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ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, and one of the players, Cassie Doane, made their final appearance of the season on WEBO radio on Monday, March 11, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2gcpk
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Haley Stephens reflects on her time with the varsity bowling team and how much the sport has meant to her. The senior has been a leader on the team and will continue to grow as an athlete. Watch Haley's Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/z6YQFdUiH7g
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Library: Storytime With Ollie And Nola: 3/16/24 - https://5il.co/2fh3b
Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair: 3/16/24 - https://5il.co/2fha6
Tioga County Prom 5k: 4/7/24 - https://5il.co/2fh3o
Rural Health Network: Community Health Survey - https://5il.co/2exf1
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-flyers/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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Our school district would not be what it is without our Social Workers and Maintenance Staff. THANK YOU! #OAisYOU #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether
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Keira Lane is in the high school band room to tell us about percussion and her love for music in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/i41owxqz0s4
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In this episode of Behind The Scenes, we are in Melody Tobey's algebra class as they begin learning about functions. See what they learn on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/gbWH5lqPQh0
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OA REMINDER: There is a School Budget Forum on Monday, March 11th, at 6:00 pm. The Regular Board of Education Meeting will start after the forum around 6:30 pm. The Budget Forum and Regular meeting will be in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego.
The meeting will also stream for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mcmjMdBWlA4?feature=share
Board meeting agenda 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 seen and answered by the appropriate district personnel or board of education members.
Looking ahead:
Regular Meeting: Monday, March 25th | 6:00 pm
Budget Information Session: Monday, May 6th | 6:00 pm - Apalachin Elementary School
Budget Public Hearing: Monday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - Board of Education Room
Regular Meeting: Monday, May 13th | 6:30 PM (or immediately following Budget Hearing)
Prospective Board Members: Check the website for more information from NYSSBA or click the following link for information on an upcoming workshop - https://5il.co/2eka6
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ICYMI: Members from the Owego FFA were recognized by Assemblyman Christopher Friend at the NYS Assembly on Monday, March 4, 2024. Watch the segment here: https://youtu.be/CjLiqUxiuF0?si=D-V4SmWXf0TNDw6Y
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"...it just sounds great, and you're the one playing it."
Ruben Lemmon says music is a big part of his life, especially the piano. He tells us how it feels to have this art form to put himself into and more. Ruben answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/jHKdlbXPqMQ
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During practice, Connor Kotski takes a moment away from bowling strikes to tell us who has the best hook, style, and more. He is our Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/V5HvkF9D8zQ
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The Owego Free Academy Girls Basketball team will play in the Class A Sectional Final vs. Johnson City at the Visions FCU Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
View the Complete Class A 2024 Tournament Bracket here: https://5il.co/2exlj
Game Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. Fans will need to pre-purchase tickets for this event.
This is a Digital Ticket ONLY Event. NO CASH TICKETS available on site. The ticket cost is $8.35 and is general admission.
Children 10 and under are free.
Section IV Passes are accepted.
Here is the direct link to the Boys & Girls AA, A & B Basketball Championships on March 3, 2024, @ Visions FCU Memorial Arena - https://gofan.co/event/1431235?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Please get in touch with the Athletic Office with any questions by using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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Elizabeth Riegle tells us about the energy that all of the members bring to the varsity bowling team. Find out who else is notable in this episode of Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV:
https://youtu.be/yNbLpEMFvp4
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Melody Tobey says although she is a quiet person, she has had no problem getting in front of a class and teaching. We sit down with her and learn what about education and mathematics intrigues her. Learn more about Mrs. Tobey on Showcase Classroom:
https://youtu.be/lYqUQ5NFIEQ
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Varsity bowler Connor Kotski sees bowling as not only a great sport but also a great way to learn about life. The skills and connections he has made through the sport keep him motivated to improve constantly. Find out more about Connor in this Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/dPYR8ZBvK2Q
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The Owego Free Academy Girls Basketball team will play in the Class A sectional semi-final vs. Maine-Endwell at Owego Free Academy tonight, Tuesday, February 27th, at 6:00 pm.
View the Complete Class A 2024 Tournament Bracket here: https://5il.co/2exlj
Game Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. Fans will need to pre-purchase tickets for this event.
ALL OACSD students can enter the game for FREE by checking in at the ticket table.
GoFan Digital Tickets are $6.25 (General Admission)
Cash Tickets are $8.00 (General Admission)
(Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Here is the GoFan Digital Ticket link for the Semi-Final Game: https://gofan.co/event/1428070?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV
The game will be streamed live on our OACSD YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Please get in touch with the Athletic Office with any questions by using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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If you like what you heard in our videos on Sonny Petro, and you'd like to hear more of his work, watch this video to find out more on Showcase Arts TV:
https://youtu.be/cKFba2ENRRY
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Alessio DeMichele teaches several classes at OFA, including Sports Management. He breaks down what it has been like as a new teacher, what he has learned, and what he wants his students to learn. Hear what Alessio has to say in 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/vxuzs_9xy68
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The Owego Free Academy Girls Basketball team will play in the Class A sectional semi-final vs. Maine-Endwell at Owego Free Academy on Tuesday, February 27th, at 6:00 pm.
View the Complete Class A 2024 Tournament Bracket here: https://5il.co/2exlj
Game Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. Fans will need to pre-purchase tickets for this event.
ALL OACSD students will be able to enter the game for FREE by checking in at the ticket table.
GoFan Digital Tickets are $6.25 (General Admission)
Cash Tickets are $8.00 (General Admission)
(Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Here is the GoFan Digital Ticket link for the Semi-Final Game: https://gofan.co/event/1428070?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV
Please get in touch with the Athletic Office with any questions by using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Owego Free Academy Boy's Basketball plays in the Class A Sectional Semi-Final at Johnson City today, 2/24/24. Game starts at 1pm. You can watch it live here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/johnson-city/organization/20301/johnson-city-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0OTkwMTEw
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The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball team will play in the Class A sectional semi-final at Johnson City High School on Saturday, February 24th, at 1:00 pm. This is an updated game time from the original bracket.
View the Complete Class A 2024 Tournament Bracket here: https://5il.co/2exlh
Game Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for post-season events. Fans will need to pre-purchase tickets for this event.
GoFan Digital Tickets are $6.25 (General Admission)
Cash Tickets are $8.00 (General Admission)
(Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Here is the link for the "A" Semi-Final Boys Basketball game @ JC on 2/24 - https://gofan.co/event/1422676?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV
Please get in touch with the Athletic Office with any questions by using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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