Dear Owego Apalachin Families,
We are pleased to inform you that the Owego Apalachin Central School District will be offering meals at no cost to all students as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. All children will receive meals at no charge, regardless of household income or form completion.
However, families are strongly encouraged to complete and submit the Free and Reduced-Price application, as this form is used to determine eligibility benefits for State and federal funding/programs.
Why Submitting Your Income Eligibility Form Matters:
Even though school meals are free for all students, submitting your income eligibility form is still critical for your child’s education and our schools. This form directly impacts school funding, student programs, and community resources.
When families submit this form, schools receive accurate data for funding opportunities, which affects:
- Reduced Fees for Families: Qualifies students for fee waivers on SAT/ACT exams, college applications, and extracurricular activities.
- School Funding: Determines how much state and federal aid our schools receive.
- Grants & Special Programs: Affects eligibility for after-school programs, summer learning, and technology grants.
- Student Support Services: Helps fund counselors, intervention specialists, and mental health programs.
What Happens If Families Don't Submit the Form?
- Inaccurate reporting means our schools receive less funding.
- Programs that rely on funding based on these numbers could be cut or reduced.
- The community may lose access to grants designed to support students and families.
Filling out this form is quick, easy, and confidential. It ensures that our schools have the resources they need to support every student.
Action Needed: Submit your form today online at https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx.
Printable forms and more information are available here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/departments/food-services/16870937.
Every Form Matters!
More information on Food & Nutrition at OA Schools, including Breakfast and Lunch Menus and how to add funds to an account to purchase additional items, can be found on our website here: https://www.rockoncafe.org/owego-apalachin_home.aspx.
Contact us with any questions via Onflo (formerly Let's Talk!) - https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk
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Official Fall 2026 Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Football: 8/17/2026
All Varsity/JV Sports: 8/24/2026
Modified Football 8/31/2026
All Modified Sports: 9/9/2026
Click here for the Fall Parent Letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL.
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The Transportation Department is working this summer to route for the new School Year! For us to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are asking ALL parents/guardians to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. This process helps us to accurately plan bus routes. Typically, buses are routed under the assumption that all students will ride. On many routes, this ends up not being the case, and the bus times become inconsistent for those who are riding. Collecting this information ahead of time and routing students based on actual rider counts will help to keep bus pick-up and drop-off times more accurate as well as more consistent. We are asking all parents to please complete and submit the survey below.
There is an option to select that you DO NOT need transportation, and that information is just as valuable in developing routes as those who will need transportation. **Filling out this information does NOT lock you into your decision for the entire school year. We fully understand that circumstances can and will change throughout the school year. Please make a selection based on your needs for the START of the 2026-2027 School Year.
If your transportation needs change, please contact the Transportation Office (687-7305) or via Onflo (formerly Let's Talk!) https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk, and we will be happy to work with you on the changes needed for your student. You do not need to 'Hold' a spot for your student(s) in the event they may need transportation at some point in the year. Please indicate on the form what their REGULAR needs will be.
***If your transportation needs do not fall into the categories listed in this form, please contact us at the Transportation Office so we can assist you. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your request.
It is requested that the schedule you choose for your student be maintained for a minimum of a Monday–Friday weekly schedule. Changes can be made for emergencies only.
Registration for the District and Tioga County Boys & Girls Club After School Programs will open on Monday, August 10th. More information will follow. Please fill out the survey based on your plans for attending these programs. If something changes after registration, we can update your Transportation Plan accordingly.
Complete the Survey by clicking here.
If the link doesn’t open, copy and paste this into your browser: https://forms.gle/F8zy3ugZe8a72U2o7.
My Ride K-12
The district will once again be using the My Ride K-12 app. Transportation information, including bus number and pick-up times, will be released in the My Ride K-12 app as we get closer to the start of the school year. The app can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores.
To learn more about My Ride K-12 and the other technology we use to help us safely and efficiently transport our students, click the following link. Students/families new to the district can follow the instructions here to create accounts for the first time.
My Ride K-12 User Guide Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyo
Please contact the Transportation Office at 607-687-7305 or via Onflo (formerly Let's Talk!) - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk with any questions.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

