Owego Free Academy

Four Questions: Ava Leonard “My favorite part is the players, we have so many different characters, and it just keeps every day interesting.” From t-ball to modified to slow pitch, Ava Leonard has been playing the sport for a long time. Learn more about Ava as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/0zXjkG7_Kao

Behind the Scenes: Fun with Percussion “Percussionists don’t usually get like a whole solo like some of the saxophone players, so this is a cool opportunity.” Sixth-grade students to high schoolers are playing the drums on buckets and garbage cans, preparing for the Dessert Concert. Find out from the students about this unique opportunity and everything they’ve been learning along the way in this Behind the Scenes segment on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/sOkv0eMk_lo

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. AES Parent Group Craft Fair: 4/12 - https://5il.co/3b0wn Apalachin Lions - Easter Egg Hunt: 4/12 - https://5il.co/3b1mc SUNY Broome Children’s Fair: 4/13 - https://5il.co/3an14 TCBGC - 3 on 3 HS Basketball Tournament: 4/18 - https://5il.co/3c0pc Cornell Cooperative Extension - Open Farm Day: 4/26 - https://5il.co/3dbw6 OA Youth Running Club: 4/28 - https://5il.co/3asd7 OA Cheer Camp: 5/3 - https://5il.co/3d21r BRCASD Mindfulness And Yoga: 5/10- https://5il.co/3an1w Tioga County - I Voted Sticker Contest: https://5il.co/3dbw2 Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3acsa Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14 - https://5il.co/3aoer Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30 - https://5il.co/3aoeq 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. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Practice Makes Perfect: Softball Diving Drill So we’re going to incorporate the diving that they just did, to they have to get up and on their feet so that they can make another play.” Varsity Softball Coach Emily Crawford is running the athletes through some drills. Get a behind-the-scenes look into their practice here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/pDFGswmK444

In the Classroom: Bucket Drumming “Take a small section of music, maybe two or four bars, teach it, play it, repeat it enough to have it up here and here.” Special guest, private teacher and educator Chris Adams breaks down how to play the drums on buckets. Learn more from her in this In the Classroom segment on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ddO1Zr5kZW8

The Owego Apalachin Central School District has openings in food service. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Coach Spotlight: Roger Katchuk “I like to see improvement. I like working with beginners to develop progression.” Diving and springboard coach Roger Katchuk dove in college and then coached at the college level. Learn more about how Roger Katchuk found himself coaching in Owego in this Coach Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/76aNnbe40rY

Teacher Profile: Rick Creeley “Watching the kids light up when they get a concept. Doing something that they’re uncomfortable at first, but then become comfortable with it.” Rick Creeley has been in the trades for 35 years. Learn how he became a teacher, and is passing along his lessons to his students in this Teacher Profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/P0gpLIxbPpg

Garbage Can Percussion: Percussion Demonstration “I would call this an alternative percussion piece, playing on buckets and garbage cans; everything but the kitchen sink.” Get a first-hand look at the high school percussion group getting ready for their Dessert Concert on Monday. Listen to one of their pieces played on garbage cans here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/yageoJB0Q0A

Four Questions: Evan O'Hara “I started when I was about five years old. My uncle is a professional bowler that owns a bowling alley in Binghamton.” Learn more about how Evan O’Hara got his start and what some of his bowling goals are as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ySQcnNzQXv4

Student Profile: Lilliana Cates “I just want to keep being able to do it, take as many art classes in school and in college, and just continue to further my expression.” Lilliana Cates shows off her skateboard design as a part of the Do Rad Things art program. Learn more about Lilliana and her artistic process in this Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/EcZYPvb3Oj4

Owego Apalachin School District Communication Survey At the Owego Apalachin Central School District, we believe that strong, effective communication is essential to building trust, fostering collaboration, and supporting student success. We are committed to using best practices to ensure our families, staff, students, and community members are informed, engaged, and heard. To help us improve and grow, we are seeking input from our stakeholders on how we currently communicate and how we can do better. Your feedback will help guide our communication strategies and ensure we continue to meet the needs of our school community. Thank you for taking a few moments to share your thoughts with us! Participate through April 22nd here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/616763080

Owego Free Academy will hold a Black Light Dance on Thursday, April 17th, from 8 to 10 pm. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the lobby during lunch periods this week and next. Click here to see the flier: https://5il.co/3d10v

Season Preview: Softball Preview “I like being a part of a team and helping others learn, and just leading, and making friends and playing the game with everybody.” Students on the softball team are excited to have their season underway. Learn more about how they think things are shaping up this year in this Season Preview on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/PESWqqxnN2g

Four Questions: Logan Andrews “I get to pick my own projects and I get to choose how I do them.” Logan Andrews speaks on some of his favorite art projects throughout his time at OFA. Learn more about Logan as he answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/QKMlyO_UKzI

The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several transportation openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Four Questions: Aubrey Ellis “I would say the fact that I can do hands-on learning and I’m actually learning it.” Aubrey Ellis speaks on some of her favorite memories in her Building Trades Class. Learn more about Aubrey and what she’s been learning as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/WyAqDfiLQ3s

Special Guest Spotlight: Mark Rivard “I caught the education bug, I got excited about meeting kids and hearing their stories. I started writing a curriculum of my own.” Artist and Skateboard Company Owner Mark Rivard spent a week-long residency helping students with their art. Learn more about Mark and what he worked on with the students in this Special Guest Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/pufTuV1La8s

The Owego Apalachin Central School District is seeking candidates for a Summer Employment Opportunity as a College Intern. Candidates must be high school graduates and enrolled in college. We are seeking candidates in several areas, including but not limited to Summer Enrichment Educational Camps, Music Education, and Information Technology. For a full job description, and to apply by April 11th, visit: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Workers. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Four Questions: Javan Belokur “My favorite part about running is the racing, the runner's high, I love it so much. The exhilaration and competitiveness of it all. I just can’t get enough of it.” In this throwback to Javan Belokur’s fall cross country race season, learn more about Javan as he answers four questions about himself and the sport. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_qd9DXdj8L8