Owego Apalachin Central School District

The Owego Apalachin Central School District will hold Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities from Monday, October 5th, through Saturday, October 10th. There is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 9th, for a Superintendent’s Conference Day.

Each building will celebrate Spirit Week with themed days.

OES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/xBK1BP
AES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/6nsfqH
OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/dHLys5
OFA Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/RmdfHL

The week is packed with home sporting events leading up to the Homecoming Parade, Hometown Tailgate, and OFA Football game on Saturday, October 10th.

The parade begins at 11:00 am, and each building—OES, AES, OAMS, and OFA—will be represented in the parade along with our school teams, youth teams, homecoming court, and more. The parade route will start at the Village of Owego Police Department on Temple Street and proceed along North Avenue before turning onto George Street, then to Sheldon Guile Boulevard, and end in front of OAMS/OFA.

The Homecoming Hometown Tailgate Event will take place from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm outside of Owego Free Academy. Get more information here: https://aptg.co/K47Q18.

The Homecoming Football game will start at 1:00 pm, with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at halftime.

HAWKEYE Graphics is selling Homecoming Apparel - https://aptg.co/jnnFjy; pre-order items online at: https://hawkeyegraphics.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200550545, or order in person during the Hometown Tailgate.

View the complete schedule of home sporting events on Aktivate, formerly Schedule Galaxy, here: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158.

Contact the athletic office with any questions using Onlfo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.

Go RIVER HAWKS!

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

In the Classroom: 3D Art

High school Art Teacher Jolene Williams takes us through the classroom, giving us a tour of what the students have been working on. See what spooky projects the kids have been working on here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/_YqgUk29gNY

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

OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Open Farm Day: 10/3/26 - https://aptg.co/9hHMF5

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 10/6/26 - https://aptg.co/T04TtB

OA Hometown Tailgate 2026 - Vendor Registration: 10/9/26 - https://aptg.co/hmSh0P

OA Hometown Tailgate 2026: 10/10/26 - https://aptg.co/K47Q18

OA Neon Night - Blacklight Painting Event: 10/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjXsyk

CCC & B - HOCO Attire Exchange: 10/18/26 - https://aptg.co/LV6NVy

TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6

Tioga County - Treats for Pain Collection: 10/31/26 - https://aptg.co/1Z6r92

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 11/24/26 - https://aptg.co/KxLQdN

OA Half Day Ski Club - 4th-12th Grade Registration: 1/9/27 - https://aptg.co/-D_tbb

Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ

Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR

Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh

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

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

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

Find more Community Flyers 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/onflo-lets-talk.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Ready, Set, Learn! with Julianna Serfass

“Right now, my favorite subject is Intro to Sports Medicine. I’m really enjoying the activities that we’re doing.” Learn more about Julianna Serfass as she tells us what she hopes to get out of this upcoming school year. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/jdVBwnG_WuQ

The Owego Free Academy Cross Country program is hosting its 4th Night Invite on Friday, September 25, 2026. The event will feature 40 schools and 1,050 runners from modified to varsity.

RACE TIMES
5:45 Kids Run (1K)
6:05 Mod Boys
6:35 Mod Girls
7:05 JV Boys 5K
7:40 JV Girls 5K
8:20 Var Boys 5K
8:50 Var Girls 5K
9:30 Open 5K ($15.00)

The Community 5K will wrap up the evening’s races at 9:30 PM, and runners may register on-site.

The Owego Night Invite is a one-of-a-kind cross-country experience! Athletes will race under the lights and through the darkness of the Owego Free Academy campus, with music, lights, and plenty of energy throughout the evening.

Race Locations

Starting Line: Behind Owego Apalachin Middle School
Finish Line: The 50-yard line inside Christy J. Valvo Stadium

Parking & Transportation
To help ensure a smooth and safe arrival and departure for all spectators, the following will be available throughout the evening:
On-Site Traffic Staff: District staff and members of the Owego Police Department will be stationed throughout campus to direct vehicles to available parking areas.
Shuttle Service: Bus and golf cart shuttles will run continuously throughout the evening. Shuttles are available for anyone who needs accessibility assistance or would simply like a ride from their parking area to the stadium or starting line area.

Review the Parking and Event Location Map here: https://aptg.co/nX4Jg.v
Review the courses for the races here: https://aptg.co/XZbBKc

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we welcome teams, athletes, families, and spectators to campus for this special evening of racing!