The meeting will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/MrRO9wEMR68.
Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to utilize Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!) - https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA

The Transportation Department is working this summer to route for the new School Year! For us to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we are asking ALL parents/guardians to fill out the following survey to indicate whether or not their child will OR will not need Transportation to begin the new school year. This process helps us to accurately plan bus routes. Typically, buses are routed under the assumption that all students will ride. On many routes, this ends up not being the case, and the bus times become inconsistent for those who are riding. Collecting this information ahead of time and routing students based on actual rider counts will help to keep bus pick-up and drop-off times more accurate as well as more consistent. We are asking all parents to please complete and submit the survey below.
There is an option to select that you DO NOT need transportation, and that information is just as valuable in developing routes as those who will need transportation. **Filling out this information does NOT lock you into your decision for the entire school year. We fully understand that circumstances can and will change throughout the school year. Please make a selection based on your needs for the START of the 2026-2027 School Year.
If your transportation needs change, please contact the Transportation Office (687-7305) or via Onflo (formerly Let's Talk!) https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk, and we will be happy to work with you on the changes needed for your student. You do not need to 'Hold' a spot for your student(s) in the event they may need transportation at some point in the year. Please indicate on the form what their REGULAR needs will be.
***If your transportation needs do not fall into the categories listed in this form, please contact us at the Transportation Office so we can assist you. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your request.
It is requested that the schedule you choose for your student be maintained for a minimum of a Monday–Friday weekly schedule. Changes can be made for emergencies only.
Registration for the District and Tioga County Boys & Girls Club After School Programs will open on Monday, August 10th. More information will follow. Please fill out the survey based on your plans for attending these programs. If something changes after registration, we can update your Transportation Plan accordingly.
Complete the Survey by clicking here.
If the link doesn’t open, copy and paste this into your browser: https://forms.gle/F8zy3ugZe8a72U2o7.
My Ride K-12
The district will once again be using the My Ride K-12 app. Transportation information, including bus number and pick-up times, will be released in the My Ride K-12 app as we get closer to the start of the school year. The app can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores.
To learn more about My Ride K-12 and the other technology we use to help us safely and efficiently transport our students, click the following link. Students/families new to the district can follow the instructions here to create accounts for the first time.
My Ride K-12 User Guide Flyer - https://5il.co/2heyo
Please contact the Transportation Office at 607-687-7305 or via Onflo (formerly Let's Talk!) - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk with any questions.

