Children are eligible for UPK if his/her birth date is between 12/2/2021 and 12/1/2022. (children who will be four (4) years of age on or before December 1, 2026)
Children are eligible for Kindergarten if his/her birth date is ON or BEFORE 12/1/2021.
(five (5) years of age on or before December 1, 2026)
**Please note that once your child is age-eligible for Kindergarten, they are no longer eligible to attend UPK.
Families must register as soon as possible so that a screening time can be scheduled for May.
Families will be notified of their child’s UPK or Kindergarten screening that will take place on one of the following dates:
Owego Elementary School
UPK: May 18,19, 20
Kindergarten: May 19
Apalachin Elementary School
UPK: May 14, 15, 18
Kindergarten: May 15
Registration paperwork can be completed at Owego Elementary School and Apalachin Elementary School. Registration will require a birth certificate, 2 proofs of residency, and immunization records. Read the complete registration letter here: https://5il.co/2det1.
Get more information about UPK and Kindergarten here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/student-registration.
If you have questions about registration or screening, please reach out to us via Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/o/oe/page/lets-talk.
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A huge thank you to Owego Kiwanis Club for coming in and touring our school. It was wonderful to have you visit, and check out all of our programs. Shout out to Mr. K, Stella, and Jaelyn for conducting a wonderful tour!
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Our students had a great time at the Twin Tiers Regional Job Fair! This event was a great chance for students to facilitate learning opportunities, and create connections with multiple organizations.
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OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg
Renewal Ranch - Food Giveaway: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/8FrqsF
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/4/26 - https://aptg.co/y06Dtt
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
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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Four Questions: Connor Sipe
“I think getting to surround myself with more active members of my school is really nice.” The Owego Free Academy River Hawks just recently won the FCCB Scholarship Challenge. Find out more about Connor Sipe, one of the members of the winning team, as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/OescRoGKqC8
Our students had an outstanding experience yesterday at Koffman Southern Tier Business Incubator, powered by Binghamton University. Students engaged in a tour, presentations from the staff at SUNY Broome, current entrepreneurs and leaders of the Koffman Incubator. Thank you to Robin Alpaugh for making this experience happen!
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“Any movies that had cars, I grew up watching Fast and the Furious, Car 1 through any of them, transformers, anything with cars I loved watching, and I’ve always had love for cars. I plan to go out into the automotive field and have my own shop.” Neal Cox shares with us his love for automobiles and his plans for the future. Learn more about Neal and the Winners Circle Project as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/FTb7A2uyNio
Don't miss this chance to see a local alum performing one of the most powerful masterpieces in music history on the big stage.
🎤 "Coming Home to Joy"
Want to hear about Erik's journey from OFA to the professional stage? Check out this fantastic interview where he discusses his return to the area for this performance:
https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/news/blog/7722258/coming-home-to-joy-an-interview-with-baritone-erik-tofte?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQVwuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7C5qTYmKH5rJ1z6YIF11cQZcVzynyhXuwVKTdOFgdmwA6nOA-XxAoab6e2M_aem_6ByxQFc4S6ylx3JoMOrXYw
📅 Event Details
What: Ode to Joy (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony)
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Where: Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton, NY
Featuring
Professional Soloist: Erik Tofte, Baritone (OFA Alum!)
🎟️ Ticket Info
Kids 17 & under are FREE thanks to M&T Bank!
Call the Box Office at 607-723-3931 to claim free youth tickets or contact Mrs. Burrell at OFA directly through email at burrellm@oacsd.org.
Get more information here: https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/m-t-bank-2025-2026-symphonic-series
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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.
“To us, takedowns, which is the neutral position, is the most important part in wrestling; it’s where you win championships on your feet.” Watch the boys wrestling team work on their takedowns in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/dV3Flhbxzww
Thank you to the Owego Elks for dropping off another shipment of supplies helping to ensure our students have what they need!
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Learn from Destynii Harding in this week’s musician tip video on the importance of practicing and carving out time during a busy school week to play your instrument. Learn more from Destynii here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/_ZEzg3jRF2A
In a high-stakes championship match against Towanda, the River Hawks soared to a 170-110 victory, bringing the coveted Kwasnoski Cup back home to Owego for the first time since 2008!
Meet the Winning Team
Students: Connor Sipe, Stella Palladino, Jaelyn Chrysler, and Callie Deming.
Coaches: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak.
Not only did they earn the trophy and bragging rights, but the team also secured $1,500 for OFA!
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The Apalachin Elementary School Mathalon team competed against 5th-grade teams from Tioga County, and they officially brought home FIRST PLACE! 🥇
The competition consisted of five fast-paced, high-pressure rounds. It was a literal "math marathon" that came down to a thrilling, nail-biting tie-breaker round against Waverly.
Join us in celebrating our Mathletes: Walter Grizzle, Logan Roberts, Patrick Ousterout, Blake Waite, Abe Valdes, and Lucy Baker.
We are beyond proud of your dedication and the way you represented AES.
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Sydney is currently doing a CO-OP (internship) in the Owego Elementary School cafeteria.
After graduation, Sydney hopes to continue to work for BOCES Food Services.
Congratulations, Sydney!
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“I started in seventh grade. I had a pretty good year, my first year, I’m going to keep working hard. It’s a lot of fun.” Sophomore on the Boys Wrestling team, Vitaliy Sirotkin, shares with us why he loves the sport of wrestling so much. Learn more about Vitaliy as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6iu5Qfxirtc
