Owego Apalachin Middle School

“It’s a nice brain break from everything that’s stressful.” Dawson Bell reveals why he enjoys being a part of the Chamber Singers group so much. Watch Dawson answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/CUSiOe3SCRo

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Audit Committee meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/B5nmiy8U3L0?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.

OA School Community, We are in the final days of the supply collection for Newport Tennessee. The OFA Student Council and Key Club have been working with a local charity foundation to collect supplies to send to Newport Tennessee after the devastating flooding. The list of supplies can be found here: https://5il.co/2yt8n and can be dropped off at any of our OA buildings through Thursday, October 17, 2024. If you have any questions contact Dr. Mukhlis in the OFA main office or through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Thank you for your help and support. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Dear Owego Apalachin School Community, We’re excited to announce a wonderful opportunity to spread some holiday cheer! Our amazing staff at the OA Transportation Department has stepped up to support the Toys for Tots initiative, helping bring joy to Tioga County children this holiday season. To make this effort a success, we invite you to donate new, unwrapped toys through November 22, 2024. Collection boxes have been placed in the main lobby of each school building and the Transportation Office. The Transportation Department Toys for Tots initiative has been very successful over the past years because of your generosity. Let’s keep the momentum going this year and make a difference in the lives of even more children in our community! Thank you for helping us brighten the holidays for those in need. Contact the Transportation Department directly with any questions using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. Owego Youth Wrestling 24-25 Registration - https://5il.co/2ylm0 OA Basketball Club Youth Development Program - https://5il.co/2wb6n Owego Junior Bowling - https://5il.co/2wazi Apalachin Library - Fall Fest: 10/19/24 - https://5il.co/2xfnn Brookdale Castle Gardens Trunk or Treat: 10/30/24 - https://5il.co/2xfiy Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 1/8/25 - https://5il.co/2xfjr 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 Resource Center - Strengthening Families Program: 9/11-10/30 - https://5il.co/2uy2q 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

OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Some Upcoming Events: OES School Picture Day - Thursday, October 17, 2024: https://5il.co/2wdeb OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert - Monday, October 21, 2024 OFA School Picture Days - Friday, October 25, and Monday, October 28, 2024: https://5il.co/2vzq5 OACSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, October 28, 2024 Halloween - Thursday, October 31, 2024 AES School Picture Day - Thursday, November 14, 2024: https://5il.co/2xkxp 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.

“Change out their water and clean up their cage a little bit. We have mice now.” Arissa Knights takes us through all the animals they get to care for in the Animal Sciences class. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/syQ9nYwA-sQ

OA REMINDER: There is a regular Board of Education meeting tonight, Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, 13827. The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/ZF6SalVV5Os?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.

“I just love learning everything I can about this type of work and this type of industry.” Vincent Kneller explains why he is enjoying the Winners Circle Project so much and what he’s taken away from it. Watch Vincent answer four questions here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/iBjozJHaPH8

“I think our school is very close, we’re a really tight-knit group.” The Owego River Hawks remain undefeated in their win against the Oneonta Yellow Jackets. Students proudly showed their school spirit and crowned the homecoming queen. Watch the festivities here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/yoyf4dFCLIU

“A lot of the time people are sitting on the ground, stretching, doing butterflies or touching your toes and that’s just not going to cut it.” Sullivan O’Donnell breaks down activation stretches and how he gets warmed up for a race. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/F8xoBOtZkIU

“All of us having the opportunity to do this and more from our school district is huge for all of us.” Students in the marketing class for the Winners Circle Project share the skills they’ve learned and how they can take them into the real world. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Ke6xVD_vcUU

“I want to get to a point where I am so proud of my journey.” Taylor Signs shares how she got involved with music and what her goals are for this year. Watch Taylor answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/t_kMtf49V0k

“They work hands-on and they get the experience of starting a very large project.” OFA students a part of the Winners Circle Project get hands-on learning and real-world experience. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV to see how their race car is coming along. https://youtu.be/jF3DqoEFIgs

Good Morning, Our district phone lines have been restored and are working again. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Have a nice day.

Good Morning, The district is currently experiencing a service outage with our phone system. We are actively working to rectify the problem and anticipate the lines being down for a short time. If you need to contact a building or a staff member, you can email or use Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.

“But the whole idea is how far do I take that club back, but you still accelerate through.” Head Golf Coach Chris Evans runs through some drills with the golf team. Watch here for what exercises the team is working on at Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/g25xn6GZTs8

OAMS REMINDER: We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House tonight, Thursday, September 26th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Come tour the school, meet with teachers, grab food from “The Food Truck”, visit clubs and organizations, and more! The Food Truck’s Menu: https://5il.co/2x75a The Food Truck’s Walking Taco: https://5il.co/2x75b The Food Truck’s Garbage Plate: https://5il.co/2x75c CASA Trinity is doing training in Room 135 helping adults identify signs of drug use and mental or emotional distress in young people. There will be 2 sessions available for those interested. Students are collecting Hygiene products for those who may need them. They are looking for deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and feminine hygiene products. A box for donations is set up in the OAMS lobby. The Career Center will have some Key Business Recruiting Partners for students and families to talk with. HAWKEYE Graphics will be screen printing and selling Red River Hawks T-shirts for $10 (cash only), limited sizes and quantities in the OFA Lobby. Please get in touch with OAMS directly with any questions - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.

“My parents are big golfers, my grandparents are big golfers, I kind of inherited it.” Hunter Woods shares how he started golfing and how much he enjoys being on the golf team. Watch Hunter answer four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HOlS3ZAc2gI

“Over there they’re trying to hang the door hinges and get the door swinging. We’re going to get a couple other guys installing the strikers over there.” Students at OFA are building a race car from the ground up as a part of the Owego Winners Circle Project. Get a first-hand look here at how everyone is playing their part on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/XlcGwuIVYMY