Owego Free Academy

🏆 TOYS FOR TOTS CHALLENGE: Owego Apalachin vs. Waverly

It’s time for some friendly competition for a great cause! Owego Apalachin CSD Superintendent Dr. Green and Waverly CSD Superintendent Dr. Knolles have officially issued a district-wide donation challenge. The school district that collects the most toys to fill its donation boxes will win the first annual Toys for Tots trophy!

Help us fill the boxes and bring holiday joy to kids in our community!
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
OFA
OAMS
AES
OES
Transportation
District Office

🗓️ Deadline: Donate now through November 23rd!

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy today and help your district take home the trophy! 🎁🧸

#OARiverHawks #OACommunity #ToysForTots

Four Questions: Lynkon Craft

“It’s always a good time when you make a tackle on the field, and you get up and see your buddies.” Full back and outside linebacker Lynkon Craft tells us some of his favorite memories from playing football over the years. Learn more about Lynkon as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gwca1Dcu6yA

Art seniors from Owego Free Academy visited the Corning Museum of Glass for an immersive day of art appreciation and hands-on creation. Students spent the day touring the museum's world-class collection before heading into the studio to design and craft their own unique glass art pieces. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

Student Profile: Donovan McClintock

“I’ve always been a music lover, and playing music with an instrument, and your memory and skills, is always some of the best things to do.” Senior flute player Donovan McClintock tells us why he’s so passionate about music and pep band. Learn more about Donovan here in this student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/csdJY-7PyjQ

Upcoming Post-Season Event and Ticket Information

GIRLS AND BOYS SOCCER CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP - OCTOBER 29TH
UNION-ENDICOTT HS
GIRLS @ 5:30 PM (MAINE-ENDWELL VS. OWEGO)
BOYS @ 7:15 PM (MAINE-ENDWELL VS. OWEGO)
TICKET GATE OPENS 4:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

GIRLS CLASS B SWIMMING PRELIMS - NOVEMBER 4TH @ 5:00 PM
MAINE ENDWELL HS
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 3:30 PM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

SECTION IV CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS - NOVEMBER 5TH
CHENANGO VALLEY STATE PARK
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 9:00 AM
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $13.60
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

GIRLS DIVING ALL CLASSES CHAMPIONSHIPS - NOVEMBER 6TH @ 4:00 pm
ELMIRA HS (ERINE DAVIS POOL)
TICKET GATE OPENS @ 2:00 pm
GoFan Digital Tickets only - $7.30
NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
Children 10 and under are free with a parent
Section IV Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted

Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)

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 via Onflo (formerly Let’s Talk!): https://www.oacsd.org/page/onflo-lets-talk.

#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Four Questions: Jana Nikulich

“One of my favorite memories is definitely the state qualifier tournament with my best friend Mary last year.” Jana Nikulich made the switch from volleyball to tennis. Learn more about Jana and what some of her goals are for this season as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/AuBzdjc70co

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Education Room in the OA District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego, NY 13827.

The meeting will be streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Aa45feiAjdM.

Board meeting agendas are posted on Board Docs at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to use 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.

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River Hawks XC taking flight for championship season! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Check out this drone view of the River Hawks XC team getting in their final tune-up at Hickories Park right here in Owego!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWfZ-8sJ9I

The hard work is paying off as we head into the postseason with four runners seeded in the TOP 10 of the Small School Races!

🏃‍♀️ Top 10 Girls Seeds: #2 Sarah Heath – 19:50.80 and #8 Ella Goodrich – 22:25.60
🏃‍♂️ Top 10 Boys Seeds: #7 Vitaliy Sirotkin – 17:41.50 and #9 Levi Saunders – 17:59.10

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:
📍 Divisional & STAC Championships: Saturday, 10/24 at Fortin Park in Oneonta
📍 Sectional Championships: Thursday, 11/5 at Chenango Valley State Park

🔗 Full STAC Championship info and schedule:
https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/3206915

Good luck, River Hawks XC!

#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

In the Classroom: Clay Monster Art Project

“I kind of just been assembling the clay. I’m about to start carving out the insides, like a pumpkin.” Amelia Parker breaks down how she has been putting together her clay monster in 3D art. Learn more here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/gcBM2GCL1a0

We are excited to share video progress reports provided by Smith Site Development, highlighting recent milestones on our district's Capital Projects.

Take a look at the latest work being done at Owego Free Academy and Apalachin
Elementary School:

Owego Free Academy Multi-Purpose Field Construction:
Progress Report 1: http://www.smithsitedevelopment.com/100826-owego-progress-report
Progress Report 2: http://www.smithsitedevelopment.com/101326-owego-csd-progress-report
Apalachin Elementary School Playground Installation:
Playground Progress Report: https://www.smithsitedevelopment.com/101326-apalachin-elementary-playground-progress-report-final

Thank you to Smith Site Development for their continued work and dedicated efforts toward enhancing our school facilities.

