Owego Free Academy

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Asher Hartjen. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

Big shoutout to our OFA Girls' Lacrosse Section IV All-Stars! 🎉 First-team honors go to seniors Madison McEvoy (Midfield), Lexi Herceg (Attack), Bella Silvestri (Defense), and Shannon Maslin (Goalie). Freshman Jenna McEvoy (Attack) earned a spot on the second team. See the full list of Section 4 Girls' Lacrosse All-Stars here: https://www.pressconnects.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/06/02/section-4-girls-lacrosse-2025-all-stars/83979022007/. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

It takes a complete team effort to win the Winners Circle Project Championship, and that's what happened this year for the Owego Winners Circle Project. A year-long effort, in the build of a beautiful Type 65 Coupe-R racecar from Factory Five Racing, to domination in the simulator races, to the marketing and branding campaign to promote Owego Racing and WCP. Watch how it all unfolded during the Championship Event at Lime Rock Park on Friday, May 23, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qztllBf_b5Q Congratulations again to the entire Owego Racing team. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OwegoRacing #OwegoWinnersCircleProject #OACommunity #OAPride

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Jessica Baumbach. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

OA REMINDER: The 2025 OA K-12 District Art Show, “Rivers Of Imagination”, is on Monday, June 2nd from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the OAMS gym. Come see some of the amazing artwork created this school year. Click here for more information: https://5il.co/3gdfd #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Owego Free Academy Baseball begins play in the Class A Sectional Championship today, Thursday, May 29th, at 5 pm at Maine-Endwell. This is a best 2 out of 3 series with a game in Owego on Friday, May 30th, at 5 pm, and the 3rd game Saturday, if needed (see bracket). Broadcast of games is available here: southerntiersports.mixlr.com. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Every Form Matters - School Meals/Funding - https://5il.co/3hilz Camp Ahwaga 4k Run: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3gfvu Apalachin Library - Book Workshop For Kids: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3eo1p NYAPT - Transportation Safety Day: 5/31 - https://5il.co/3fim8 OA Youth Fun Run: 6/2/25 - https://5il.co/3fci0 OA K-12 District Art Show: 6/2/25 - https://5il.co/3gdfd Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/7/25 - https://5il.co/3hiea Apalachin UMC - Kids Carnival: 6/7/25 - https://5il.co/3hif4 Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14/25 - https://5il.co/3acsa Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration Reminder: 6/14/25 - https://5il.co/3fbj0 Apalachin Library - Kids Landscape Painting: 6/28/25 - https://5il.co/3hieb Southern Tier Community Center - Summer Games: 6/30/25 - https://5il.co/3f7hv Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14/25 - https://5il.co/3aoer Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30/25 - https://5il.co/3aoeq Kids Bowl Free - Summer 2025 - https://5il.co/3eo52 Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34 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

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Deric Singer. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. OFA 2025 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

Coach Profile: Craig Nevins “I want to keep working with the younger guys and keep building up the interest for the sport.” Varsity Head Coach for the boys lacrosse team, Craig Nevins, shares with us how he got his start in the sport and as a coach. Learn more about him and the team in this week’s Coach Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/TLDYB9Fwe4w

This morning, Owego Free Academy held an appreciation breakfast for the Top Ten academic seniors in the Class of 2025. Congratulations! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OFAClassOf2025 #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Behind the Scenes: Robotics Team The OA Robotics Team won the grand championship for the SUNY Broome Robotics Competition. 14 schools were represented in this year’s games, and this is the fourth year in a row OA has won. Watch this behind-the-scenes to see how excited the students are to be performing so well on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/8t2R-gtCoJQ

Girls Lacrosse Class C Sectional Final OFA vs. Johnson City, on 5/29/2025 at 5:00 pm at Chenango Forks High School Stadium. Gates open at 4 pm. Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3647800?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket $8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted 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

Boys and Girls Track and Field Class B Meet OFA at Union-Endicott High School on 5/28/2025 at 5:00 pm. Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3613380?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket $8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted 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

