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OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Field Hockey team plays Afton/Harpursville in a Sectional Semi-Final game today, Tuesday, October 24, at 3:00 pm at Harpursville.
Read more about the Sectional Matchups for the Field Hockey Team on Tioga County Sports Report here: https://tiogacountysportsreport.com/index_get.php?article_id=7707
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After eleven years of Irish dancing, Abbie Luke decided to join Cross Country to follow in the footsteps of her dad. Hear what running and cross country mean to Abbie as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/yN8B1Ui4F5M
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Last week, the general auditions for this year's fall musical were held in the auditorium. Hear from the director and several students auditioning about what they are excited about with this musical and what the audition process was like. Watch the Review video on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/b8Tn5D71k3Q
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OA MUSIC REMINDER: The OAMS and OFA Fall Jazz Concert is tonight, Monday, October 23rd, at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Come in person or watch on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/hUhj4A087Y0?si=NlotltdExH2_0iCL #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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"...it's kind of an inside joke now. it was kind of interesting in the moment, but now we all just laugh about it." Cassondra Doane relays her favorite memory on the soccer field. What was initially a serious moment turned into a great memory. In this episode of 4 Questions learn more about Cassondra and her love for soccer on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/XqeEdRrtZEQ
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OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy girls’s soccer team hosts Norwich in a Sectional Semi-Final game today, Saturday, October 21st, at 3:30 pm in Christy J. Valvo Stadium. The game will also be streamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OwegoApalachinCSD
Read more about the Sectional Matchups for the Girl’s Soccer Team on Tioga County Sports Report here: https://tiogacountysportsreport.com/index_get.php?article_id=7693
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OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
OA Basketball Club - Evaluation Day: Saturday 10/21 - https://5il.co/25lz1
Tioga PACT Trunk Or Treat: 10/23/23 - https://5il.co/27iho
OA Lacrosse Club K-6th Clinic: 11/11/23 - https://5il.co/27ii8
Red Ribbon Week - https://5il.co/27ikf
More Community Fliers can be found 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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Hunter Pitcher says he wants music to always be a big part of his life. Since he first started getting involved with music and playing the french horn, it has been a passion. Hunter tells us all about his love for music in this episode of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/ZZsPd_OFI68
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As part of the Section IV athletics Sportsmanship campaign, Owego Free Academy student-athletes created The Spirit Of Sportsmanship video. The video was produced by OFA student-athletes Madison McEvoy, Collin Monell, Olivia Crapser, and Javan Belokur.
Every Fall varsity sport nominated two athletes to represent their program. These athletes embody the Spirit of Sportsmanship for those teams.
In order of appearance in the video:
Sydney Shoen - Swimming & Diving
Joseph Palladino - Football
Jaxson Belokur - Boys Soccer
Kaelyn Katchuk - Swimming & Diving
Elaina Anschutz - Tennis
Shannon Maslin - Volleyball
Alexis Nelson - Girls Soccer
Stella Palladino - Girls Cross Country
Ashleigh Steele - Field Hockey
Dominick Curley - Golf
Jaelyn Chrysler - Girls Cross Country
Matthew Samuelson - Boys Soccer
Evan Wasielewski - Football
Morgan Carrigg - Tennis
Maggie Hamed - Volleyball
Javan Belokur - Boys Cross Country
Patrick Tammariello - Golf
Taylor Dalton - Girls Soccer
Magavin Allen - Boys Cross Country
Madison McEvoy - Field Hockey
Watch OFA The Spirit Of Sportsmanship here: https://youtu.be/DVOt6jATzsU
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OFA REMINDER: SUNY’s FREE App Weeks are underway. Through Sunday, October 29th, students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee! This includes all campuses, no matter which application vehicle the student uses. Details are available here: www.suny.edu/apply
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over 130 Colleges and Universities throughout New York State will have FREE College application opportunities for high school seniors during October. This is the first time that SUNY, CUNY, and New York’s private institutions have joined together to waive application fees for students applying during New York State College Application Month.
Please visit the link below for the full announcement, waiver dates, and a complete list of participating colleges.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-application-fee-waivers-across-nys-public-and-private-colleges
OFA encourages all Seniors looking to pursue College to visit the link provided and explore the different options available.
Please contact the guidance office with any questions or inquiries!
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Varsity volleyball player Lexi Herceg wants to concentrate on being the best player she can be for the rest of her time at Owego. In this segment of 4 Questions, she tells us about her love for the sport, her beginnings, and more. Watch now on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/wSRd9trNpRg
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ICYMI: Coach Taylor and his players, Caleb Cole and Adam Arhbal, made the weekly appearance on WEBO radio on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/27bjg
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OA REMINDER: It's National School Bus Safety Week, NYAPT Reminds Drivers to Stop for Stopped School Busses to Keep Our Students Safe. Read more here: https://5il.co/27azb #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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"I just love freestyling and being able to make beautiful music." OA middle schooler Julianna Serfass breaks down how she began playing the clarinet, her favorite memory, and what she wants to accomplish as a musician. She answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV: https://youtu.be/3W6hP4tBcYI
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OFA Juniors visited the annual College Fair at TC3 on Tuesday, October 17th. They met with representatives from over 50 Colleges and Universities. Upon returning to OFA, some students met with Mr. Westcott in the Career Center, discussing the pros and cons of potential schools.
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OA REMINDER: There is a Board of Education Regular Meeting tonight, Monday, October 16, 2023, at 6:00 pm, in the BOE room at the District Office, 5 Sheldon Guile Boulevard.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtube.com/live/mBtFEty7BbI?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.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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Today kicks off #schoolboardrecognitionweek, and all of us at the Owego Apalachin Central School District want to give a big thank you to our Board of Education members for all they do. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
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All-American diver Kaelyn Katchuk continues her family legacy in the water. In this episode of 4 Questions, we ask her about her passion for diving, her favorite memory, plus more. Learn more about her on Showcase Sports TV:
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ICYMI: Coach Taylor and his players, Conlan Taylor, Jack Buchsbaum, and Evan English, made the weekly appearance on WEBO radio on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Listen to the interview with Matt Lewis here: https://5il.co/26wv5 #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride
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OA UPDATE: Attendance Matters! This year, you may receive letters or texts about your student's attendance. These messages are meant to keep you informed. Watch for a text message from Everyday Labs today, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, welcoming you to their updates. Get more information here: https://5il.co/26i6v. Please reach out through Let's Talk! with any questions -https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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