“I love where I can show my own creativity and that I can express my emotions through it.” Kaitlyn Poirier tells us about some of her favorite art projects that she’s worked on, along with what she hopes to learn in art, as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/qPgfeq2G8lM
It is always great to meet with our sixth grade students in our agriculture program to talk about the services of the career center and all of the exciting opportunities the career center can offer them over their remaining years in the district. Monday was extra special to have Mrs. Monell and Mr. McEvoy to talk to our students about the student working program at OACSD. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY #ThisIsOA
Today the OA Career Center hosted our Education Pathway Panel event for students interested in Education careers. Thank you to our incredible district representatives for participating in this event. Our student learned a lot from your insight in shaping the youth of tomorrow
“So the critical thinking that we work on in English class is something Robby just clicks with automatically.” This week’s student spotlight features Robert Curley. Learn more about him and his passion for learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/IMSeglKwVQg
OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT
Zion Lutheran Church - Craft Fair: 11/7/26 - https://aptg.co/3fSRKb
Human Trafficking Awareness Conference: 11/14/26 - https://aptg.co/lSxzFR
Owego Elks Hoop Shoot 2026: 11/21/26 - https://aptg.co/HkYGkt
OA Toys For Tots Challenge: 11/23/26 - https://aptg.co/CZbSLg
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 11/24/26 - https://aptg.co/KxLQdN
Coburn Free Library - November Events Schedule: 11/30/26 - https://aptg.co/qMt2LZ
Girl Scouts - Kindergarten Fall Program: 12/8/26 - https://aptg.co/T9sTLz
OA Youth Wrestling - Registration: 12/15/26 - https://aptg.co/hXNkSk
OA Half Day Ski Club - 4th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/-D_tbb
OA Full Day Ski Club - 6th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/hy_6BV
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://apthttps://aptg.co/NqclDhg.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.
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The girls' soccer team has had a phenomenal season, winning their division, STACs, and a Class A Sectional Title. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the team and their driving force for success here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/5_lH7rVsvZc
GIRLS CLASS B SWIMMING PRELIMS - NOVEMBER 4TH @ 5:00 PM
MAINE ENDWELL HS
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 3:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
GIRLS SOCCER CLASS A SUB-REGIONAL - NOVEMBER 4TH @ 7:30 PM
JOHNSON CITY HS
OWEGO (IV) VS. MAIN-ENDWELL (IV)
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 4:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $9.40
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
SECTION IV CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - NOVEMBER 5TH
CHENANGO VALLEY STATE PARK
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 9:00 AM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $13.60
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
GIRLS DIVING ALL CLASSES CHAMPIONSHIPS - NOVEMBER 6TH @ 4:00 PM
ELMIRA HS (ERINE DAVIS POOL)
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 2:00 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
FOOTBALL CLASS B SEMI-FINAL - NOVEMBER 6TH @ 6:00 PM
JOHNSON CITY HS
OWEGO VS. JOHNSON CITY
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 5:00 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
VOLLEYBALL CLASS A SECTIONAL FINAL - NOVEMBER 8TH @ 1:30 PM
TIOGA HS
OWEGO VS. MAINE-ENDWELL
Tickets Will Be Available On Thursday, November 5th
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions via Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.
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“Connecting with the kids and sharing a sport that I love. That’s my favorite part.” Girls Varsity Tennis Coach Erica Haray tells us how she got started in coaching. She shares with us some of her favorite memories over the years in this week’s coach spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/NpMDp2QMlJc
“My favorite part of teaching is the students, getting to know them and seeing them achieve, whether that’s academics or athletics, just getting to know them.” Social studies teacher Shelly Bullock has been with OFA for 22 years; learn how and why she took an interest in education in this week’s teacher profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Hy9SE3bJTco
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“I love just getting to come here after school, especially after all the classes I’ve had, and hang out with my friends, honestly.” Senior Jewel Belokur shares some of her favorite memories from years of playing soccer for OFA. Learn more about Jewel as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/vCaBlBFVoTQ
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration IS OPEN for:
All Modified, JV, and Varsity Winter Sports
Use the following link to register:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/owego-apalachin-athletics-winter-26-27-varsity-jv-and-modified-sports-registration
Winter Sports 2026-2027:
JV and Varsity Sports
Season Starts | Monday, November 16
Modified Sports
Registration Opens | Monday, November 2nd
Season Starts | Monday, November 30
Review the Winter Parent Letter here: https://aptg.co/617h50
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletics
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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This past Wednesday the OA Career Center hosted our Engineering Pathway Panel event for students interested in engineering careers. Thank you to our representatives from Amphenol, Lockheed Martin and Raymond Corporation for participating in this event. We had another group of over 30 students attend during their SOAR period to learn from these professionals.#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY #ThisIsOA
Behind the Scenes: New Hybrid Scheduling 2026
“We can go deeper in our learning; we don’t just stay up here at the surface. But we can take what we have just as the gist, and actually apply it to what we’re doing. Instead of waiting for the next class, we are doing it simultaneously as we’re learning this information.” Hear from both students and teachers about the benefits of the new hybrid scheduling in this behind-the-scenes look on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/QHnIJ-V6mFs
🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Girls Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ 5:30 PM
🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Boys Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ Varsity: 7:15 PM
TICKET GATE OPENS AT 4:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
Let’s go River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
“Kids learn the best when they have a strong relationship with their teacher, so I love forming relationships with them, getting to know them on a personal level, and then just watching them grow is awesome.” 3rd grade teacher Heather Chrysler tells us how she fell in love with the field of education. Learn more about her in this week’s Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/oQrKTHCKqeU
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“Right now we are scrimmaging half-field to prepare for our next game; specifically, today we are working on defense and shifting defensively.” The girls’ soccer team is putting in the work on the practice field; see what makes them click here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_X7R5OCWwxM