OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Town of Owego - Trunk or Treat: 10/31/25 - https://aptg.co/x3YtMl
Soccer Shots Registration: 11/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0YcXhj
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
OFA Sports Booster Club - Apparel Fundraiser: 11/5/25 - https://aptg.co/fYRNJR
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Elks Hoops Shoot: 11/15/25 - https://aptg.co/bVzSrn
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Girl Scouts - Fall Events: 12/6/25 - https://aptg.co/DQnFVV
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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.
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Owego Free Academy students got a powerful lesson in Power & Energy Management (PEM) thanks to an amazing collaboration!
Students spent a full day learning about PEM, which is critical for sustainable energy, including electric power, propulsion, and energy storage. The program featured insights from experts at Broome Community College and BAE Systems.
Students will also have the opportunity for tours of BCC, Binghamton University, and BAE Systems. Such an incredible opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world applications!
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“It’s really awesome, as we know everyone is from different places. So it’s cool to see everyone supporting people that they don’t know or that they do know in one space in a simple task of painting.” Students and members of the community had the opportunity to enjoy music, food, and painting under black lights as a fundraiser for the art students participating in the 2027 Paris/Rome trip. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/x7NkaGuUNlk
“The community that we’ve created, every day we look forward to getting better. We have a good time together, and we become better human beings by being a part of this team.” Offensive Tackle Mason Hill speaks on why he enjoys being on the football team so much. Learn more about Mason as he answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/5XNSJR_qWog
“Sitting there late nights, hustling, grinding, editing, coming up with ideas, thumbnails, and titles, and keeping people intrigued with the videos with also balancing out real life.” Eli Mack, a YouTuber of more than six years, one thousand plus videos, and more than a million subscribers, talks to students about the importance of hard work. To learn more, watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/IXixVtKEt-c
Moments like these make high school learning so valuable and fun! We appreciate all our students who share their knowledge!
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The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/LD09kVUXCZk.
Board meeting agendas 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 addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
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“You can test out what colors you want. And what’s great about it is that you can make it as bright and wacky as you want or realistic if neon is realistic.” Art students are raising money for their 2027 trip to Paris and Rome. Their fundraiser, Neon Night, brought the community out to support a great cause and have some fun painting. Get a first-hand look at some of the pieces here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/bDWH_gJtkzg
Arbiter/Family ID Registration Opens for:
All Varsity/JV Sports opened on 10/20/2025
All Other Modified Sports: 11/3/2025
Official Winter Season Start Dates:
All Varsity/JV Sports: 11/17/2025
All Modified Sports: 12/1/25
Click here for the full letter: https://aptg.co/L79Nfp.
Please contact the athletic office directly with any questions by calling (607) 687-7302 ext. 7061
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“We are measuring the base level of data for the amount of salt, sodium chloride, in Patterson Creek in Endwell.” Students in Real World Science are learning how road salt can have an impact on the local environment. Get a first-hand look at how the data students have collected will help some NYS agencies here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/M16oUt_SQEA
Check out the highlight video from the Homecoming Pep Rally, featuring all the energy and pride of our school!
A huge shoutout to all our Modified, JV, and Varsity Fall Sports Teams. Go River Hawks!
A big round of applause for our amazing Homecoming King and Queen Candidates:
Queens: Kaylie Cote, Evelyn Howe, Lilliana LaFever, Alanna Niles, Stella Palladino, Isabelle Taylor, Eliana Vasquez
Kings: Javan Belokur, Dylan Davis, Mason Hill, Vincent Kneller, Mathew Lewis, Neo Seaman, Duke Snyder
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King, Javan Belokur, and Queen, Evelyn Howe!
We couldn't have had this epic rally without the incredible performances of our school band, MTB, and The Owego River Rocks' cover of the Beastie Boys - Sabotage! A huge thank you to:
Vocals: Justus Crow (OAMS Music Teacher)
Bass Guitar: Ryan Cirbus (OAMS/OFA Music Teacher)
Guitar: Patton Taylor (OFA PE/Strength & Conditioning Teacher)
Guitar: Craig Nevins (OAMS PE Teacher)
Drums: Vincent Kneller (OFA Student)
Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abOVgzvOfKM.
