Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two Hour Delay schedule today, Monday, December 11, 2023.
Two-Hour Delay: Elementary starts at 10:00 am, and Middle/High School starts at 11:00 am
Bus stop arrivals will be delayed the same number of hours. During inclement weather, buses may be delayed past a typical arrival time. Download the Traversa Ride360 bus tracking app to see updated arrival times. Get more information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/transportation
OA REMINDER: In case of an unscheduled school delay, closing, or early dismissal, our goal is to notify the community efficiently and promptly. We know our decision to close schools in poor weather can be burdensome to families due to childcare and work schedules. We consider canceling school an exception and strongly emphasize keeping our schools open. Students benefit both academically and socially by being in school.
Please take a few minutes to review the school closing procedures: https://5il.co/1kpsd
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out through Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Sofia Silvanic says there is more to volleyball than most people realize. The fast-paced nature of the sport and her motivation to keep getting better make Sofia a great leader on the court. Watch her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/VNpoIH5Ybe4
About a month ago, a group of Owego Free Academy students spent the morning cleaning up the courtyard of the Absolut Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Endicott. Those students returned on Thursday, December 7th, to decorate for the holiday season. During both visits, the nursing home residents watched the courtyard transform from their windows.
WBNG News Story:
https://www.wbng.com/2023/12/07/owego-students-turn-nursing-home-into-winter-wonderland/
WIVT News Story:
https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/top-stories/ofa-students-decorate-nursing-home-for-the-holidays/
WICZ News Story:
https://www.wicz.com/story/50182536/owego-students-bring-holiday-cheer-to-absolut-center
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Athlete of the Week. Madison McEvoy from OFA Girls Basketball is a nominee this week. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-for-athlete-of-the-week-12-6-23/#/gallery
Vote now for the Newschannel 34 Fall Athlete MVP. Cast your vote for Erin McDonald from OFA Girl's Soccer. https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/athlete-of-the-week/vote-now-for-fall-athlete-mvp/
ICYMI: Coach Evans, OFA Varsity boys basketball, and his players, Ben Rollison, Riley Loomis and Talan Schumacher, made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2ahn7
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
It is starting to all come together. Watch the Color Guard as they work on their choreography on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/lJnXph48Bq8
The students are still working on capturing their fingerprints in Mrs. Melby's class. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/3mTgn30l_gs
OFA Guidance sharing the 'Good News' of College Acceptances. Keep an eye on this board near the OFA cafeteria as it grows with 'Good News.' Congratulations to all. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Ever since Maggie Hamed started playing volleyball, it's been a passion. The sophomore has been on the Owego varsity team since eighth grade, and her dedication and skill are huge assets on the team. Watch her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/0C-VM-1Z4I0
The Owego Free Academy Key Club food and personal care item drive resulted in 300 pounds of donations for Tioga County Rural Ministry! Thank you to everyone who helped donate. #OACommunity #OAPride
ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity girls basketball, and his players, Madison McEvoy, Ava Brown, and Cassie Doane, made an appearance on WEBO radio, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2abw5
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
We are back outside with the Color Guard as they continue practicing their routine. Watch their progress in this Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/NLh_v-qtzYM
OA REMINDER: There is an 8th-12th grade choral concert tonight, Monday, December 4, 2023, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/YrKByfvVd1U?si=hU-iHHdAxpWZZJf0 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Mrs. Melby's science class is starting a fingerprint activity to determine the differences and nuances of each of our fingerprints. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/B0Y-PnxXWGQ
Congratulations to Owego Free Academy wrestler, RaeAnn Craft, ranked #19 nationally in her weight class: https://www.themat.com/news/2023/november/28/national-girls-high-school-rankings-for-november-2023-released-with-three-new-no-1-athletes-recognized?fbclid=IwAR1R-e7w-WvohYH4w-NqqTNwyZpXH2uAMKR0M7ERyiJFEY6pOILob8aCTtM #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Ninth grader Cecilia Clair has made quite a splash already on the varsity swim team. Cecilia tells us what it's like to be successful in this sport and what it means to her. Learn more in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/H8kXXBiucKE
Logan Georgia began playing volleyball because of a friend. That quickly turned into a love that she has grown ever since. Her talent on the court is matched only by her drive to play her best and be the best teammate she can be. Learn more about her in her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/6lPiTi3g-d4
For Sullivan O'Donnell, cross country and running are lifelong pursuits. The feeling he gets from running is incomparable to anything else. He breaks down what it is about cross country he loves so much in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/pV8F0Woka4U