The Owego Free Academy Baseball Team is playing in the STAC Playoffs.
· Saturday, May 17th (Rain Date - May 18th)
· The Semifinals & Final are at Mirabito (Rumble Ponies) Stadium, Binghamton
· 8 AM Gates Open
· Semifinals
9 AM: Vestal vs Owego (H)
11:30 AM: Oneonta vs Horseheads (H)
2 PM: Championship Game (Home team will be the smaller-enrollment 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.
Can’t make it out to Mirabito Stadium? STAC Baseball Championship coverage will be LIVE on Southern Tier Sports this Saturday. Follow Southern Tier Sports on Mixlr here: https://southerntiersports.mixlr.com/.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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SUNY Broome Health Studies pathway participants Kassiani Alexopoulos and Mayar Alotaibi have been diligently working all year, starting in August 2024. Their hard work was acknowledged with a Pinning Ceremony for their New York State Medical Assistant certification!
We couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments, how they represented Owego Free Academy, and their continued success as they continue their studies at SUNY Broome Community College.
This program is just one of the unique opportunities we provide our students. Students are registered in their Junior year and attend SUNY Broome in their senior year.
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Practice Makes Perfect: Girls' Lacrosse
“We do a lot of passing and cutting on our offensive end, that’s how we score a lot of our goals. And working on our defense, being able to stop anyone who’s driving to the goal.” Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach Ashlee Marsh tells us what the girls have been working on in practice and how they’re sharpening the skills of both the offense and the defense. Watch some of the drills they’ve been working on here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/KcxSnJF3r64
In the Classroom: Breakaway Roping
“So you have a rope and it’s cut to a certain length. You cut the string, and it ties around your saddle horn. You want to have your loop size about like that.”
Sophomore Tracy Walsh demonstrated breakaway roping at the recent Agricultural Career Fair. Learn some tips and proper techniques from her here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qARp-dQ16R4
Board of Education - Special Meeting, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:15 pm (If Needed).
The Owego Apalachin CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, only in the event that both parties negotiating the OATA contract have not settled contract negotiations. If needed, the meeting will be held at 6:15 pm, immediately following the Official Public Budget Hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm.
The Official Budget Public hearing is on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version will be coming in the mail.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it 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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OACSD 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget Update
OA School Community,
The Official Budget Public hearing is on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter is available here: https://5il.co/3fj0e. A printed version will be coming in the mail.
At the April 16th Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget was approved and will go to a vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
At the meeting, the BOE also changed the Owego polling location, 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.
Proposed Budget At A Glance
Total Revenue Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total Expense Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total State Aid = $33,283,306 (5.43%)
Property Tax Levy = $18,619,730 (1.99%)
Reserves/Fund Balance = $40,000
You can review the Final Budget Presentation here: https://5il.co/3ejmo.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it 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.
Kylie Craven: Athlete Tip
“As a defender, the biggest thing for me is keeping my stick and my body in front of the player no matter what.” Kylie Craven breaks down what she does when trying to play defense. Watch her in this week’s Athlete Tip here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Gk0IpAztsHE
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
BRCASD Mindfulness And Yoga: 5/10- https://5il.co/3an1w
Tioga County Soil & Water - Stream Cleanup: 5/18 - https://5il.co/3eo4v
Tioga County - I Voted Sticker Contest: https://5il.co/3dbw2
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
Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3acsa
Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration Reminder: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3fbj0
Southern Tier Community Center - Summer Games: 6/30 - https://5il.co/3f7hv
Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14 - https://5il.co/3aoer
Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30 - https://5il.co/3aoeq
Kids Bowl Free - Summer 2025 - https://5il.co/3eo52
Binghamton Umpires - Baseball and Softball Umpire Recruitment - https://5il.co/36pw4
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34
Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, Cub Scout Pack 37, and 43 - https://5il.co/2v9y2
Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a
Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn
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.
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Behind the Scenes: Agricultural Career Fair
“Some of my students have never had the opportunity to get close to some of the farm animals they had up front. Learning more about the resources in our community.” Owego Free Academy held an Agricultural Career Fair, letting students see firsthand some of the opportunities available in the community. Watch here and get a behind-the-scenes look on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/srjuBCw5Hq0
Four Questions Carsten Crawford
“I love all the girls; we just have such a good connection, and this team defines family.” Casten Crawford shares with us some of her favorite memories, including her 100 strikeouts as a freshman. Learn more about how Carsten got her start as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/Y2lmSdmgbas
Practice Makes Perfect: Finding Your Mark
“As they are jumping into the pit, they can get up to full speed, full power, and working on where they can start from,” Coach Ryan Dickinson breaks down how the athletes find their marks for long jump and triple jump. See how the jumpers are performing in this segment of Practice Makers Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/wipHH6ZZ6xQ
Four Questions: Brenden Whigham
“I want to become a better guitar player once I get it, and hopefully finish my guitar by the end of the year.” Brenden Whigham is a freshman in Guitar Building class. Learn more about Brenden as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/TWTGJ4paAj4
Season Preview: Girls Lacrosse
The girls' lacrosse team is off to a strong start with an 8-2 winning record. Watch and see how the practices are going, and what some of the athletes believe to be their greatest strengths here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qD7kuNkYLPY
OACSD 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget Update
At the April 16th Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget was approved and will go to a vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
At the meeting, the BOE also changed the Owego polling location, 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.
Proposed Budget At A Glance
Total Revenue Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total Expense Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total State Aid = $33,283,306 (5.43%)
Property Tax Levy = $18,619,730 (1.99%)
Reserves/Fund Balance = $40,000
You can review the Final Budget Presentation here: https://5il.co/3ejmo.
The Official Budget Public hearing will be held on May 5, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
A printed and digital budget newsletter will be made available within the coming weeks.
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for all that you do for our students. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA School Community,
The Budget Public Hearing originally scheduled for tonight, Monday, May 5, 2025, is being postponed and moved to Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Sorry for the inconvenience. The meeting information has been updated below.
At the April 16th Board of Education meeting, the 2025-2026 Proposed School Budget was approved and will go to a vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
At the meeting, the BOE also changed the Owego polling location, 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.
Proposed Budget At A Glance
Total Revenue Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total Expense Budget = $59,769,964 (3.27%)
Total State Aid = $33,283,306 (5.43%)
Property Tax Levy = $18,619,730 (1.99%)
Reserves/Fund Balance = $40,000
You can review the Final Budget Presentation here: https://5il.co/3ejmo.
The Official Budget Public hearing will now be held on May 13, 2025, at the BOE Room at the District Office at 6:00 pm. You can watch the Public Budget Hearing livestream here - https://youtube.com/live/H407yAoS6sI?feature=share.
The School Budget Vote and Board of Education elections will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from Noon to 8:00 pm.
As more budget information becomes available and finalized, you will find it on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information
A printed and digital budget newsletter will be made available within the coming weeks.
Please reach out with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
MUSIC REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Spring Band and Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, May 5th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7DFQwQ3iqJo.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
OA School Community,
If you missed the OES Green Team textile drop-off day, you are in luck!
Extended drop off days: May 5th - 9th and May 12th - 16th
Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (bags can also be sent in with an OES student)
Where: Owego Elementary School (OES) - bags will need to be walked into the building. Just let the office know what the bags are for:)
What: We are collecting: used clothes, towels, hats, bedding, outerwear, cloth bags, belts, and shoes (rubber band them and bag separately if possible). These items are items you wouldn’t take to the mission. They can be any shape, size, or condition (they can even have holes:) they just can’t be moldy or wet!! Please bring items in bags if possible:)
Why: We want to RECYCLE instead of filling the landfill and save you MONEY!!!
Contact Information: For any questions, please reach out to either:
Jessie Barnes: Barnesj@oacsd.org
Stephen Ferraro: Ferraros@oacsd.org
Thank you,
The Green Team
Click here for the PDF letter: https://5il.co/3f7o7
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Coach Profile: Emily Crawford
“Just continuing to foster that love of the game and the fun. I say that the winning will come, but we need to make good fundamentals happen every day.” Softball Coach Emily Crawford played softball in college and is now enjoying the unique opportunity of coaching her children. Learn more about Emily Crawford and her goals for the program in this Coach Profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/UJ60I-evqrk
Good Afternoon, OA School Community,
The last day of instruction for the 2024-2025 school year will be as follows:
Owego Free Academy (Grades 9-12) - Monday, June 16, 2025 (Full-Day)
Regents Exams and Local Exams will be held on June 10th and 11th, and from June 17th through June 27th (Regents Letter - https://5il.co/3786i)
Owego Apalachin Middle School (Grades 6-8) - Friday, June 20, 2025 (Half-Day)
OAMS will dismiss students at 12:00 pm
Owego and Apalachin Elementary Schools (Grades PreK-5) - Friday, June 20, 2025 (Half-Day)
OES & AES will dismiss students at 11:00 am.
There will not be any after-school programs. Wednesday, June 18th, will be the last day of the After-School Program.
Monday, June 23rd, will be a Superintendent’s Conference Day. All local and Regents testing will follow the schedule listed in the Regents Letter - https://5il.co/3786i.
Other Upcoming Dates
School Budget Vote - Tuesday, May 20th
No School - Friday, May 23rd, and Monday, May 26th
No School - Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth)
OFA Graduation - Friday, June 20th
Please contact your child’s building directly with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://5il.co/3f5vc
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