Science teacher Barb Melby has been inspired to be a teacher since she was a child. She brings enthusiasm and encouragement to class every day. In this episode of 4 Questions, she tells us what she finds most rewarding about her job and more. Learn more about her on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/m0AS39nnPeA
OA Reminder:
Winter 2023-2024 Sports Registration opened today for ALL modified athletes and remains open for ALL JV and Varsity athletes. Please complete the Arbiter Sports (formerly FamilyID) registration here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
The registration includes important health information reviewed by the nurse's office before each season, as well as mandatory policies and agreements.
Families must provide proof of a current physical by uploading an image of the physical form on Arbiter Sports/FamilyID or bringing a copy to the Nurse’s office at OAMS/OFA.
** Health Updates are a NY state mandate and are a different form than the sports physical. These are mandatory for each competition season and are not subject to a waiver. This form is included in your Arbiter Sports/FamilyID online registration.
** No student-athlete will be allowed to participate on the first day of practice unless all required documents are reviewed and signed, and all health forms are current.
Register on FamilyID here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
Official Winter Season Start Dates:
All Varsity/JV Sports: 11/13/2023
All Modified Sports: 11/27/2023
Please contact the Athletic’s Office directly if you have any questions. Use our Let’s Talk! feature by selecting Athletics here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Or Call (607) 687-7301
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OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Girls Swimming and Diving team will participate in Sectionals as follows:
Sectional Prelims at Maine-Endwell on November 1st at 5:00 pm.
Diving at Elmira on November 3rd at 10:15 am.
Finals at Maine-Endwell on November 4th at 4:00 pm.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here:
Swimming Class B Prelims - 11/1 at MEl
https://gofan.co/event/1177861?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
A, B C Diving - 11/3 at Elmira
https://gofan.co/event/1177883?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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Javan Belokur loves everything about running and being a member of the Owego cross-country team. He tells us about his goals as a runner, how he got started, and more. See what Javan says on this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/Eo9jpTOQbQY
Looks like we need to make some more noise downtown tonight! Congratulations to the Section IV Class A Girl's Soccer Sectional Champions...your Owego Free Academy River Hawks! Cue the lights and sirens. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Volleyball team on winning the 2023 STAC Championship. The River Hawks won 3-0 over Windsor. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Logan Georgia decided to start playing volleyball with the encouragement of her friend. It has become a large part of her life ever since. Logan is a crucial member of the varsity team. Find out what her favorite memory is and more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/DzZyjD_yeUE
Hunter Pitcher took some time out of band practice to help us. He instructs us how to play a concert b flat scale on the french horn. Watch and learn from this Musician Tip on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/aYgtKC8nfcY
Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Boy's Soccer Team - Section IV Class A Champions. You know what that means...get ready for some lights and sirens in downtown Owego soon. The champs are coming home! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Girl’s Soccer team plays Maine-Endwell in the Class A Sectional Final game on Friday, October 27th, at 7:00 pm at Chenango Valley High School.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1172195?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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"I've always just loved water. I find it's very therapeutic." Cecilia Clark takes a break during varsity practice to tell us what she loves about being a competitive swimmer. Hear more from her in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/-P7QJmbMS5I
OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Boys Soccer team plays Maine-Endwell in the Class A Sectional Final game on Thursday, October 26th, at 6:00 pm at Johnson City High School.
GoFan Tickets are required for entry. Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/1173191?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
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Owego Free Academy seniors participated in the SUNY Broome instant admit day today in the OA Career Center. It was also the first appearance of the SUNY Broome Mobile Enrollment Vehicle at a high school. Congratulations to all the OFA seniors who were accepted to BCC today.
OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Field Hockey team plays Afton/Harpursville in a Sectional Semi-Final game today, Tuesday, October 24, at 3:00 pm at Harpursville.
Read more about the Sectional Matchups for the Field Hockey Team on Tioga County Sports Report here: https://tiogacountysportsreport.com/index_get.php?article_id=7707
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After eleven years of Irish dancing, Abbie Luke decided to join Cross Country to follow in the footsteps of her dad. Hear what running and cross country mean to Abbie as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/yN8B1Ui4F5M
Last week, the general auditions for this year's fall musical were held in the auditorium. Hear from the director and several students auditioning about what they are excited about with this musical and what the audition process was like. Watch the Review video on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/b8Tn5D71k3Q
OA MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, October 23rd, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Come in person or watch on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/hUhj4A087Y0?si=NlotltdExH2_0iCL #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
"...it's kind of an inside joke now. it was kind of interesting in the moment, but now we all just laugh about it." Cassondra Doane relays her favorite memory on the soccer field. What was initially a serious moment turned into a great memory. In this episode of 4 Questions learn more about Cassondra and her love for soccer on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/XqeEdRrtZEQ
OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy girls’s soccer team hosts Norwich in a Sectional Semi-Final game today, Saturday, October 21st, at 3:30 pm in Christy J. Valvo Stadium. The game will also be streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Read more about the Sectional Matchups for the Girl’s Soccer Team on Tioga County Sports Report here: https://tiogacountysportsreport.com/index_get.php?article_id=7693
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Basketball Club - Evaluation Day: Saturday 10/21 - https://5il.co/25lz1
Tioga PACT Trunk Or Treat: 10/23/23 - https://5il.co/27iho
OA Lacrosse Club K-6th Clinic: 11/11/23 - https://5il.co/27ii8
Red Ribbon Week - https://5il.co/27ikf
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
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