Owego Free Academy

Congratulations to the Owego Free Academy Class of 2025. Our student photographers captured over 1300 photos from the ceremony. You can view and download from our Google Photos album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qwV9j3XgN4ZF72NT9.

Drew Lewis of Big Drew Graffix used 8 cameras to record the graduation. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrA49TkTOUE&t=1783s.

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OFA Band Director Lindsey Williams Pens Her First Book “Hopefully, school is a place where this happens for everyone. Just that your ideas about who you are and what is possible for yourself are only expanded.” High School Band Director Lindsey Williams will have her new book, Where the Valley Widens, available July 22nd. Learn more about her writing process and inspiration for the book here, on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Txy7_htZSSM

Jack Buchsbaum Signs to Alfred University for Football “I’m excited, I’ve been there a couple times, got to meet the guys, you know I’ve played football before, but not like that. So I’m excited to get started, and it’s going to be a great culture.” Jack Buchsbaum is headed to Alfred University in the fall to play football. Learn more about Jack and his plans here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/lnRuYwk3MZ8

Student Profile: Isabelle Taylor “I just really want my art to be out there and be recognized, like be put in museums and such, and hopefully people get to enjoy my art as much as I do.” Isabelle Taylor had several pieces of her work on display at the District Art Show, even winning a First Place Medal. Learn more about Isabelle and what inspires her as an artist in this Student Profile here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/BMARk3--YgE

Behind the Scenes: OES and AES Shadow Building Trades Students “This is really cool and I really like it, and I just never thought in a million years I’d get my hands on a power tool this soon.” AES and OES students got to learn how to properly use a drill and use a tape measure, and more, as they shadowed the high school students in the building trades class. Watch here as their Tiny Homes come together on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/W__fgYgDO7g

Congratulations to all of our students who participated in BOCES Signing Day this year, and those who were not in attendance but will continue on in their career field. Paula Stocum - Army National Guard Brody Wheat - Martin Plumbing and Heating Connor Revette - United States Army Marcus James Talcott - Talcott Well Drilling Kayla Ferraro - Gabriella's Cakes Cadence Kushner - The Cellar Restaurant & Lounge #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Four Questions: Elliot Cosme “I work very well with a set of loosely defined rules. I don’t like no rules, and I don’t like strict rules because those stifle creativity, but I get a prompt to do something, I do it, and it’s just one of the best ways to do art, I think.” Elliot Cosme shares her love for art class and digital art. Learn more about her as she answers four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/gPgafwCH-30

In the Classroom: Music Production “To make these mash-ups, we’ve been using a program called Serato and Ableton. The DJ controls have been nice, we’ve been using Serato to experiment with what songs would work well with others.” Music Production Teacher Ryan Cirbus breaks down how the students have been making mash-ups in his class. Learn more about the process here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/1vfmQ9Jnv8g

Congratulations once again to the OFA Class of 2025. Check out the highlights from the Graduation Ceremony filmed by Drew Lewis of Big Drew Grafix here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrA49TkTOUE #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Behind the Scenes: Athlete Signing Day “I’m so grateful, there’s nothing like growing up in a small town like Owego. We’ve had families, coaches, having everyone here today is an amazing feeling, and they helped us get here, so we’re really grateful to see them here.” 20 students signed papers to continue their athletic journey this fall, from Division 1 to JUCO. In total, the group has won seven STAC Championships and 20 Sectional Championships. Hear more from the students about their excitement here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/x9_NX5jURl0

OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, June 23, 2025, 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 also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/PKFCFBd2-gw. 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 board of education members. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogetrher

In the Classroom: The Big Build “They get to see what the real world is like for those who are in the trades, and be hands-on with things.” Antoni Talarico helps OES and AES students put together a project for the Building Trades Shadow Event. Learn more from Antoni here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/MkFLMzmI_Z0

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Connor Chobot. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Kaelyn Katchuk. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

Christy J. Valvo Stadium is all set for the OFA Class of 2025 Graduation. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 pm and will be streamed on the OA YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/tYpg7aQf1fw?feature=share. Congratulations, Class of 2025! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Anna Hodges. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Oliverr Solowiej. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

OFA Reminder: The 2025 OFA Senior Graduation Commencement Ceremony is tonight, Friday, June 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Graduation will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the ceremony into the OFA Gymnasium with additional air-conditioned seating in the OA Theater. You can watch the graduation ceremony on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/tYpg7aQf1fw?feature=share. Traffic plan for area roads impacted by the Strawberry Festival - https://5il.co/3ijt6. Congratulations to the OFA Class of 2025! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Collin Monell. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY

OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2025! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Ashleigh Steele. If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2025 collection is updated daily here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Seqahd28WLV1T5Te7. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #OwegoFreeAcademy #ClassOf2025 #OwegoNY #ApalachinNY