OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Eleanora Palmer.
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.
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Four Questions: Antoni Talarico
“I just like the contact, I just get to beat people, that's my job. Everyone comes together, it’s fast paced, it’s just amazing.” Antoni Talarico plays defense on the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. Listen to him talk about some of his favorite memories and goals when it comes to lacrosse as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/7I63hVLeT9U
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Alyssa Morales.
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.
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Owego Apalachin Central School District
2025-2026 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election Results
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, voted to approve the district’s proposed 2025-2026 school budget of $59,769,964. The budget had a tax levy increase of 1.99 percent.
The final vote was:
Yes: 585
No: 297
In the second proposition, voters approved the purchase of 5 school buses by the following count:
Yes: 601
No: 278
The two Board of Education Candidates elected for the two seats were:
Linda Gretz and Theresa Heimbeucher
Votes Per Candidate
Linda Gretz: 569
Theresa Heimbuecher: 183
Ted McDonald: 128
(40 additional people received votes - contact the district clerk for additional information.)
Voters approved the additional taxpayer funding for the Apalachin Public Library.
Yes: 604
No: 277
Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/3gqbl.
OA REMINDER: Polls are open until 8:00 pm for the School Budget Vote and Board of Education election today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. More information is available on our website: www.oacsd.org #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Joey Mikels.
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.
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The Owego Free Academy Girls’ and Boys’ Track and Field Teams will compete in the STAC Championships.
· Wednesday, May 21st at 4:00 pm
· At Vestal High School
Admission cost is $8.00 for the day, $5.00 for children 12 and under, and senior citizens.
Admission will be CASH ONLY at the gate, NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED FOR ADMISSION.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Behind the Scenes: Boys Lacrosse
“The team dynamic is great, we come out every day fired up. As you can see in the video, everyone is excited to play. We’re all brothers.” The boys on the varsity lacrosse team have made long-lasting friendships throughout the years by playing together. See what they believe their team’s greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qxECarvCALY
2025 Bassett Foundation Scholars Honored at American Legion Post 401
Outstanding Tioga County students in the graduating Class of 2025 and their families from Candor, Newark Valley, and Owego were honored on Sunday, May 18, at American Legion Post 401 by the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation. 16 Owego Free Academy Students were honored at the 2025 Bassett Foundation Scholars Reception.
Family scholarships recognizing strong community service, academic achievement, and creative leadership in Tioga County were presented, along with a $500
educational award for continued higher education. CHBYF Vice-President Bob Bassett said," It was a record number of scholarships for our Foundation in its 32nd year. Special thanks go out to the parents, teachers, and school counselors, Bassett Foundation Board of Directors, especially Zachary Krassin and Ryan.
Marchewka, American Legion Post 401, its members and servant leaders, and scholarship supporters Scott Smith & Son, Chemung Canal Trust Company, Neighborhood Redemption Center, Owego Pennysaver, the Halliday Family, the Marchewka Family, and the Community Foundation for South Central New York. Thank you, community leaders Ken Patterson, Eudora Shuler, David Geller, Roger Westgate, Tom McEnteer, Dan Halliday, and the entire Woodburn Family."
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OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Kai Klett.
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.
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Four Questions: Sawyer Prentiss
“My dad taught me really young, when I was like three or four years old, and it’s just stuck with me my whole life.” Sawyer Prentiss loves the contact and brotherhood that comes with the sport of lacrosse. Learn more about Sawyer and his passion for sports as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ePTG8MVBjRs
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Sonny Petro.
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.
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OA School Community,
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version was mailed and should have arrived at your home.
New This Year: The BOE changed the Owego polling location at the meeting, moving it from the OAMS lobby to the District Office—Board of Education Room. The Apalachin location will remain the same, in the cafeteria at Apalachin Elementary School.
Your voting location is based on residency. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at (607) 687-6215 or email vote@oacsd.org. Anyone in need of an absentee ballot should also contact the clerk.
View more budget information on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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Four Questions: Tracy Walsh
“The friends and family that you build throughout doing rodeo.” Tracy Walsh was at the Agricultural Career Fair, teaching students about rodeo and breakaway roping. Learn more about her and her passion for rodeo here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/OexC5GJm_FI
MUSIC REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Spring Choral Concert is tonight, Monday, May 19th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/rGAmM8dQjwY.
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OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Hunter Woods.
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.
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Owego Free Academy SADD partnered with the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office to bring an interactive training to our 11th and 12th graders. Using TCSO’s simulation technology, students experienced how alcohol impairs coordination and judgment. A powerful reminder of the importance of safe, sober driving. 🚔🚗 #STOPDWI #OFARiverHawks
Practice Makes Perfect: Boys Lacrosse Game Simulation
“The drills that we do without the defense or without the offense can only get you so far, and there are so many things that come up in these that you can’t replicate in a controlled drill.” Head Coach Craig Nevins breaks down the importance of running a game simulation drill. See firsthand how the athletes are practicing in this Practice Makers Perfect segment on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/It-KmRt-t1c
🚧 Pool Parking Lot Closure Notice 🚧
Dear Owego Apalachin School Community,
Please be advised that beginning Tuesday, May 20th, the parking lot adjacent to the pool will be closed to all public traffic and parking until further notice.
This closure is necessary to accommodate a staging area for the upcoming music wing and pool construction project. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, and appreciate your patience and understanding.
As a reminder, the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting May 23rd until further notice as part of this capital improvement project. We anticipate the pool will be ready for Fall sports in August.
Sincerely,
Owego Apalachin Central School District
Owego Free Academy is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
Kaelyn Katchuk has earned the distinction of Valedictorian.
Kaelyn will be attending Boston University for Human Physiology and will be on the Diving Team..
Bella Silvestri is the Salutatorian.
Bella will be attending Marymount University for Nursing (Nurse Anesthetist), and to play Flag Football.
The district is very proud of Kaelyn and Bella’s commitment to excellence in their academic and extracurricular activities. We wish them all the best as they look to continue their education and athletic careers.
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