In the Classroom: Real World Science Stream Testing
“They got to see spikes in some areas had more, and some areas where the way had less sodium chloride in it. So when we talk about these things in class, we can always relate it back to a trip like this.” Hear from the students of Real World Science on some of their results of testing stream waters for salt. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Dz8I4TZBKMQ
“They got to see spikes in some areas had more, and some areas where the way had less sodium chloride in it. So when we talk about these things in class, we can always relate it back to a trip like this.” Hear from the students of Real World Science on some of their results of testing stream waters for salt. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Dz8I4TZBKMQ
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information for Swimming & Diving, Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball.
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Girls Swimming & Diving Sectionals Class B GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
B Prelims @ Maine-Endwell 11/5 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116468?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
ALL Class Diving Finals @ Elmira Ernie Davis Pool 11/7 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116698?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
B Swim Finals @ Maine-Endwell 11/8 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5119666?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
The gate opens to spectators to redeem tickets 1 hour before the start of the event.
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing ONLY
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted
Cross Country State Qualifier (Finals) GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
Parking fee of $11.50 on November 6th at Chenango Valley State Park.
THERE ARE NO CASH TICKETS SOLD
Tickets are redeemable 1 hour before the event starts.
The direct link to the event -https://gofan.co/event/4878287?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Football Class B Semi-Final GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
At Maine-Endwell, 11/8 at 1:30 pm
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5238799?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Volleyball Class A Section Final
At Tioga Central High School, 11/8 at 6:30 pm
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/4878361?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
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
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Girls Swimming & Diving Sectionals Class B GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
B Prelims @ Maine-Endwell 11/5 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116468?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
ALL Class Diving Finals @ Elmira Ernie Davis Pool 11/7 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116698?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
B Swim Finals @ Maine-Endwell 11/8 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5119666?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
The gate opens to spectators to redeem tickets 1 hour before the start of the event.
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing ONLY
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted
Cross Country State Qualifier (Finals) GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
Parking fee of $11.50 on November 6th at Chenango Valley State Park.
THERE ARE NO CASH TICKETS SOLD
Tickets are redeemable 1 hour before the event starts.
The direct link to the event -https://gofan.co/event/4878287?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Football Class B Semi-Final GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
At Maine-Endwell, 11/8 at 1:30 pm
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5238799?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Volleyball Class A Section Final
At Tioga Central High School, 11/8 at 6:30 pm
Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/4878361?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED
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
Behind the Scenes: Swim and Dive Team
“That’s just how loud we are during sports meets because we’re trying so hard to make sure that we’re supported.” Learn more about the girls' varsity swim and dive team and what makes them click as a unit. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_2XxsAsKeio
“That’s just how loud we are during sports meets because we’re trying so hard to make sure that we’re supported.” Learn more about the girls' varsity swim and dive team and what makes them click as a unit. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_2XxsAsKeio
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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
So proud to see the Owego Drone Soccer Program showcased at the NYSSBA Annual Convention & Education Expo! 🤩 This innovative program highlights how OA continues to lead the way in integrating exciting, cutting-edge technology into student learning. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, November 3rd, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/yvQ6KYJ20tI?feature=share.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the OA Career Center! Bat Dad - What Are You Doing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KEdcO2Hcu4
#OARiverHawks #OACareerCenter #sOArTogether
#OARiverHawks #OACareerCenter #sOArTogether
OACSD Superintendent Update Vol. 4 - October 2025: https://owegoapalachin.edurooms.com/engage/owego-apalachin-csd/newsletters/superintendent-update-volume-4-october-2025
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Four Questions: Piper Cunningham
“Running with my friends every day, if we all do a hard workout, we know that we’re doing it together, and we’re having fun doing it.” Learn more about Piper Cunningham as she answers four questions on why she loves running and cross country so much, here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_QOiUQ63x4k
“Running with my friends every day, if we all do a hard workout, we know that we’re doing it together, and we’re having fun doing it.” Learn more about Piper Cunningham as she answers four questions on why she loves running and cross country so much, here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_QOiUQ63x4k
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Town of Owego - Trunk or Treat: 10/31/25 - https://aptg.co/x3YtMl
Soccer Shots Registration: 11/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0YcXhj
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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
✨ Future Energy Leaders in the Making! 🔋💡
Owego Free Academy students got a powerful lesson in Power & Energy Management (PEM) thanks to an amazing collaboration!
