Owego Free Academy would like to announce and congratulate the Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
The Valedictorian is Elizabeth Morton. Lily plans to attend Cornell University for Chemical Engineering.
The Salutatorian is Jace Stuart. Jace plans to attend St. John Fisher University for Physical Performance.
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The Tioga Arts Council (TAC) recently announced the opening of its Tioga County High School Student Exhibition. The show features 21 pieces of work from OFA students. The show opens on Friday, May 5, and is open to the public from 5-8 p.m. Artwork will be displayed in both the main and youth galleries at 179 Front St. in Owego. Read more about it here: http://www.owegopennysaver.com/PS/2023/05/05/tioga-county-high-school-exhibition-opens-may-5-at-tac/ #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
During the flag football team's practice, we talked with running back Cadia Fain. She tells us what inspired her to go out for the flag football team, her favorite memory so far, and more on 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-cadia-fain/
OA Reminder: There will be a 2023-2024 School Budget Information Session tonight, Thursday, May 4th at Apalachin Elementary School at 6:00 PM. The presentation and question and answer session will take place in the AES library.
The 2023-2024 Budget Newsletter has been mailed and should have arrived or will soon. To view a digital copy of the newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/1tf3q.
For the third year in a row, the Owego Apalachin Central School District taxpayers will see a 0% increase on the tax levy. The adopted budget maintains all programs and opportunities, continuing to provide our students with the best educational experience possible while, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
The Annual School Budget Vote and Board Member Election will take place on Tuesday, May 16th, from Noon to 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
If you have additional questions, please use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
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OA REMINDER: The Owego Free Academy Girl's Lacrosse Program is running a Cornhole Tourney in the OFA Gym on Saturday, May 6th. Check-in starts at 10:15 & Tourney starts at 11 am. Get more info here: https://5il.co/1tmaw @OwegoWLax l @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity
Kylie Grippen is in her first year on the flag football team. The quarterback explains what she loves about the sport, her goals, and more. Watch her segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-kylie-grippen/ @OFAAthletics1 #OAPride
There will be a lifeguard course meeting on Thursday, May 4th, at the Pool during Goal Period to discuss the following.
Lifeguard course June 26-July 2.
The course Schedule is as follows:
June 26 – June 30: 3 pm-6 pm
July 1 – July 2: 8 am-4 pm
The prerequisites are as follows:
-Must be a strong swimmer.
-Must have reached their 15th birthday by the end of the course.
-300 yard swim, nonstop, in a strong manner using either front crawl or breaststroke.
-20 yard swim, brick retrieval at a depth of 9 feet, and 20-yard swim while holding the brick out of the water.
-2 minute tread water with hands out of the water.
Please email lounsberryk@oacsd.org and let me know if you would like to attend this meeting. There will be a course signup sheet with your information at the meeting. If the Goal period does not work, I will remain in the pool from 3:30-4. If you have after-school sports, please try to work it out with your coach to attend.
The Owego Flag Football team has begun its second season. With more girls going out for the team this year, they are proud to be a part of this new program. Learn more in this Season Preview von Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-flag-football-season-preview/
OA REMINDER: Owego Free Academy Spring Band Concert and Senior Rec tonight! The concert starts at 7:30 pm in the OA Theater. Watch the live stream here: https://youtube.com/live/cmMHaE_bbyI?feature=share #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Reminder: On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Owego Apalachin residents will head to the polls to vote on the Proposed 2023-2024 School Budget, School Bus Purchasing, and School Board Member Election.
For the third year in a row, the Owego Apalachin Central School District taxpayers will see a 0% increase on the tax levy. The adopted budget maintains all programs and opportunities, continuing to provide our students with the best educational experience possible while, at the same time, being fiscally responsible to taxpayers.
The 2023-2024 Budget Newsletter should arrive in the mail within the next few days.
To view a digital copy of the newsletter, visit - https://5il.co/1tf3q.