Flag Football Ticket Information Flag Football Class C NYS Regional OFA vs. Rhinebeck, on 5/28/2025 at 6:00 pm at Goshen High School Stadium (222 Scotchtown Avenue, Goshen, NY, 10924). Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3646031?schoolId=NYSPHSAA9 Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket Children 10 and under are free Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Welcome to Summer 2025 at OACSD! We’re so excited to offer another summer full of fun, learning, and adventure! Whether your child loves science, sports, music, or hands-on creativity, there’s something for everyone. All programs take place on our Owego Campus (OES, OAMS, OFA). Please register your child for the grade they’ll be entering in September 2025. Dates: July 7 – August 15 Transportation: Provided in the morning and at 3:00 PM. Families must arrange midday pickups. View the Full Program Brochure: https://5il.co/3hakc Hawk’s Nest Summer Fun (Grades 1–5) Full-day camp | July 7 – August 15 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM at OES  Find full details in the program brochure. Includes breakfast at 8:00 AM and lunch at 11:30 AM. Soaring into Kindergarten Half-day camp | July 21 – August 8 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM at OES A playful and welcoming introduction to school for incoming kindergarteners. Focuses on early literacy, routines, and school readiness skills. Students are welcome to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Morning transportation is available; families must pick up at midday. River Hawks Rising (Grades 6–12) July 7 – August 9 | AM: 8:30–11:30 | PM: 12:00–3:00 Explore STEM, esports, creative arts, gardening, cooking, carpentry, DJing, and more! Includes breakfast and lunch. Please only register for camps your child will attend.  Soaring Sounds: Music Camps Musical theater, rock band, beginner piano, and private lessons Find full details and registration links in the program brochure - https://5il.co/3hakc. The Nest:Youth Sports Camps Designed for Grades 1–6, these half-day camps focus on skills, teamwork, and having fun! Offerings include soccer, basketball, tennis, wrestling, field hockey, and more. Camp times and details are in the program brochure - https://5il.co/3hakc. River Hawks Off-Season Conditioning (Grades 7–12) Modified, JV, and Varsity athletes can stay active and prepare for their upcoming sports season with summer strength training and team sessions. Coaches will reach out directly with details—no registration required. Dates and contacts for each sport are listed in the program brochure - https://5il.co/3hakc. How to Register Registration Opens: Friday, May 30 at 8:00 AM Closes: Friday, June 6 at 11:59 PM Final Deadline: Monday, June 16 Waitlist Notifications: Week of June 9 Join the Waitlist Transportation Info Buses are available in the morning and at 3:00 PM dismissal. No midday transportation is available. Use the My Ride K-12 app for route updates and schedules. Call the bus garage with questions: 607-687-7305 The Tioga County Boys and Girls Club Summer Registration will also open on May 30th. Register for OA Summer Enrichment Programs or the TCBGC on the ArbiterSports link here on May 30th: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district. Have questions? We’re happy to help! Contact: Carrie Luke (lukec@oacsd.org) or Ryan Hallenbeck (hallenbeckr@oacsd.org) We can’t wait for another amazing summer with our River Hawks!

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Alexis Gunther. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. OFA 2025 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

Four Questions: Shannon Maslin “My favorite part about being on this team is the fun environment that we have.” Goalie on the girls lacrosse team, Shannon Maslin, grew up in a household with brothers who also played the sport. Learn more about Shannon and her goals for lacrosse as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6q4EgJ3Qaxc

Flag Football Class C Championship OFA vs. Susquehanna Valley, on 5/24/2025 at 2:00 pm at Union-Endicott High School - gates open to spectators at 1:00 pm. Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/3631594?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV Admission is: $6.25 - General Admission GoFan Digital Ticket $8.00 - General Admission Cash Ticket Children 10 and under are free. Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted 1 Ticket purchase is good for all 3 classes of the GFF Championships. Can't make it in person? Tune in to Owego's Championship matchup vs. Susquehanna Valley LIVE on Southern Tier Sports at 2 PM. Listen to the broadcast at southerntiersports.mixlr.com. 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: There will be NO SCHOOL for Memorial Day, Friday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th. We will see everyone back in school on Tuesday, May 27th. Some Upcoming Events: 5/22 - OES 5th Grade Spring Concert 5/28 - OAMS Spring Choral Concert 6/2 - BOE Meeting 6/3 - OES 4th Grade Spring Concert 6/6 - OFA Senior Prom 6/9 - Jazz On The Lawn 6/12 - Block O Sports Awards 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. 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. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

In the Classroom: Small Swept Away “It’s a two-on-two, head-on-head game to race to get the most points. The person with the least amount of balls on their side scores the most points.” Tanner Hayes competes on the Robotics Team, and he breaks down one of his events, small swept away. Learn more about the competition from Tanner in this segment of In the Classroom on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/vJzDrfu_o3Q