Students spent a full day learning about PEM, which is critical for sustainable energy, including electric power, propulsion, and energy storage. The program featured insights from experts at Broome Community College and BAE Systems.
Students will also have the opportunity for tours of BCC, Binghamton University, and BAE Systems. Such an incredible opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications!
#STEM #EnergyManagement #OwegoFreeAcademy #BinghamtonUniversity #SUNYBroome #BAESystems #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfEnergy
Owego Free Academy students got a powerful lesson in Power & Energy Management (PEM) thanks to an amazing collaboration!
Students spent a full day learning about PEM, which is critical for sustainable energy, including electric power, propulsion, and energy storage. The program featured insights from experts at Broome Community College and BAE Systems.
Students will also have the opportunity for tours of BCC, Binghamton University, and BAE Systems. Such an incredible opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications!
#STEM #EnergyManagement #OwegoFreeAcademy #BinghamtonUniversity #SUNYBroome #BAESystems #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfEnergy
Behind the Scenes: Neon Night
“It’s really awesome, as we know everyone is from different places. So it’s cool to see everyone supporting people that they don’t know or that they do know in one space in a simple task of painting.” Students and members of the community had the opportunity to enjoy music, food, and painting under black lights as a fundraiser for the art students participating in the 2027 Paris/Rome trip. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/x7NkaGuUNlk
“It’s really awesome, as we know everyone is from different places. So it’s cool to see everyone supporting people that they don’t know or that they do know in one space in a simple task of painting.” Students and members of the community had the opportunity to enjoy music, food, and painting under black lights as a fundraiser for the art students participating in the 2027 Paris/Rome trip. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/x7NkaGuUNlk
Four Questions: Mason Hill
“The community that we’ve created, every day we look forward to getting better. We have a good time together, and we become better human beings by being a part of this team.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill speaks on why he enjoys being on the football team so much. Learn more about Mason as he answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/5XNSJR_qWog
“The community that we’ve created, every day we look forward to getting better. We have a good time together, and we become better human beings by being a part of this team.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill speaks on why he enjoys being on the football team so much. Learn more about Mason as he answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/5XNSJR_qWog
In the Classroom: Advice from Eli Mack
“Sitting there late nights, hustling, grinding, editing, coming up with ideas, thumbnails, and titles, and keeping people intrigued with the videos with also balancing out real life.” Eli Mack, a YouTuber of more than six years, one thousand plus videos, and more than a million subscribers, talks to students about the importance of hard work. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/IXixVtKEt-c
“Sitting there late nights, hustling, grinding, editing, coming up with ideas, thumbnails, and titles, and keeping people intrigued with the videos with also balancing out real life.” Eli Mack, a YouTuber of more than six years, one thousand plus videos, and more than a million subscribers, talks to students about the importance of hard work. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/IXixVtKEt-c
What a way to learn! OFA Public Speaking students had a unique learning experience today, thanks to Callie Demming and her adorable calf!
Moments like these make high school learning so valuable and fun! We appreciate all our students who share their knowledge!
#OFARiverHawks
Moments like these make high school learning so valuable and fun! We appreciate all our students who share their knowledge!
#OFARiverHawks
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/LD09kVUXCZk.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/LD09kVUXCZk.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
In the Classroom: Neon Night
“You can test out what colors you want. And what’s great about it is that you can make it as bright and wacky as you want or realistic if neon is realistic.” Art students are raising money for their 2027 trip to Paris and Rome. Their fundraiser, Neon Night, brought the community out to support a great cause and have some fun painting. Get a first-hand look at some of the pieces here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bDWH_gJtkzg
“You can test out what colors you want. And what’s great about it is that you can make it as bright and wacky as you want or realistic if neon is realistic.” Art students are raising money for their 2027 trip to Paris and Rome. Their fundraiser, Neon Night, brought the community out to support a great cause and have some fun painting. Get a first-hand look at some of the pieces here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bDWH_gJtkzg
OA Athletics Reminder: Winter 2025-2026 Sports Registration Open For JV and Varsity.
Arbiter/Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports opened on 10/20/2025
All Other Modified Sports: 11/3/2025
Official Winter Season Start Dates:
All Varsity/JV Sports: 11/17/2025
All Modified Sports: 12/1/25
Click here for the full letter: https://aptg.co/L79Nfp.
Please contact the athletic office directly with any questions by calling (607) 687-7302 ext. 7061
#OARIverHawks #sOArTogerther
Arbiter/Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports opened on 10/20/2025
All Other Modified Sports: 11/3/2025
Official Winter Season Start Dates:
All Varsity/JV Sports: 11/17/2025
All Modified Sports: 12/1/25
Click here for the full letter: https://aptg.co/L79Nfp.
Please contact the athletic office directly with any questions by calling (607) 687-7302 ext. 7061
#OARIverHawks #sOArTogerther
Behind the Scenes: Real World Science
“We are measuring the base level of data for the amount of salt, sodium chloride, in Patterson Creek in Endwell.” Students in Real World Science are learning how road salt can have an impact on the local environment. Get a first-hand look at how the data students have collected will help some NYS agencies here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/M16oUt_SQEA
“We are measuring the base level of data for the amount of salt, sodium chloride, in Patterson Creek in Endwell.” Students in Real World Science are learning how road salt can have an impact on the local environment. Get a first-hand look at how the data students have collected will help some NYS agencies here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/M16oUt_SQEA
🏈 Pep Rally Highlights are HERE! 👑
Check out the highlight video from the Homecoming Pep Rally, featuring all the energy and pride of our school!
A huge shoutout to all our Modified, JV, and Varsity Fall Sports Teams. Go River Hawks!
A big round of applause for our amazing Homecoming King and Queen Candidates:
Queens: Kaylie Cote, Evelyn Howe, Lilliana LaFever, Alanna Niles, Stella Palladino, Isabelle Taylor, Eliana Vasquez
Kings: Javan Belokur, Dylan Davis, Mason Hill, Vincent Kneller, Mathew Lewis, Neo Seaman, Duke Snyder
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King, Javan Belokur, and Queen, Evelyn Howe!
We couldn't have had this epic rally without the incredible performances of our school band, MTB, and The Owego River Rocks' cover of the Beastie Boys - Sabotage! A huge thank you to:
Vocals: Justus Crow (OAMS Music Teacher)
Bass Guitar: Ryan Cirbus (OAMS/OFA Music Teacher)
Guitar: Patton Taylor (OFA PE/Strength & Conditioning Teacher)
Guitar: Craig Nevins (OAMS PE Teacher)
Drums: Vincent Kneller (OFA Student)
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOVgzvOfKM.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Check out the highlight video from the Homecoming Pep Rally, featuring all the energy and pride of our school!
A huge shoutout to all our Modified, JV, and Varsity Fall Sports Teams. Go River Hawks!
A big round of applause for our amazing Homecoming King and Queen Candidates:
Queens: Kaylie Cote, Evelyn Howe, Lilliana LaFever, Alanna Niles, Stella Palladino, Isabelle Taylor, Eliana Vasquez
Kings: Javan Belokur, Dylan Davis, Mason Hill, Vincent Kneller, Mathew Lewis, Neo Seaman, Duke Snyder
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King, Javan Belokur, and Queen, Evelyn Howe!
We couldn't have had this epic rally without the incredible performances of our school band, MTB, and The Owego River Rocks' cover of the Beastie Boys - Sabotage! A huge thank you to:
Vocals: Justus Crow (OAMS Music Teacher)
Bass Guitar: Ryan Cirbus (OAMS/OFA Music Teacher)
Guitar: Patton Taylor (OFA PE/Strength & Conditioning Teacher)
Guitar: Craig Nevins (OAMS PE Teacher)
Drums: Vincent Kneller (OFA Student)
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOVgzvOfKM.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition