Join us in congratulating our talented Owego Free Academy musicians, Kaelyn Katchuk and Tobbe Welty, who will play with the Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2024! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Julie McLaren.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2024 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nzdWHwrqpNPvzBkm6
OFA 2024 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2024 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY
"Well I think I used to but, I'm going to have to go with...Varsity baseball player Joseph Palladino gives his choice for the player with the best hair. Find out who it is, and other team notables in this episode of Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/TuDjLjKugJc
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2024! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Tobbe Welty.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2024 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nzdWHwrqpNPvzBkm6
OFA 2024 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2024 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY
OA REMINDER: There will be a public proposed budget and capital project information session tonight, Monday, May 6th at 6:00 pm at Apalachin Elementary School. The Livestream of the meeting will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqPvIevL5wA
The next opportunity to attend an Information Session will be on Monday, May 13th at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Room, OA District Office. This is the Official School Budget Public Hearing and Capital Project Forum.
The Annual School Budget Vote and Board Member Election will take place, on Tuesday, May 21st, from Noon until 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
The proposed budget maintains all programs and opportunities, continuing to provide our students with the best educational experience possible while, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
To view a digital copy of the Budget Newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/2kha6
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget, Capital Project, and Board of Education Candidates on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
If you have additional questions, please use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
OA REMINDER: There will be a public proposed budget and capital project information session tonight, Monday, May 6th at 6:00 pm at Apalachin Elementary School. The Livestream of the meeting will be available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqPvIevL5wA
The next opportunity to attend an Information Session will be on Monday, May 13th at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education Room, OA District Office. This is the Official School Budget Public Hearing and Capital Project Forum.
The Annual School Budget Vote and Board Member Election will take place, on Tuesday, May 21st, from Noon until 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
The proposed budget maintains all programs and opportunities, continuing to provide our students with the best educational experience possible while, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
To view a digital copy of the Budget Newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/2kha6
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget, Capital Project, and Board of Education Candidates on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
If you have additional questions, please use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
12th grader Lexi Herceg battles through the rain to tell us about her inspiration to start playing lacrosse. She discusses goals as an athlete and more in her episode of Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/nPvb9WRrtl0
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2024! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Lillian Hollenbeck.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2024 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nzdWHwrqpNPvzBkm6
OFA 2024 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2024 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for their dedication to providing an excellent education for our students every day. Your impact is felt beyond the classroom. Thank you! We ❤️our OA teachers. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #sOArTogether #OARiverHawks
Sports management students are looking at examples of athlete scouting reports, getting ready to create their own. Watch this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/yQ7U08ZI7tk
"There's a big variety on our team... a lot of people possess many skills."
Lacrosse goalie Shannon Maslin breaks down team notables as she is our Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/j38Oeu0GlNQ
We are back at the kit with Vincent Kneller enjoying more of his practicing. Check out part two of him shredding on the drums in this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/X50f0Zpe0Xk
After learning about conduction, Hannah Kelley's science students move on to the next aspect of heat transfer: Convection. Learn more on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/69g-4QCSrkM
Talan Schumacher breaks down some of the notable players on the baseball diamond. From the best cutoff to the best stance, and even the best hair. Find out who he chooses in this week's Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/C1JXopyydOM
OFA REMINDER: The OFA Spring Band Concert and Senior Recognition Ceremony is tonight, Monday, April 29th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN-bUNzy-dk
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
Trumpeter Aubrey Ellis tells us her picks for some of the music department's best' including playing style, versatility, and humor. Aubrey is our Student Correspondent on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/uoKGRAz3PBY
"...I feel like my character has improved. I'm more helpful...I can just be a better role model for them." Bella Silvestri is one of the veteran players on the varsity lacrosse team, and she takes that responsibility seriously. Learn more about Bella's lacrosse career in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/ybF4RljOq0w
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
SUNY Broome Spring Open House: 4/27/24 - https://5il.co/2jw76
41st Annual Children’s Fair: 4/28/28 - https://5il.co/2jw8s
SUNY Broome Summer STEM Youth (9th-10th Grade) Programs - https://5il.co/2jw68
OA Green Team Textile Collection: 5/4/24 - https://5il.co/2h9cm
Tioga Opportunities Fatherhood Group - https://5il.co/2jw6p
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/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 School Community,
It's that time of year when we are ready to share the final day of school for OA students. We have only used one inclement weather emergency day, and as long as we do not need to use any more emergency days, the last day of instruction for students will be:
Thursday, June 13th – Last day of school for OFA 9th-12th students
Tuesday, June 18th – Last day of school for PK-8th students
Important End-Of-Year Dates
Monday, May 6th - School Budget and Capital Project Information Session at AES at 6 pm
Monday, May 13th - School Budget Public Hearing and Capital Project Information Session at the Board of Education Room, OA District Office at 6 pm
Tuesday, May 21st - School Budget Vote, Capital Project Vote, and Board of Education Elections at AES and OAMS from Noon to 8 pm
May 24th and May 27th - No School for Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 4th – Algebra Regents/Local Testing Day – No school for OFA students except for those students taking exams. See the letter from Principal Schofield (https://5il.co/2jr4j) for more information about this day and other upcoming Regents testing days.
Friday, June 7th - OES/AES 5th Grade Mixer at Greenwood and OFA Prom
Thursday, June 13th - Senior Clap out through the halls of OES, AES and OAMS
Friday, June 14th - AES Field Day and OAMS 8th Grade Dinner/Dance
June 14th – June 26 Regents Exams
Monday, June 17th - OES Field Day, OES 5th Grade Clap-Out, and OES 5th Grade Moving Up
Tuesday, June 18th - AES 5th Grade Moving Up and OAMS 8th Grade Moving Up
Wednesday, June 19th – Juneteenth Holiday, no exams for high school students and no school for all staff
Thursday, June 27th - OFA Senior Car Parade (AES to OFA at 6 pm)
Friday, June 28th - OFA Graduation at 7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Summer Enrichment Information
5 weeks of camps from July 8th - August 9th. Registration information will be shared in the coming weeks. Learn more about the new look of our summer enrichment programs here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/enrichment
Please reach out through Let’s Talk! with any questions: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Back in Hannah Kelley's science class. As their lesson on energy, particularly heat continues, they are learning about the process of conduction. Learn more on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/1LdRJHwNat8