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Forget those $50 fees! You can apply to five SUNY schools at absolutely no cost.
Take advantage of this amazing chance to save on your applications. Need help with the process? Drop into the OFA Guidance Office.
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“It is wonderful because it’s not just a strict curriculum that we have to learn. It’s whatever happens; we learn about what’s happening in real-life scenarios.” Hear from students in the Real World Science class about what they’ve been learning. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/ev8vmHwC4to
👑 Owego Free Academy Homecoming Royalty! 👑
What a weekend of celebration for Owego Free Academy! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce and congratulate our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, along with all the incredible nominees!
Introducing Your 2025 OFA Homecoming King: Javan Belokur! Javan was crowned during our exciting Pep Rally on Friday!
A huge round of applause to all our King candidates, Javan Belokur, Dylan Davis, Mason Hill, Vincent Kneller, Mathew Lewis, Neo Seaman, and Duke Snyder!
And the tradition continued at Saturday's Homecoming game as we celebrated our incredible 2025 Homecoming Queen Nominees during halftime.
A huge shoutout to all the fantastic Queen candidates: Kaylie Cote, Evelyn Howe, Lilliana LaFever, Alanna Niles, Stella Palladino, Isabelle Taylor, and Eliana Vasquez!
We were so happy to welcome back last year's Queen, Bella Silvestri, who had the honor of crowning the new recipient.
And a massive congratulations to your 2025 Owego Free Academy Homecoming Queen: Evelyn Howe! 💙❤️
Check out some of the photos from the beautiful queen crowning! A full photo album can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/REGc3yjP5WW5SgDr6. 📸📸📸
More photos from the Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade, and Hometown Tailgate will be shared soon.
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Employees from the Dick's Sporting Goods Conklin, NY, Distribution Center presented a large ceremonial check on Friday, October 17, 2025, during the Owego Free Academy (OFA) Homecoming Pep Rally.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/rFf22Y-OSK4?si=fSBpqgrIwmYlSUGg.
The grant money is earmarked specifically for enhancing the school's fitness facilities. The funds will be used to upgrade equipment in the OFA Weight Room/Fitness Center, providing students and athletes with better resources for strength training, conditioning, and overall physical wellness.
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Sports Matter program is dedicated to helping save youth sports and providing access to the benefits of participation for young athletes across the country.
Learn more about the Sports Matter program: https://www.sportsmatter.org/
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OA Basketball Club - Youth Registration 2025 - https://aptg.co/0xpbRc
OFA Art Club - Black Light Painting Event: 10/16/25 - https://aptg.co/7zk_2R
OFA XC Runs The Game Ball: 10/17/25 - https://aptg.co/gb5mkR
OA Hometown Tailgate: 10/18/25 - https://aptg.co/tqdbgy
Apalachin Library - Fall Festival: 10/18/25 - https://aptg.co/hQ3V0M
Tioga Opportunities - Pink Project Day: 10/27/25 - https://aptg.co/2-F5BB
Soccer Shots Registration: 11/1/25 - https://aptg.co/0YcXhj
AES Parent Group - Doug's Fish Fry Fundraiser: 11/4/25 - https://aptg.co/lgZKMy
Connected Journeys Counseling - Helping Kids Cope: 11/6/25 - https://aptg.co/qX_922
SUNY Broome - Fall Into Healthcare: 11/12/25 - https://aptg.co/fbMCBl
Cornell Cooperative Extension - DNDW Parent Classes: 11/25 - https://aptg.co/bHDRk9
Owego Youth Wrestling Registration - https://aptg.co/0zgNHh
Tioga Artistic Dance Academy - Registration: 12/1/25 - https://aptg.co/JQcg4h
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
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.
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The stories and memories shared during the tours of the building truly highlighted the lasting spirit of our alumni community. We loved hearing about your favorite teachers, memorable moments, and seeing the pride you still have for OFA.
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“So first I’m going to step up and dribble, but before I get too close, I’m going to pull to the right and block her off and go to goal.” Makayla Wilbur shows us how to dodge defenders in this week’s athlete tip. Watch here to learn more on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/rrLXXH-R9-s