OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, December 8, 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/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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 members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/I2NQ5Z6Wad0.
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 members of the board of education.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
MUSIC REMINDER: The 8th-12th grade Winter Concert is tonight, Monday, December 8, at 7:30 pm in the OA Auditorium at Owego Apalachin Middle School. Come in person or watch the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/aCXJDuJVz0M.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
On the Job: IT Student Work Program
“We really like it because it gives real-world experience. They’re going to be out there meeting different people, and they need to navigate and speak to people and learn what they would like to know.” Learn more about the benefits of the IT Student Work Program and how it’s helping staff, students, and student workers here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/YsqAkeO7bdg
“We really like it because it gives real-world experience. They’re going to be out there meeting different people, and they need to navigate and speak to people and learn what they would like to know.” Learn more about the benefits of the IT Student Work Program and how it’s helping staff, students, and student workers here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/YsqAkeO7bdg
Our amazing Fiber Arts students at OFA presented Stray Haven with over a dozen handmade cat toys! 🐾 Each toy was designed and sewn with love. Pepper the kitten even stopped by to accept them on behalf of all the shelter kitties and got some well-deserved snuggles. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity
The 5th Annual Charlie Sibley Memorial Basketball Tournament concludes today, Saturday, December 6, 2025. Come out to OFA/OAMS for a full day of basketball action. Check brackets for matchups and game times.
OFA Girls' Games: JV at 2:30, Varsity at 3:00.
OFA Boys' Games: JV at 5:00, Varsity at 7:00.
#KeepTheBallBouncing #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OFA Girls' Games: JV at 2:30, Varsity at 3:00.
OFA Boys' Games: JV at 5:00, Varsity at 7:00.
#KeepTheBallBouncing #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, December 5, 2025, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, December 5, 2025, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
Good Morning, OA School Community. Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Dec 2, 2025. Thank you.
Athlete Profile: Isabelle Taylor
“My favorite part of swim is when we have practices, and we’re all just tired, and we just start goofing around and having fun.” Isabella Taylor tells us about her time on the swim team and as swim captain. Learn more about Isabella and her passion for the sport here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/yHygDAFmvrQ
“My favorite part of swim is when we have practices, and we’re all just tired, and we just start goofing around and having fun.” Isabella Taylor tells us about her time on the swim team and as swim captain. Learn more about Isabella and her passion for the sport here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/yHygDAFmvrQ
Drone Soccer: Practice Makes Perfect with Scott Reigle
“The more you practice, the better refined you’ll get. The better you’ll know how the drone moves. It’ll feel like an extension of your own body.” Scott Reigle shares why it’s so important to practice when it comes to flying his drone for drone soccer. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/bf4q__PQnPg
“The more you practice, the better refined you’ll get. The better you’ll know how the drone moves. It’ll feel like an extension of your own body.” Scott Reigle shares why it’s so important to practice when it comes to flying his drone for drone soccer. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/bf4q__PQnPg
In the Classroom: Winners Circle Project with Keegan Coine
“I used insulated clips and zip ties. The insulated clips make it more stiff, but it doesn’t cut it or break it. And the zip ties make everything nice and neat.” Keegan Coine shares with us exactly what he’s been working on when it comes to piecing together a car in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from him on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/sWb4xDwsii0
“I used insulated clips and zip ties. The insulated clips make it more stiff, but it doesn’t cut it or break it. And the zip ties make everything nice and neat.” Keegan Coine shares with us exactly what he’s been working on when it comes to piecing together a car in the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from him on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/sWb4xDwsii0
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 26th, through Friday, November 28th. We will see everyone back in school on Monday, December 1st.
Some Upcoming Events:
11/29 - OFA Football State Semi-Final
12/5 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
12/8 - OFA Choral Concert
12/8 - BOE Meeting
12/9 - AES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/10 - OES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/12 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Some Upcoming Events:
11/29 - OFA Football State Semi-Final
12/5 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
12/8 - OFA Choral Concert
12/8 - BOE Meeting
12/9 - AES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/10 - OES 5th-Grade Winter Concert
12/12 - OES and AES Half-Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Athlete Profile: Maliah McMillen
“I just want to push myself and try my best.” Freshman Maliah McMillen on the Varsity Swim team talks about her passion for the sport and some of her favorite memories she’s made along the way. Watch Maliah McMillen’s athlete profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/InLGBkjB8wA
“I just want to push myself and try my best.” Freshman Maliah McMillen on the Varsity Swim team talks about her passion for the sport and some of her favorite memories she’s made along the way. Watch Maliah McMillen’s athlete profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/InLGBkjB8wA
🎉 OFA to Pace! Congrats, Maggie Hamed! 🏐
Owego Free Academy is incredibly proud to announce that student-athlete Maggie Hamed has officially signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Pace University, where she will join the Division II Volleyball team in the Northeast 10 Conference!
