The Owego Free Academy Cross Country program is hosting the first ever Owego Night Invite, on Friday, September 13, 2024. The event will feature 33 schools and over 900 runners from modified to varsity.
The night invite will start with a FREE Kids 1k Race at 5:50 pm (No Pre-Registration Required).
The school races are as follows:
6:00 pm - Modified Boys: Large School
6:20 pm - Modified Boys: Small School
6:40 pm - Modified Girls: Large School
7:00 pm - Modified Girls: Small School
7:30 pm - JV Boys
8:15 pm - Varsity Girls
9:00 pm - Varsity Boys
The Owego Night Invite is a one-of-a-kind event as runners race in the dark on the main campus at Owego Free Academy, featuring music, lights, and more!
The starting line for all races is located behind Owego Apalachin Middle School and all races will finish at the 50-yard line inside Christy J. Valvo stadium.
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Due to Homecoming weekend being October 4-5, 2024, OFA Picture Days have been moved to October 25 and 28, 2024. Photos will still be taken during physical education classes. Retakes have been moved to November 21, 2024. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2vzq5 #OFARiverHawks
Owego Apalachin Families,
With school starting on Thursday, September 5th, teachers, advisors, and coaches use Rooms on the OACSD app to share important information with students and families.
Many teachers have already started sharing messages and announcements for their classes.
Make sure the district app is up-to-date on your mobile device - https://5il.co/1gv6j.
If you haven’t activated your parent/guardian Rooms account on the app, please do so now. Follow the steps here - https://5il.co/24lsq.
Students can also activate their Rooms account on their school iPad or mobile device by signing in with their school Google information. Follow the steps here - https://5il.co/2vel6.
If you don’t have the app on your mobile device you can download it for free on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3mtkLGf
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3bwIXRz
If you have trouble activating your Rooms account, contact us through Let’s Talk! and select Rooms (OA App) as your topic here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Class of 2025 Post Prom Golf Tournament: 10/13/24 - https://5il.co/2twgq
Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, and Cub Scout Pack 37 - https://5il.co/2v9y2
Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a
Apalachin Library - Stand With Me - https://5il.co/2v1yv
Family Resource Center - Strengthening Families Program: 9/11-10/30 - https://5il.co/2uy2q
Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn
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
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OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, August 26th, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/FVJeGPiaboM?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.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau.
Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
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OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, August 5th, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/eMjGrVAvel4?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.
#sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Free Academy: 9th Grade Orientation - Wednesday, August 21st, 6:30-8:00 pm
Please join us as we kick off the start of your high school journey!
9th-grade Students and Guardians,
Please join us in the OFA/OAMS Auditorium on Wednesday, August 21st from 6:30-8:00 pm for Freshmen Orientation. You will have the opportunity to meet the 9th-grade teachers, learn about expectations, tour the building, and enjoy seeing classmates.
6:30 -6:40: Welcome to Freshman Year in the Auditorium
6:40-7:40 Hear From Freshmen Teachers and School Counselors
7:40-8:00 Tour the Building, speak with clubs and advisors
We look forward to meeting you all, The 9th Grade Team
Click here to read the PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/2swpc
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The Transportation department is working this summer to route for the new School Year! For us to prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, we are asking ALL parents/guardians to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. This process helps us to accurately plan bus routes. Typically, buses are routed under the assumption that all students will ride. On many routes, this ends up not being the case, and the bus times become inconsistent for those who are riding. Collecting this information ahead of time and routing students based on actual rider counts will help to keep bus pick-up and drop-off times more accurate as well as more consistent. We are asking all parents to please complete and submit the survey below.
There is an option to select that you DO NOT need transportation, and that information is just as valuable in developing routes as those who will need transportation. **Filling out this information does NOT lock you into your decision for the entire school year. We fully understand that circumstances can and will change throughout the school year. Please make a selection based on your needs for the START of the 2024-2025 School Year.
If, your transportation needs change, please contact the Transportation Office (687-7305) or via Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk and we will be happy to work with you on the changes needed for your student. You do not need to 'Hold' a spot for your student(s) in the event they may need transportation at some point in the year. Please indicate on the form what their REGULAR needs will be.
***If your transportation needs do not fall in the categories listed in this form, please contact us at the Transportation Office so we can assist you. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your request.
It is requested that the schedule you choose for your student be maintained for a minimum of a Monday – Friday weekly schedule. Changes can be made for emergencies only.
