Owego Apalachin Central School District

Athlete Tip: With Vitaliy Sirotkin

Vitali Sirotkin shows us how to work the ball and chain in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/lVCGvYHNePg

Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.  

Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.

Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.

Thank you.

Four Questions: Jaelynne Lovell

“Just being with everyone, having so many connections with everyone, being here and being on stage with them is so special for me.” Jaelynne Lovell shares her favorite part of being involved in theater. Learn more about Jaelynne as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/hfxGy-6WG60

Behind the Scenes: Boys Wrestling

“I would say our greatest strengths are working together as a team to push through those hard moments, especially when you have those hard practices just to help each other get through it.” Hear from the boys wrestling team and what they believe their greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/gjnZ8uYHj1g

OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation

With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.

Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.

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In the Classroom: Advice from The Winners Circle Project Program Director Matteo Lundgren

“I think one thing that I would offer to people is to find one thing each day that you are really grateful for, to really feel it.” The Winners Circle Project Program Director offers some sound advice for students about gratitude. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3sW0gBBwWNk

Theater Tip with Amelia Sitar

Amelia Sitar tells us about the importance of taking care of your vocal health. Learn more from her in this week’s Theater Tip video on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/7oz7wLuUPrc

Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Monday, February 23, 2026.

Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.

Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.

Thank you.

Four Questions: Evan O'Hara

“I want to be on the PBA tour. When I get out of high school, I plan on going to college and get better from there.” Evan O’Hara has big plans when it comes to bowling, learn more about Evan and how he got his start as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/cSCxeyHMu84

Teacher Spotlight: Barbara Melby

“The kids, there’s just so many interactions with them, I just love trying to be a role model, I just love being around them, they’re energetic, they’re fun.” Barbara Melby shares with us some of her future goals as a teacher and how she plans to take on more of a mentoring role. Learn more about Barbara Melby in this week’s Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/a6QJluQhgoM

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.

OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0

Full STEAM Ahead Event: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/cFDTY3

Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4

OA Lacrosse Clube - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg

Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_

Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS

Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR

Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX

WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz

OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8

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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Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Friday, February 20, 2026.

Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.

Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.

Thank you.

Sending a big ❤️ from the Owego Apalachin Central School District!

Today we’re celebrating the heart of our district: our students, teachers, staff, and families. Wishing everyone in the OA community a Happy Valentine's Day.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 16th (President’s Day) and Tuesday, February 17th (Asian Lunar New Year).

Some Upcoming Events:
2/19/26 - Jazz Night Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh69SblUJ7s
2/20/26 - AES Father/Daughter Dance
3/8/26 - Daylight Saving Time Starts (Spring Forward)
3/9/26 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Start: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
3/9/26 - Board Of Education Budget Workshop
3/12/26 - NO SCHOOL -Superintendent’s Conference Day
3/13/26 - NO SCHOOL

Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:

The single-page calendar is on our website: https://5il.co/38q0c.

The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.

Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.

Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.

Go RIVER HAWKS!

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Coach Spotlight: Christopher Dotson

“Favorite part about being a coach is seeing them get better.” Coach Christopher Dotson has been bowling since he was only four years old. Learn more about how he got his start as a coach here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ZDnhvLRo4r8

OFA Mathletes finish the 2025-26 Southern Tier Math League season in 2nd Place out of 10 districts! 🥈👏

Huge congrats to our students who qualified for the State Level competition on April 18th.

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Huge congratulations are in order! 🎉

Ashley Oliver was officially recognized by the New York State Athletic Administrators Association (NYSAAA) Chapter 4 as the recipient of the Judith A. Martens Secretarial Award of Excellence! 🏆

This honor is incredibly well-deserved. Ashley’s tireless efforts and dedication behind the scenes keep our athletic department running smoothly.

Please join us in celebrating Ashley for this prestigious achievement! 👏✨

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether