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The Owego Free Academy Animal Science program is excited to welcome its newest additions. The program will raise the 6 barrow pigs to sell at the county fair in August. The animal science students are excited to share their knowledge with other students who visit during the year.
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Begin or continue your musical journey at the middle school level. There are several musical groups and classes you can take. Learn about all the music department has to offer and register for a class today:
https://showcaseartstv.com/oams-music-department-promo/ #OAPride
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Apalachin Elementary School enjoyed the festive sounds of the Edward P. Maloney Memorial Pipe Band today. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Students in Engineering 1 are working on their second project of the year. From the ground up, each student designs one building to create an entire city. Learn more about this project on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/engineering-design-project/
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With this being their last year of high school basketball, coach Chris Evans and brothers John and Joe Bangel reflect on their Section championship and the future for them in basketball:
https://showcasesportstv.com/john-and-joe-bangel-on-section-win/ @OFAAthletics1 #OAPride
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OA ALERT: Good Evening. Due to forecasted inclement weather, OACSD will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Enjoy your day off, and be safe!
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Attention students entering high school next year. If you've been interested in playing an instrument, being a part of a band, singing, or anything else musically inclined. Please consider joining the music department at OFA:
https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-music-department-promo/
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Mr. Carney's Engineering 1 class learns about ductwork systems and what they do in a room that is under construction. Watch the Behind The Scenes video on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-engineering-one/
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OA Update: The Owego Free Academy Boy's Basketball team will play in the Class B Regional against Westhill on Saturday, March 11th, at 4:30 pm at Onondaga Community College - SRC Arena.
Digital tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx (Children 12 and under are free.)
Security Update for SRC Arena:
The following security procedures are in place at OCC for the Section III Boys Basketball Regionals on 3/11.
Security personnel will wand all persons entering the SRC Arena.
Only clear bags will be allowed into the facility.
There will be a NO re-admittance policy.
While games are played, spectators will be asked to sit in the stands. The rail on the hallway in front of the concession stand/bathroom area at the west end of the Arena will no longer be a place to loiter or watch the game.
Schools will provide Section III with the student section supervisors’ names and contact information before the beginning of the game.
If issues arise during the game that pose a security threat to fans and/or players, the game will be suspended, and fans will be asked to leave the facility so the athletes can finish the game.
Section III Athletics and OCC are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all student-athletes and a secure facility for all spectators. Thank you for your cooperation.
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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"There's so much pain that goes into it. It's such a hard sport that you feel more complete when you're done with workouts." Magavin Allen tells us how he first started swimming, his favorite memory, and more:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-magavin-allen/ #OAPride
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OA Reminder: NO School for Superintendents Conference Day on Friday, March 10th. Enjoy the long weekend. Don't forget to 'Spring Forward' on Sunday, March 12th, as Daylight Saving Time starts. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Sean Carney began his professional career as an engineer. After years of showing others the aspects of design, engineering, and planning, he realized he wanted to give his knowledge to kids. Watch his Teacher Profile:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/teacher-profile-sean-carney/
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Rachael Wood loves performing on stage. She recently played Sophie in Mamma Mia! The senior brings energy, leadership, and passion to performing. Watch her Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/student-profile-rachael-wood/
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OFA boy's basketball competed in the Section championship against Chenango Forks. Throughout the game, the team was dominant on both offense and defense, winning the Section IV Class B championship:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-basketball-section-championship-review/
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The Owego Free Academy Boy's Basketball team will play in the Class B Regional against Westhill on Saturday, March 11th, at 4:30 pm at Onondaga Community College - SRC Arena.
Digital tickets are required for entry and can be purchased here: https://section3.org/sports/2021/4/29/hometown-ticketing.aspx (Children 12 and under are free.)
The game will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network (Paid Subscription): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
Contact the OA Athletic Department with any questions at (607) 687-7301 ext. 2080 or by using Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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The varsity boys' swimming & diving team recently finished up their season. They are proud of their team accomplishments. They improved their speeds and grew as a team and program:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-swimming-and-diving-season-recap/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC
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In Sean Carney's Engineering 1 class, students learned about HVAC systems, their differences, and their benefits. This class helps give students a more in-depth and hands-on experience in architecture and engineering:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/engineering-one-class/ #OAPride
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Boys Basketball - Section IV Class B Championship
#2 Owego 52 - #1 Chenango Forks 33
Owego advances to play a Section III team in the Regional Final on Saturday, 3/11 at SRC Arena in Syracuse, 4:30 pm
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In this Behind The Scenes segment, we are with the high school chorus as they rehearse The Circle Of Life. Watch the video on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/behind-the-scenes-chorus-rehearses-circle-of-life/ @OAChoirs l @OaBoosters #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Tyler Krom is a sprinter on the varsity boys' swim team. He tells us what he loves about the sport, his favorite memory of his swim career so far, and more in this segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-tyler-krom/ #OAPride