It's National School Counseling Week! Thank you to all of our counselors for what they do daily for our students. #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Varsity point guard Drew Tavelli says what makes basketball his favorite sport is the dynamic gameplay. Drew tells us how he has seen himself grow on the basketball court and what it means to him to play basketball:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-drew-tavelli/
OFA Update: National Honor Society members are available every Monday through Thursday during Goal Period in Room 270 for peer tutoring and academic support. Stop by or contact Mrs. Mancini at manciniy@oacsd.org for more information.
OA Update: Best of luck to OFA Wrestling competing in the Division II Wrestling Qualifier A at Tioga on Saturday, February 4th. Doors open at 9:00 am, and tickets must be purchased using Go-Fan ticketing for $6.25 here: https://gofan.co/app/events/878891?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV.
The following Wrestlers will represent OFA:
110 - Collin Monell
118 - Jonathon Gilliland
138 - Gairit Hodson
145 - Jozsiah Varga
152 - John Swackhammer
160 - Bobby Struble
160 - Cam Card
189 - Merrick Birchard
215 - Seth Brink
285 - Trevor Decker
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OA Update: With forecasted temperatures below zero tomorrow morning, Friday, February 3, 2023, the school district will provide 'Extreme Cold' Bus Transportation for OES, OAMS, and OFA students who usually walk to school.
Times, locations, and bus numbers can be found here: https://5il.co/142mm
If you have specific transportation questions, please get in touch with the bus garage at (607) 687-7305 or through Let's Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
#OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Maddie McEvoy has taken her love for basketball from games with her family to the Varsity team. Her knowledge of the game and her skills make her a force on the court. Watch her Athlete Profile:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-madison-mcevoy/ @OAGirlsBball #OAPride
OFA's school production of Mamma Mia! will premiere on February 10th. The director and several actors tell us how they are getting prepared for their performances and what makes Mamma Mia! a fun, exciting show:
https://showcaseartstv.com/mamma-mia-preview/ #OACommunity #OAPride
Evan O'Hara's love for bowling came from his family, and his skill has grown with that passion. The 8th grader is a force on the varsity team and is excited to see where this sport takes him. Watch his Athlete Profile:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-evan-ohara/
OA UPDATE: Click on the following link to read the January 2023 Newsletter: https://5il.co/1nyxn. #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Abigail Boyer likes working as stage crew for the school's theatre productions. From the organized chaos to ensuring their work is seen but that they are not. She tells us more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-abigail-boyer/
One of Owen Bronk's favorite memories is when he and his friends were called up to Varsity. He says playing the game is fun, but the best is playing it with a team that you have a bond with. Watch his Athlete Profile:
https://showcasesportstv.com/athlete-profile-owen-bronk/
OFA UPDATE: Please read the following message for ALL 9th-12th grade OFA students. Updated regents testing schedule for Thursday, 1/26, and Friday, 1/27. This includes a day off from regular instruction for ALL 9th-12th grade students on Thursday, 1/26. Please read the letter from Mr. Schofield here: https://5il.co/1n9rz
Due to the inclement weather, OACSD will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023. We will provide OFA students and families with an updated Regents testing schedule later today. Have a nice day, and be safe.
The Owego Free Academy Swimming & Diving Program is holding a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Vestal on Wednesday, January 25th from 5-8pm. Get more details here: https://5il.co/1ngay #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
We interviewed Jace Stuart, who is playing the character of Sam in the upcoming school production of Mamma Mia! Watch his segment of 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-jace-stuart-2/ #OACommunity #OAPride
"In theatre, you become someone else and really get to channel that character's emotions and what they're feeling." That is what Rachael Wood loves about theatre. Learn more as she answers 4 Questions on Showcase Arts TV:
https://showcaseartstv.com/4-questions-rachael-wood/
The Owego Free Academy Building Trades Program has been hard at work on the Liberty Street House renovation. Check out the latest news story: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/binghamton/news/2023/01/19/owego-students-rebuilding-vacant-home-for-new-tenants# #OACommunity #OAPride
The OA Girl's Swim Program is looking for any girls in 4th-12th grade that may be interested in trying out competitive swimming. Register for their free club here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3wL_WjS33lha9UT7Sb_pOmahkJMu7YidWbgj8BYbbW5p6xQ/viewform #OAPride
Cole Dalton is a force on the lane. The varsity bowler says it is a lifelong passion that gives him peace and focus. Watch his Athlete Profile on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/ofa-athlete-profile-cole-dalton/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OAPride
Here is a Behind The Scenes look into a practice of the Girl's Varsity Swimming & Diving team as they work on their form and time. Watch their practice on Showcase Sports TV:
https://showcasesportstv.com/behind-the-scenes-ofa-girls-swim/ @OFAAthletics1 l @OFA_Sports_BC #OAPride