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

Four Questions: Grady Morse

“I hope to just keep getting better and play through college.” Grady Morse shares with us how he got his start in the band and some of his favorite memories he’s made along the way. Watch as Grady answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/kcqUN1FTqGc

Four Questions: Emma Dixon & Shatha Alotaibi

“End it strong, end it with a win. Get better at our strategies, do everything we can to become better tennis players.” Emma and Shatha have been best friends since middle school and started their tennis journey together. Learn more about the two of them as they answer four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/sz6NGsMmZzE

Catch a River Hawks’ Eye View of the OA Hometown Tailgate 2026! Soaring over Owego Free Academy to capture all the energy, red-and-blue spirit, and community pride from Homecoming. 🎥 https://youtu.be/E7nIOIdoAzE

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week: Oct 19-23 🛑

This week, we join districts across the country in focusing on the safety of our students. We are incredibly grateful to our community for always helping to keep our students and staff safe on the roads.

Please be aware of a special enforcement day: Operation Safe Stop is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. NYS Police will be out on the roads, actively following school buses and monitoring high-priority areas. They are ensuring drivers stop for the flashing red lights to protect children as they board and disembark.

Let’s all do our part. Remember: 🔴 Red Lights Flashing = STOP (from either direction). 🟡 Yellow Lights Flashing = SLOW DOWN; a stop is imminent.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our kids safe!

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #OperationSafeStop

OA Parents, Athletes, and Community,

Important dates and reminders:

Winter 2026-2027 Season

Family ID Registration Opens for:

All Varsity/JV Sports: Monday 10/19/2026

All Other Modified Sports: Monday 11/2/2026

*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.

Register here: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/owego-apalachin-athletics-winter-26-27-varsity-jv-and-modified-sports-registration

Official Winter Season Start Dates:

All  Varsity/JV Sports: Monday 11/16/2026

All  Modified Sports: Monday  11/30/26

Please contact the athletic’s office directly with any questions by calling (607) 687-7302 ext. 7061  

#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

Not to be outdone by OAMS and OFA, our OES and AES students and staff brought energy to their Spirit Week Pep Rallies! From loud cheers to big smiles, check out the highlights of our youngest River Hawks bringing the hype for Homecoming 2026! ❤️💙

🎥 Watch the full highlight video here: https://youtu.be/RPhEMZIdd_E

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🏆 STAC SMALL SCHOOL CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Huge congratulations to the OFA JV Girls’ Soccer team on taking home the Southern Tier Athletic Conference Small School Championship with a thrilling 1–0 shutout victory over Oneonta! 💪⚽

Finley Miller delivered the game-winning goal to bring the title home to Owego, capped off by an unbelievable defensive effort from the entire squad to hold the lead until the final whistle.

#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA

What an amazing turnout for the 2026 Homecoming Parade and Hometown Tailgate! Check out some of the great shots from both events.

📸 Parade: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nVusq6RMYkL3E2ZbA
📸 Tailgate: https://photos.app.goo.gl/czDP6iSZjKYKNHfz5

#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

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

OA Basketball Club - Youth Program Registration - https://aptg.co/lm7VGT

OA Neon Night - Blacklight Painting Event: 10/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjXsyk

CCC & B - HOCO Attire Exchange: 10/18/26 - https://aptg.co/LV6NVy

TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6

Powell Performance Horses - Trick or Treat: 10/24/26 - https://aptg.co/5XrlLJ

Village Appreciation Night: 10/24/26 - https://aptg.co/BT2KK5

Tioga County - Treats for Pain Collection: 10/31/26 - https://aptg.co/1Z6r92

Human Trafficking Awareness Conference: 11/14/26 - https://aptg.co/lSxzFR

Owego Elks Hoop Shoot 2026: 11/21/26 - https://aptg.co/HkYGkt

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parent Classes: 11/24/26 - https://aptg.co/KxLQdN

OA Half Day Ski Club - 4th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/-D_tbb

OA Full Day Ski Club - 6th-12th Grade Registration: 12/22/26 - https://aptg.co/hy_6BV

Renewal Ranch - SMART and Recovery Meetings - https://aptg.co/P_mzhQ

Tioga Opportunities - Volunteers Needed - https://aptg.co/Mh3qVR

Tioga Opportunities - Access To Home Program - https://aptg.co/NqclDh

Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://apthttps://aptg.co/NqclDhg.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/onflo-lets-talk.

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