The official signing ceremony was held today, Monday, November 24th, in the OFA Lobby.
Maggie's five-year varsity career with the OFA volleyball program has been outstanding, capped by an impressive run of team and individual success:
🏆 Team Championship Success
5x Division Champion
4x Sectional Champion
2x STAC Champion
✨ Career Highlights
1,064 Career Kills
457 Digs
201 Assists
143 Aces
🌟 Individual Honors
4x All-Conference (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
2023 Greater Binghamton Player of the Year & 4th Team All-State
2024 NYS Class A Tournament Team & Elite 15 Players Team of the Fall
Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!
#OFARiverHawks #PaceUniversity #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Owego Free Academy is incredibly proud to announce that student-athlete Maggie Hamed has officially signed to continue her academic and athletic career at Pace University, where she will join the Division II Volleyball team in the Northeast 10 Conference!
The official signing ceremony was held today, Monday, November 24th, in the OFA Lobby.
Maggie's five-year varsity career with the OFA volleyball program has been outstanding, capped by an impressive run of team and individual success:
🏆 Team Championship Success
5x Division Champion
4x Sectional Champion
2x STAC Champion
✨ Career Highlights
1,064 Career Kills
457 Digs
201 Assists
143 Aces
🌟 Individual Honors
4x All-Conference (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
2023 Greater Binghamton Player of the Year & 4th Team All-State
2024 NYS Class A Tournament Team & Elite 15 Players Team of the Fall
Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!
#OFARiverHawks #PaceUniversity #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In the Classroom: Winners Circle Project with Jon Curley
“When I’m taking pictures, I like to look for something that I would use in a video, some side shots, and people working in it.” Jon Curly breaks down how he gets photos for social media posts when it comes to promoting the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from Jon here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3qO6MwhO4
“When I’m taking pictures, I like to look for something that I would use in a video, some side shots, and people working in it.” Jon Curly breaks down how he gets photos for social media posts when it comes to promoting the Winners Circle Project. Learn more from Jon here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe3qO6MwhO4
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Football - Class B West Semi-Final: November 29, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. Monroe at Cicero-North Syracuse High School (6002 NY-31 Cicero, NY 13039)
Ticket Information:https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2022/10/17/FB_1017225951.aspx
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Football - Class B West Semi-Final: November 29, 2025, at 3 pm
Owego Free Academy vs. Monroe at Cicero-North Syracuse High School (6002 NY-31 Cicero, NY 13039)
Ticket Information:https://nysphsaa.org/sports/2022/10/17/FB_1017225951.aspx
Please contact the athletic office with any questions using Let’s Talk - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Athlete Profile: Scott Reigle
“Just improving my overall knowledge on the sport, like this, is still relatively new in our region.” Scott Reigle is a striker for the drone soccer team, learn how he got his start in this new sport, and what he hopes to learn. Watch Scott’s Athlete Profile here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/r_bcdpuEw-k
🏈 GAME DAY REMINDER! 🏈
The Owego Free Academy River Hawks are heading to the Class B West Regionals!
Game Details
Matchup: Owego Free Academy vs. New Hartford
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Vestal High School - Dick Hoover Stadium
🎟️ GoFan Digital Ticket Information
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED DIGITALLY through GoFan. NO CASH TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED.
General Admission: $9.40 (Digital Ticket Only)
Free Admission: Children 10 and under
Passes Honored: Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes
🔗 Direct GoFan Link for 11/22: https://gofan.co/event/5410312?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Livestream on NFHS Network (Paid Subscription)
If you have any questions, please contact the athletic office using Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Sending the best wishes to OFA Sophomore, Ayla Young, who is making her debut TODAY at the New York State Diving Championships at the Webster Aquatic Center at 1:30 pm.
Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Ayla is entering the competition as the 4th seed overall (548.5 points). She won the Section IV, Class B title with an 11-dive score of 484.95 points.
More info on the Diving Championships: https://nysphsaa.org/tournaments/?id=20&path=
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Behind the Scenes: Drone Soccer
“I feel like it’s really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
“I feel like it’s really good this year because we have more pilots and more people who are interested in this sport.” Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the drone soccer team is doing, coming off the success of their first-ever season. Watch here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/HTRdCpqBC0g
Behind the Scenes: Winners Circle 2025
“This is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.” Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this year’s build is coming along and what they’ve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
“This is honestly the greatest experience for me. This is my escape from reality and helps me be successful.” Hear from the students in the Winners Circle Project Classes about how this year’s build is coming along and what they’ve been learning along the way. Watch here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/LsVp8HwM5MU
