Owego Apalachin Middle School

Four Questions: Logan Andrews “I get to pick my own projects and I get to choose how I do them.” Logan Andrews speaks on some of his favorite art projects throughout his time at OFA. Learn more about Logan as he answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/QKMlyO_UKzI

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Four Questions: Aubrey Ellis “I would say the fact that I can do hands-on learning and I’m actually learning it.” Aubrey Ellis speaks on some of her favorite memories in her Building Trades Class. Learn more about Aubrey and what she’s been learning as she answers four questions on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/WyAqDfiLQ3s

Special Guest Spotlight: Mark Rivard “I caught the education bug, I got excited about meeting kids and hearing their stories. I started writing a curriculum of my own.” Artist and Skateboard Company Owner Mark Rivard spent a week-long residency helping students with their art. Learn more about Mark and what he worked on with the students in this Special Guest Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/pufTuV1La8s

The Owego Apalachin Central School District is seeking candidates for a Summer Employment Opportunity as a College Intern. Candidates must be high school graduates and enrolled in college. We are seeking candidates in several areas, including but not limited to Summer Enrichment Educational Camps, Music Education, and Information Technology. For a full job description, and to apply by April 11th, visit: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Workers. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Four Questions: Javan Belokur “My favorite part about running is the racing, the runner's high, I love it so much. The exhilaration and competitiveness of it all. I just can’t get enough of it.” In this throwback to Javan Belokur’s fall cross country race season, learn more about Javan as he answers four questions about himself and the sport. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_qd9DXdj8L8

Behind the Scenes: Guitar Building Class “So this is basically the first class that I’ve ever seen that applies actual design and engineering concepts to a physical object.” Students get the chance to learn how to make their own guitar and play that very same guitar. Watch the students through the design process in this Behind the Scenes segment on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/kC8vZInvGIw

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 4/5 - https://5il.co/3c0pb AES Parent Group Craft Fair: 4/12 - https://5il.co/3b0wn Apalachin Lions - Easter Egg Hunt: 4/12 - https://5il.co/3b1mc SUNY Broome Children’s Fair: 4/13 - https://5il.co/3an14 TCBGC - 3 on 3 HS Basketball Tournament: 4/18 - https://5il.co/3c0pc OA Youth Running Club: 4/28 - https://5il.co/3asd7 BRCASD Mindfulness And Yoga: 5/10- https://5il.co/3an1w Owego Apalachin Football Club 2025 Registration: 6/14 - https://5il.co/3acsa Waterman Explore Camp 2025: 7/14 - https://5il.co/3aoer Waterman Owego Rec Camp 2025: 7/30 - https://5il.co/3aoeq Binghamton Umpires - Baseball and Softball Umpire Recruitment - https://5il.co/36pw4 Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://5il.co/2zu34 Join Scouts - Troop 38, Troop 638, Cub Scout Pack 37 and 43 - https://5il.co/2v9y2 Owego Nazarene After School Program - https://5il.co/2u96a Family Enrichment Network Head Start Registration - https://5il.co/2kghn 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

Practice Makes Perfect: Diving Facilities “I believe we are one of the only high schools east of the Mississippi that has one of these.” Springboard Diving Coach Roger Katchuk speaks on Owego’s Pool and the two things they have here that give them an edge. Find out what they are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/jL276FqUFUg

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold an Audit Committee and Business Meeting tonight, Monday, March 31, 2025, at 5:15 pm and 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827. The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LxU-Aww4nU. Board meeting agendas and meetings are posted on Board Docs on our website at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to utilize Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.

Artist Tip: Lilliana Cates “I wanted to enrapture the stylistic detail of Greek sculptures, but still be able to express it how I wanted to.” Lilliana Cates shares how she created the design for her skateboard deck as a part of the Do Rads Things event. Learn more about the work that goes into one of these pieces using Sharpie markers in this Artist Tip segment on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/NdUIEI07N5Y

Teacher Spotlight: Makena Matarese “I love the diverse group of personalities and students that I get to see every day. Each class is a little bit different and I enjoy the group that I’m with.” Former student and now teacher Makena Matarese speaks on how she got her start in art. Learn more about Makena Matarese in this Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ffY_bEAaCV4

Four Questions: Eric Schrader “I started swimming when I was eight as a club sport and I didn’t think that it would be a main sport for me until modified when I realized I was getting pretty good. So that’s when I started swimming.” Eric Schrader is a freshman on the Boys Varsity Swim team. Learn more about Eric and how he got his start as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/JuC7xN5m_yE

Ascension: A Skateboard Art Exhibition is coming to a close. The Tioga Arts Council and Experience Tioga will have special late-night hours on the closing days of the show. Check out the video - Do Rad Things w/ Sullivan O'Donnell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QvFxh6JMlw

Four Questions: Isabella Sirotkin “Seeing what I made and showing people what I made and showing people what I can do and having my parents be proud of me.” Isabella Sirotkin talks about some of her favorite projects and what she enjoys about art and the artistic process. Learn more about Isabella as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/rdcZHw0DGJk

Coach Spotlight: Jamie Burns “I think motivating the kids, and seeing their dreams come true and helping them get their dreams to come true.” Varsity Boys Swim Coach Jamie Burns speaks on how she got her start as a coach and why she enjoys it so much. Learn more about her goals and some of her favorite memories in this Coach Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/tSr1fG-GUXg

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, March 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827. The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/61b4mTku8Rc. Board meeting agendas and meetings are posted on Board Docs on our website at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to utilize Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.

Behind the Scenes: Do Rad Things 150 students had their artwork on display at First Friday in Owego for Ascension: A Skateboard Art Exhibition. Renowned artist Mark Rivard of Do Rad Things spent a week in classrooms helping students in grades six through 12 with this process. See more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/6FLbvJ45Ur4

OFA student-athletes and coaches were part of the nearly 500 people who packed the Binghamton forum for Section IV’s Student-Athlete Leadership and Sportsmanship Conference. https://www.wbng.com/2025/03/19/section-iv-student-athletes-host-leadership-sportsmanship-conference/

Practice Makes Perfect: Springboard Diving Split Routine “So the way we train, we do what’s called a split routine. Basically heavy reps, and as we get closer to the meet, we reduce those reps and do a meet and rehearsal.” Springboard diving coach Roger Katchuk breaks down how they’re preparing for the upcoming meet. Learn more on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/ukmlG0OHRqc