OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education regular meeting, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will be held at The Pumpelly Estate (44 Front Street, Owego, New York, 13827).
Please note the location of the meeting, which is still open for public attendance, and the earlier start time of 5:00 pm.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/MDd5krLUmV0?feature=share.
Board meeting agenda 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.
Coach Profile: Alessio De Michele
“My main goal is making sure that every player feels like they’re a part of something special.” Coach Alessio De Michele has done some great things with his time as head coach for the Boy's Varsity Soccer team. Watch what drives him to want to do so well here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/747yZZkvQwI
Four Questions: Anna Hodges
“Being in an environment where you are comfortable with the people it allows your mind to expand and creativity to flow.” Art student Anna Hodges shares what pieces she’s been working on and how big of a part art plays in her life. Watch Anna answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/8PijXwphkCg
Winner’s Circle Project: Race Simulator
“It really brings us together, and it makes us think that it’s something that can happen for us in our future.” Students involved with the Winners Circle Project took home their first-ever win during their race simulation. Watch the excitement unfold here on Showcase Classroom TV.
https://youtu.be/21uh6J8KEAQ
Four Questions: Ashleigh Steele
“I think I can take away that you can start at the bottom and work your way up. Things can change year-round, you have to own your own position.” Captain of the Field Hockey team Ashleigh Steele shares her goals, favorite memories, and what she personally takes away from the sport. Watch Ashleigh answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/qSaW3YcutUM
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Football Class B Final at JC HS
Owego Free Academy vs. Maine-Endwell
Saturday, November 16, 2024
3:00 pm at Johnson City High School
Admission:
$6.25 General Admission through Gofan Digital Ticketing
$8.00 General Admission Cash @ Gate
Children 10 and Under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
Here is the direct link for Digital Tickets - https://gofan.co/event/2237174?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
The game will be live-streamed in the following ways:
a) via NFHS (paid subscription) - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/
b) via HUDLTV - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/johnson-city/organization/20301/johnson-city-high-school
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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Teacher Profile: Jolene Williams
“Ms. Williams is awesome, she’s really funny and helps everyone a lot. She just goes around and talks to us.” Students are thrilled to have Jolene Williams as their art teacher. Hear their opinions on this week’s Teacher Profile on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/6rr-93-krOc
Today is World Kindness Day and OAMS Student Council visited Tioga Opportunities to personally deliver kindness cards!
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings district-wide. Get more information here: https://5il.co/2baau. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
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MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA 8th-12th Grade Fall Choral Concert is tonight, Wednesday, November 13th, at 7:30 pm in the OAMS Auditorium. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjlOWx4nVVA.
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Student Profile: Sam Beyer “I think putting things together was really a lot of fun because it’s something that you don’t really experience anywhere else.” Sam Beyer spent some time in the Career Center learning from Lockheed Martin employees. Watch Sam as he shares his passion for engineering in his own student profile segment on Showcase Classroom TV.
https://youtu.be/OcFkQURXsnQ
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
OAMS and OFA (8th-12th Grade) Choral Concert - Wednesday, November 13, 2024
AES School Picture Day - Thursday, November 14, 2024: https://5il.co/2xkxp
OAMS School Picture Retakes - Friday, November 15, 2024
JV and Varsity Winter Sports Start - Monday, November 18, 2024
OACSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, November 18, 2024
OES School Picture Retakes - Thursday, November 21, 2024: https://5il.co/30hoo
OFA School Picture Retakes - Thursday, November 21, 2024
Each school will share specific event information with students and families. Please contact your building with any questions. Or reach out using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/2locy.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://5il.co/2wsb8.
A printed version of the year-long calendar is available for anyone who would like one. You can ask your child’s teacher or building to send one home with them or pick one up from the main office at each school building. Community members can pick up a printed calendar from the district office.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and district app. https://www.oacsd.org/events
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! to ask questions about school district events.
Congratulations, OFA Volleyball! The River Hawks are the 2024 Class A Section IV Champions. Get ready to bring them back to OFA with a little help from our friends - cue the lights and sirens. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. Fans must pre-purchase tickets for all Owego Free Academy events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Volleyball Class A Sectional Final at Tioga
November 9th at Tioga at 1:00 pm vs. Maine-Endwell
Admission:
$6.25 General Admission through Gofan Digital Ticketing
$8.00 General Admission Cash @ Gate
Children 10 and Under are admitted free
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
GoFan Digital Tickets - https://gofan.co/event/2182650?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
You can pay to watch the live stream on the NFHS Network here: http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/nysphsaasiv/game0ad8bbaec.
Boys Soccer Regional Final at Union-Endicott
November 9th at UE. Gates open 1 hour one hour before the scheduled contest. Owego plays at 6:00 pm in thp.m.Class A Final.
Digital Tickets are $9.40 each General Admission - 1 ticket is good for all 4 contests.
Cash Tickets are $10.00 for each General Admission - 1 ticket is good for all 4 contests.
Children 10 and under are free.
Section IV Passes, Section I Passes, Section IX Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes are accepted.
Here is the direct link to this event - https://gofan.co/event/2143058?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please get in touch with the Athletic Office with any questions by using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OAMS Dance with our student DJs playing some great music!
The Owego Winners Circle Project Race Team is competing in the first of 7 races against the 5 other schools participating this year. Nick Warren is the driver on the simulator today. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Rysz_21T3-M?si=IolnXom2ZMvJmAC5.
#OFARiverHawks
Class Preview: Ceramics Class - “I feel like I have so many more options as far as how I want to make things look. It’s really cool!” Students in Jolene Williams's art class are excited about the projects they have available to them. Watch and learn what the students are making in the Ceramics Class preview on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/tBDvQACCKJg
“My favorite part is just being able to capture things that are just in the moment, that final winning shot of the game, that flower that looks slightly perfect, or that bird flying in the sky.” Nate Dwyer has a passion for photography and he’s sharing where he draws his inspiration. Watch Nate answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV.
https://youtu.be/gw2MMNXasNs
“Because you can see everything on the field and you can see what’s on the field and you know what needs to be done.” Connor Kotski shares his perspective as a goalie and why callouts are so important. Watch Connor’s Athlete Tip here on Showcase Sports TV.
https://youtu.be/9XpxiWzWe_I
Congrats to Kaelyn Katchuk on being named the Owego Pennysaver ‘Teen of the Week’.
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