Owego Free Academy art students went on a field trip to the Corning Museum of Glass. In a private guided tour,
students got to witness beautiful artworks while learning the history and context of many of them. Each student also got to work one-on-one with a professional glass blower in their studio to create a personalized glass ornament they got to keep! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
students got to witness beautiful artworks while learning the history and context of many of them. Each student also got to work one-on-one with a professional glass blower in their studio to create a personalized glass ornament they got to keep! #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Apalachin Lions - Call Santa: 12/10/25 - https://aptg.co/lZhxGg
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
S. Tier Law Enforcement - Movie Event: 12/30/25 - https://aptg.co/SVHHqD
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/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
Apalachin Lions - Call Santa: 12/10/25 - https://aptg.co/lZhxGg
OA Music Boosters - Craft Fair: 12/13/25 - https://aptg.co/_Dknr0
Upward - Youth Basketball Registration: 12/15/25 - https://aptg.co/r0x7Pv
S. Tier Law Enforcement - Movie Event: 12/30/25 - https://aptg.co/SVHHqD
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/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
Coach Spotlight: Perry Silvestri
“It’s the growth that I see with these kids off the field. We’re not sending kids to the NFL, we’re sending men into the world.” Coach Perry Silvestri shares with us his passion for coaching and how he got his start. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/RzYwKXg-tog
“It’s the growth that I see with these kids off the field. We’re not sending kids to the NFL, we’re sending men into the world.” Coach Perry Silvestri shares with us his passion for coaching and how he got his start. Learn more here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/RzYwKXg-tog
Four Questions: Stefano Scherrer
“Hitting and the connections you have with all your teammates, going out to practice every day, and working collectively towards the same goal.” Stefano Scherrer breaks down some of his favorite memories and how he got his start in football. Learn more about Stefano as he answers four questions. https://youtu.be/CSN_wwSBCJI
“Hitting and the connections you have with all your teammates, going out to practice every day, and working collectively towards the same goal.” Stefano Scherrer breaks down some of his favorite memories and how he got his start in football. Learn more about Stefano as he answers four questions. https://youtu.be/CSN_wwSBCJI
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
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
