OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
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
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
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
OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr
Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ
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
OFA Key and Interact Club’s - Family Movie Night: 4/17/26 - https://aptg.co/cfJT3m
Apalachin Library - Comic Book Workshop: 4/25/26 - https://aptg.co/yXK-q0
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
The Owego Apalachin Central School District is accepting applications for Summer Internship opportunities. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Workers
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
Four Questions: Connor Sipe
“I think getting to surround myself with more active members of my school is really nice.” The Owego Free Academy River Hawks just recently won the FCCB Scholarship Challenge. Find out more about Connor Sipe, one of the members of the winning team, as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/OescRoGKqC8
Our students had an outstanding experience yesterday at Koffman Southern Tier Business Incubator, powered by Binghamton University. Students engaged in a tour, presentations from the staff at SUNY Broome, current entrepreneurs and leaders of the Koffman Incubator. Thank you to Robin Alpaugh for making this experience happen!
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
The Owego Apalachin Central School District is accepting applications for the Boys' Varsity Basketball Head Coach position. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
Four Questions: Neal Cox
“Any movies that had cars, I grew up watching Fast and the Furious, Car 1 through any of them, transformers, anything with cars I loved watching, and I’ve always had love for cars. I plan to go out into the automotive field and have my own shop.” Neal Cox shares with us his love for automobiles and his plans for the future. Learn more about Neal and the Winners Circle Project as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/FTb7A2uyNio
“Any movies that had cars, I grew up watching Fast and the Furious, Car 1 through any of them, transformers, anything with cars I loved watching, and I’ve always had love for cars. I plan to go out into the automotive field and have my own shop.” Neal Cox shares with us his love for automobiles and his plans for the future. Learn more about Neal and the Winners Circle Project as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/FTb7A2uyNio
We are thrilled to share that Erik Tofte (OFA Class of 2015) will be returning to the Southern Tier as a featured professional baritone with the Binghamton Philharmonic in the upcoming performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9: Ode to Joy.
Don't miss this chance to see a local alum performing one of the most powerful masterpieces in music history on the big stage.
🎤 "Coming Home to Joy"
Want to hear about Erik's journey from OFA to the professional stage? Check out this fantastic interview where he discusses his return to the area for this performance:
https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/news/blog/7722258/coming-home-to-joy-an-interview-with-baritone-erik-tofte?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQVwuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7C5qTYmKH5rJ1z6YIF11cQZcVzynyhXuwVKTdOFgdmwA6nOA-XxAoab6e2M_aem_6ByxQFc4S6ylx3JoMOrXYw
📅 Event Details
What: Ode to Joy (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony)
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Where: Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton, NY
Featuring
Professional Soloist: Erik Tofte, Baritone (OFA Alum!)
🎟️ Ticket Info
Kids 17 & under are FREE thanks to M&T Bank!
Call the Box Office at 607-723-3931 to claim free youth tickets or contact Mrs. Burrell at OFA directly through email at burrellm@oacsd.org.
Get more information here: https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/m-t-bank-2025-2026-symphonic-series
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
Don't miss this chance to see a local alum performing one of the most powerful masterpieces in music history on the big stage.
🎤 "Coming Home to Joy"
Want to hear about Erik's journey from OFA to the professional stage? Check out this fantastic interview where he discusses his return to the area for this performance:
https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/news/blog/7722258/coming-home-to-joy-an-interview-with-baritone-erik-tofte?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQVwuhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe7C5qTYmKH5rJ1z6YIF11cQZcVzynyhXuwVKTdOFgdmwA6nOA-XxAoab6e2M_aem_6ByxQFc4S6ylx3JoMOrXYw
📅 Event Details
What: Ode to Joy (Beethoven’s 9th Symphony)
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Where: Broome County Forum Theatre, Binghamton, NY
Featuring
Professional Soloist: Erik Tofte, Baritone (OFA Alum!)
🎟️ Ticket Info
Kids 17 & under are FREE thanks to M&T Bank!
Call the Box Office at 607-723-3931 to claim free youth tickets or contact Mrs. Burrell at OFA directly through email at burrellm@oacsd.org.
Get more information here: https://binghamtonphilharmonic.org/m-t-bank-2025-2026-symphonic-series
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will now be CLOSED today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Thank you.
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.
Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.
Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.
Thank you.
Practice Makes Perfect: Takedowns
“To us, takedowns, which is the neutral position, is the most important part in wrestling; it’s where you win championships on your feet.” Watch the boys wrestling team work on their takedowns in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/dV3Flhbxzww
“To us, takedowns, which is the neutral position, is the most important part in wrestling; it’s where you win championships on your feet.” Watch the boys wrestling team work on their takedowns in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/dV3Flhbxzww
Thank you to the Owego Elks for dropping off another shipment of supplies helping to ensure our students have what they need!