Complete the Survey by clicking here: https://forms.gle/DbULWLw2EMKbMPR3A
New for the 2024-2025 School Year:
My Ride K-12 can be downloaded in the Apple and Android app stores. You need to download the app to access updated transportation information for your student(s). Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 will carry over into My Ride K-12. Additionally, you can use your existing log-in information to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com.
To learn more about My Ride K-12 and the other technology we use to help us safely and efficiently transport our students, click the following links.
My Ride K-12 with ETA to Stop Parent Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyp
My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyo
Please contact the Transportation Office at 607-687-7305 or via Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk, with any questions.
OA Parents, Athletes, and Community,
I hope this letter finds you doing well, enjoying your time off over summer but also ready to continue the success from 2023-24. OA athletics had a great previous year with many teams adding Sectional titles, STAC titles and more importantly building relationships and lifelong skills through athletic competition. This letter is to provide you information on the upcoming Fall season with important information and dates.
Click here for a PDF version of the Fall Sports Athletic Letter: https://5il.co/2qrra
Congratulations to the OFA Class of 2024. Check out the multi-camera video filmed by Big Drew Grafix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM22KCeEoUA
Owego Elementary School and Owego Free Academy are sites offering FREE breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under Monday through Friday in July and August.
Owego Elementary School will serve breakfast from 7:45 am to 8:45 am and lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Owego Free Academy will serve breakfast from 7:45 am to 9:30 am and lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
OES will offer breakfast and lunch from July 8th through August 9th and OFA will offer breakfast and lunch from July 8th through August 14th.
See all Tioga County Sites offering FREE Summer Meals for kids 18 and under here: https://5il.co/2qleg.
The Summer Breakfast Menu for July and August can be found here: https://5il.co/2ql3u
The Summer Lunch Menu for July and August can be found here: https://5il.co/2ql3v
Please contact us through Let’s Talk! with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, July 8th, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/eRoNk3NI7sU?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.
Bus Routes for Summer Enrichment Camps, Camp Ahwaga & BOCES Summer Programs are now live on the My Ride K-12 App & website. Continue to check back ahead of each new week for changes to the routes and schedules, as enrollment changes week to week.
My Ride K-12 can be downloaded in the Apple and Android app stores. You will need to download the app to access updated transportation information for your student(s). Usernames and passwords from Ride 360 have carried over to My Ride K-12. Additionally, you can use your existing log-in information to access a web version of My Ride K-12 at myridek12.tylerapp.com.
To learn more about My Ride K-12 and the other technology we use to help us safely and efficiently transport our students, please click the following links:
My Ride K-12 with ETA to Stop Parent Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyp
My Ride K-12 User Guide Parent Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyo
Please contact the Transportation Office via Let’s Talk! With any questions.
Congratulations, OFA Class of 2024!
Here is a link to a Google Photo album that contains over 1200 photos from the graduation ceremony. Our four student photographers captured these photos. Enjoy - https://photos.app.goo.gl/sFrSVBoFkNydUqqM9
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The Owego Free Academy Class of 2024 car parade is about to begin. Mr. K will be leading the way in style! They will be on their way from AES to OFA. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Free Academy students and staff collaborate on a Southern Tier-themed mural for GHS Federal Credit Union with students and staff from Chenango Valley and Oxford. The completed mural officially debuted at the GHS Federal Credit Union’s Front Street, Binghamton branch at a ceremony on June 24th. One school from each of the three counties, Tioga, Broome, and Chenango, served by GHS created a unified relief mural depicting aspects that visually represent their county. The OFA tech department helped cut out the counties to scale and art students from each school designed and created the wooden relief symbols seen in their corresponding county. The OFA art department stained the counties, Chenango Valley art students painted in the rivers/streams and the entire piece was installed by CV art teacher, Matthew Wilson. Anna Hodges and Kayla Newman were the two OFA art students who designed and painted the Tioga County symbols that Adam Williams cut with OFA art teacher Jolene Williams. Incredible work by everyone involved in the project! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
We want to wish Caleb Hoover the best of luck as he competes at Nationals in Atlanta over the next few days. Caleb is at Nationals for the second time after winning the NYS Skills competition in masonry. You can learn more about the SkillsUSA Competition from this WBNG-TV Story: https://www.wbng.com/2024/06/21/broome-tioga-boces-sends-students-skills-usa-national-competition-atlanta/ #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2024! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on George Elston
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
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Nicholas Doris's interest in robotics began when he took the first class in 7th grade, and now he is a member of the robotics team. He is at the pool testing his team's drag racer and telling us about his love for robotics. Watch this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/5ryNOlIWcB8