It’s time to clear out your closets for a cause! The Owego Elementary School Green Team and CYCLA, LLC are teaming up to keep textiles out of landfills and help you declutter for free. Let’s recycle together and Fill That Truck! ♻️
📅 When & Where
The Main Event:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Owego Elementary School (OES). Please pull right up to the drop-off circle in front of the building!
Last Chance Collection:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 (Final Day!)
Location: Bring items directly to the OES Main Office.
✅ Collecting:
Apparel: Shirts, Tees, Dresses, Jackets, Sweaters, Hats, Gloves, Ties, and Scarves.
Essentials: Undergarments and Sleepwear.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, and Blankets.
❌ CANNOT Accept:
Shoes
Pillows or Comforters
Wet, Mildewed, Oily, or Contaminated items.
Every item collected is one less thing taking up space in a landfill. It’s better for the planet, better for the community, and saves you money on disposal fees!
Spread the word and let's fill that truck!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OESGreenTeam #FillThatTruck #ThisIsOA
📅 When & Where
The Main Event:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Owego Elementary School (OES). Please pull right up to the drop-off circle in front of the building!
Last Chance Collection:
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026 (Final Day!)
Location: Bring items directly to the OES Main Office.
✅ Collecting:
Apparel: Shirts, Tees, Dresses, Jackets, Sweaters, Hats, Gloves, Ties, and Scarves.
Essentials: Undergarments and Sleepwear.
Linens: Towels, Sheets, and Blankets.
❌ CANNOT Accept:
Shoes
Pillows or Comforters
Wet, Mildewed, Oily, or Contaminated items.
Every item collected is one less thing taking up space in a landfill. It’s better for the planet, better for the community, and saves you money on disposal fees!
Spread the word and let's fill that truck!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OESGreenTeam #FillThatTruck #ThisIsOA
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
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
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Guthrie - Mammo Van: 4/23/26 - https://aptg.co/cdc-Rt
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
AES - Craft Fair: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/d7ZGnj
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Spring Open Farm Day: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/NdGfFz
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
TIO - Basic Computer Classes - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
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
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
This morning Mrs. Bullock’s AP Human Geography class visited V&S Galvanizing. Our students had a great experience understanding the role of manufacturing in our community.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
OACSD and UHS Offering Free Physicals For Student-Athletes
Free Physicals for all OA student-athletes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This physical will cover ALL three sports seasons for the 2026-27 school year.
This does not affect insurance or any physical done by their Primary Physician. This can also count for any required school-age physicals for 7th, 9th, and 11th grades.
We will not be administering any vaccines or invasive exams. Use the following link to sign up: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/sports-physicals-april-22nd-2026.
Get more information here: https://aptg.co/rc9VvX.
Please contact us with any questions through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Free Physicals for all OA student-athletes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This physical will cover ALL three sports seasons for the 2026-27 school year.
This does not affect insurance or any physical done by their Primary Physician. This can also count for any required school-age physicals for 7th, 9th, and 11th grades.
We will not be administering any vaccines or invasive exams. Use the following link to sign up: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/sports-physicals-april-22nd-2026.
Get more information here: https://aptg.co/rc9VvX.
