Athlete Profile: Elizabeth Reigle
“Truthfully my favorite part is how many friends you make, and how many memories that you make. I know that some of my lifelong friends leaving 12th grade, I met here at bowling.” Elizabeth Reigle has been on the bowling team since seventh grade and has made many memories along the way. Learn more about her and her time spent on the bowling team in this athlete profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/cgLolXxVwCY
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.)
Boys Swimming & Diving Sectionals
Direct links:
B Swim Prelims on February 19th: https://gofan.co/event/3208231?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
All Classes Diving Finals on February 21st: https://gofan.co/event/3208648?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
B Swim Finals on February 22nd: https://gofan.co/event/3208498?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission is:
Digital $6.25 (General Admission)
Cash $8.00 (General Admission)
Children 10 and under are free
Section IV and NYSPHSAA Passes accepted
Gates open to spectators 1 hour prior to the start of the event.
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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Student Profile: Sullivan O'Donnell
“The lessons that I’ve learned from this, which are actual real business skills, I think is going to be a real asset when applying into the real world.” Sullivan O’Donnell plans to go to college for graphic design. Learn more about him and his educational journey at OFA in this week’s student profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/DfWv9xO2arE
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Arbiter Sports | Family ID Registration Opens for Spring Sports:
All Varsity/JV Sports: 2/17/2025
All Modified Sports: 3/3/2025
Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district
Spring Sports 2025 Start Dates:
All Varsity/JV Sports: 3/17/2025
All Modified Sports: 3/31/25
Spring Sports Parent Letter: https://5il.co/373fc
Sportsmanship Letter: https://5il.co/2vay3
To Be Cleared To Play:
1) Complete the Arbiter Registration (Previously FamilyID) Form, which includes health information reviewed by the nurse's office before each season, and mandatory policies and agreements.
2) Provide a Current Physical. Upload a current image of the physical to the Arbiter (FamilyID) sports registration form or bring a copy to the Nurse's office. Physicals expire 12 months after the date of the health exam.
** Health Updates are a NY state mandate and are a different form than the sports physical. These are mandatory for each season and are not subject to a waiver. This form is included in your Arbiter (FamilyID) registration.
** Student-athletes can only participate on the first day of practice if ALL required documents are reviewed and signed and all health forms are current.
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletics
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 14th, and Monday, February 17th for Presidents’ Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
2/17 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Registration Opens
2/20 - Jazz Night Concert
2/24 - Board of Education Meeting (Moved From March, 3rd)
3/3 - Modified Spring Sports Registration Opens
3/9 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
3/14 - No School Superintendent’s Conference Day
3/17 - JV and Varsity Spring Sports Begin
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! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
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Grades 7 and 8 at OAMS were able to hear a very positive and powerful message from Duncan Kirkwood today about how to visualize and accomplish their goals.
Practice Makes Perfect: Drone Soccer
“Each game is three sets, a three-minute set. That might seem like a short time to play, but part of it is the batteries that operate these things. It’s a battery that can overheat pretty quickly.” Coach John Heath breaks down how the game of drone soccer works. Learn more about the sport and how it’s played on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HGPIUQfLyzA
Behind the Scenes: Application of Product Design
“Design isn’t just about the creativity that you have, but the creativity that you can implement with other people.” Katelyn Simpson the Application of Product Design teacher shares with us what the students have been working on, and how they create their own logos. Learn more about the skills these kids are taking away on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/E5rVwT3ljGY
Teacher Spotlight: Justus Crow
“If I had to pick a favorite part of the teaching aspect it’s just getting to hang out and watch a bunch of young people fall in love with music and get better and better at it each day.” Justus Crow is from Ithaca College and has been spending his time student teaching with the music department. Learn more about him and his passion for teaching and band in this Student Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/xJkP1J9Qpb0
Four Questions: Evan Wasielewski
“My favorite part is probably just getting to fly drones because it’s not something you get to do every day and it’s a lot of fun.” Captain of Owego’s Drone Soccer team Evan Wasielewski talks about his passion for the new sport. Learn more about Evan as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/SBdmGVgUzTY
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, tonight, Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, New York 13732.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/live/Ohkaj0hPWdo?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.
The final performance of the OA Musical Les Miserables is today, Sunday, February 9th, at 2:00 p.m. Due to the time change for the Saturday performance, unused tickets from Saturday can be used today. If possible, email ofamusical@gmail.com to exchange your tickets. If not, we will honor unused Saturday tickets at the door on Sunday. Purchase Tickets here: https://ofamusical.ludus.com/index.php #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Owego Apalachin Music Department: Les Miserables Set Design “It’s just so intricate and you can really see how everything connects and what happens with it. I like these stairs a lot because this is what my side deals with, but it’s just a pretty set over all.” Student Manager Max Merges gives us a tour of the set hours before opening night. Watch what went into putting everything together here on Showcase Arts TV, or catch this weekend’s showings of Les Miserables on Saturday, February 8th and Sunday, February 9th at 2:00pm. https://youtu.be/o5cFEu55Bs8
Due to the impending storm, the Saturday performance of Les Misérables is being moved up to a 2:00 pm start time. Tickets for Saturday may be exchanged for another show by emailing ofamusical@gmail.com or calling 607- 354-0990.
Get more info on the show here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you at the show!
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Teacher Spotlight: John Heath
“Watching the kids overcome challenges and the confidence they get from solving difficult problems.” Robotics teacher John Heath talks about how he began his journey as a teacher and a cross-country coach. Learn more about him and some of the goals he’s set for himself as a teacher in this Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/m-AGmDN02II
Four Questions: Brady Bartlow
“Just the sight reading and the concerts that we do. It’s just really cool.” Brady Bartlow is in the jazz band, and he shares with us his passion for music and how he got his start. Learn more about Brady as he answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/PKXMrZu26Wo
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Thank you.
Practice Makes Perfect: Bowling Drills Card Game
The bowling team has specific drills they run when they want to work on accuracy. Learn more about how the team practices in this Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/DuMnaFEP_yo
Behind the Scenes: Drone Soccer
“My favorite part is probably when I’m playing defense and I get to tip someone's drone upside down, they crash into the floor and break.” Students on the drone soccer team talk about their favorite part of the sport and everything they’re able to get out of it. Learn more about how the team is looking on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WwXHVHPQITc
Coach Profile: Rusty Virkler
“Being able to build relationships with the student-athletes. Growing up I never thought I wanted to coach, and now that I coach it’s awesome to see these kids grow and become better humans. Rusty Virkler has been coaching the bowling team now for four years. Learn more about him and how highly the student-athletes view him on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/YRLfivDNs9I