You can find more information about the proposed School Budget on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
The Annual School Budget Vote and Board Member Election will take place on Tuesday, May 16th, from Noon to 8:00 pm at two (2) locations, based on residency:
Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Ave. Apalachin, NY 13732
Owego Apalachin Middle School, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd. Owego, NY 13827
If you have additional questions, please use the Let’s Talk! feature on our website: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Congratulations to Caleb Hoover for winning First place in Masonry at the 57th New York State Leadership and Skills Championship Conference. As a State Champion, Caleb will move on to Nationals in Atlanta. #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
In this Behind The Scenes segment, we are on the field with the boy's varsity lacrosse team. Join us as they work on fast breaks. Watch the video on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/behind-the-scenes-boys-lax-fast-breaks/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OAPride
Senior Midfielder Jace Riegel tells us how he first got involved with lacrosse, his favorite memory, and more. He answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-jace-riegel/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OACommunity #OAPride
OA REMINDER: Owego Free Academy is collecting gently used items to create a Prom Attire Swap-N-Shop at the school. Do you have a prom dress or a suit and tie just hanging around, taking up space in your closet, and you don’t want or need it anymore? Consider donating to the OFA Free Prom Attire Swap-N-Shop. Donations are being accepted now through May 25th. Items can be dropped off at the Welcome Center at OFA/OAMS or the 5th Avenue branch of Tioga State Bank. Please contact OFA directly with any questions by using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
The Varsity boys lacrosse team is rebuilding after losing several seniors. This new group is enthusiastic, working hard to build the program, and looking to continue strong play. Watch the Season Preview:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-boys-lax-season-preview/ #OAPride
Softball pitcher Chelsea Rollison takes us back to when she first started playing softball and what the future holds for her on the diamond. The senior answers 4 Questions on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/4-questions-chelsea-rollison/ #OAPride
OA REMINDER: The Owego Elementary School 'Green Team' is holding a textile recycling event on Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 am to 12 pm in the OES bus loop. Help fill the bus and keep the materials out of the landfills. Get more info here: https://5il.co/1qwy5 #OACommunity
"I love the atmosphere. I love being around everybody...up and down, running, competing. It's a lot of fun." Maddie McEvoy on what she loves about lacrosse. Learn more on Showcase Sports TV: https://youtu.be/ahyQTgDW9C4 @OwegoWLax l @OFAAthletics1 #OAPride
OACSD Update: On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, the New York State Board of Regents voted unanimously to ban the use of Indigenous mascots, nicknames, and imagery by the state's school districts. This was the official vote on the directive that the New York State Department of Education sent to all districts on November 17, 2022, followed up with more information on December 1, 2022.
During this time, the district has collected significant stakeholder feedback and questions while forming committees to navigate the process and regulations. A joint stakeholder committee met last night to discuss the latest updates and plan how the district will comply with the regulations.
A specific timeline of events will still need to be completed, but here is where we are currently:
The NYS Board of Regents decision made on April 18th will be a permanent rule as of May 3rd.
Districts must commit to replacing their Native American name, logo, and/or imagery by the end of the 2022-23 academic year.
Districts have until the end of the 2024-2025 academic year to remove and replace names, logos, and/or imagery.
As we move forward, two committees will be working simultaneously to achieve the following:
A student group from Owego Free Academy will guide the process to comply with the regulation. The student committee will continue seeking feedback from all stakeholders and present proposals to the Board of Education and the school community soon.
Our community stakeholder committee will focus on how to respectfully remember and honor our district’s history within the regulations and continue to teach the historical significance of our area to current and future OA students.
The latest information and future updates can be found on our website here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/mascot.
Please reach out using Let’s Talk! with any questions here: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
It's finally here! Will our team be the first to solve the Living Environment Escape Room? Find out in this Behind The Scenes episode on Showcase Classroom:
https://showcaseclassroom.com/behind-the-scenes-escape-room-part-five/ #OAPride