Owego Free Academy

River Hawks Athletics Reminder:

Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration IS OPEN for:
All Modified, JV, and Varsity Spring Sports

*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days before the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.

Use the following link to register: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/owego-apalachin-central-school-district.

Official Fall Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Sports: 3/9/26
All Modified Sports: 3/23/26

Spring Sports Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL

Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletic.s

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

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Theater Tip with Kaylie Cote

“It’s a lot of communication skills, you have to know what's going on, you have to be quick with it, so wearing good shoes and also stretching because it involves a lot of movement.” Kaylie Cote breaks down some helpful tips for working on the stage crew for High School Musical. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/AQWp7-yBKIs

Four Questions: Trevor Monell

“My favorite part of wrestling is just being in the room, competing, and getting wins.” Wrestler Trevor Monell shares with us how he took an interest in the sport and his goals for the future. Learn more about Trevor as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/XwCAf8xpWl0

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.

Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4

OA Lacrosse Club - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr

Apalachin Library - Barbie Tea Party: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/HJ5-DJ

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg

Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_

Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS

Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR

Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX

WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz

OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8

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

Behind the Scenes: Winners Circle Project Speaker Matteo Lundgren

See what the students of the Winners Circle Project have been learning here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/nh8HofALD-k

OFA was well-represented today at the SAAC Student Leadership Event held at the Binghamton Forum. Seven student-athletes, Carsten Crawford, Fineas Duffy, Joslynn Space, Owen Hallenbeck, Olivia Deming, Aaron Schultheisz, and Isabella Beams, along with two coaches, Emily Crawford and Alessio DeMichele, spent the day sharpening their leadership skills and collaborating with peers from across the region.

A special shoutout to Carsten Crawford, who served as a committee member and presenter!

#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

🎙️ Brain Power on the Big Stage!
This Saturday, our Scholarship Challenge trivia team is heading to the historic Sayre Theater to compete in WEBO’s 46th annual Scholarship Challenge. Not only is this a community favorite, but it’s also one of the longest-running radio trivia competitions in the entire country! 📻🏆

🌟 Meet the Team:
Our squad is packed with talent and ready to tackle the toughest questions:

Seniors: Jaelyn Chrysler, Stella Palladino, and Callie Deming

Junior: Connor Sipe

Advisors: Luke Kaczynski and Maria Pawlak

📍 Where: Sayre Theater
🗓️ When: This Saturday, February 28, 2026
Tune In: Catch the action live on WEBO at 10:00 am!

Good luck! Go River Hawks!

#OFARiverHawks #OACommunity #OAPride

Student Profile: Amelia Sitar

“I feel like I have such a community here, pretty much all of my friends are in theater, so it’s wonderful to have such a connection with a lot of people.” Amelia Sitar, who recently played Sharpay in High School Musical on Stage, shares how she took an interest in theater. Learn more about Amelia in this week’s Student Profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/iXH3blOpHEQ

Athlete Tip: With Vitaliy Sirotkin

Vitali Sirotkin shows us how to work the ball and chain in this week’s Athlete Tip video. https://youtu.be/lVCGvYHNePg

Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.  

Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.

Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.

Thank you.

Four Questions: Jaelynne Lovell

“Just being with everyone, having so many connections with everyone, being here and being on stage with them is so special for me.” Jaelynne Lovell shares her favorite part of being involved in theater. Learn more about Jaelynne as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/hfxGy-6WG60

Behind the Scenes: Boys Wrestling

“I would say our greatest strengths are working together as a team to push through those hard moments, especially when you have those hard practices just to help each other get through it.” Hear from the boys wrestling team and what they believe their greatest strengths are here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/gjnZ8uYHj1g

OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation

With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The district is implementing Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.

Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

In the Classroom: Advice from The Winners Circle Project Program Director Matteo Lundgren

“I think one thing that I would offer to people is to find one thing each day that you are really grateful for, to really feel it.” The Winners Circle Project Program Director offers some sound advice for students about gratitude. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3sW0gBBwWNk

Theater Tip with Amelia Sitar

Amelia Sitar tells us about the importance of taking care of your vocal health. Learn more from her in this week’s Theater Tip video on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/7oz7wLuUPrc

Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Monday, February 23, 2026.

Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.

Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.

Thank you.

Four Questions: Evan O'Hara

“I want to be on the PBA tour. When I get out of high school, I plan on going to college and get better from there.” Evan O’Hara has big plans when it comes to bowling, learn more about Evan and how he got his start as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/cSCxeyHMu84

Teacher Spotlight: Barbara Melby

“The kids, there’s just so many interactions with them, I just love trying to be a role model, I just love being around them, they’re energetic, they’re fun.” Barbara Melby shares with us some of her future goals as a teacher and how she plans to take on more of a mentoring role. Learn more about Barbara Melby in this week’s Teacher Spotlight on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/a6QJluQhgoM

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.

OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0

Full STEAM Ahead Event: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/cFDTY3

Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4

OA Lacrosse Clube - UPK-6th Grade Registration: 3/28/26 - https://aptg.co/L8qtVr

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 3/31/26 - https://aptg.co/vXm3Jg

Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_

Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS

Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR

Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX

WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz

OES Green Team Donations 25-26 - https://aptg.co/zxt2C8

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

Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will operate on a Two-Hour Delay schedule today, Friday, February 20, 2026.

Please note that there is no SOAR period to start the day at OAMS and OFA on a two-hour delay. Students report directly to their first-period class.

Review the OAMS and OFA Delay Bell Schedule here: https://5il.co/13zvy.

Thank you.