We can't wait to see you under the lights!

Watch the Promo Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSS41usA2vM

Four Questions: Finleigh Higgins

“Probably the community it gives you. I think when I first joined on modified, I was kind of a loner. And then, I mean, I’ve been playing with some of these girls for six years.” Senior Finleigh Higgins shares with us what the sport of field hockey has done for her, and what some of her goals are for this season as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/j2hYs4o7s5Y

🍎 Reminder for OA Families! Join us this week for our Open House & Meet the Teacher Nights across the district. This is a great opportunity to explore classrooms, connect with teachers, and support a fantastic school year!

📅 Schedule (All events run from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM):

• Tuesday, September 22: Apalachin Elementary School

• Wednesday, September 23: Owego Elementary School

• Thursday, September 24: Owego Apalachin Middle School & Owego Free Academy

We can't wait to see our students and families there!

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

Ready, Set, Learn! with Lilian Esposito

“I’m really interested in the sciences and especially like physical sciences. And the last time we did biology it was for little kids, so I’m excited to see a more advanced version of the subject.” Lilian Esposito talks with us about what she hopes to get out of this upcoming school year and some of her favorite subjects. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LkCGdh1GcSs

Huge congratulations to 2006 OFA graduate James Synowiez!

James, who currently teaches and coaches at Scarsdale High School, was recently featured on Good Morning America as one of five coaches nationwide recognized by Mazda's "Coaches Who Move Us" program for his outstanding dedication to youth sports. 🏆👏

Check out the full story and watch his feature below:

📖 TeamSnap Announcement: https://www.teamsnap.com/blog/announcements/mazda-partnership-coaches-who-move-us-award-program
📺 GMA / ABC News Segment: https://abcnews.com/video/136501839/

#OFAAlumni #CoachesWhoMoveUs #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride

Behind the Scenes: Field Hockey 2026

With a new field hockey coach, the players hit the field with a new attitude! See what the players are excited about for their upcoming season here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_1LZzQUbOEw

#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

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

OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT

Salute to Service Tailgate: 9/18/26 - https://aptg.co/_VsdHj

Tioga Opportunities - Sepsis Education: 9/21/26 - https://aptg.co/5_Kr19

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Class: 10/6/26 - https://aptg.co/T04TtB

OA Hometown Tailgate 2026 - Vendor Registration: 10/9/26 - https://aptg.co/hmSh0P

TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6

Tioga County - Treats for Pain Collection: 10/31/26 - https://aptg.co/1Z6r92

Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ

Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR

Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh

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

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

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

Find more Community Flyers 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

AES UPK was excited to welcome a special guest reader! Students love the chance to hear new voices, explore wonderful stories, and share the joy of reading. Thank you to Mr. Beatty for reading to Mrs. Mason’s and Mrs. Kozlowski’s classes! #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827.

The meeting will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/M0oFUOk3zm0.

Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to use Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the Board of Education.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA

OAMS UPDATE: Fall Picture Day is on Monday, September 28th. Upstate Images will be doing our school photos again this year during your students' science class time. You can get more information and order online here: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001405789. Contact OAMS directly or through Onflo (formerly Let's Talk!) with any questions. #OAMSRiverHawks #sOArTogether

Apalachin Elementary School was recognized by Solution Tree as a Promising Practices Professional Learning Community at Work® for its initial success in raising student achievement. Apalachin Elementary School’s commitment to implementing the PLC at Work process has been a major contributing factor in making a visible, positive impact on student learning. This recognition comes shortly after sister school Owego Elementary School received the same prestigious designation back in June.

PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize that the key to improved learning for students is ongoing, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
Focus on learning
Build a collaborative culture
Create a results orientation

Responding to news of the recognition, Superintendent Dr. Corey Green said, "This recognition as a Promising Practices School from Solution Tree reflects the dedication, collaboration, and focus our educators have on student learning. Following Owego Elementary School’s recognition back in June, having Apalachin Elementary School honored as well speaks to the continuous district-wide effort to ensure high levels of learning for every child. It’s a testament to the belief that when we work together with clarity and purpose, we can create truly exceptional outcomes. I’m incredibly proud of our team at AES and this well-deserved honor."

Promising Practices schools are recognized for building a strong foundation based on the PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least one to two years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.

Recognized Promising Practices schools are listed on AllThingsPLC.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Collaboration tools, articles, research, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 20 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.

Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/YV_NC2

#AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA