Teacher Profile: Shelly Bullock
“My favorite part of teaching is the students, getting to know them and seeing them achieve, whether that’s academics or athletics, just getting to know them.” Social studies teacher Shelly Bullock has been with OFA for 22 years; learn how and why she took an interest in education in this week’s teacher profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Hy9SE3bJTco
“My favorite part of teaching is the students, getting to know them and seeing them achieve, whether that’s academics or athletics, just getting to know them.” Social studies teacher Shelly Bullock has been with OFA for 22 years; learn how and why she took an interest in education in this week’s teacher profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/Hy9SE3bJTco
MUSIC REMINDER: The 8th-12th Grade Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, November 2nd, at 7:30 pm, in the OA Theatre at Owego Apalachin Middle School/Owego Free Academy. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/k36Ynii9-fE.
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#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Four Questions: Jewel Belokur
“I love just getting to come here after school, especially after all the classes I’ve had, and hang out with my friends, honestly.” Senior Jewel Belokur shares some of her favorite memories from years of playing soccer for OFA. Learn more about Jewel as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/vCaBlBFVoTQ
“I love just getting to come here after school, especially after all the classes I’ve had, and hang out with my friends, honestly.” Senior Jewel Belokur shares some of her favorite memories from years of playing soccer for OFA. Learn more about Jewel as she answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/vCaBlBFVoTQ
River Hawks Athletics Reminder:
Arbiter Sports/Family ID Registration IS OPEN for:
All Modified, JV, and Varsity Winter Sports
Use the following link to register:
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/owego-apalachin-athletics-winter-26-27-varsity-jv-and-modified-sports-registration
Winter Sports 2026-2027:
JV and Varsity Sports
Season Starts | Monday, November 16
Modified Sports
Registration Opens | Monday, November 2nd
Season Starts | Monday, November 30
Review the Winter Parent Letter here: https://aptg.co/617h50
Additional River Hawks Athletics Information can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/riverhawksathletics
Please contact the Athletic Department directly with any questions.
Phone: (607) 687-7301 ext. 7061
Let's Talk! - Contact Athletics - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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Behind the Scenes: New Hybrid Scheduling 2026
“We can go deeper in our learning; we don’t just stay up here at the surface. But we can take what we have just as the gist, and actually apply it to what we’re doing. Instead of waiting for the next class, we are doing it simultaneously as we’re learning this information.” Hear from both students and teachers about the benefits of the new hybrid scheduling in this behind-the-scenes look on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/QHnIJ-V6mFs
Congratulations JV Volleyball. STAC Small School Champions
River Hawks won 2-0 over SV.
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Championship action on deck tomorrow—pack the stands, wear your gear, and bring the noise!
🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Girls Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ 5:30 PM
🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Boys Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ Varsity: 7:15 PM
TICKET GATE OPENS AT 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
Let’s go River Hawks!
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🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Girls Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ 5:30 PM
🗓 Thursday, 10/29 Boys Soccer Class A Sectional Final
📍 Away at Union-Endicott vs. Maine-Endwell
⏰ Varsity: 7:15 PM
TICKET GATE OPENS AT 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
Let’s go River Hawks!
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA
🎓 80 OFA students attended the Regional College Fair at Tompkins Cortland Community College on Tuesday, October 20th! Students toured campus and connected with reps from over 55 colleges to explore their future paths. 🏫✨
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#OFARiverHawks #TC3CollegeFair #sOArTogether
Practice Makes Perfect: Girls Soccer
“Right now we are scrimmaging half-field to prepare for our next game; specifically, today we are working on defense and shifting defensively.” The girls’ soccer team is putting in the work on the practice field; see what makes them click here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_X7R5OCWwxM
“Right now we are scrimmaging half-field to prepare for our next game; specifically, today we are working on defense and shifting defensively.” The girls’ soccer team is putting in the work on the practice field; see what makes them click here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/_X7R5OCWwxM
We’ve got massive playoff and championship action on deck tonight and tomorrow—pack the stands, wear your gear, and bring the noise!
🗓 Tuesday, 10/27 Field Hockey Class A Sectional Semifinal
📍 Away at Windsor
⏰ 6:00 PM
🗓 Wednesday, 10/28 STAC Small School Volleyball Championship Games
📍 Home at OFA
⏰ JV: 5:00 PM vs. SV
⏰ Varsity: 6:15 PM vs. Windsor
Let’s go River Hawks!
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🏆 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
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
“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
“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
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
“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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA
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.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition #ThisIsOA
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
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
“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
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