Please contact us with any questions through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Practice Makes Perfect: Fly Balls
“We got a pretty cool machine here that can shoot high fly balls, higher than what you see on game day. So if we can practice and make practice a little bit harder than what we see, it’ll make game day easier.” See how the varsity baseball team practices catching fly balls here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/1J8Eqrm1-JY
“We got a pretty cool machine here that can shoot high fly balls, higher than what you see on game day. So if we can practice and make practice a little bit harder than what we see, it’ll make game day easier.” See how the varsity baseball team practices catching fly balls here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/1J8Eqrm1-JY
Thank you to our partners, Lockheed Martin, for hosting our 8th grade students! It was another great experience for our students to learn about various careers in engineering.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Career Shadow Event: Tip from Business Owner of Confection Connection
Hear from one of the owners of Confection Connection, Michelle Pelton, as she shares one of her tips for owning a small business with the students here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ejbLsAFIm5w
Hear from one of the owners of Confection Connection, Michelle Pelton, as she shares one of her tips for owning a small business with the students here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ejbLsAFIm5w
Four Questions: Dylan Brace
“The friendships you build, the brotherhood that you build. I’ve been friends with pretty much all these guys since Little League.” Dylan Brace plays catcher, pitcher, shortstop, and outfielder. Learn how he came to love the sport of baseball and how he hopes to increase his batting average this year as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/uN-pUVDM0mk
“The friendships you build, the brotherhood that you build. I’ve been friends with pretty much all these guys since Little League.” Dylan Brace plays catcher, pitcher, shortstop, and outfielder. Learn how he came to love the sport of baseball and how he hopes to increase his batting average this year as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/uN-pUVDM0mk
Four Questions: Destynii Harding
“Experimenting, I get to experiment with different fingerings, music, instruments, it’s pretty fun.” Destynii Harding hopes to improve as a musician by becoming better at sight-reading. Learn more about Destynii and her passion for music as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Q1RWE-MaBMc
“Experimenting, I get to experiment with different fingerings, music, instruments, it’s pretty fun.” Destynii Harding hopes to improve as a musician by becoming better at sight-reading. Learn more about Destynii and her passion for music as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Q1RWE-MaBMc
In the Classroom: Personal Training Bird Dogs
“We have a lot of in-season guys right now. So their hip flexors are a little tight, hamstrings, glutes, low backs are a little tight. The focus of today is loosening up the abductors and hip flexors, creating some regional blood flow.” See what students are working on in Personal Training class as they improve mobility, reduce muscle tightness, and build stability through exercises like bird dogs. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3VXDynmPJm0
“We have a lot of in-season guys right now. So their hip flexors are a little tight, hamstrings, glutes, low backs are a little tight. The focus of today is loosening up the abductors and hip flexors, creating some regional blood flow.” See what students are working on in Personal Training class as they improve mobility, reduce muscle tightness, and build stability through exercises like bird dogs. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3VXDynmPJm0
We had a blast Monday and Tuesday presenting to “Redefining Ready New York” Superintendents from all over the state. We were able to show them some of our schools' new/innovative programs that are offered K-12. We specifically touched on the functions of our student working program and career center.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Yesterday we worked with a great group of 6th grade Agriculture students. We focused on learning the difference between a job and a career, as well as hearing what students want to do after high school.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Four Questions: Stella Palladino
“As we started going on, I started to love the practices, we’d meet in the mornings, and it was always so much fun to talk and share our knowledge and see what we all know.” The Owego Free Academy River Hawks just recently won the FCCB Scholarship Challenge Championship. Find out more about Stella Palladino, one of the members of the winning team, as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Fy8MvQO0L8E
“As we started going on, I started to love the practices, we’d meet in the mornings, and it was always so much fun to talk and share our knowledge and see what we all know.” The Owego Free Academy River Hawks just recently won the FCCB Scholarship Challenge Championship. Find out more about Stella Palladino, one of the members of the winning team, as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Fy8MvQO0L8E
A huge thank you to Jeff at Newclear Studios for hosting Vincent Kneller for an awesome career shadow experience! It was so great to be able to learn from your years of experience in the music production industry.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, April 3rd, through Sunday, April 12th, for Spring Recess. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, April 13th. Have a happy Easter and enjoy the break.
