The girl's field hockey team is ready for an exciting year. Check out their season preview here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/fuNczQ2wFxI

“I want to get to a point where I am so proud of my journey.” Taylor Signs shares how she got involved with music and what her goals are for this year. Watch Taylor answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/t_kMtf49V0k

“They work hands-on and they get the experience of starting a very large project.” OFA students a part of the Winners Circle Project get hands-on learning and real-world experience. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV to see how their race car is coming along. https://youtu.be/jF3DqoEFIgs

Good Morning, Our district phone lines have been restored and are working again. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Have a nice day.