Owego Free Academy

Congratulations to the newest Omega Phi Alpha Chapter members of the National Honor Society at Owego Free Academy. A winter induction ceremony took place on Thursday, February 22nd. #OAisYOU #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Bobby Struble tells us what inspired him to get into wrestling, his favorite memory, and more. He breaks it all down for us in 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/HF2F6cYJVgc

Ava Brown has been an indispensable player on the basketball court since she was a child. The senior tells us what motivates her to work her hardest, and what it means to have this sport in her life. Watch her Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/fky89aqble8

Science teacher Hannah Kelley tells us what is the most rewarding aspect of her job, how she got into education, and more. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/VnSkbTGHDmI

​The Owego Free Academy Boys Basketball team will open up sectional play in the Class A bracket on Wednesday, February 21st, at 6:00 pm at OFA. The River Hawks will host the Norwich Purple Tornadoes in the 4/5 quarterfinal matchup. There is NO admission fee to get into this game. The game will also stream live on the OACSD YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD​ View the Complete Class A 2024 Tournament Bracket here: https://5il.co/2exlh #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether

Last week, Bobby Struble represented the River Hawks at the Section IV media day. Bobby talks about preparing for the State tournament and what it means to represent Owego at that level. Find out more on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/uWVXVLtfEv8

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. OA Lacrosse Club: Spring Programs Registration - https://5il.co/2bo53 Tioga ASAP: Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest - https://5il.co/2exga Rural Health Network: Community Health Survey - https://5il.co/2exf1 SUNY Broome STEM Pathways: 2/22 - https://5il.co/2dwil OFA Post Prom Cornhole Fundraiser: 2/24 - https://5il.co/2dw3o 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 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

👀 at these aerial photos that Mrs. Neuburger captured while flying with her husband. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

OA REMINDER: NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16th AND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19th. Single-Page School Calendar That Shows Days Off: https://5il.co/1wivd Printed calendars are available in each building’s main office, or a PDF version can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/z7lv Contact us with any questions by using Let’s Talk! -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Evan O'Hara is in his second year on the varsity bowling team. A standout on the lanes, Evan looks at every day as a chance to get better and compete at his highest level. Learn more about Evan in his Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/gd35dwQZCjc

OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held in the Board of Education room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard, Owego. The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/7tAGF9tw-ZM?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: Budget Forum Session: Monday, March 11th | 5:45 pm - Board of Education Room Regular Meeting: Monday, March 11th| 6:15 pm *Note time change due to Budget Forum 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

We are back on the court with varsity basketballer Maddie McEvoy, and she gives us her picks for the most energetic, best style, and more. She is our Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/ifX_nug1L3U

Hello, OA School Community, Friday, February 9th, will be an extra busy and fun night on the main campus. It is opening night for SHREK the Musical, and the OFA Boys Basketball teams will host Seton Catholic. Those coming to watch the basketball games are asked to park in the main lots in front of Owego Free Academy and can enter the left-hand set of doors into the OFA lobby near the cafeteria. Those coming for SHREK the Musial will park in the main lot outside of Owego Apalachin Middle School near the Main Entrance to the complex. This will be where tickets can be purchased or redeemed for the show. More information about SHREK the Musical is below. Owego Apalachin Music Department will present Shrek the Musical on Friday, February 9th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 10th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 pm. Come see the Owego Apalachin School District students perform in this tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy-tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Purchase Tickets Click here: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/79583 The OA Musical box office will use an online site to purchase digital/mobile tickets. These tickets can be printed at home or displayed on a mobile device. Credit/debit cards will be accepted for pre-sale tickets. A small fee is applied to all credit/debit sales. Tickets will also be available for purchase in the lobby on performance dates starting 60 minutes before show time. Cash, checks, and credit/debit cards will be accepted on performance dates. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you may reserve tickets for pick up at Will Call on performance days. Payment will be collected when tickets are picked up. To reserve tickets, call 607- 354-0990. If you have questions, email OFAMusical@gmail.com or leave a message at 607- 354-0990. #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

In this Musician Tip, Sonny Petro is with us, and he shows us how he creates beats. Listen and learn on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/hKWBhaJweEQ

ICYMI: Coach McEvoy, OFA Varsity Girl’s Basketball, and his players, Olivia Crapser, Ebba Lindhout, and Madison McEvoy, made an appearance on WEBO radio on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/2ea9m #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Best Dancer? Best Style? Taylor Dalton takes time out of basketball practice to answer these questions and more in this episode of Athlete Correspondent on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/KNaOJTYsIjA

OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more. OA Music Department: SHREK The Musical: 2/9, 2/10, 2/11 - https://5il.co/2augd Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 2/10 - https://5il.co/2dwif SUNY Broome STEM Pathways: 2/22 - https://5il.co/2dwil OFA Post Prom Cornhole Fundraiser: 2/24 - https://5il.co/2dw3o 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 #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition

Christina Bangel makes it a priority to get to know her students so she can better understand what helps them learn. One of the tools that she uses to learn about her students is called the Book About Me. Find out more on Showcase Classroom: https://youtu.be/YN4pEtn8Jxg

Some members of the OA Transportation Department participated in CPR training today. Thank you for all you do for our school district! #OAisYOU #OARiverHawks #sOArTogether

We sit down with producer Sonny Petro, and he tells us what inspired him to start making beats, who his favorite artists are, and more. Here is what Sonny has to say in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/pPjqUwKyMu0