Owego Apalachin Central School District

Athlete Tip: Pass Blocking

“The main goal is to stop this guy from getting to the quarterback. This guy can range from 6’5 350lbs to somebody pretty small like 5’8, they all have their different strengths and you have to come prepared every week.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill runs through some of his techniques when it comes to pass blocking. Learn more from Mason in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/-gsGKSc_P3g

Behind the Scenes: Seventh Grade Jazz Band

“Everybody sounds and blends really well, and we just understand each other.”
Hear from the student musicians of the seventh-grade jazz band about how much they’re enjoying this year’s ensemble. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bVaMu5AKyyM

Jennifer Lorang from B.C. Stitchers visited the OFA Fiber Arts class to discuss “Hearts for Hospice”. Each student received a kit, provided by B.C. Stitchers, to design their own heart to donate to Mercy House. Students are proud to use their skills to give back to the community.

Four Questions: Ayla Young

“How much creativity there is, it’s just a bunch of fun doing a bunch of flips and going into the air.” Ayla Young talks about how she got her start in competitive diving. Learn more about Ayla as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/757J3C18ga8

In the Classroom: Real World Science Stream Testing

“They got to see spikes in some areas had more, and some areas where the way had less sodium chloride in it. So when we talk about these things in class, we can always relate it back to a trip like this.” Hear from the students of Real World Science on some of their results of testing stream waters for salt. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Dz8I4TZBKMQ

Four Questions: Coeburn Locke

“I want to try and get into Jazz Band A, but if not, I’d be just as happy in Jazz Band B.” Hear from Coeburn Locke about his upcoming goals for his music and time spent in band. Learn more about Coeburn and the sixteen different instruments that he plays as he answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/9MkvdS5bu3Q

Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information for Swimming & Diving, Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball.

Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)

Girls Swimming & Diving Sectionals Class B GoFan Digital Ticket Information:

B Prelims @ Maine-Endwell 11/5 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116468?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

ALL Class Diving Finals @ Elmira Ernie Davis Pool 11/7 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5116698?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

B Swim Finals @ Maine-Endwell 11/8 direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5119666?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

The gate opens to spectators to redeem tickets 1 hour before the start of the event.

Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing ONLY
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted

Cross Country State Qualifier (Finals) GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
Parking fee of $11.50 on November 6th at Chenango Valley State Park.
THERE ARE NO CASH TICKETS SOLD

Tickets are redeemable 1 hour before the event starts.

The direct link to the event -https://gofan.co/event/4878287?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV


Football Class B Semi-Final GoFan Digital Ticket Information:
At Maine-Endwell, 11/8 at 1:30 pm

Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED

Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/5238799?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV


Volleyball Class A Section Final
At Tioga Central High School, 11/8 at 6:30 pm

Here is the direct link - https://gofan.co/event/4878361?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV

Admission is:
$6.25 General Admission through GoFan Digital Ticketing only
Children 10 and under are admitted for free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are honored
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED

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 using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.

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Behind the Scenes: Swim and Dive Team

“That’s just how loud we are during sports meets because we’re trying so hard to make sure that we’re supported.” Learn more about the girls' varsity swim and dive team and what makes them click as a unit. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_2XxsAsKeio

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

AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy

OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR

Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922

SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl

Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn

Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9

Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh

Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h

Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV

Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G

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

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

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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MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, November 3rd, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/yvQ6KYJ20tI?feature=share.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN from the OA Career Center! Bat Dad - What Are You Doing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KEdcO2Hcu4

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Four Questions: Piper Cunningham

“Running with my friends every day, if we all do a hard workout, we know that we’re doing it together, and we’re having fun doing it.” Learn more about Piper Cunningham as she answers four questions on why she loves running and cross country so much, here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_QOiUQ63x4k

Apalachin Elementary School SOAR Awards. Congratulations to the students of the month! #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether