The OA Robotics team traveled to Haverling HS in Bath to compete in the GST BOCES Vex Robotics Competition. The Owego team took first place in all four team events, was the overall Champion, and won the GOAT of Innovation Award. John Heath, Robotics Teacher, stated, “We brought 27 students to the competition, and it made me extremely proud to see all of their hard work, persistence, and innovation pay off when it mattered.” The Robotics team travels to SUNY Broome in April for their next competition. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OASTEAM #OAPride #OATradition
Sonny Petro was always intrigued by beats in music, and that fascination manifested in his producing, which has given him a creative outlet and passion that has made him one of the most unique students in the music production class. Learn more about Sonny, his producing style, and his goals as a producer in this Musician Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/ZAAHXWyFXBs
Vote for Owego Free Academy Senior Erin McDonald in the Press & Sun-Bulletin Student of the Week. Voting is open until noon, Thursday, Jan. 25th here - https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2024/01/22/top-student-week-greater-binghamton-nominations-vote/72271071007/.
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to inclement weather in the forecast, OACSD will be dismissing early today, Tuesday, January 23rd.
OES and AES will dismiss students at Noon.
OAMS and OFA will dismiss students at 1:00 p.m.
There will be NO after-school activities.
The afternoon Living Environment regents exam at OFA will be moved to tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, January 24th.
Thursday, January 25th will now be a Regents-Only day for OFA students. OFA students not scheduled to take an exam, will NOT attend school. All OFA students will return to a regular day of school on Friday, January 26th. All other buildings will operate on a regular schedule.
OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, January 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in the Apalachin Elementary School Library, 405 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/C7aZ_wcUVVI?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.
January 22, 2024
Dear Parent/Guardian and OFA Student:
As we watch the weather overnight and into tomorrow, we want to be prepared for the possibility of a School Delay or Closing on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and how it would impact the OFA Regents' testing schedule.
In the event of a 2-hour Delay on Tuesday, January 23rd, the schedule will remain a Regents ONLY day. The English Language Arts Regents Exam will be moved to Wednesday, 1/24, at 9:00 am. The remainder of the exams on Tuesday would stay on the same schedule. Students coming in to take the Living Environment Exam on Tuesday afternoon can ride the morning bus to school, and their regular bus home.
In the event of a Snow Day on Tuesday, January 23rd, the English Language Arts Regents Exam will be moved to Wednesday, 1/24 at 9:00 am. The Living Environment Exam will be moved to Wednesday, 1/24 at 12:30 pm.
If there is a 2-hour delay OR a Snow Day on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Regents ONLY days would be Wednesday, January 24th AND Thursday, January 25th. The addition of Thursday, January 25th as a Regents ONLY day would mean any students not scheduled to take an exam or have not been asked to come in for review and/or to make up work, will NOT attend school. All students would return to a regular day of school on Friday, January 26th.
These are only possible scenarios in the event of inclement weather that impacts the school day schedule.
Please contact my office by phone or by using Let’s Talk! if you have any questions.
You can read a PDF version of the letter here: https://5il.co/2d09y
Sincerely,
Phil Schofield, Principal
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Music Department: SHREK The Musical - https://5il.co/2augd Tickets are on sale now. Find out more here: https://www.oacsd.org/article/1376694.
Owego Little League: Registration Now Open - https://5il.co/2cms9
Binghamton University Community Day: Engineers Week - https://5il.co/2cwqa
Family Enrichment Network: Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2c5qo
More Community Fliers can be found 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
The Owego Free Academy Girls and Boys JV & Varsity teams are playing a doubleheader tonight, Friday, January 19th, against Susquehanna Valley. JV games in the OAMS gym with Varsity games in the OFA gym. Come out for 'Youth Night' with the OA Basketball Club and support the teams. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
"Honestly I'm just bigger & stronger this year, so being able to compete with bigger & stronger guys helps a lot." Ben Rollison tells us how he has improved since last year. Find out more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/OX1RxDG2K-E
Riley Loomis is hoping to one day be a coach, specifically at Owego. We caught up with him on the court to find out more about his love for basketball. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/edM8uotkjo8
"...I've also really worked on listening to others around me." Varsity bowler Elizabeth Riegle discusses how she has grown as an athlete since last season. She also discusses her goals and more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/8kdjF0iasTY
April Czekala is very passionate about the Color Guard. She loves it and hopes to become recognized as a good color guard performer. Learn more about her in this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/NaPWZtQqU-M
OA ALERT: Due to inclement weather, OACSD will now be closed today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Be safe and enjoy your snow day. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Thank you.
Mrs. Bangel wrote a mnemonic song to help her Spanish students learn the days of the week. In this Behind The Scenes episode, you can learn the song too on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/H5F8kinSqMU
In this episode of Athlete Correspondent, Ben Rollison is on the court with his picks for team notables. Find out his choices on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/aQjXXfR6ENs
Tobbe Welty plays several instruments, and one of those is the Tuba. Tobbe tells us what inspired him to get involved with music and some of the experiences he has had since then. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/J8XMEf1UtQk
OA REMINDER: NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY: MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024
Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd
Printer calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv
Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
"Winning the championship last year...it was awesome."
Varsity basketballer Talan Schumacher describes his favorite memory on the court so far. Find out more in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/KHcCc7PWgZo
Matthew Recu has been on stage performing for several years. He wants to continue it as he ages to become a singer and actor. Matthew tells us what it's like being on stage and more in this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/Pmpys29dgaU