
Local Radio Station Welcomes OFA Chamber Singers
“I look forward to every gig that I have, and it’s just a really special group of people.” The OFA Chamber Singers performed on the WEBO Morning Show for the holidays. Learn more about the group here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/CrE9XNH-Mw4

Four Questions: Lexi Gunther
“Honestly today, getting to see the outcome of it, I’ve been planning it for a few months now.” Lexi Gunther answers four questions about herself and working at the OA Career Center. Learn more about her and some events she’s helped organize on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/py3Z_yQkuIY

Blythe Miller: Four Questions
“I love working with my hands, and they brought the Winners Circle Project in and it felt the future ahead of me is going to be important.” Blythe Miller feels he’s found his place among his classmates as a part of the Winners Circle Project. Watch Blythe answer four questions about himself and his interest in cars here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/DE8J6D7OgzY

Behind the Scenes: OFA Chamber Singers Perform at WEBO Morning Show
Watch the OFA Chamber Singers in this behind-the-scenes performance of Jolene on the WEBO Morning Show, here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/XYcnBXyTg8I

Coach Profile: Patton Taylor
“It’s awesome when you have a group of kids who are so bought in and ready to work together towards a common goal.” Coach Taylor shares how he got his start coaching at Owego and how much he’s been enjoying it. Learn more about Patton Taylor in this coach profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/MZeOsCvA5xg

The Tioga Smiles Dental Van will be stopping in the OA District on the following dates:
AES: 1/3/25-1/23/25
OES: 1/24/25-2/13/25
OAMS/OFA: 2/14/25-2/27/25
Use the link to register:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TiogaCountyPublicHealth/TiogaSmilesPatientEnrollment #OARiverHawks


Teacher Spotlight: Derek Hill
“Our goal is to also grow this program, we’re in the process of building a barn.” Derek Hill, the Animal Sciences teacher, shares his goals and passion for teaching. Learn more about him in this teacher spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/XlUjyZIg4Wc

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, for Winter Break. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Four Questions: Graham Strolin
“I want to hopefully do theater in college, but here now I want to keep working on my range and try to put myself out there as much as I can.” Theater has always been a part of Graham Strolin’s life, and it’s something he’d like to continue after high school. Learn more about Graham and his goals in this segment of four questions on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/mXMi5I-RxQQ

Athlete Tip: Elijah Lewis
“Take your three-step drop, nice and easy, and deliver a throw right there.” Quarterback Elijah Lewis breaks down how to throw the perfect spiral. Watch his athlete tip here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/bQbzNFDq_y0

Staff Profile: Robyn Wood
“I love seeing where we start in October and where we get to in February and seeing the kids grow.” School psychologist by day and Show Director for the theater department by night, Robyn Wood shares some of her favorite parts of working in theater. Watch her teacher profile here on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/H_EPfj1AYeI

MUSIC REMINDER: The Kaleidoscope Concert is tonight, Monday, December 16th, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/fGfGGSGjxjg?feature=share.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride


Four Questions: Bobby Struble
“It’s probably that people don’t realize the opportunity that you get with this. It’s just a great experience.” Bobby Struble is one of the student organizers for the Career Shadow Event. Learn more about Bobby and what he gets to do in preparation for events like this as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sLEsHNa1aI

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/C-hYJp_pK-w?feature=share.
Board meeting agenda 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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.

Athlete Tip: Adam Arhbal
“Comfortable three steps back, comfortable two steps over, quick jab step and just follow right through it.” Adam Arhbal breaks down how to kick the perfect field goal. Watch his athlete tip on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/qKyi53Qg3Yg

OFA REMINDER: Holiday Spirit Week - 12/16-12/20
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Red/Green or Blue/White
Wednesday - Festive Hat
Thursday - Favorite Holiday Character
Friday - Ugly Sweater
#OFARIverHawks #sOArTogether #OATradition


Please see the following message from the OA Music Department about tickets for the upcoming Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert on Monday, December 16th at 7:30 pm. The concert will also be streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGfGGSGjxjg
The Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert is one of the favorite concerts presented by the OFA and OAMS Music Department! We present this concert every two years as many people look forward to hearing the many musical arrangements of this festive season in a very unique format. The audience will be surrounded by music as our student musicians perform from several locations around the theater. This concert should last about 75 minutes - because it is presented non-stop - one selection leads directly to the next. The audience will need to save their applause for the very end of the program!
Because the Holiday Kaleidoscope Concert is such a popular concert, and because we’ve experienced standing room only in the past, we distribute tickets to the concerts. All families are limited to 4 tickets maximum. This is done to ensure that everyone can attend a performance but also ensures that we can provide a safe environment for the audience and the performers.
The OA Music Boosters will be collecting donations at the door to support the music department’s students and program.
The OFA Art Department will be selling hand painted ceramic soup bowls for $10 as a part of the Empty Bowls Project. All proceeds will go to the Tioga County Rural Ministry food pantry. (cash only)
Reserve FREE Tickets Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBkO5FHV74ofEyvGKWbzzO_waUf4tfMfTFjp343LYh987d2Q/viewform
Click here to read the PDF version: https://5il.co/3340f


River Hawks Athletics: Fall Sports Highlights
The River Hawks fall sports teams had an amazing season. Check out some of their highlights and accomplishments here on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/6sM4QhJ4Ytw

Teacher Profile: Nick Rodgers
“I just want to the be best I can every single year, and there’s always room to improve.” Nick Rodgers, the technology education teacher, tells us his goals and some of the things he enjoys most about being a teacher. Watch his profile here on Showcase Classroom TV.
https://youtu.be/_ohOz0UCxdo

Four Questions: Graham Strolin
“I want to hopefully do theater in college, but here now I want to keep working on my range and try to put myself out there as much as I can.” Theater has always been a part of Graham Strolin’s life, and it’s something he’d like to continue after high school. Learn more about Graham and his goals in this segment of four questions on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/mXMi5I-RxQQ