Whether you’re tackling back-to-school prep, checking on transportation, or reporting an absence, Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!) makes reaching out to Owego Apalachin CSD fast and easy.
With over 12,000 tickets resolved, the name may have changed, but our commitment to prompt, direct communication hasn't!
Here’s how to connect:
Head to our website (https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk) or open the Onflo App 📱
Pick the topic that matches your needs 📋
Submit your message—our team will follow up directly! 📬
Thank you for helping us keep this two-way conversation going strong!
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TCC Wireless - Backpack Giveaway: 7/26/26 - https://aptg.co/dJgJbY
Tioga County Summer Meal Program: 8/14/26 - https://aptg.co/--0DM4
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26 - https://aptg.co/dQ7ZGn
OA Hometown Tailgate 2026 - Vendor Registration: 10/9/26 - https://aptg.co/hmSh0P
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR
Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh
TCYSA Owego Team Registration - https://aptg.co/vkqfjC
TCYSA Apalachin Team Registration - https://aptg.co/gcYTDj
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Flyers 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.
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River Hawks Athletics Important dates and reminders:
Fall 2026 Season
Family ID registration: Registration dates by sport are below:
For your student to be cleared to play, you must:
Complete FamilyID Form which includes important health information reviewed by the Nurses office prior to each season; as well as mandatory policies and agreements.
Provide a Current Physical: Either upload the current image of physical to the FamilyID sports registration form or bring a copy to the Nurse's office. Physicals expire 12 months after the date of the health exam. No athlete will be permitted to play or tryout with an expired physical.
Please make appropriate plans with your Primary Care Physician to have these physicals completed
** Health Updates are a NY state mandate and are a different form than the sports physical. These are mandatory for each season of competition and are not subject to a waiver. This form is included on your FamilyID online registration.
** No student-athlete will be allowed to participate on the first day of practice unless ALL of the required documents are reviewed and signed; and all health forms are current.
Physicals: All athletes must have a current up to date physical prior to starting practice.
UHS will be providing in person physicals on the following date at the school for any athletes that need an update prior to the start of the season.
Thursday August 13th from 9-12 in the OAMS nurses office.
Link to Register for Physical:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/fall-sports-physicals-august-13th-2026
Registration Information- Please pay attention to the dates for each level.
Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports 7/27/2026
All Modified Sports: 8/10/2026
*Registration dates are based on the start date for each level/sport. Health updates cannot be submitted more than 30 days prior to the first practice. This is why there are different registration open dates for different sports/levels.
Official Fall 2026 Season Start Dates:
Varsity and JV Football: 8/17/2026
All Varsity/JV Sports: 8/24/2026
Modified Football 8/31/2026
All Modified Sports: 9/9/2026
Please contact the athletic’s office directly with any questions by calling (607) 687-7302 ext. 7061
Sincerely,
Ryan Hallenbeck
Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/Mp8JxL

Lucas Boccasini is headed to Ithaca College next year to play defensive end for the Bombers. Learn more about how excited he is as he answers four questions about himself and signing to Ithaca here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/XjOhiwm_D68

“I’ve made a lot of friends here; it’s really fantastic.” Ethan Kilmer talks about some of his favorite memories he’s made playing unified basketball and why he loves the sport so much. Learn more about Ethan as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/mKgWdjGNIqY

“It lets you see what I might want to be when I grow up.” Fourth graders at OES got the chance to see what some of their parents do for a living at Career Day. Find out more about what the children learned here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/AIbzlijcQYk

“My favorite part about swimming is the grittiness of it; I feel like it’s underestimated a lot.” Magavin Allen is on his way to SUNY Brockport next year. Learn what he’s looking forward to the most about being able to swim for the college here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/pkOo-r_Kzh0

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As part of the Tioga County Summer Meal Program, free breakfast and lunch are available to all children and teens 18 and under this summer.
There are no sign-ups, paperwork, or income requirements necessary—show up and enjoy!
Program Details
Dates: July 13th – August 14th
Days: Weekdays (Monday through Friday)
Serving Locations
Owego Elementary School (8:20 am to 9:00 am and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Owego Free Academy (8:20 am to 9:20 am and 11:20 am to 12:20 pm)
Reminder: Healthy meals help keep kids energized and ready for all their favorite summer activities. Please spread the word to friends and neighbors in the community!
The daily menu is available on the district APP and Website under the dining section. Download our App for Free to stay in the know. Just select a school building and the dining option. See attached images of the App for details.
Tioga County Summer Meal Program Locations - https://aptg.co/zZcCTb
Owego Apalachin CSD Summer Breakfast Menu - https://aptg.co/DdqCD1
Owego Apalachin CSD Summer Lunch Menu - https://aptg.co/c_m1GM
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A huge shoutout to our amazing teachers and staff for putting together such an engaging lineup of camps this year. We can't wait to see what our students create, discover, and achieve over the coming weeks.
Stay tuned for more updates as the summer rolls on!
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“It’s a great experience, I can tell you, it’s great fun, a whole lot of fun.” Hear from the students of the unified basketball team about how much fun they had during their season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/K9WgcZ046zw

The meeting will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/4thn9emd2NE.
Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA

