Owego Free Academy students participated in 'Construction Career Day,' designed to introduce students to career opportunities within the construction industry. Students participated in hands-on exhibits and demonstrations by various organizations in the construction industry.
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Max Crawford.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
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The OFA/OAMS, peer mentoring group took a field trip to the adventure-based learning course at GST BOCES. The program matches 11th/12th-grade mentors with 8th/9th-grade mentees and focuses on developing leadership, problem-solving, confidence, and communication skills. #OAPride
What happens when a classroom is not a room but a whole house? You better learn carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills to keep it running. The OFA Trades I class does just that. Watch on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-building-trades-i/ #OACommunity #OAPride
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Maddison Anders.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
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OA Athletics Schedule
The Tioga Arts Council is hosting the "Tioga County High School Students Exhibition" for the month of May. This is an exclusive show for high school students. The show opens this Friday, May 6th from 5-8 pm and will run through May 27th. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego & Apalachin Elementary School students are invited to a 'Family Fun Night' hosted by the Owego Free Academy Key Club. This FREE event will run from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, May 17th, in the Collaboration Room on the 2nd floor at OFA. Contact melbyb@oacsd.org with questions.
Congratulations to our senior Tennis players. Thank you for all you have done for OA!!!
OA Update: We’ve started to receive inquiries about our Summer Enrichment offerings. We are excited that our summer enrichment schedule provides more offerings than previous summers for OA students from Pre-K through 12th grade.
We are currently in the process of finalizing the schedule, but you can begin planning now. Look for registration to open the week of May 23rd. Our summer enrichment camps will include four and five-day options, beginning July 11th and ending August 19th.
The daily schedule will remain the same as in previous years (unless otherwise noted per camp):
Breakfast: 8:00-8:30
AM Session: 8:30-11:30
Lunch: 11:30-12:00
PM Session: 12:00-3:00
Breakfast and Lunch are FREE for ALL students attending a camp or not.
The district will provide transportation before Breakfast and again following the last program of the day (3:00). Mid-day pick-up/drop-off will be the responsibility of families.
Get more Summer Enrichment information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/enrichment
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk and select ‘Summer Enrichment’ as your topic.
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Carly Kirtland.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
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A lifelong singer, Caleb Ferraro keeps finding ways to bring different emotions to each song. He's the subject of the latest Musician Profile on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/ofa-student-profile-caleb-ferraro/ @OABands l @OaBoosters l @OAChoirs #OAPride
OA Athletics Update: Varsity Softball vs UE will now be played @ Owego. 4:30 Start on the turf.
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Daniel Liberty.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
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Chemistry is key for the Owego modified softball team this season. Watch more on Showcase Sports TV: https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-modified-softball-preview/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC l @OwegoLL #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Athletics Schedule
OA Reminder: The district will host the first of 2 Public Hearings on the proposed 2022-2023 budget tomorrow, May 4, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Apalachin Elementary School.
Community members are invited to hear a proposed budget presentation and ask questions regarding anything on the ballot at the Public Hearing.
The next Public Hearing will be on:
May 9, 2022 | 6:00 pm | Owego Apalachin District Office
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Owego Apalachin residents will head to the polls to vote on the Proposed 2022-2023 School Budget, School Bus Purchasing, an upcoming Capital Project, and Board Member Election.
Check your mailbox! Our Budget Newsletter was mailed last week and will be delivered to homes this week and next. To view a digital copy of the newsletter, visit https://5il.co/19iet.
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
Also on the ballot is the proposed 2022-2024 Capital Project. The project focuses on updating our facilities, expanding student opportunities, and improving our buildings' overall efficiency, health, and safety. The $12.9 million capital project will include music wing renovations at OFA/OAMS, math wing classroom renovations at OFA, continued HVAC upgrades at OFA & the Transportation Facility, Community Pool upgrades, and site work at OFA/OAMS/Transportation Facility, and other building maintenance items.
Click here to view a quick video outlining the proposed projects included in the following Capital Project: https://youtu.be/G4O0wsU8RGk.
Get more Capital Project information here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/capital-projects.
The Annual School Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17th, from Noon to 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
If you have additional questions, please feel free to use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Music is personal for Kirsten Groats, and her goal is to have it be part of her life for a long time. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-kirsten-groats/ @OAChoirs l @OaBoosters l @OAElemMusic #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
“Teachers teach because they care. Teaching young people is what they do best. It requires long hours, patience, and care.” – Horace Mann
Thank You, Owego Apalachin Central School District Teachers! #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassof2022! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This #OAisYOU spotlight shines on Mariah Salter.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete collection of #OFAIndians is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xooa5XAf8quFJHX6
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