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Musician Tip with Destynii Harding
Learn from Destynii Harding in this week’s musician tip video on the importance of practicing and carving out time during a busy school week to play your instrument. Learn more from Destynii here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/_ZEzg3jRF2A
Learn from Destynii Harding in this week’s musician tip video on the importance of practicing and carving out time during a busy school week to play your instrument. Learn more from Destynii here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/_ZEzg3jRF2A
The Owego Free Academy River Hawks have officially claimed the throne as the 2026 FCCB Scholarship Challenge Champions!
In a high-stakes championship match against Towanda, the River Hawks soared to a 170-110 victory, bringing the coveted Kwasnoski Cup back home to Owego for the first time since 2008!
Meet the Winning Team
Students: Connor Sipe, Stella Palladino, Jaelyn Chrysler, and Callie Deming.
Coaches: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak.
Not only did they earn the trophy and bragging rights, but the team also secured $1,500 for OFA!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
In a high-stakes championship match against Towanda, the River Hawks soared to a 170-110 victory, bringing the coveted Kwasnoski Cup back home to Owego for the first time since 2008!
Meet the Winning Team
Students: Connor Sipe, Stella Palladino, Jaelyn Chrysler, and Callie Deming.
Coaches: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak.
Not only did they earn the trophy and bragging rights, but the team also secured $1,500 for OFA!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #ThisIsOA
The Apalachin Elementary School Mathalon team competed against 5th-grade teams from Tioga County, and they officially brought home FIRST PLACE! 🥇
The competition consisted of five fast-paced, high-pressure rounds. It was a literal "math marathon" that came down to a thrilling, nail-biting tie-breaker round against Waverly.
Join us in celebrating our Mathletes: Walter Grizzle, Logan Roberts, Patrick Ousterout, Blake Waite, Abe Valdes, and Lucy Baker.
We are beyond proud of your dedication and the way you represented AES.
#AESRiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
ICYMI: Owego Free Academy Senior, Sydney Shoen, was celebrated as the Broome-Tioga BOCES Career Development Center CTE Spotlight as part of the Culinary Arts program.
Sydney is currently doing a CO-OP (internship) in the Owego Elementary School cafeteria.
After graduation, Sydney hopes to continue to work for BOCES Food Services.
Congratulations, Sydney!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Sydney is currently doing a CO-OP (internship) in the Owego Elementary School cafeteria.
After graduation, Sydney hopes to continue to work for BOCES Food Services.
Congratulations, Sydney!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
Four Questions: Vitaliy Sirotkin
“I started in seventh grade. I had a pretty good year, my first year, I’m going to keep working hard. It’s a lot of fun.” Sophomore on the Boys Wrestling team, Vitaliy Sirotkin, shares with us why he loves the sport of wrestling so much. Learn more about Vitaliy as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6iu5Qfxirtc
“I started in seventh grade. I had a pretty good year, my first year, I’m going to keep working hard. It’s a lot of fun.” Sophomore on the Boys Wrestling team, Vitaliy Sirotkin, shares with us why he loves the sport of wrestling so much. Learn more about Vitaliy as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6iu5Qfxirtc
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, March 12th (Superintendent’s Conference Day) and Friday, March 13th.
Some Upcoming Events:
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/20 - OAMS Winter Dance
3/23 - Modified Spring Sports Start
3/24 - District Choral Festival
3/31 - Board of Education Meeting - 2nd Review Of School Budget
4/3-4/10 - NO School - Spring Recess
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar 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:
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/20 - OAMS Winter Dance
3/23 - Modified Spring Sports Start
3/24 - District Choral Festival
3/31 - Board of Education Meeting - 2nd Review Of School Budget
4/3-4/10 - NO School - Spring Recess
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar 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
We had a great experience at the Tioga State Bank Panel! A huge thank you to the representatives from each department for informing our students on their background, experience, and advice on moving forward in their careers.
#OACareerCenter #OARiverHawks #oacsd #SOAR #hawkpride #SchoolCommunityOne
Four Questions: Ryan Denton
“I like working on cars. I’m working on two demolition derby cars now for myself for this summer. I just like working on cars. I find it interesting, and it gives me something to do in my free time.” Ryan Denton shares how he became interested in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more about Ryan as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/oS3hTDA9pfM
“I like working on cars. I’m working on two demolition derby cars now for myself for this summer. I just like working on cars. I find it interesting, and it gives me something to do in my free time.” Ryan Denton shares how he became interested in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more about Ryan as he answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/oS3hTDA9pfM
Behind the Scenes: Jazz Two
“It’s great to be in an environment like that where everybody is interested in the same things as you, and goals to progress as a musician, so it’s a very great environment to be in.” Owego Free Academy is lucky enough to have not one but two jazz bands. Hear from the students on how the ensemble is going and how they came to love music so much here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ii9JL7N9Msw
“It’s great to be in an environment like that where everybody is interested in the same things as you, and goals to progress as a musician, so it’s a very great environment to be in.” Owego Free Academy is lucky enough to have not one but two jazz bands. Hear from the students on how the ensemble is going and how they came to love music so much here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ii9JL7N9Msw