Some Upcoming Events:
4/5 - Easter
4/15 - Tax Day
4/16 - OFA Dessert Concert
4/20 - Board of Education Meeting
4/30 - OFA Spring Band and Jazz Concert
5/19 - School Budget Vote and BOE Election
Start planning for the 2026-2027 school year, as the school calendar was approved at the last BOE meeting. The single-page calendar for 2026-2027 is available on our website here: https://aptg.co/D5Kk8-.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar for 25-26 is on our website: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go, RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Some Upcoming Events:
4/5 - Easter
4/15 - Tax Day
4/16 - OFA Dessert Concert
4/20 - Board of Education Meeting
4/30 - OFA Spring Band and Jazz Concert
5/19 - School Budget Vote and BOE Election
Start planning for the 2026-2027 school year, as the school calendar was approved at the last BOE meeting. The single-page calendar for 2026-2027 is available on our website here: https://aptg.co/D5Kk8-.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar for 25-26 is on our website: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go, RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Apalachin Elementary School held the 2026 Talent Show today, Wednesday, April 1st. Check out all the amazing talent here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W-DQdo6yU. #AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Huge shoutout to our incredible students from Owego Free Academy for their outstanding performance at the SkillsUSA Regional Competition!
It takes a lot of grit and talent to step up and showcase technical skills under pressure. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by every one of our regional competitors who represented us on February 6, 2026, at SUNY Morrisville.
Regional Competitors
Evan O’Hara
Shane Shumway
Connor Riegel
Connor Teeter
Kylie Singer
Erica Gillooly
Leah Teeter
Madison Kinney
Elizabeth Williams
The journey doesn’t end here! We are thrilled to announce the students moving on to represent OFA at the SkillsUSA New York State Leadership & Skills Championships.
The competition will take place from April 22 to April 24, 2026, at the Syracuse Fairgrounds. Join us in wishing the best of luck to:
Shane Shumway
Kylie Singer
Erica Gillooly
Leah Teeter
Madison Kinney
Elizabeth Williams
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #SkillsUSA #ThisIsOA
It takes a lot of grit and talent to step up and showcase technical skills under pressure. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by every one of our regional competitors who represented us on February 6, 2026, at SUNY Morrisville.
Regional Competitors
Evan O’Hara
Shane Shumway
Connor Riegel
Connor Teeter
Kylie Singer
Erica Gillooly
Leah Teeter
Madison Kinney
Elizabeth Williams
The journey doesn’t end here! We are thrilled to announce the students moving on to represent OFA at the SkillsUSA New York State Leadership & Skills Championships.
The competition will take place from April 22 to April 24, 2026, at the Syracuse Fairgrounds. Join us in wishing the best of luck to:
Shane Shumway
Kylie Singer
Erica Gillooly
Leah Teeter
Madison Kinney
Elizabeth Williams
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #SkillsUSA #ThisIsOA
Behind the Scenes: Boys Varsity Baseball
“I think our greatest strengths are that we’ve known each other since Little League. We’ve all grown up together, so we know each other pretty well.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Boys Varsity Baseball team and their excitement level for this season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/98qQWgbr3QE
“I think our greatest strengths are that we’ve known each other since Little League. We’ve all grown up together, so we know each other pretty well.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Boys Varsity Baseball team and their excitement level for this season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/98qQWgbr3QE
Behind the Scenes: Business Shadow Event Confection Connection
As a part of the Career Center’s career shadow event, students got the chance to visit with the owners of Confection Connection. Find out more about what they learned here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/VDpt3lDfcH0
As a part of the Career Center’s career shadow event, students got the chance to visit with the owners of Confection Connection. Find out more about what they learned here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/VDpt3lDfcH0
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
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
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Good News Club - Registration: 4/21/26 - https://aptg.co/n0ZHvp
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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
Children’s Home - Foster and Adoption Info: 4/15/26 - https://aptg.co/5xTs5q
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Good News Club - Registration: 4/21/26 - https://aptg.co/n0ZHvp
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
Do Rad Things - Workshop: 4/29/26 - https://aptg.co/5mclmK
OA Youth Running Club - Registration: 5/4/26 - https://aptg.co/0ydbcX
Charles H. Bassett - America 250 Celebration Contest: 5/14/26 - https://aptg.co/rb7C9z
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
